Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) puts Link (Barrett Carnahan) through some Superhero training, six civilians are trapped in the elevator and Link's got to save them in this super video clip from The Thundermans!:
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Thursday, May 12, 2016
De Ludwigs - The Adventure Begins!
Check out Nickelodeon's brand-new locally produced adventure comedy series De Ludwigs, airing Mondays to Thursdays at 19.20 uur on Nickelodeon Nederland (Nederland) and Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders)!:
De Ludwigs - Het avontuur begint!
Kijk van maandag tot en met donderdag om 19:20 naar De Ludwigs op Nickelodeon!
De Ludwigs vertelt het verhaal van Benny, een jongen die al in verschillende pleeggezinnen is opgenomen, maar deze ook weer heeft moeten verlaten. Hij krijgt nog een laatste kans en wordt opgenomen in het jonge gezin van Erik en Kate Ludwig. Samen met hun pleegkinderen Anoosha, Sam, Yara en Daniel wonen zij in een prachtig herenhuis aan één van de Amsterdamse grachten.
Benny voelt zich al snel thuis en kan goed opschieten met zijn nieuwe broers en zussen. Alles lijkt op zijn plek te vallen totdat Erik en Kate plotseling verdwijnen na een bezoek aan de opera. Vanaf dat moment worden de vijf kinderen meegetrokken in een spannend avontuur waarin de mysterieuze familiegeschiedenis van de Ludwigs stukje bij beetje wordt ontrafeld.
Did you know? - Nickelodeon are making a English version of De Ludwigs, titled The Ludwigs!
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De Ludwigs - Het avontuur begint!
Kijk van maandag tot en met donderdag om 19:20 naar De Ludwigs op Nickelodeon!
De Ludwigs vertelt het verhaal van Benny, een jongen die al in verschillende pleeggezinnen is opgenomen, maar deze ook weer heeft moeten verlaten. Hij krijgt nog een laatste kans en wordt opgenomen in het jonge gezin van Erik en Kate Ludwig. Samen met hun pleegkinderen Anoosha, Sam, Yara en Daniel wonen zij in een prachtig herenhuis aan één van de Amsterdamse grachten.
Benny voelt zich al snel thuis en kan goed opschieten met zijn nieuwe broers en zussen. Alles lijkt op zijn plek te vallen totdat Erik en Kate plotseling verdwijnen na een bezoek aan de opera. Vanaf dat moment worden de vijf kinderen meegetrokken in een spannend avontuur waarin de mysterieuze familiegeschiedenis van de Ludwigs stukje bij beetje wordt ontrafeld.
Did you know? - Nickelodeon are making a English version of De Ludwigs, titled The Ludwigs!
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De Ludwigs! - Trailer - Nickelodeon Benelux
Check out Nickelodeon's brand-new locally produced adventure comedy series De Ludwigs, airing Mondays to Thursdays at 19.20 uur on Nickelodeon Nederland (Nederland) and Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders)!:
Did you know? - Nickelodeon are making a English version of De Ludwigs, titled The Ludwigs!
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Did you know? - Nickelodeon are making a English version of De Ludwigs, titled The Ludwigs!
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Hey Nickelodeon - March 2016 Highlights - Nick Germany
Check out some of Sascha Quade's best moments from his Hey Nickelodeon tour of Germany in March 2016 in this super video clip!:
Hey Nickelodeon Online Special: Bewirb dich auch!
Sascha war im März unterwegs, um euch zu besuchen. Hier sind ein paar schöne Momente. Bewirb dich auf nick.de, wenn du auch mal dabei sein willst.
In Hey Nickelodeon reist unser Moderator Sascha durch Deutschland und besucht verschiedenste Orte, Zuschauer und Nickelodeon-Fans. Bei seinen Stopps nimmt er sich Zeit zum Quatschen, erfährt von euren Alltags-Geschichten oder ihr zeigt was ihr drauf habt: Talente, Kunststücke, ungewöhnliche Hobbies – Sascha bekommt eine Menge zu sehen. Klar, dass außerdem Zeit bleibt für witzige Nickelodeon-Spiele und Aktionen.
Bewirb dich hier: www.nick.de/heynickelodeon - vielleicht kommen wir auch bei dir vorbei!
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Hey Nickelodeon Online Special: Bewirb dich auch!
Sascha war im März unterwegs, um euch zu besuchen. Hier sind ein paar schöne Momente. Bewirb dich auf nick.de, wenn du auch mal dabei sein willst.
In Hey Nickelodeon reist unser Moderator Sascha durch Deutschland und besucht verschiedenste Orte, Zuschauer und Nickelodeon-Fans. Bei seinen Stopps nimmt er sich Zeit zum Quatschen, erfährt von euren Alltags-Geschichten oder ihr zeigt was ihr drauf habt: Talente, Kunststücke, ungewöhnliche Hobbies – Sascha bekommt eine Menge zu sehen. Klar, dass außerdem Zeit bleibt für witzige Nickelodeon-Spiele und Aktionen.
