Nickelodeon USA Launches Their Brand New Official "Sam & Cat" Website, SamAndCat.com!

Nickelodeon's brand new original comedy series "Sam & Cat" has just announced the exciting Nickelodeon Online news on the shows official Twitter profile page that, to celebrate Nickelodeon USA starting to premiere and show the networks brand new live-action sitcom on Saturday 8th June 2013 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), Nick has just launched the shows brand new show website, which you can visit here at SamAndCat.com (also samandcat.nick.com)!

Nick USA's brand new "Sam & Cat" micro website features exclusive content, including a brand new animated digital short web series called the "Lil' Sam & Cat Show", which will feature new episodes every week, and a exclusive "Sam & Cat" contest where visitors have the chance to win great "Sam & Cat" competition prizes! Plus, there's a great 'Dice' gadget at the bottom of every page where Cat and Sam's next door neighbor, Dice, will roll his dice and give you a random number!

SamAndCat.com is also offering visitors the amazing chance to appear on the show! For your chance to guest star on "Sam & Cat", simply visit the "Be On The Show" page on SamAndCat.com and upload a Mug Shot of your face. The chosen entry will then get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see their face on a actual mug in the show during the brand new "Sam & Cat" episode which Nickelodeon will premiere on Saturday 22nd June 2013 at 8pm (ET/PT), titled "#NewGoat"!

Nick's brand new "Sam & Cat" website also features links to the shows website on Nick.com, including Nick's 'Meet The Characters' section featuring character bios and information about each of the main characters in "Sam & Cat" - Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy), Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande), their next door neighbor Dice (Cameron Ocasio), and Cat's cheerful and caring grandmother with a wild side, Nona (Maree Cheatham) - a About The Show area featuring show information about Sam & Cat, online short streaming video clips, including videos featuring a sneak peek of "Sam & Cat", scenes of Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine on "iCarly" and "Victorious", a digital short featuring a Chocolate or Vanilla? "This or That" quiz with Nick Star Ariana Grande, and a video called "Jennette Rocks Around the Clock", plus a "Sam & Cat" message board (forum) for fans to talk about Nick's brand new comedy show "Sam & Cat"!

Canada's Teletoon Orders 26 More Brand New Episodes Of "Rocket Monkeys" From Breakthrough Films & Television

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the exciting animation news that the Canadian animation channel Teletoon has ordered a second season of the brand new animated space-comedy series "Rocket Monkeys"!

Twenty six brand new half-hour episodes (26 x 30') of "Rocket Monkeys" will be developed by Toronto, Canada-based production company Breakthrough Films & Television in association with Teletoon (Canada) and the Canadian animation studio Atomic Cartoons for season 2. Mark Evestaff will continue to serve as the series' showrunner.

The animated series airs globally on Nickelodeon channels around the world (Planet Nickelodeon), including on Nickelodeon USA, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, and Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand, and stars brothers and monkey astronauts Gus and Wally:

Teletoon orders 26 more Rocket Monkeys eps


Toronto, Canada’s Breakthrough Entertainment has received a renewed order from Teletoon for the space-comedy animated series Rocket Monkeys.

Twenty six half-hour episodes will be developed by Breakthrough in association with Teletoon and animation studio Atomic Cartoons. Mark Evestaff will continue to serve as the series’ showrunner.

The animated series, which will also air globally on Nickelodeon including in the US, stars brothers and monkey astronauts Gus and Wally.

