Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand To Show The Brand New "House Of Anubis" Special "The Touchstone Of Ra" In July 2013

The Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand publicity team has announced to NickALive! in a Tweet (post) on their official Twitter profile page (@NickPR) that Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will premiere and show the brand new "House of Anubis" movie "The Touchstone of Ra" during early July 2013!

@DailyNickNews (NickALive!): Will Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand be showing the new House of Anubis special, Touchstone of Ra? - Saturday 1st June 2013.

@NickPR: Hi there! We sure are. That very special episode will air early July - Monday 3rd June 2013.

The brand new 90-minute Nickelodeon original TV movie "The Touchstone of Ra" catches up with the students of Anubis house on the eve of their graduation as they encounter a new group of underclassmen and a mysterious stone that leads them on a quest to save the world from evil.In the "Touchstone of Ra", the residents of Anubis House are nearing the end of their final term when their celebratory mood is cut short after a group of underclassman unexpectedly move into Anubis house, and a trip to an Egyptian museum leaves the group with a strange stone in hand. The Sibunas are confronted with their greatest challenge yet as they set out to decipher the secrets behind the touchstone of the ancient Egyptian god, Ra. As the power of the stone begins to cause chaos, it's up to leader Eddie Miller (Burkely Duffield) and the Sibunas to solve the mystery before it's too late. As the mystery unfolds, the Sibunas learn that not everyone is as they seem, and there’s only one among them who can save them from the powers of the stone.

The special will feature Anubis favourites Eddie Miller / Edison Sweet (Burkely Duffield), KT Rush / Kara Tatianna (Alexandra Shipp), Fabian Rutter (Brad Kavanagh), Alfie Lewis (Alex Sawyer), Patricia Williamson (Jade Ramsey), Mara Jaffray (Tasie Lawrence), Jerome Clarke (Eugene Simon), Joy Mercer (Klariza Clayton), Willow Jenks (Louisa Connolly-Burnham) and will introduce newcomers Sophia (Claudia Jessie), Dexter (Jake Davis), Erin (Kae Alexander) and Cassie (Roxy Fitzgerald).

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland will host the world premiere of the brand new HoA special, "Touchstone of Ra" on Friday 14th June 2013 at 5.00pm (repeated one hour later at 6.00pm on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick +1), and Nickelodeon USA's teens and young adults network, TeenNick, premiering and showing the brand new "House of Anubis" movie "The Touchstone of Ra" on Monday 17th June 2013 at 9.00pm ET / 6.00pm PT.

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Jordan Banjo And Perri Kiely To Take Over Nickelodeon UK's Official Twitter On Friday 7th June 2013 To Celebrate Their Brand New Nick UK Show "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party"

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK starting to premiere and show Nick UK and Sky 1 HD's brand new dance-themed reality series "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" from Friday 7th June 2013 at 6.30pm (repeated at 7.30pm on Nick UK's +1 (plus-one) timeshift channel, Nick+1), and to say thank-you to all their followers on Twitter for reaching 50,000 Twitter followers, Nickelodeon UK today (Monday 3rd June 2013) announced in a series of Tweets (posts) on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) that, for a very special surprise, Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, of British street dance troupe Diversity fame and the Nickelodeon stars of "Jordan & Perri", will be hosting a Twitter Takeover of Nickelodeon UK's official Twitter account on Friday 7th June 2013 between 6.00pm and 6.30pm, just before the first episode of "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" is shown! Nickelodeon UK fans and viewers and fans of Jordan & Perri can submit their questions for Jordan Banjo & Perri Kiely from 5.45pm on Friday 7th June 2013 by sending a Tweet to @NickelodeonUK using Nick UK's special custom hashtag #AskJordanAndPerri!:

WOW! We've reached 50,000 followers!! To say thank you I have a BIG surprise for you all... wanna know what it is? - Monday 3rd June 2013

THIS FRIDAY @Jordan_Banjo & @realperrikiely are hosting a Twitter takeover on @NickelodeonUK 4rm 6-6.30pm!Info 2 follow.. #askjordanandperri - 3/6/2013

Submit your questions for @Jordan_Banjo & @realperrikiely from 5.45pm on Friday 7th June! Just @NickelodeonUK using #askjordanandperri !! - 3/6/2013.

A joint commission for Nickelodeon UK and Sky 1 HD, "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" is an 8 episode x 30 minute series that will see Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, of British street dance troupe Diversity fame, do what they do best – teaching kids their best street dance routines, whilst throwing the ultimate surprise parties. Since the show was announced in February 2013, excited kids from across the UK have sent in their applications and Jordan and Perri can't wait to get started. They've also invited some of their showbiz pals to help with the party planning so expect cool music, crazy moves and a few surprises for the party goers!

