'Ello 'Ello, Nick UK Fans!
It's me, Jerry!
Oh, you caught me taking a break from playing cricket, by listening to some Radiohead [British rock band] records, and drinking some delicious Earl Grey tea. Yum!
Just wanted to take a moment to remind you to tune into the premiere of "Wendell & Vinnie" on the 10th of June, at 7pm, only on Nick.
Aw, man, I could go for some chips [the British and Irish word for French Fries]! (Gasps)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
"Wendell & Vinnie" Star Jerry Trainor Records Special Message For Nickelodeon UK Viewers!
To celebrate Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK starting to premiere and show Nickelodeon's brand new live-action family comedy show called "Wendell & Vinnie", which stars and is produced with Nickelodeon Productions by Nickelodeon Star and "iCarly" actor Jerry Trainor, weekdays at 7.00pm (repeated at 8.00pm on Nick UK's +1 (plus-one) timeshift channel, Nick+1) and at weekends at 8.30pm (replayed at 9.30pm on Nick+1) from Monday 10th June 2013, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland have unveiled a special exclusive video message from Jerry Trainor on Nick UK and Ireland's official Facebook profile page, Facebook.com/NickelodeonUK, which you can watch in the online streaming video clip below (with transcript)! YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!:
Zodiak Rights To Release First Range Of "Tickety Toc" Toys In July 2013
The licensing industry news website Licensing.biz is reporting the exciting Nick Jr. UK News that Zodiak Rights has announced that the first wave of toys based on their popular CGI-animated children's television series "Tickety Toc", which airs on Nickelodeon's preschool channel, Nick Jr., will be available in shops in July 2013 in time for Summer 2013, with 14 licensees on board in the UK! Zodiak has also announced plans for "Tickety Toc" wheeled and construction toy ranges for the preschool property.
Vivid Imaginations will be rolling out a core year one line featuring figures, plush and play-sets, with product hitting shelves from July onwards, supported by TV advertising, PR and retailer activities. Zodiak is already working with the firm to expand the line for Spring 2014.
In addition for the toy category, Kidztation will launch a line of wooden toys, while Zodiak is speaking to a number of partners across wheeled, role-play and construction:
Vivid Imaginations will be rolling out a core year one line featuring figures, plush and play-sets, with product hitting shelves from July onwards, supported by TV advertising, PR and retailer activities. Zodiak is already working with the firm to expand the line for Spring 2014.
In addition for the toy category, Kidztation will launch a line of wooden toys, while Zodiak is speaking to a number of partners across wheeled, role-play and construction:
Tickety Toc toys to launch in JulyIn a separate article, Licensing.biz also profiles Zodiak Rights' "Tickety Toc" brand, which includes photographs featuring some of Zodiak's upcoming "Tickety Toc" merchandise:
Initial line to hit shelves next month, as Zodiak reveals plans for wheeled and construction ranges.
The first wave of Tickety Toc toys will arrive in July.
Products for Zodiak Rights’ popular kids' brand will be launching from the summer, with 14 licensees on board in the UK.
Vivid Imaginations will be rolling out a core year one line featuring figures, plush and play-sets, with product hitting shelves from July onwards, supported by TV advertising, PR and retailer activities.
Zodiak is already working with the firm to expand the line for spring 2014.
In addition for the toy category, Kidztation will launch wooden toys, while Zodiak is speaking to a number of partners across wheeled, role-play and construction.
“It’s almost one year since we launched Tickety Toc to the licensing trade, and I’m pleased to say that the response has been very positive,” Jennifer Lawlor, SVP strategy and planning, consumer products (UK) explained to Licensing.biz.
“We’ve signed licensees for all of the major categories we had targeted so far and the licensees on board all have retailer backing, which is so important.
“As we know, it’s a difficult climate to launch new pre-school shows. Our aim is to see the initial range of toys sell through strongly at retail in 2013, setting it up well for 2014 and beyond.”
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Brand Profile - Tickety Toc
We find out more about Zodiak's new pre-school offering and how its success on-air is translating into the consumer products.
It's always a challenge launching a new pre-school property. In today’s crowded marketplace it takes something pretty special to make its mark and achieve both stand out on shelf and on screen.
Tickety Toc seems to have put big ticks in both boxes.
The show debuted on Nickelodeon in the UK in April 2012. It was the number one rated programme on Nick Jr in the UK among kids in its launch month and remains one of the highest rated shows for the channel. Tickety Toc also airs on Channel 5’s Milkshake (having launched in November 2012) and consistently outperforms the slot average.
On top of this, as a global Nick Jr acquisition, Tickety Toc has continued to roll out across all international territories. Agreements have also been inked with free to air partners including France 5, Network 10 in Australia, Disney Canada, NRK Norway and YLE in Finland among others. Altogether 18 broadcast partners have been signed, with Zodiak set to reveal further new additions shortly.
