Monday, December 23, 2013

Nickelodeon Italy Wishes Viewers A Magical Christmas With Five Brand New Episodes Of "The Fairly Odd Parents" And The Premiere Of "A Fairly Odd Christmas"

Nickelodeon Italy (Italia) has announced in the 'Notizie'/'News' section on their official website, NickTV.it, the exciting Nickelodeon Europe news that, to celebrate Christmas, Nick Italy, the Italian version of the world's number one kids' channel, will be unwrapping some early Christmas presents and treating NickHeads to some Christmas magic by premiering five brand new episodes of Nickelodeon's Emmy Award-winning original animated series (Nicktoon) "The Fairly OddParents" and debuting Nick's all-new live-action/CGI original television movie "A Fairly Odd Christmas" on Tuesday 24th December 2013 (Christmas Eve)!


At 7:00am, 11:30am and 5:30pm (17:30), Nick Italia will premiere the first five episodes of the ninth season of "The Fairly Odd Parents", locally titled "Due Fantagenitori!", including the brand new special "Fairly Odd Pet", which introduces Timmy Turner's brand new magical dog named Sparky! NickHeads can head to Nick's official FOP website on nicktv.it to watch a exclusive sneak peek video clip of when Timmy first meets Sparky plus play the all-new online game "Sparky's Ball Bounce"!

Then, at 10am, 4pm (16:00) and 8pm (20:00), Nick Italy will premiere the brand-new live-action/CGI original television movie "A Fairly Odd Christmas", locally titled "Un FantaNatale!"! In Nickelodeon's brand new Christmas Holiday special, "A Fairly Odd Christmas", Timmy Turner travels around the world with his childhood friend, Tootie, his beloved fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda, and his fairy god brother Poof, granting kids' wishes. Unfortunately, Timmy doesn't consider that there may be consequences for his actions. When children start to doubt that Santa Claus exists, a panic begins in the North Pole. As a result, kids' wishes begin disappearing from Santa's "good" list. Timmy's well-intended actions eventually land him on The Naughty List. Timmy must find a way to restore the children's faith in Santa Claus before ruining Christmas forever. Meanwhile, Mr. Crocker (David Lewis, "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!") is more determined than ever to harness the fairies magical powers for his own purposes. Nickelodeon Italy viewers can preview the first five minutes of "A Fairly Odd Christmas" in a special online streaming video here on NickTV.it!

Nickelodeon's brand new Christmas Holiday special, "A Fairly Odd Christmas", stars Nickelodeon Stars Drake Bell ("The Amanda Show", "Drake & Josh", "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!") as 'Timmy Turner' and Daniella Monet ("Victorious", "Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred", "Fred 3: Camp Fred", "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!") as 'Tootie', the sister of 'Vicky', Nickelodeon Voice Artists Daran Norris ("The Fairly OddParents", "Big Time Rush", "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide") as 'Cosmo', Susanne Blakeslee ("The Fairly OddParents") as 'Wanda', Tara Strong ("The Fairly OddParents", "Rugrats", "All Grown Up!") as 'Poof', and Canadian actor David Lewis ("A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!") as 'Mr. Crocker'.
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Nickelodeon UK Presenters Anna Williamson And Perri Kiely To Be Contestants In Second Series Of ITV's "Splash!"

Entertainment news websites and columns are reporting the very exciting TV news that ITV has announced that Nickelodeon UK presenters Anna Williamson (Nick UK's "Camp Orange", "Jamie's & Anna's Big Weekend", "UPick Summer", "N-View") and Perri Kiely ("Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party") will be contestants on the networks upcoming brand-new second series of "Splash!"!

Anna and Perri will be joining singer Una Foden from The Saturdays, rugby star Martin Offiah MBE and "Hollyoaks" star Gemma Merna in next years celebrity-jammed diving contest lineup, which, hosted by Team GB diver Tom Daley ("Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2013"), starts Saturday 4th January at 7.20pm! ITV will confirm which other celebrities will be participating in the 2014 series of "Splash!" in the coming weeks.

"I'm thrilled to be able to tell my Digital Spy family first officially that I'm to take part in the upcoming series of Splash! for ITV," Anna told Digital Spy.

"The training is hardcore but under the watchful eye of coach Tom Daley I'm starting to learn the art of diving. [...] It's so much harder than it looks, trust me, and the heights are petrifying!"

Anna Williamson, who is a ambassador for Mind and a key supporter and children's counsellor at children's helpline ChildLine, also told Digital Spy that her work with mental health Mind and children's charities inspired her to sign up for the show.

"As a ChildLine counsellor I work with young people on facing their fears, and helping them set personal goals," she explained.

"I've decided to practice what I preach and give Splash! a go, tackling my own fear of swimming pools and heights!"

She added: "Hopefully I don't bottle it on the live show!"

Taking to Twitter shortly after announcing her part in Splash! on Saturday 21st December 2013, she said: "Thanks for your lovely comments re @splashITV - training is hard, I have multiple bruises as proof, but enjoying it. Great bunch of peeps."

Anna is currently starring in Cinderella alongside EastEnders star Matt Lapinskas at The Churchill Theatre in Bromley. The panto will be running until 5th January 2014. The celebrity-jammed diving contest begins a day before Anna finishes her run as Cinders, leaving Anna with little time to swap her Cinderella frock for her swimming costume. You can still catch the budding diver on stage. You can book tickets at atgtickets.com/bromley, by calling 0844 8717620 or by visiting the box office. Tickets cost between £15 and £26.50, or £32 for a premium ticket.