Throughout the series Jordan and Perri will help to decide the theme of each of the parties, as they put performers through their paces during intense dance rehearsals. Not only will the headline act be put to the test, but guests will also get a chance to show off their signature moves – no dad dancing allowed! And not forgetting the viewers at home, who will be able to learn step-by-step some of Jordan and Perri's routines!

Although unconfirmed, it is expected that Nickelodeon Star Brad Kavanagh, who plays Fabian Rutter in Nick's hit mystery drama series "House of Anubis", will be one of the many special guests in the show. The news could also suggest that one of the party's featured in the show could be have a Egyptian and/or "House of Anubis" theme!

Sky 1 HD will also show "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" later in the year!

The show has been filmed around the UK by Princess Productions and Nickelodeon UK's Original Productions team.

Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande Wows Audience Of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" During Recent Guest Appearance; Sang Hit Single "The Way" With Mac Miller

The entertainment news website Entertainment-Focus.com is reporting the Nickelodeon Star news in the following article that Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande, who is set to reprise her role of Cat Valentine from the popular Nick comedy series "Victorious" in the brand new Nickelodeon sitcom "Sam & Cat", recently wowed the audience of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" when she performed her brand new song "The Way" with American rapper Mac Miller when the Nick celeb made a musical TV performance on the popular American television talk show on Wednesday 29th May 2013! The article also features a video of Ariana Grande singing "The Way" with Mac Miller on The Ellen Show, which you can watch below:

Ariana Grande wows The Ellen Show

Ariana Grande made her US musical TV performance earlier in the week on The Ellen Show.
The talented actress/singer is currently enjoying huge success with her debut single proper The Way featuring Mac Miller. In the US the track is already a Top 10 hit and it’s starting to gain momentum here in the UK too.

Grande is best-known in the US for her role on the Nickelodeon show Victorious. She’s now starring in her own spin-off Sam & Cat.

Watch the performance below and be prepared to have your socks knocked off. A young Mariah in the making? We think so.

Ariana Grande Performs 'The Way'
The new Nickelodeon queen was here for an awesome performance of her hit song!

[Tags:] Ariana Grande, Mac Miller, Nickelodeon, Sam & Cat, The Ellen Show, Victorious

Don't miss the world premiere of Nickelodeon's brand new comedy series, "Sam & Cat"! Debuts Saturday 8th June 2013 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick USA!

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The European Audiovisual Observatory Reports Latest Findings About The Growth Of Kids Channels In Europe

The entertainment news website C21Media is reporting in the following article the recent findings announced by the European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) about children's television channels in Europe.

According to the EAO's MAVISE database, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) currently operates 44 Nickelodeon channels in Europe. It has also been announced in the following articles that Nickelodeon is a important pan-European television brand, and that Nickelodeon channels score highly with viewers in Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland and the Netherlands:

European kidsnet growth slows

The number of children’s channels launching in Europe has dropped significantly since the exponential growth shown towards the end of the last decade, new figures show.

According to the European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO), 49 kids’ channels have launched across Europe since 2011, compared with 198 between 2006 and 2010.

Since 2011, 10 kids’ nets have closed down, according to the EAO.

The huge number of channel launches during 2006 and 2010 can largely be attributed to the major US media groups, such as The Walt Disney Company, Time Warner and Viacom, increasing their pan-European children’s channel footprint.

Channels such as Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network saw “major expansion” throughout Europe between 2006 and 2010 in particular, the EAO said.

Disney now currently operates a total of 63 channels in Europe, while Nickelodeon has 44, Cartoon Network 29 and Boomerang 21. Since 2011, Disney has grown the most, with 12 new channels, while Cartoon Network has added only three.

The European market remains a huge part of the worldwide kids’ TV industry, with about 320 channels for children currently operating across the region.

Twenty-one of these are public service broadcasters and almost 300 are private, the EAO said.

Nico Franks
03-06-2013
©C21Media

TAGS: Channel distribution
GENRES: Animation, Children's
SECTIONS: C21Kids

Also, from Advanced Television:

Children’s TV continues to grow in EU

According to the European Audiovisual Observatory’s MAVISE database there are more than 280 children’s television channels established in the European Union, and approximately 320 in wider Europe. Only 21 children’s channels are part of the public service broadcasting system, while almost 300 are private.