Bewirb dich hier: www.nick.de/heynickelodeon - vielleicht kommen wir auch bei dir vorbei!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 (2016) - TV Spots - Paramount Pictures
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows comes to theatres and Real D 3D across the USA on June 3rd! #TMNT2
Starring: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Pete Ploszek, Jeremy Howard, Stephen Amell, Tyler Perry, Brian Tee, Laura Linney, Sheamus, and Gary Anthony Williams
Director: Dave Green
Producers: Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, Galen Walker and Scott Mednick
Writers: Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec
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Starring: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Pete Ploszek, Jeremy Howard, Stephen Amell, Tyler Perry, Brian Tee, Laura Linney, Sheamus, and Gary Anthony Williams
Director: Dave Green
Producers: Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, Galen Walker and Scott Mednick
Writers: Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec
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"Rocket Power" Theme Song (HQ) | Episode Opening Credits | Nick Animation 25
Watch the original theme song and opening credits of Rocket Power, as part of Nickelodeon's 25 Years of Animation celebration!:
Nicktoons Facts: Rocket Power was created by Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo, and premiered on August 16th, 1999. It ran for 71 episodes over four seasons and spawned three TV movies, as well as the Nintendo Gamecube game "Rocket Power: Beach Bandits" and a live-action arena stunt tour "Maximum Rocket Power Live."
Check out the official 25 Years of Nickelodeon Animation Tumblr blog for more fantastic Nickelodeon memories, and remember to watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on The Splat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows!
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Nicktoons Facts: Rocket Power was created by Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo, and premiered on August 16th, 1999. It ran for 71 episodes over four seasons and spawned three TV movies, as well as the Nintendo Gamecube game "Rocket Power: Beach Bandits" and a live-action arena stunt tour "Maximum Rocket Power Live."
Check out the official 25 Years of Nickelodeon Animation Tumblr blog for more fantastic Nickelodeon memories, and remember to watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on The Splat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows!
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Original "The Legend Of Korra" Vine By Ashlyn Anstee - Nickelodeon Animation 25
Check out this super The Legend of Korra vine, "Master of the Elements", created by Studio La Cachette for Nickelodeon's 25 Years of Animation celebration!:
Introducing The Nickelodeon Animation Podcast, Launching Friday 13th May 2016
INTRODUCING THE NICKELODEON ANIMATION PODCAST!
Every week Hector Navarro, a former NICKtern and host on TwitchTV's Geek & Sundry and YouTube's Superhero News, interviews some of the most creative, inspiring and legendary artists to work in animation, both inside and outside of Nickelodeon!
Upcoming guests include Bryan Konietzko & Michael Dante DiMartino, Tom Kenny, Craig Bartlett, Maria Bamford, Chris Savino, Arlene Klasky, Billy West, Butch Hartman, Jhonen Vasquez, Andy Richter, and C.H. Greenblatt and many more.
The first episode is out THIS FRIDAY, MAY 13th with Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
Listen to a sneak peek on YouTube, below, and follow @nickanimation25 on Tumblr to make sure you don't miss an episode!
Every week Hector Navarro, a former NICKtern and host on TwitchTV's Geek & Sundry and YouTube's Superhero News, interviews some of the most creative, inspiring and legendary artists to work in animation, both inside and outside of Nickelodeon!
Upcoming guests include Bryan Konietzko & Michael Dante DiMartino, Tom Kenny, Craig Bartlett, Maria Bamford, Chris Savino, Arlene Klasky, Billy West, Butch Hartman, Jhonen Vasquez, Andy Richter, and C.H. Greenblatt and many more.
The first episode is out THIS FRIDAY, MAY 13th with Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
Listen to a sneak peek on YouTube, below, and follow @nickanimation25 on Tumblr to make sure you don't miss an episode!
"Is Your Home a Nickelodeon Home?" - The Splat
How many of these '80s and '90s Nickelodeon bumpers do you remember watching on your TV set?:
Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on The Splat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! The Splat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night at 10pm ET/PT, only on TeenNick USA! #TheSplat!
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Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on The Splat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! The Splat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night at 10pm ET/PT, only on TeenNick USA! #TheSplat!
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Call In For Unlimited Fun With Nickelodeon India At "Open Up" Festival
Nickelodeon India is all set to delight children with the channels popular Toons - Motu Patlu, Dora the Explorer and Shiva, at Mumbai's most loved Premier Kids Festival 'Open Up', on Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May 2016, respectively!
Kidogos prepares to present the festival 12pm onwards at Courtyard, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai. Get your kids in and join in all the activities, entertainment, workshops, music and fun that this amusing Pro Kids Festival has to offer!
So save the dates to make it an unforgettable experience for your kids with the Nickelodeon Toons at this 3 day Kids festival!
Original source: India Infoline.
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Kidogos prepares to present the festival 12pm onwards at Courtyard, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai. Get your kids in and join in all the activities, entertainment, workshops, music and fun that this amusing Pro Kids Festival has to offer!
So save the dates to make it an unforgettable experience for your kids with the Nickelodeon Toons at this 3 day Kids festival!
Original source: India Infoline.
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Nickelodeon International Appoints Charly Valentine As New Senior Director Of Live Action Production And Development
Nickelodeon has appointed industry veteran Charly Valentine to the role of Senior Director of Live Action Production and Development for Nickelodeon International.