Solid broadcast platforms secured, Zodiak has also been busy establishing the foundations of a strong licensing programme.
Jennifer Lawlor, SVP consumer products, Zodiak Kids, explains that there are over 45 partners signed up across the phase one launch markets, which are UK, US, Canada and Australia. Categories include toys, publishing, DVD, apparel, accessories, homewares and stationery. The focus at launch will be on the core sectors of toy, publishing and DVD, although other partners will continue to come on board for a 2014 roll out.
The UK programme is being led by Vivid Imaginations as master toy, supported by Kidztation (wooden toys), while Anchor Bay is on board for DVD, Igloo Books, Century Books, Redan and Immediate Media for publishing, Cooneen and Miserli for sleepwear and underwear, and Blues Clothing for outerwear and swimwear.
Products will begin to hit shelves from late summer, leading with Vivid’s toy line in July, with the firm having secured full retail distribution in the UK including all the majors. Books, DVD and apparel will follow in the early autumn.
Next up will be further expansion for the toy line, as well as wheeled goods, bedding, confectionery, health and beauty, partyware and pocket money items.
Plans are coming together outside of the UK, too. The master toy partner for the US and Canada – Just Play – will be launching its line in late summer, with a storybook app arriving in August and a DVD in September. In Canada, apparel lines will also form part of the initial roll out. In Australia, Hunter Toys will launch its range from September, supported by DVD from Beyond Home Entertainment and publishing from Five Mile Press. Showtime Attractions has also signed up as the live events partner, while other deals are due to be revealed shortly.
Meanwhile, over in France there will be a soft launch of the Vivid toy lines within specialty retail.
All of these territories will expand their roll out from spring 2014 and further EMEA expansion is planned across Benelux, Nordics, Spain, Turkey and the Middle East. Indeed, a key focus for Zodiak at Licensing Expo this month will be to secure partners across the EMEA region.
“Tickety Toc is a contemporary animation with a fresh and unique style,” Lawlor tells us. “The CGI and wooden aesthetic makes it look fresh but with a classic twist. The modern look of the show has been consistently applied across product and has been well executed by our licensees across the packaging to create stand out on shelf.
“The charming characters, great sense of humour and the energy and pace really bring the show to life. We’ve had a lot of feedback from parents as well as licensees, retailers and other commercial partners to suggest that Tickety Toc offers something different both visually and in its storytelling and its values – such as the way children can learn the importance of responsibility to others.”
Lawlor continues: “Another key reason behind the show’s popularity is that both boys and girls can relate to the twins [Tommy and Tallulah] and the strong ensemble cast. The locations and props also make it truly dual gender. Each story encourages active and adventurous play, and the distinctive art style really brings the rich play world to life. With an abundance of iconic elements throughout the show, the extension from screen to shelf feels very natural.”
It’s certainly a strong start for Tickety Toc, and Lawlor is confident that the brand has what it takes to stand out in such a competitive market.
“In the current landscape we need a complete added value proposition across everything we do – from deliverables for broadcasters, our digital offering, bespoke retail initiatives, to value in pack and engaging experiential marketing for the consumer,” Lawlor concludes. “The market is extremely cautious and it’s never been so hard to make a lasting impression, but we’re doing our best to ensure Tickety Toc shines both on and off air.”
Brand Owner - Zodiak Rights
Genre - Pre-school
Key Licensees - Vivid (master toy), Kidztation, Anchor Bay, Igloo Books, Century Books, Redan, Immediate Media, Cooneen, Miserli, Blues Clothing
Website - http://www.ticketytoc.com.
Treat Dad At Nickelodeon Land At Pleasure Beach, Blackpool This Father's Day
The British regional newspaper the Lancashire Telegraph, a local tabloid newspaper distributed in East Lancashire, England, UK, has named Nickelodeon Land UK at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Britain's only Nickelodeon Land, as one of the perfect places for kids to take their Dads to during Father's Day weekend in the following article from their official website, lancashiretelegraph.co.uk!:
Treat dad at Blackpool Pleasure Beach this weekend
BLACKPOOL Pleasure Beach wants to make sure your dad has a family day out to remember this Father’s Day!
As part of our new Family Wristband package, dads can experience the UK’s favourite amusement park for less. A family of 3 starts at just £64.50 when booked online in advance at www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com and £69 when purchased on arrival at the gate.
Treat your dad to 125 rides and attractions at Pleasure Beach and test his nerves by taking him on some of the biggest and best rides in the world. Take him on The Big One, the UK’s fastest and steepest roller coaster. He can also try out our looping roller coaster Revolution and get him soaked on the world’s biggest dark ride, Valhalla.