18-year-old Perri Luc Kiely (born 15 December 1995) is a British, street dancer, best known as a current member of the dance troupe Diversity, who won the third series of "Britain's Got Talent", and a co-presenter of Nick UK and Sky 1 HD's dance-themed reality series "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party", which he presented alongside fellow Diversity member Jordan Banjo. Perri announced the exciting news that he will be in the second series of ITV's "Splash!" in a Tweet on his official Twitter profile page, ‏@realperrikiely:
That's right people this year I am going to be taking part in the tv show SPLASH!!!! So please show me your support and let's do this [...]
"Splash!" features Olympian Tom Daley as he coaches celebrities diving skills before they battle it out in front of judges Andy Banks, comedienne Jo Brand, and Olympic diver Leon Taylor to win the series. In August 2013, Diversity performed a special dance routine on top of the roof of London's O2 Arena to celebrate the 2013 Nickelodeon Fruit Shoot Skills Awards!

Additional news sources: Entertainment Focus, Bromley Times.
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NickToons UK To Premiere Season Two Of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" On Saturday 11th January 2014

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced and confirmed in the following press release, from Toon Zone News, the Booyakasha TMNT news that Nick UK's animation and action channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will start to premiere and show brand new episodes from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season 2 every Saturday at 9:30am from Saturday 11th January 2014, continuing the shell-raising crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant Heroes in a Half-Shell turtles — Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo! NickToons UK & Eire will repeat each brand new episode the same day at 6:00pm!


Season two of TMNT starts off with a bang in the premiere episode, "The Mutation Situation". The Turtles discover that the alien Kraang survived their previous showdown and have now dropped mutagen canisters all over New York City. Throughout the season, the Turtles' mission is to recover the canisters before more mutants can be created. Meanwhile, the Kraang and Shredder have united to put an end to the Turtles once and for all which results in some infamous characters coming after the brothers. With the help of Casey Jones, voiced by Nickelodeon Star Josh Peck ("Drake & Josh"), each new episode will see the Turtles take on a new villain, all while trying to unravel the mystery regarding April O'Neil and her importance to the Kraang.

After each episode, British and Irish Shellheads can go to Nick UK & Ireland's official "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" website, turtles.nick.co.uk, and find out more about the villain revealed that week. Each new character will then be added to an interactive digital poster of New York City which will be available to download once all of the villains have been revealed.

Season two stars Sean Astin ("Lord of the Rings") as Raphael, Rob Paulsen ("Planet Sheen") as Donatello, Greg Cipes ("Teen Titans") as Michelangelo, Jason Biggs ("Orange is the New Black") as Leonardo, Mae Whitman as April O'Neil, Hoon Lee as Master Splinter and Kevin Michael Richardson ("Penguins of Madagascar") as Shredder. Joining the cast for season two will be Josh Peck ("Drake & Josh") as Casey Jones, and Corey Feldman ("The Goonies") reoccurs as Slash. The executive producers for season two are Ciro Nieli and Peter Hastings.

Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:

NICKELODEON'S HEROES IN A HALF SHELL RETURN TO BATTLE IN SEASON TWO OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

Masked Vigilante Casey Jones Joins Forces with the Crime-Fighting Turtles in the Season Premiere on Saturday 11th January at 9:30am on Nicktoons

London - Friday 20th December, 2013 – Nickelodeon launches season two of the hit animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, on Saturday 11th January at 9.30am on Nicktoons, continuing the crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant Turtles—Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo. Nickelodeon star Josh Peck (Drake & Josh) rounds out the cast this season as fan-favourite Casey Jones, a teenage hockey player with a rebellious attitude and a lust for cracking down on bad guys. New episodes will air every Saturday at 9:30am on Nicktoons.

Season two starts off with a bang in the premiere episode, “The Mutation Situation.” The Turtles discover that the alien Kraang survived their previous showdown and now have dropped mutagen canisters all over NYC. Throughout the season, the Turtles’ mission is to recover the canisters before more mutants can be created. Meanwhile, the Kraang and Shredder have united to put an end to the Turtles once and for all which results in some infamous characters coming after the brothers. With the help of Casey Jones, each new episode will see the Turtles take on a new villain, all while trying to unravel the mystery regarding April O’Neil and her importance to the Kraang.

After each episode, viewers can go to turtles.nick.co.uk and find out more about the villain revealed that week. Each new character will then be added to an interactive digital poster of New York City which will be available to download once all of the villains have been revealed.

Season two stars Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as Raphael, Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as Donatello, Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as Michelangelo, Jason Biggs (Orange is the New Black) as Leonardo, Mae Whitman as April O’Neil, Hoon Lee as Master Splinter and Kevin Michael Richardson (Penguins of Madagascar) as Shredder. Joining the cast will be Josh Peck (Drake & Josh) as Casey Jones, and Corey Feldman (The Goonies) reoccurs as Slash. The executive producers for season two are Ciro Nieli and Peter Hastings.

Available in over 13 million homes, Nicktoons showcases the world’s best comedy animation. Launched in 2002 and part of the Nickelodeon network of channels, Nicktoons broadcasts the very best in funny cartoons to audiences across the UK and Ireland, featuring top shows such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Fairly OddParents and Kung Fu Panda. More information is available at nicktoons.co.uk Nicktoons is available on Sky 606, Virgin 717 and through BT Vision.

The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.

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