Based in London, Valentine will report to Nina Hahn, Nickelodeon Senior Vice President (SVP) of International Development and Production, and is responsible for the worldwide growth of the kidcaster's live-action pipeline.
Previously, Valentine has worked on series and events including Britain's Got Talent, Masterchef, The X Factor, Gogglebox, The Royal Television Society Awards, MTV UK show Geordie Shore, and more.
Commenting on the appointment, Hahn said: "We're thrilled to have such a connected and creative industry veteran join our team. Nickelodeon is committed to delivering fresh and innovative global live action content that will delight our young viewers across all platforms. I'm confident that Charly will be an asset in continuing to build our worldwide live action content pipeline."
Earlier this year, Nickelodeon's US flagship channel co-commissioned live-action series Ride with Canada's YTV. Nickelodeon has also greenlit a brand-new project from Dutch production company Blooming Media that will yield two new series: An English-language, globally commissioned production titled The Ludwigs, and De Ludwigs, a Dutch-language production commissioned by Nickelodeon Netherlands. De Ludwigs premiered on Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) and Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders) on Monday 9th May 2016 and airs Mondays to Thursdays at 19.20 uur. Previous international efforts include the popular House of Anubis.
In other Viacom International news, VIMN has partnered with global leisure park operator Parques Reunidos and UK-based shopping center developer intu to create a Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment center at intu's London-based Lakeside center. Set to open in 2018, the new 50,000-square-foot center will feature Nickelodeon-themed rooms for birthday parties and family gatherings, interactive adventure zones, character meet-and-greets and a retail space.
A Nickelodeon-branded family entertainment center for Spain was previously announced in March when VIMN began its relationship with Parques Reunidos to develop branded family centers across Europe. The Spanish location is expected to open in Murcia next year.
Sources: Kidscreen, C21 Media, Broadband TV News, TBI Vision, TV Kids, License! Global.
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Based in London, Valentine will report to Nina Hahn, Nickelodeon Senior Vice President (SVP) of International Development and Production, and is responsible for the worldwide growth of the kidcaster's live-action pipeline.
Previously, Valentine has worked on series and events including Britain's Got Talent, Masterchef, The X Factor, Gogglebox, The Royal Television Society Awards, MTV UK show Geordie Shore, and more.
Commenting on the appointment, Hahn said: "We're thrilled to have such a connected and creative industry veteran join our team. Nickelodeon is committed to delivering fresh and innovative global live action content that will delight our young viewers across all platforms. I'm confident that Charly will be an asset in continuing to build our worldwide live action content pipeline."
Earlier this year, Nickelodeon's US flagship channel co-commissioned live-action series Ride with Canada's YTV. Nickelodeon has also greenlit a brand-new project from Dutch production company Blooming Media that will yield two new series: An English-language, globally commissioned production titled The Ludwigs, and De Ludwigs, a Dutch-language production commissioned by Nickelodeon Netherlands. De Ludwigs premiered on Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) and Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders) on Monday 9th May 2016 and airs Mondays to Thursdays at 19.20 uur. Previous international efforts include the popular House of Anubis.
In other Viacom International news, VIMN has partnered with global leisure park operator Parques Reunidos and UK-based shopping center developer intu to create a Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment center at intu's London-based Lakeside center. Set to open in 2018, the new 50,000-square-foot center will feature Nickelodeon-themed rooms for birthday parties and family gatherings, interactive adventure zones, character meet-and-greets and a retail space.
A Nickelodeon-branded family entertainment center for Spain was previously announced in March when VIMN began its relationship with Parques Reunidos to develop branded family centers across Europe. The Spanish location is expected to open in Murcia next year.
Sources: Kidscreen, C21 Media, Broadband TV News, TBI Vision, TV Kids, License! Global.
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Nicktoons UK To Premiere "The Loud House" On Monday 30th May 2016
10 sisters and one brother bring a whole lot of havoc in The Loud House, premiering this half-term on Nicktoons UK & Ireland!
Inspired by creator Chris Savino’s life growing up in family of 10 kids, Nickelodeon's newest animated comedy series (26-episodes) features Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters as he gives an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of a huge family. The Loud House opens its doors weekdays at 8:00am starting Monday 30th May 2016 on Nicktoons UK & Eire! Following each episodes premiere, Nick UK's top-performing animation and action channel will encore each brand-new episode the same day at 3:30pm.
The Loud House follows 11-year-old Lincoln, the only boy in a family with 10 sisters who each have unique personalities: Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, and Lily. With his best bud Clyde, Lincoln always comes up with a plan to stay one step ahead of the chaos, but whether or not it works is where the adventures begin.
In the premiere episode "Left in the Dark," Lincoln wants to watch the finale of his favorite show, but in order to do that, he must beat each sister to the couch first. Then, in "Get the Message," after Lincoln leaves a scathing voicemail on sister Lori’s phone, he realizes he has to erase it before she hears it.
Viewers can visit Nicktoons' official The Loud House show page on Nicktoons.co.uk to learn more about the show and its characters.