Tags: Breakthrough Entertainment, Rocket Monkeys, Teletoon Canada

Nick's new comedy animation Rocket Monkeys follows the adventures of two monkey astronauts and their robot sidekick. When battling rogue black holes, vengeful aliens, criminal masterminds, and rifts in the evil dimension, the universe turns to its bravest and brightest to save the day. When those guys are busy, however, the universe is stuck with the Rocket Monkeys. Inexplicably charged with carrying out all kinds of important missions, brothers Gus (Seán Cullen, Steve Oedekerk) and Wally (Mark Edwards, Hypermonium) cause more intergalactic calamity than they could ever prevent. Luckily, they have plenty of help from YAY-OK (David Berni), their dashing and devoted (if slightly outdated) robot. These monkeys may not have the brainpower of the Rocket Chickens or the guts of the Cosmosloths, but they do have a hunger for adventure. And by "adventure" we mostly mean "bananas". From the icy depths of Brrrr to the horrifying Planet Splishy Splashy, there's nowhere too dangerous or ridiculous for the monkeys to explore... or try not to blow up. Though it's seen better days, the Monkeys’ big orange rust bucket of a ship remains remarkably versatile. It has everything Gus and Wally could ever need, from a lounge to a laboratory to a command center and even a space monkey arm for those hard-to-reach places. Nominally running the show is GASI, the Galactic Animal Space Institute. Always seeking out the next frontier in galactic exploration, GASI boasts several (at times contentious) animal divisions, from Astro Ducks to Rocket Zebras. "Rocket Monkeys" also features a great cast of hilarious characters.

Also, from C21Media:

Second mission for Monkeys

A Canadian broadcaster has ordered new episodes of Breakthrough Entertainment’s animated comedy adventure series Rocket Monkeys.

Teletoon has greenlit another 26x30′ season, which it will again coproduce with Atomic Cartoons and Breakthrough.

Nickelodeon is airing the first season of the toon, about two monkey brothers who go on space missions, in the US and on its international channels.

Nico Franks
06-06-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Rocket Monkeys
COMPANIES: Breakthrough Entertainment, Teletoon
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Canada, US

Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand To Premiere "Sam & Cat" In October 2013; Launches Official Show Website

Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand has announced the breaking Nickelodeon International News on their official websites brand new official "Sam & Cat" show website that Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will start to premiere the all-new Nick original comedy series "Sam & Cat" from October 2013!!


The Nick News that Nick Aus & NZ will start to show the brand new Nickelodeon sitcom "Sam & Cat" from October 2013 may hint when Nickelodeon may debut the series worldwide and air the brand new comedy show on Nickelodeon's International channels around the world (Planet Nickelodeon / Planet Orange)! Nick UK & Eire announced to NickALive! in May 2013 that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK would start to premiere "Sam & Cat" later this year (2013).

Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand's brand new "Sam & Cat" website on nickelodeon.com.au features a 'Meet The Characters' section featuring bios for characters in "Sam & Cat" and information about the Nickelodeon Stars who portray them - Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy), Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande), and Uncle Frankie - and a 'Show Info' page featuring information about Nick's brand new live-action comedy show, "Sam and Cat".

The NPD Group Expects Nickelodeon's Revival Of The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Brand Is Expected To Stimulate The European Market

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the Nickelodeon News in the following article that the market research company The NPD Group has said in a recent report that with Nickelodeon's brand new television series and a feature film ("Ninja Turtles") in the pipeline, Nick's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is another revived brand which is expected to stimulate the European market, after the toys of the amphibious heroes reached the number-two spot behind "Star Wars" in the action figures category in the UK in less than five months!:

NPD: Furby fervor returns in Europe

The biggest toy in Europe at the moment is small, furry and, not surprisingly, high-tech. That’s according to the latest numbers from market research firm The NPD Group, which estimates that Hasbro’s re-invented Furby is poised to be 2013′s biggest-selling toy across the continent’s top five markets.

Furby was deemed the UK’s best-selling toy this past Christmas following its September launch. Since hitting Spain, the interactive toy has also gained the top position in the toy sales charts, and is now number one in the youth electronics category in Germany and France.

Furby first launched at the end of the 1990s and went on to reach sales of more than 40 million units in its first three years. The new electronic plush pet features interactive technology that allows it to be connected to kids’ smartphones and tablets. (That app-focused approach has been mirrored by other revived 90s brands, namely the recent comeback of the Tamagotchi virtual pet game.)

The toy also helped Hasbro achieve a 23% growth in its first quarter this year, alongside other girl-skewing brands like My Little Pony and One Direction.

The NPD has also cited the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – with its new Nickelodeon TV series and a feature film in the pipeline – as another revived brand expected to stimulate the European market. Toys of the amphibious heroes have so far reached the number-two spot behind Star Wars in the action figures category in the UK in less than five months.