Some of the major expansions took place between 2006 and 2010 with the spread of Disney, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Boomerang brands throughout Europe.

More than 80 channels are focused on national markets. While there are not many public children’s channels, KIKA (in Austria and Germany), Ketnet, La Trois (in Belgium), DR Ramasjang (in Denmark), Clan TVE (Spain), Gulli (France), CBBC (United Kingdom), RAI Yoyo (Italy), and SVBT in Sweden are in most cases the most popular children’s channels in their respective countries.

Certain national channels are very widely distributed in Europe, such as the German channels Super RTL (in 19 European Countries) and KIKA (17 countries), the French Tiji (in 7 countries) and the Italian channel RAI Gulp (7 countries).

The most important of the pan-European brands are Disney (63 channels), Nickelodeon (44), Cartoon Network (29) and Boomerang (21) who have various channels and a large number of linguistic variations throughout Europe. These channels are from the major US media groups Time Warner, The Walt Disney Company and Viacom.

Regarding popularity with children’s audiences, the Disney Channel scores highest in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovenia, while it is in second place in Denmark, Spain, the UK, Portugal and Sweden. The Nickelodeon channels score highly in Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland and the Netherlands. Other significant pan-European brands include Baby TV, Duck TV, Kidsco and JimJam.

It is not surprising that the channels most likely to appear on the free DTT networks in Europe are those of the public service channels. These include the public children’s channels in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK There are also some private channels available for free in Germany, Spain the UK and Italy.

On the pay DTT networks, a wide range of private children’s channels are available in a total of 14 countries (Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, “the Former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia”, the Netherlands and Sweden).

On-demand services

The MAVISE database also includes on-demand services (since May 2013). At the national level, a variety of on-demand audiovisual services for children are provided by cable operators such as Belgacom, Telenet and UPC (both part of Liberty Global), Numericable and Zon, and also operators like Canal+ in Poland. Most other services are from traditional broadcasters, including the public service broadcasters in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK.

At the pan-European level the most important pan-European channels such as Disney, Nickelodeon, JimJam, Boomerang, and Cartoon Network all have many on-demand services targeting different European countries. The majority of these are registered in the UK.

Also, from IP&TV News:

US media brands dominate kids’ TV in Europe

Children’s TV continues to flourish in the EU, according to the European Audiovisual Observatory, which estimates that there are more than 280 children’s television channels in the region, many owned by US media organisations like Time Warner, Disney and Viacom.

Despite the plethora of channels, only 21 of them are part of the public broadcasting system, according to the Observatory. However, those which do exist (such as CBBC in the UK, KIKA in Germany and Gulli in France) are often the most popular in their respective markets.

The most important of the pan-European brands are Disney (63 channels), Nickelodeon (44), Cartoon Network (29) and Boomerang (21), which have a large number of linguistic variations throughout Europe.

In terms of popularity, the Disney Channel scores highest in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovenia, while it is in second place in Denmark, Spain, the UK, Portugal and Sweden.

The most important pan-European channels such as Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network all have many on-demand services targeting different European countries, with the majority of them registered in the UK.

Tags: children's TV, European Audiovisual Observatory, kids' TV

Also, from Broadband TV News:

Kids TV takes off in Europe

TV channels aimed at children are becoming increasingly common in Europe, with Belgacom, Liberty Global’s Telenet and UPC, Numericable, Zon and Canal+ in Poland among the leading providers nationally on an on demand basis.

Data published by the European Audiovisual Observatory shows that most other on demand services are from traditional broadcasters, including those in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and UK.

On a pan-European level, the most important channels such as Disney, Nickleodeon, JimJam, Boomerang and Cartoon Network all have many on demand services targeting different European countries, with the majority of these services being registered in the UK.
The Observatory also says that in the case of the DTT sector, most children’s channels appear on free networks and are in fact public service channels, while a wide range of private children’s channels are available on pay-DTT networks in 14 countries.

All told, there are over 280 children’s channels in the EU and around 320 in Europe as a whole, and of these almost 300 are private and only 21 part of the public services broadcasting system.

Over 80 channels are focused on national markets and overall the most important pan-European brands are Disney (63 channels), Nickelodeon (44), Cartoon Network (29) and Boomerang (21).

Also, from Rapid TV News:

Euro children’s channels see strong growth

There are more than 280 children’s television channels established in the European Union, and approximately 320 in wider Europe according to research from the European Audiovisual Observatory.

The EAO’s MAVISE database showed that even though more than 80 channels are focused on national markets, only 21 children’s channels are part of the public service broadcasting system, while almost 300 are private.