The Loud House is based on an animated short of the same name from Nickelodeon's annual Animated Shorts Program. It is the first series to be greenlit out of the global program which is designed to mine and cultivate a new generation of creative talent. Created and executive produced by Chris Savino (Rocko's Modern Life, The Powerpuff Girls), The Loud House voice cast includes: Grant Palmer as Lincoln Loud; Caleel Harris as Clyde McBride; Catherine Taber as Lori; Liliana Mumy as Leni; Nika Futterman as Luna; Cristina Pucelli as Luan; Jessica DiCicco as Lynn and Lucy; Grey Griffin as Lola, Lana and Lily; and Lara Jill Miller as Lisa. Guest stars include Carlos PenaVega (Big Time Rush) and Breanna Yde (School of Rock, The Haunted Hathaways).
The Loud House is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif.
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Inspired by creator Chris Savino’s life growing up in family of 10 kids, Nickelodeon's newest animated comedy series (26-episodes) features Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters as he gives an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of a huge family. The Loud House opens its doors weekdays at 8:00am starting Monday 30th May 2016 on Nicktoons UK & Eire! Following each episodes premiere, Nick UK's top-performing animation and action channel will encore each brand-new episode the same day at 3:30pm.
The Loud House follows 11-year-old Lincoln, the only boy in a family with 10 sisters who each have unique personalities: Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, and Lily. With his best bud Clyde, Lincoln always comes up with a plan to stay one step ahead of the chaos, but whether or not it works is where the adventures begin.
In the premiere episode "Left in the Dark," Lincoln wants to watch the finale of his favorite show, but in order to do that, he must beat each sister to the couch first. Then, in "Get the Message," after Lincoln leaves a scathing voicemail on sister Lori’s phone, he realizes he has to erase it before she hears it.
Viewers can visit Nicktoons' official The Loud House show page on Nicktoons.co.uk to learn more about the show and its characters.
The Loud House is based on an animated short of the same name from Nickelodeon's annual Animated Shorts Program. It is the first series to be greenlit out of the global program which is designed to mine and cultivate a new generation of creative talent. Created and executive produced by Chris Savino (Rocko's Modern Life, The Powerpuff Girls), The Loud House voice cast includes: Grant Palmer as Lincoln Loud; Caleel Harris as Clyde McBride; Catherine Taber as Lori; Liliana Mumy as Leni; Nika Futterman as Luna; Cristina Pucelli as Luan; Jessica DiCicco as Lynn and Lucy; Grey Griffin as Lola, Lana and Lily; and Lara Jill Miller as Lisa. Guest stars include Carlos PenaVega (Big Time Rush) and Breanna Yde (School of Rock, The Haunted Hathaways).
The Loud House is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif.
Original source: Digiguide.
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Carlos PenaVega and Breanna Yde to Star in Nickelodeon's Newest Animated Comedy "The Loud House"
Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release:
Carlos PenaVega and Breanna Yde to Star in Nickelodeon's Newest Animated Comedy The Loud House
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10 sisters and one brother bring a whole lot of havoc in Nickelodeon's newest animated comedy The Loud House, which airs weekdays at 5:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Inspired by creator Chris Savino's life growing up in a family of 10 kids, the 26-episodes series follows Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters as he gives an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of a huge family.
Bobby Santiago, voiced by Big Time Rush star Carlos PenaVega
In addition to the Loud family, fans can expect to see recurring stars Carlos PenaVega (Big Time Rush) as Bobby Santiago, the 17-year-old romantic, puppy dog-like boyfriend of Lincoln's oldest sister Lori, and Breanna Yde (School of Rock) as Ronnie Anne, Lincoln's school-mate, who is into skating, gaming and pranking, but also has a softer side. PenaVega's character debuts in "Undie Pressure" on Thursday, May 12, at 5:00 p.m. (ET/PT). In this episode, Lincoln and his sisters bet on who can go the longest without doing their most annoying habits. Fans will hear Yde in an upcoming episode.
Ronnie Anne, voiced by School of Rock star Breanna Yde
The Loud House voice cast includes: Grant Palmer as Lincoln Loud; Caleel Harris as Clyde McBride; Catherine Taber as Lori; Liliana Mumy as Leni; Nika Futterman as Luna; Cristina Pucelli as Luan; Jessica DiCicco as Lynn and Lucy; Grey Griffin as Lola, Lana and Lily; and Lara Jill Miller as Lisa.
The Loud House is based on an animated short of the same name from Nickelodeon's annual Animated Shorts Program. It is the first series to be greenlit out of the global program which is designed to mine and cultivate a new generation of creative talent. Created and executive produced by Chris Savino (Rocko's Modern Life, The Powerpuff Girls), the series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif. The new series debuted Monday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
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*Click HERE for artwork
10 sisters and one brother bring a whole lot of havoc in Nickelodeon's newest animated comedy The Loud House, which airs weekdays at 5:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Inspired by creator Chris Savino's life growing up in a family of 10 kids, the 26-episodes series follows Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters as he gives an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of a huge family.