These sales come amid a slight overall sales slump in the European toy sector, which dropped 1% over last year. In the UK, sales in the outdoor toys category declined 21% this year to the end of April, with the cold and wet weather meaning the sector was unable to take advantage of the traditionally strong Easter break retail opportunity. Countering that was a solid 2% increase in indoor toy sales.

Tags: Europe, Furby, The NPD Group, toys

Nickelodeon Star Daniella Monet ("Victorious") To Take Part In The Tween Stars Live Tour 2013

The Tween Stars Live Tour has announced the Nickelodeon Star news in the following Press Release, from PRNewswire that eight hugely popular young television actors from some of today's most watched, kid-friendly TV shows, including the popular Nickelodeon original comedy series "VICTORiOUS", will appear live on stage for the first time together in the new Tween Stars Live Tour 2013, presented by VisitMyrtleBeach.com. The family-oriented tour kicks off Saturday, July 27 2013 at Freedom Hill Amphitheater in Sterling Heights, Michigan and Sunday, Monday July 29th 2013 at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois.

Tween Stars Live Tour 2013 is a once in a lifetime opportunity for children of all ages to see their favorite television actors up close and personal during two wild, wacky, surprise-filled hours of clean family fun. The highly interactive, jam-packed show will feature a Q & A with the stars, totally tween trivia and prizes, secret show scoops and backstage bloopers, a chance to act out scenes on stage with the actors, and much more. The tween cast appearing in Detroit and Chicago features Daniella Monet ('Trina Vega' Nickelodeon's "Victorious"), Calum Worthy ('Dez' in Disney's "Austin & Ally"), Peyton List ('Emma' on Disney's "Jessie"), Jennifer Stone ('Harper' Disney's "Wizards of Waverly Place"), Alexandria DeBerry ('Paisley' Disney's "A.N.T. Farm"), Davis Cleveland ('Flynn' Disney's "Shake It Up"), Raven Goodwin ('Ivy' Disney's "Good Luck Charlie"), and Adam Irigoyen ('Deuce' on Disney's "Shake It Up")!

Following the conclusion of each show, there will be a private, two hour 'Tween Stars & Me' Autograph & Photo Session on site where fans are guaranteed to meet all eight actors, get their autograph and have their picture taken together.

Main floor reserved seats are just $35 and go on sale on Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. local at www.tweenstarslivetour.com. For complete event and ticket information, visit www.tweenstarslivetour.com.

Tween Stars Live Tour 2013, presented by VisitMyrtleBeach.com, is produced by Celebrity Events Group and proudly supports Defeat The Label, promoting a bully-free society without social labels or stereotypes (www.DefeatTheLabel.com):

Original Tween Stars Live Tour Press Release:

Tween Stars Live Tour 2013, A Star-Studded, Interactive Family Show Featuring Eight Of Today's Most Popular TV Kids, Kicks Off In Detroit July 27 And Chicago July 28!

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. local at www.tweenstarslivetour.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a tween dream come true! Eight hugely popular young television actors from today's most watched, kid-friendly TV shows like Shake It Up, A.N.T. Farm, Austin & Ally, Wizards of Waverly Place, Victorious, Jessie and Good Luck Charlie will appear live on stage for the first time together in the new Tween Stars Live Tour 2013, presented by VisitMyrtleBeach.com. The family-oriented tour kicks off Saturday, July 27 at Freedom Hill Amphitheater in Sterling Heights, Michigan and Sunday, July 29 at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois.



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Tween Stars Live Tour 2013 is a once in a lifetime opportunity for children of all ages to see their favorite TV actors up close and personal during two wild, wacky, surprise-filled hours of clean family fun. The highly interactive, jam-packed show will feature a Q & A with the stars, totally tween trivia and prizes, secret show scoops and backstage bloopers, a chance to act out scenes on stage with the actors, and much more. The tween cast appearing in Detroit and Chicago features Calum Worthy ('Dez' Disney's Austin & Ally), Peyton List ('Emma' on Disney's Jessie), Jennifer Stone ('Harper' Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place), Alexandria DeBerry ('Paisley' Disney's A.N.T. Farm), Davis Cleveland ('Flynn' Disney's Shake It Up), Raven Goodwin ('Ivy' Disney's Good Luck Charlie), Adam Irigoyen ('Deuce' on Disney's Shake It Up) and Daniella Monet ('Trina' Nickelodeon's Victorious).