The survey found that the most important of the pan-European brands are from the major US media groups Time Warner, The Walt Disney Company and Viacom, namely Disney (63 channels), Nickelodeon (44), Cartoon Network (29) and Boomerang (21) who have various channels and a large number of linguistic variations throughout Europe.

Yet the EAO also revealed that public channels KIKA (in Austria and Germany), Ketnet, La Trois (in Belgium), DR Ramasjang (in Denmark), Clan TVE (Spain), Gulli (France), CBBC (United Kingdom), RAI Yoyo (Italy) and SVBT in Sweden are in most cases the most popular children’s channels in their respective countries.

In terms of platforms, the channels most likely to appear on the free DTT networks in Europe are those of the public service channels, while on the DTT pay-TV networks a wide range of private children’s channels are available in a total of 14 countries. A variety of on-demand audiovisual services for children were also noted by the research mainly provided by cable operators such as Belgacom, Telenet and UPC, Numericable and Zon, and also operators like Canal+ in Poland. Disney, Nickelodeon, JimJam, Boomerang, and Cartoon Network all have many pan-European channels on-demand services targeting different European countries. The majority of these are registered in the UK.

Tags: europe, belgium, croatia, cyprus, denmark, estonia, finland, hungary, italy, lithuania, latvia, malta, macedonia, netherlands, sweden, time warner, walt disney, viacom, disney, nickelodeon, cartoon network, boomerang, kika, ketnet, la trois, dr ramasjang, gulli, rai, yoyo

Also, from DigitalTVEurope:

Children’s TV services in Europe number 320

There are more than 280 children’s TV channels in the European Union and some 320 in wider Europe, according to stats by the European Audiovisual Observatory.

The latest figures claim that there are 21 channels as part of the public service broadcasting system, while almost 300 are private.

Some major expansion in the kids market took place between 2006 and 2010 with the spread of Disney, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Boomerang brands throughout Europe, the Observatory said.

However, more than 80 channels are focused on national markets, while public children’s channels such as KIKA in Austria and Germany, DR Ramasjang in Denmark, Clan TVE in Spain, Gulli in France and CBBC in the UK are often the most popular children’s channels in their respective countries, the study found.

“The most important of the pan-European brands are Disney (63 channels), Nickelodeon (44), Cartoon Network (29) and Boomerang (21) who have various channels and a large number of linguistic variations throughout Europe,” said the Observatory.

The Disney Channel scores highest in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovenia. The Nickelodeon channels score highly in Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland and the Netherlands, the report said. It also referenced Baby TV, Duck TV, Kidsco and JimJam as other ”significant pan-European brands.”

Appy Food And Drinks Co. To Launch Brand New Line Of Healthy And Interactive Kids' Fruit Juice Range Featuring Nickelodeon Stars In The UK In July 2013

The beverage industry news website Drinks Business Review is reporting the Nickelodeon UK news that Appy Food & Drinks Co. has slightly pushed back the launch of the beverage company's upcoming new Nickelodeon Juice Drink line, which was planned to debut in shops around the UK this month (June 2013), and will now make their new Nick kids juice drink range available in the UK from the end of July 2013, just in time for the school summer holidays!

Additionally, the company has announced it is in plans to produce new flavors in the range later in 2013 and will also be partnering with the popular Nick Jr. UK animated series "Peppa Pig" in 2014."SpongeBob SquarePants" (Orange & Pineapple flavour) pouches will be available at the end of July 2013, with "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (Apple & Blackcurrant flavor) pouches being launched in winter 2013. "Dora the Explorer" (Tropical Vitamin Boost flavour) pouches are also planned.

Each juice pouch includes 18 calories and is low in fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar. The new line will be available in 5-pack and 10-pack variations. The juice pouches also contain no artificial preservatives and are the first kids drink to use the recently acclaimed natural sweetener Stevia – a zero calorie ingredient that tastes like sugar, whilst keeping the drink all green on the new incoming drinks traffic light system.

Appy will also be running a competition, with prizes to be won, every week; Prizes will include a range of goodies including: teddy bears, DVDs, stickers, iPods, iPads, passes to Nickelodeon Land for a family of four, and a grand prize of being taken on a cruise holiday on a Nickelodeon cruise line. To enter the competition entrants must scan the props on the back of the juice packages and use them on the Appy Drinks App to customise their own pictures, and then share them via Twitter or Facebook. T&Cs will apply. You can find out more information about Appy Food & Drinks Co.'s upcoming Nickelodeon Juice line here on NickALive!:

Appy to introduce new kids juice drink range in UK

UK-based Appy Food and Drinks said it will make its new kids juice drink range available in the UK from the end of July 2013.