Bobby Santiago, voiced by Big Time Rush star Carlos PenaVega
In addition to the Loud family, fans can expect to see recurring stars Carlos PenaVega (Big Time Rush) as Bobby Santiago, the 17-year-old romantic, puppy dog-like boyfriend of Lincoln's oldest sister Lori, and Breanna Yde (School of Rock) as Ronnie Anne, Lincoln's school-mate, who is into skating, gaming and pranking, but also has a softer side. PenaVega's character debuts in "Undie Pressure" on Thursday, May 12, at 5:00 p.m. (ET/PT). In this episode, Lincoln and his sisters bet on who can go the longest without doing their most annoying habits. Fans will hear Yde in an upcoming episode.
Ronnie Anne, voiced by School of Rock star Breanna Yde
The Loud House voice cast includes: Grant Palmer as Lincoln Loud; Caleel Harris as Clyde McBride; Catherine Taber as Lori; Liliana Mumy as Leni; Nika Futterman as Luna; Cristina Pucelli as Luan; Jessica DiCicco as Lynn and Lucy; Grey Griffin as Lola, Lana and Lily; and Lara Jill Miller as Lisa.
The Loud House is based on an animated short of the same name from Nickelodeon's annual Animated Shorts Program. It is the first series to be greenlit out of the global program which is designed to mine and cultivate a new generation of creative talent. Created and executive produced by Chris Savino (Rocko's Modern Life, The Powerpuff Girls), the series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif. The new series debuted Monday, May 2, at 5:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
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The SpongeBob Musical | "Costume Designs & Sets" Official Sneak Peek | Nickelodeon
Director Tina Landau, designer David Zinn, and choreographer Christopher Gattelli provide a sneak peek of the costumes, set pieces, and design of their totally re-imagined Bikini Bottom. 'The SpongeBob Musical,' makes its world premiere in Chicago this June and stars Ethan Slater as SpongeBob, Danny Skinner as Patrick, Lilli Cooper as Sandy, and Gavin Lee as Squidward:
Tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St., 18 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and online at BroadwayInChicago.com.
Additional source: Playbill.
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Tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St., 18 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000, all Ticketmaster retail locations and online at BroadwayInChicago.com.
Additional source: Playbill.
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Nickelodeon Doubles Preschool Programming With Four New Series, Three New Specials
Nickelodeon is making a big push into growing its preschool business, ramping up its programming targeting kids 2-5 with a slew of brand-new series and all-new specials slated to roll out starting this summer, reports The Hollywood Reporter!
The move is part of a multiyear strategy that has resulted in Nick doubling its preschool programming over the past five years.
"We believe that if we can create a relationship with preschoolers at an early age, hopefully we can keep them much longer," said Viacom Kids and Family president Cyma Zarghami, who oversees Nickelodeon. "The great thing about them is that you can actually deliver curriculum while telling great stories and being incredibly innovative."
Nickelodeon currently has 15 preschool properties in development, including 10 shows in production, with six of them set to debut by 2018. The current slate, which includes shows like PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines and Shimmer and Shine, has boosted Nickelodeon to No. 1 in preschool (kids 2-5) for first-quarter 2016 and year-to-date in full-day.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively Nickelodeon has ordered four brand-new animated series, all of which are now in production:
- Nella the Princess Knight, which marks Nick's first co-production with U.K.-based corporate sibling Channel 5, centers on an unconventional heroine who goes on marvelous quests to show the world that there's more than one way to be a princess or a knight. Created by Christine Ricci (curriculum consultant on Blaze and the Monster Machines and Team Umizoomi), Nella features a social-emotional curriculum highlighting relationship development and positive messaging that empowers preschoolers to be courageous.
- Top Wing, a co-production with 9 Story that focuses on a team of eager young birds as they flock together to help their community and earn their wings as full-feathered rescuers. The action-adventure series teaches preschoolers the importance of teamwork and models successful problem solving. It was created by Matthew Fernandes and executive produced by Scott Kraft (The Fresh Beat Band, PAW Patrol).
- Abby Hatcher, which follows a top-notch monster-catcher who helps friends and monsters solve their problems. It was created by Spin Master Entertainment (PAW Patrol).
- Butterbean's Cafe, about a fairy who runs a neighborhood cafe with her friends. The series will feature creative cooking, a farm-to-table philosophy and a social-emotional curriculum that focuses on leadership skills. Created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull, the creators of Bubble Guppies, the series is produced by Brown Bag Films (Peter Rabbit) in Ireland.
Also this summer, THR has learned exclusively, Nick USA will be debuting brand-two new shows and three all-new specials: The previously announced Rusty Rivets is premiering at 7:30pm ET/PT on Monday 22nd August 2016, while the new version of classic series Teletubbies is set to bow at 8am ET/PT on Monday 30th May 2016 on Nick Jr. USA. (Also on the slate is the previously announced series Sunny Day; a premiere date has not yet been announced.)
Meanwhile, Nick has ordered two Blaze and the Monster Machines specials along with a PAW Patrol special, all of which will air this summer.
The Blaze specials will feature the guest voices of NASCAR star drivers Danica Patrick, Jimmie Johnson, Chase Elliott and Kasey Kahne and air at 1:30pm ET/PT on May 30 and Thursday 2nd June 2016. In the episodes, Blaze transforms from a monster machine into a sleek aerodynamic race car and visits the racing town of VelocityVille.