He can also check out our brand new ride, Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic, where he can step into Wallace’s iconic slipper and take a trip on the dynamic duos adventures from A Grand Day Out through to A Matter of Loaf and Death and take in The Curse of the Were Rabbit. You can also treat him to a stick of cheesy rock from our exclusive range of merchandise at the Wallace & Gromit shop.
For action-packed fun and a great meal treat dad to a visit to Nickelodeon Land where he can mingle with SpongeBob SquarePants and all his pals before taking in a meal at the Big Pizza Kitchen. Home to 12 rides and attractions, Nickelodeon Land is also home to the UK’s only Nick Shop where you can buy your dad a souvenir of your visit.
If your dad isn’t quite as adventurous then why not treat him to a free Pleasure Beach Pass? Simply visit the website before June 16 to claim your free pass by using the code 1367.
And if he wants to test his sporting prowess why not try out Adventure Golf? Each hole offers unique hazards ranging from jumps and bumps and underground tunnels, all adding to the fun of the game. Both beginners and experts are catered for with different levels of difficulty to tackle on each hole! Prices are £3.99 for adults, £2.99 for children and £10.00 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children).
And while you are here why not take dad to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! where he can check out everything weird and wonderful from the world.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach also has an All You Can Eat package. For a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) booked in advance online, is £55, equivalent to £13.75 per person for unlimited meal deals and drinks in a choice of over 6 restaurants and catering outlets on the 42-acre site.
Ubisoft Announces Partnership With Nickelodeon For New Interactive "Raving Rabbids" TV Show Called "Rabbids Invasion" At E3 2013
The entertainment news website Digital Spy is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon News in the following article that the global video game publisher and developer Ubisoft announced at their E3 press conference that they have partnered with Nickelodeon and Microsoft's upcoming brand new video games console, Xbox One, for a brand new interactive television show based on Ubisoft's popular "Raving Rabbids" video game franchise called "Rabbids Invasion"!
It is currently unknown when the game and TV show will launch, but the debut trailer, below, mentions that it is coming soon!
UPDATE - According to Ubisoft's "Rabbids Invasion" press release, Rabbids Invasion The Interactive TV Show will be available in 2014.
The Nick News comes after Nickelodeon acquired the global television rights to the brand new CGI-animated "Raving Rabbids" TV series, "Rabbids", which is due to premiere on Nickelodeon during the networks 2013-2014 television season:
UPDATE - According to Ubisoft's "Rabbids Invasion" press release, Rabbids Invasion The Interactive TV Show will be available in 2014.
The Nick News comes after Nickelodeon acquired the global television rights to the brand new CGI-animated "Raving Rabbids" TV series, "Rabbids", which is due to premiere on Nickelodeon during the networks 2013-2014 television season:
'Rabbids Invasion' interactive TV show announced - E3 2013Below is Ubisoft Motion Pictures' full press release announcing the Nick News, from GamesPress via Gamasutra:
Rabbids Invasion is an interactive TV show coming to Nickelodeon and Xbox One.
Announced during Ubisoft's E3 press conference, Rabbids Invasion allows players to interact with scenes from the show by participating in mini-games.
Using Kinect, players can dance with the Rabbids, solve puzzles, throw objects at the screen and even scream at the television.
It is unclear when the game and TV show will launch, but the debut trailer said that it was coming soon.
Rabbids Invasion was announced alongside multiplayer racing game The Crew, Trials Fusion, Just Dance 2014, Tom Clancy's: The Division and Rocksmith 2014.
Ubisoft also debuted new Assassin's Creed 4 and Watch Dogs footage, as well as Rayman Legends and Splinter Cell: Blacklist.
Watch the latest Rayman Legends trailer [here on DigitalSpy.co.uk]:
UBISOFT® MAKES INTERACTIVE TV A REALITY WITH CREATION OF RABBIDS® INVASION THE INTERACTIVE TV SHOWAlso, from BuzzFocus.com:
LONDON, UK —June 10, 2013 — Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced that it is delivering an interactive TV series playable on mobile devices and next-gen consoles, partnering closely with Microsoft to bring it to Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. The Rabbids Invasion TV series, created by Ubisoft Motion Pictures in partnership with France Televisions and Nickelodeon, airs later this year. Rabbids Invasion The Interactive TV Show will be available in 2014.
The interactive series is being developed by Ubisoft Paris with support from Ubisoft Barcelona. With more than 14 million games sold, the Rabbids are some of Ubisoft’s best-loved characters, and their wacky adventures appeal to kids and families across the globe. With Rabbids Invasion The Interactive TV Show, the majority of the 78 seven-minute CGI episodes from the original Rabbids Invasion TV series will be adapted to allow the audience to join with the Rabbids in acting out some of their crazy antics.