The new range uses stevia as sweetener instead of sugar and will be available in squeezable foil pouches with licensed Nickelodeon characters featuring on them.

Pouches of Orange & Pineapple flavor will feature SpongeBob SquarePants character on them and will be available at the end of July 2013. Apple & Blackcurrant flavor with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character will be launched in winter 2013.

Each juice pouch includes 18cal, has no artificial preservatives and is low in fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar. The new line will be available in 5-pack and 10-pack variations.

Appy Food and Drinks co-founder Bobby Patel said: "The inventive use of pouches with scannable stickers makes the packaging interactive, and this is sure to grab the kids' attention, as well as ensuring repeat sales."

The company is in plans to produce new flavors in the range later in 2013 and will also be partnering with Peppa Pig in 2014.

Appy is also launching a new range of kids juice drinks in Tetra Pak packaging with Nickelodeon characters on them. The juices are School approved and contain 50% fruit juice.

The range will be available from the end of July 2013, in three flavors -- Orange & Pineapple (SpongeBob SquarePants), Tropical Vitamin Boost (Dora the Explorer) and Apple & Blackcurrant (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). More flavours are planned to be launched later in the year.

Nickelodeon Stars SpongeBob SquarePants And Patrick Star Arrive At Build-A-Bear Workshop Shops Around The UK

The licensing industry news website Licensing.biz is reporting the exciting news that, as part of Build-A-Bear Workshop and Nickelodeon's recently announced partnership, British fans of SpongeBob SquarePants can now 'make' their own SpongeBob soft toys at Build-A-Bear shops around the UK!The deal marks the first time that the Nickelodeon favourites will be available at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores across the UK and online at buildabear.com.

SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star will retail at £18, both with costumes and accessories. In addition, SpongeBob PJ Pants and t-shirts are available for any of the other characters in-store to wear:

Spongebob Squarepants lands at Build-a-Bear

Spongebob and Patrick now available to 'make' in UK stores and online.

Build-a-Bear Workshop has joined forces with Nickelodeon to give customers the chance to make their own characters from Spongebob Squarepants in-store.

The deal marks the first time that the Nickelodeon favourites will be available at stores across the UK and online at buildabear.com.

Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick will retail at £18, both with costumes and accessories.

In addition, Spongebob PJ Pants and t-shirts are available for any of the other characters in-store to wear.

"For the first time ever, Build-a-Bear Workshop guests can finally take home the underwater find of Spongebob Squarepants and his friends," said Maxine Clark, founder of Build-a-Bear. "We are excited to be working with Nickelodeon to bring this iconic series and its loveable characters to life."

Manuel Torres, SVP of global toys and electronics at Nickelodeon Consumer Products, added: "The plush and accessories available will give fans of all ages a whole new way to experience the world of Bikini Bottom."

Tags: build-a-bear workshop, nickelodeon & viacom consumer pr, spongebob squarepants

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Nick Jr. UK Begins Production On Brand New Dance Themed Series "Kushaboom"; To Be Presented By Nick Jr. UK Presenter Helena Dowling And DJ Kusha

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the very exciting Nickelodeon UK News in the following article that Nickelodeon UK's preschool channel, Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland, has begun production today in London on a brand new dance themed series called "Kushaboom"!The 8 episode x 5 minute series is set in a dance studio a features a group children joining Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon presenter Helena Dowling (pictured) and DJ Kusha, her puppet co-presenter, for a dance class. Every episode will take the audience on a geographical trip to explore a different dance culture and learn corresponding dance moves.

"Kushaboom" will also have a dedicated website on the official Nick Jr. UK website, nickjr.co.uk, which will feature exclusive interactive content, character information and online streaming video clips:

New original dance series moves onto Nick Jr. UK

The home of Dora and Bubble Guppies is making room for a brand-new dance series entitled Kushaboom. Nickelodeon has begun production today in London on eight five-minute episodes that will air on Nick Jr. UK.

The series is set in a dance studio a features a group children joining Nick Jr. presenter Helena Dowling (pictured) and DJ Kusha, her puppet co-presenter, for a dance class. Every episode will take the audience on a geographical trip to explore a different dance culture and learn corresponding dance moves.

Kushaboom will have coinciding presence online at nickjr.co.uk, which will house interactive content, character information and clips.

Tags: Kushaboom, Nick Jr. UK, Nickelodeon, preschool TV

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