Following the conclusion of each show, there will be a private, two hour 'Tween Stars & Me' Autograph & Photo Session on site where fans are guaranteed to meet all eight actors, get their autograph and have their picture taken together.

Main floor reserved seats are just $35 and go on sale on Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. local at www.tweenstarslivetour.com. For complete event and ticket information, visit www.tweenstarslivetour.com.

Tween Stars Live Tour 2013, presented by VisitMyrtleBeach.com, is produced by Celebrity Events Group and proudly supports Defeat The Label, promoting a bully-free society without social labels or stereotypes (www.DefeatTheLabel.com).

To schedule media interviews, contact CKC Agency at 248.788.1744.

About Celebrity Events Group - Celebrity Events Group (CEG) is an experiential, interactive entertainment agency and a leader in creating and producing events bringing celebrities and fans close together. Based in West Bloomfield, Michigan, CEG has been bringing star power directly to fans and to audiences everywhere for over 26 years. Visit www.celebrityeventsgroup.com.

About Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - The Myrtle Beach area, popularly known as the Grand Strand, stretches from Little River to Pawleys Island, comprising 12 distinct cities along the South Carolina coast. Home to world-class golf, 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and Southern hospitality, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience. For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

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Alison Schwartz/VP Public Relations
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Viacom Inc. To Report Quarterly Financial Results On Friday August 2, 2013

Viacom Inc., the parent company of the Nickelodeon brand, has announced the news in the following Press Release, via PRNewswire, that Viacom Inc. will report their quarterly financial results for the quarter ending Sunday 30th June 2013 on Friday 2nd August 2013:

Original Viacom Press Release:

Viacom Inc. To Report Quarterly Financial Results On August 2, 2013

NEW YORK, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB and VIA) announced today that on Friday, August 2, 2013, it will issue financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2013. The Company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement.

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A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the home page of Viacom's website, www.viacom.com, beginning at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on August 2. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (888) 208-1379 (domestic) or (913) 312-0704 (international). Please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the call.

The audio webcast replay will be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on August 2 in the events/webcasts section of Viacom's website. A replay of the call will also be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on August 2 at (888) 566-0808 (domestic) or (402) 220-9387 (international).

The earnings release and any other information related to the call will be accessible from the home page of Viacom's website.

About Viacom

Viacom is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in over 160 countries and territories. With media networks reaching approximately 700 million global subscribers, Viacom's leading brands include MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, BET, CENTRIC, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV Land, SPIKE, Tr3s, Paramount Channel and VIVA. Paramount Pictures, America's oldest film studio and creator of many of the most beloved motion pictures, continues today as a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Viacom operates a large portfolio of branded digital media experiences, including many of the world's most popular properties for entertainment, community and casual online gaming.

For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.

SOURCE Viacom Inc.

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Nickelodeon Stars Ariana Grande And Jennette McCurdy To Host Live Chat TODAY To Celebrate Their New Nick Show "Sam & Cat"

Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande has announced the exciting Nick Star News in a Tweet (post) on her official Twitter profile page (@ArianaGrande) that herself and her "Sam & Cat" co-star Jennette McCurdy (@JennetteMcCurdy) will be hosting a very special live Twitter chat for their fans TODAY (Wednesday 5th June 2013) at around 4:30pm PT (approximately 1:30am BST (GMT+1)) to celebrate and countdown the days until Nick USA starts to premiere and show their brand new live-action original comedy series "Sam & Cat" on Saturday 8th June 2013 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)!:

Tomorrow [This] afternoon @jennettemccurdy & I will be doing a live chat to count down to the premier of @samandcat at around 4:30pst. See u then!!