Thanks to the integrated motion control and voice recognition of next-generation consoles, Ubisoft is able to create an innovative mix of classic television programming and the interactive elements of video games. On mobile devices, Rabbids Invasion The Interactive TV Show will be playable using touch technology as well as other features such as the camera and microphone.
“By bringing truly interactive TV to life, Ubisoft is revolutionizing the way entertainment is delivered and experienced,” said Adrian Lacey, IP Development Director of Ubisoft’s French studios. “We believe that Rabbids Invasion The Interactive TV Show enriches the hilarious narrative content of the TV show and provides a way for the whole family to not just watch, but participate in the program.”
About Ubisoft Motion Pictures
Ubisoft Motion Pictures was created in January 2011 to expand the audience of Ubisoft’s successful video game brands by bringing them to film, television and Web series. In addition to the Rabbids TV series, the studio is also in production on two feature-length films: Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell. A feature film based on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon is also in development.
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 29 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2012-13 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,256 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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Ubisoft launches Rabbids on TV with better-than-Dora Interactivity
At E3 2013, Ubisoft announced a new Rabbids TV show, launched in joint partnership with Nickelodeon. The program will be called Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Series.
Using the Xbox One Kinect capabilities, home viewers can play interactive games along with the TV series. In one game, players will be able to “massacre” rabbids by throwing eggs. Other modes in Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive include dancing games and games that allow you to scream along with the rabbids on TV. In the latter game, if you scream with your children, you will also see the TV screen begin to “crack.”
If you’ve ever watched Dora the Explorer along with your children, you know how much your children love interacting with the on-screen characters of Dora and Boots. Now instead of a Find Boots mini-game, they can find one of the many varieties of Rabbids.
Rabbids Invasion will join Halo in Xbox’s new push to integrate more TV related content into Xbox online services.
Nickelodeon's "Sam & Cat" Debuts At Number One On Nick USA, Network's Biggest Live-Action Launch In Three Years
Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from TheFutonCritic.com, the fantastic Nickelodeon USA News that Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action comedy, "Sam & Cat", vaulted to the top in its debut week as TV's top-rated kids' show among total viewers for 6/3-9/2013. Nick's biggest live-action launch in three years, "Sam & Cat" also swept kid, tween and teen demos as number-one when the series premiered on Nick USA on Saturday, June 8 2013, among K2-11, K6-11, Tweens 9-14 and Teens 12-17. Among its target K2-11 demo, the show raised last year's levels by triple digits and handily beat direct competition by high double digits!
Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon's "Sam & Cat" Debuts at Number One, Net's Biggest Live-Action Launch in Three Years
Bowing Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m. (ET), Sam & Cat earned a 6.1/2.0 MM among kids 2-11, up +103% over last year; and averaged 4.2MM total viewers, up +76%. The show also handily beat the next closest competitor (Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie) by +58% in the time period.
For the week, Nickelodeon earned a 2.7/888,000 among kids 2-11 (up +8%) and averaged 1.7MM total viewers, extending its streak of year-over-year gains to 19 straight weeks.
In Sam & Cat, Nickelodeon's funny gals Jennette McCurdy (iCarly's Sam Puckett) and Ariana Grande (Victorious' Cat Valentine) are back as their respective iconic characters from iCarly and Victorious in this new spin-off comedy. Sam & Cat follows feisty Sam and flighty Cat as they become best friends and unlikely roommates who start a babysitting service. The series is created by award-winning executive producer Dan Schneider (iCarly, Victorious, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101).
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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Original Nickelodeon Press Release:
Nickelodeon's "Sam & Cat" Debuts at Number One, Net's Biggest Live-Action Launch in Three Years
Bowing Saturday, June 8, at 8 p.m. (ET), Sam & Cat earned a 6.1/2.0 MM among kids 2-11, up +103% over last year; and averaged 4.2MM total viewers, up +76%. The show also handily beat the next closest competitor (Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie) by +58% in the time period.
For the week, Nickelodeon earned a 2.7/888,000 among kids 2-11 (up +8%) and averaged 1.7MM total viewers, extending its streak of year-over-year gains to 19 straight weeks.
In Sam & Cat, Nickelodeon's funny gals Jennette McCurdy (iCarly's Sam Puckett) and Ariana Grande (Victorious' Cat Valentine) are back as their respective iconic characters from iCarly and Victorious in this new spin-off comedy. Sam & Cat follows feisty Sam and flighty Cat as they become best friends and unlikely roommates who start a babysitting service. The series is created by award-winning executive producer Dan Schneider (iCarly, Victorious, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101).
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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