The PAW Patrol special, "All Star Pups"/"Pups Save a Sports Day", featuring the heroic pups in all-star sports costumes, will air in primetime, premiering at 7pm ET/PT on Monday 22nd August 2016 on Nickelodeon USA.
In addition, current shows Mutt & Stuff, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Shimmer and Shine and PAW Patrol have all been renewed for additional seasons, with Shimmer and Shine's second-season premiere set for noon on Wednesday 15th June 2016 with a new look employing 3D CG animation. A consumer Shimmer and Shine products line is launching in July in conjunction with Fisher-Price.
Elsewhere, a live PAW Patrol stage show is hitting 90 cities across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico this summer. PAW Patrol was the No. 1-licensed preschool property last year, with products aimed at both boys and girls. Blaze is the top new preschool licensed property of 2016 so far, according to NPD Data.
"There is incredibly strong business off of preschool properties, and not all of them work, but when they do work, they last a long time," said Zarghami, adding that her team doesn't develop content with consumer products in mind. Rather, "we look for great properties first, and when we see what's in development, we identify the ones we believe can move into the consumer products lane. We don't want to do it with everything, but we definitely are on the lookout for good play patterns. It's more important that every property has curriculum."
Zarghami also noted the importance of reaching viewers, and their parents, via different platforms. On the digital side, video service Noggin is launching on Roku this summer, following its expansion to Apple TV and Android last year, and will feature the original Teletubbies series as well as adding episodes of Go, Diego, Go! and Blue's Clues. And the Nick Jr. app will launch on Android in August 2016.
"We want to be everywhere kids are," Zarghami said. "We know millennial Moms are using other platforms with a lot of energy and that a lot of viewing on other platforms happens in the home. What we've found is that success on TV is mirrored by success on digital platforms, which is mirrored by success at retail and also internationally. We have momentum around the globe; it's a testament to the quality of the content our teams are delivering."
Zarghami added that Nick has development teams in New York, Los Angeles and London — "We're working around the globe to find the best stuff" — and noted the importance of the international audience. Overseas, Milkshake! - Viacom-owned Channel 5's top-rated weekly preschool destination - is home to such preschool properties as PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig, Thomas the Thank Engine and Bob the Builder.
Asked how to successfully stand out amid other networks that target the same demographic, Zarghami said Nickelodeon has been able to build on the success of previous properties. The network has a history of success in the preschool space with such classic shows as Blue's Clues (1990s); Dora the Explorer (2000s), which spurred a spinoff, Dora and Friends: Into the City!, featuring the Latina heroine at age 10; and current hits including PAW Patrol and Blaze. Zarghami noted that, at the preschool age, boys and girls both tend to watch the same programming. She added that there is even some overlap with a slightly older age group that has moved on to shows like SpongeBob SquarePants but hasn't yet stopped watching the younger-skewing series.
"We have quite a bit of awareness based on already established leadership with the 2- to 5-year-old audience," she said. "The marketing is more important than it's ever been, and making sure we target millennial moms is really important. The programming that is innovative and smart and unique-looking is the stuff that's going to break out. We have learned that if the audience likes something, they like it right away."
She added that a recent study found that 45 percent of millennial moms watched Nickelodeon while they were growing up.
"To be able to deliver quality content to an audience that already has a relationship with our brand is one of our biggest assets," she said. "We're working hard to make sure we acknowledge them as Nickelodeon fans and give them stuff for their kids that doesn't look like what they had when they were growing up but still has the quality and attributes and integrity that we've had forever."
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The move is part of a multiyear strategy that has resulted in Nick doubling its preschool programming over the past five years.
"We believe that if we can create a relationship with preschoolers at an early age, hopefully we can keep them much longer," said Viacom Kids and Family president Cyma Zarghami, who oversees Nickelodeon. "The great thing about them is that you can actually deliver curriculum while telling great stories and being incredibly innovative."
Nickelodeon currently has 15 preschool properties in development, including 10 shows in production, with six of them set to debut by 2018. The current slate, which includes shows like PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines and Shimmer and Shine, has boosted Nickelodeon to No. 1 in preschool (kids 2-5) for first-quarter 2016 and year-to-date in full-day.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively Nickelodeon has ordered four brand-new animated series, all of which are now in production:
- Nella the Princess Knight, which marks Nick's first co-production with U.K.-based corporate sibling Channel 5, centers on an unconventional heroine who goes on marvelous quests to show the world that there's more than one way to be a princess or a knight. Created by Christine Ricci (curriculum consultant on Blaze and the Monster Machines and Team Umizoomi), Nella features a social-emotional curriculum highlighting relationship development and positive messaging that empowers preschoolers to be courageous.
- Top Wing, a co-production with 9 Story that focuses on a team of eager young birds as they flock together to help their community and earn their wings as full-feathered rescuers. The action-adventure series teaches preschoolers the importance of teamwork and models successful problem solving. It was created by Matthew Fernandes and executive produced by Scott Kraft (The Fresh Beat Band, PAW Patrol).
- Abby Hatcher, which follows a top-notch monster-catcher who helps friends and monsters solve their problems. It was created by Spin Master Entertainment (PAW Patrol).
- Butterbean's Cafe, about a fairy who runs a neighborhood cafe with her friends. The series will feature creative cooking, a farm-to-table philosophy and a social-emotional curriculum that focuses on leadership skills. Created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull, the creators of Bubble Guppies, the series is produced by Brown Bag Films (Peter Rabbit) in Ireland.
Also this summer, THR has learned exclusively, Nick USA will be debuting brand-two new shows and three all-new specials: The previously announced Rusty Rivets is premiering at 7:30pm ET/PT on Monday 22nd August 2016, while the new version of classic series Teletubbies is set to bow at 8am ET/PT on Monday 30th May 2016 on Nick Jr. USA. (Also on the slate is the previously announced series Sunny Day; a premiere date has not yet been announced.)
Meanwhile, Nick has ordered two Blaze and the Monster Machines specials along with a PAW Patrol special, all of which will air this summer.
The Blaze specials will feature the guest voices of NASCAR star drivers Danica Patrick, Jimmie Johnson, Chase Elliott and Kasey Kahne and air at 1:30pm ET/PT on May 30 and Thursday 2nd June 2016. In the episodes, Blaze transforms from a monster machine into a sleek aerodynamic race car and visits the racing town of VelocityVille.
The PAW Patrol special, "All Star Pups"/"Pups Save a Sports Day", featuring the heroic pups in all-star sports costumes, will air in primetime, premiering at 7pm ET/PT on Monday 22nd August 2016 on Nickelodeon USA.
In addition, current shows Mutt & Stuff, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Shimmer and Shine and PAW Patrol have all been renewed for additional seasons, with Shimmer and Shine's second-season premiere set for noon on Wednesday 15th June 2016 with a new look employing 3D CG animation. A consumer Shimmer and Shine products line is launching in July in conjunction with Fisher-Price.
Elsewhere, a live PAW Patrol stage show is hitting 90 cities across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico this summer. PAW Patrol was the No. 1-licensed preschool property last year, with products aimed at both boys and girls. Blaze is the top new preschool licensed property of 2016 so far, according to NPD Data.
"There is incredibly strong business off of preschool properties, and not all of them work, but when they do work, they last a long time," said Zarghami, adding that her team doesn't develop content with consumer products in mind. Rather, "we look for great properties first, and when we see what's in development, we identify the ones we believe can move into the consumer products lane. We don't want to do it with everything, but we definitely are on the lookout for good play patterns. It's more important that every property has curriculum."
Zarghami also noted the importance of reaching viewers, and their parents, via different platforms. On the digital side, video service Noggin is launching on Roku this summer, following its expansion to Apple TV and Android last year, and will feature the original Teletubbies series as well as adding episodes of Go, Diego, Go! and Blue's Clues. And the Nick Jr. app will launch on Android in August 2016.
"We want to be everywhere kids are," Zarghami said. "We know millennial Moms are using other platforms with a lot of energy and that a lot of viewing on other platforms happens in the home. What we've found is that success on TV is mirrored by success on digital platforms, which is mirrored by success at retail and also internationally. We have momentum around the globe; it's a testament to the quality of the content our teams are delivering."
Zarghami added that Nick has development teams in New York, Los Angeles and London — "We're working around the globe to find the best stuff" — and noted the importance of the international audience. Overseas, Milkshake! - Viacom-owned Channel 5's top-rated weekly preschool destination - is home to such preschool properties as PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig, Thomas the Thank Engine and Bob the Builder.
Asked how to successfully stand out amid other networks that target the same demographic, Zarghami said Nickelodeon has been able to build on the success of previous properties. The network has a history of success in the preschool space with such classic shows as Blue's Clues (1990s); Dora the Explorer (2000s), which spurred a spinoff, Dora and Friends: Into the City!, featuring the Latina heroine at age 10; and current hits including PAW Patrol and Blaze. Zarghami noted that, at the preschool age, boys and girls both tend to watch the same programming. She added that there is even some overlap with a slightly older age group that has moved on to shows like SpongeBob SquarePants but hasn't yet stopped watching the younger-skewing series.
"We have quite a bit of awareness based on already established leadership with the 2- to 5-year-old audience," she said. "The marketing is more important than it's ever been, and making sure we target millennial moms is really important. The programming that is innovative and smart and unique-looking is the stuff that's going to break out. We have learned that if the audience likes something, they like it right away."
She added that a recent study found that 45 percent of millennial moms watched Nickelodeon while they were growing up.
"To be able to deliver quality content to an audience that already has a relationship with our brand is one of our biggest assets," she said. "We're working hard to make sure we acknowledge them as Nickelodeon fans and give them stuff for their kids that doesn't look like what they had when they were growing up but still has the quality and attributes and integrity that we've had forever."
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Parques Reunidos, Viacom and intu to create a Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre within a UK shopping centre
Original Viacom International Media Networks, Parques Reunidos and intu Press Release via ParquesReunidos.com:
Parques Reunidos, Viacom International Media Networks and intu will create a Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre within a UK shopping centre
Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre to Open in 2018
Madrid, 11 May 2016 – Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park operators in the world, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and intu, the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of prime regional shopping centres, have reached an agreement to develop a Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre in a retail destination in the United Kingdom.
This announcement represents the latest development from Parques Reunidos and VIMN to develop family entertainment centres throughout Europe. intu Lakeside, which is on the outskirts of London, and is one of the busiest and most successful centres in the UK, will be home to this new Nickelodeon branded family entertainment centre.
The new family entertainment centre will provide 50,000 square feet of pure entertainment and is expected to open in 2018. It will be highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones, dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed rooms perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Kids and families will be delighted by the colourful décor and experiences like character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon’s most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside’s highly successful catering offer, it will have a dedicated food and beverage area and Nickelodeon retail space.
Fernando Eiroa, CEO of Parques Reunidos, commented “we are very pleased to continue applying our knowledge in the development and management of leisure parks to create these new family experiences in shopping centres and, particularly, of doing so in collaboration with Nickelodeon and intu. Shopping centres have evolved into spaces where families spend time together and Parques Reunidos shares intu’s vision of transforming the experiences lived in these centres to make them into wonderful memories. Therefore, we are delighted to continue working with Nickelodeon, whose characters will provide the perfect magical environment.”
“Family Entertainment Centres are an important element of Nickelodeon’s recreation strategy – and Parques Reunidos is a longstanding partner across our recreation offerings,” said Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President, Global Recreation for Viacom International Media Networks. “Our goal at Nickelodeon is to be everywhere kids are, and we’re excited to diversify our portfolio to bring the Nickelodeon brand and characters to life through these new Family Entertainment Centres.”
“It is our goal to create innovative and compelling experiences for all our visitors and by working with Parques Reunidos and Nickelodeon we will be able to offer a new and exciting experience at one of the busiest and most successful centres in the UK. This partnership is the next phase of our masterplan for intu Lakeside, which already has an annual footfall of 23 million, and will see us take our first step in creating a new and compelling leisure experience that lasts from early morning through to late evening,” said Martin Breeden, Development Director at intu. “We’re curating a new and compelling experience bearing all the hallmarks of the intu brand for our loyal catchment that will increase dwell time and visit frequency. The Nickelodeon Family Entertainment Centre, which will be elegantly integrated into the existing centre, will anchor the new leisure development.“
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About Viacom International Media Networks
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, Channel 5 in the UK, VH1, VIVA, COLORS, Spike, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más. Viacom brands reach more than 3.4 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages. Keep up with VIMN news by visiting the VIMN PR Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/VIMN_PR. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com, blog.viacom.com and the Viacom Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company’s portfolio includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon’s brands reach 1.1 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 160 countries and territories, via more than 80+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
About Parques Reunidos
Parques Reunidos is one of the leading, leisure park operators in the world. The Group portfolio is made up of 55 operations (attraction parks, animal parks, water parks, entertainment centres and other attractions). The Group has continued its expansion in recent years and is currently present in 12 countries in the Americas and Europe, and receives a total of approximately 20 million visitors* per year. For more information about Parques Reunidos please visit www.parquesreunidos.com
*Information as of financial year ended 30 September 2015
About intu
intu is the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of prime regional shopping centres with a growing presence in Spain. We are passionate about creating uniquely compelling experiences, in centre and online, that attract customers, delivering enhanced footfall, dwell time and loyalty. This helps our retailers flourish, driving occupancy and income growth.
A FTSE 100 company, we own many of the UK’s largest and most popular retail destinations, including nine of the top 20, with super regional centres such as intu Trafford Centre and intu Lakeside and vibrant city centre locations from Newcastle to Watford.
We are focused on four strategic objectives: optimising the performance of our assets to deliver attractive long term total property returns, progressing our UK development pipeline to add value to our portfolio, leveraging the strength of our brand and seizing the opportunity in Spain to create a business of scale.
We are committed to our local communities, our centres support over 120,000 jobs representing about 4% of the total UK retail workforce, and to operating with environmental responsibility.
Our success creates value for our retailers, investors and the communities we serve.
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Parques Reunidos, Viacom International Media Networks and intu will create a Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre within a UK shopping centre
Nickelodeon Branded Family Entertainment Centre to Open in 2018
Madrid, 11 May 2016 – Parques Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park operators in the world, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and intu, the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of prime regional shopping centres, have reached an agreement to develop a Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre in a retail destination in the United Kingdom.
This announcement represents the latest development from Parques Reunidos and VIMN to develop family entertainment centres throughout Europe. intu Lakeside, which is on the outskirts of London, and is one of the busiest and most successful centres in the UK, will be home to this new Nickelodeon branded family entertainment centre.
The new family entertainment centre will provide 50,000 square feet of pure entertainment and is expected to open in 2018. It will be highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones, dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed rooms perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Kids and families will be delighted by the colourful décor and experiences like character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon’s most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside’s highly successful catering offer, it will have a dedicated food and beverage area and Nickelodeon retail space.
Fernando Eiroa, CEO of Parques Reunidos, commented “we are very pleased to continue applying our knowledge in the development and management of leisure parks to create these new family experiences in shopping centres and, particularly, of doing so in collaboration with Nickelodeon and intu. Shopping centres have evolved into spaces where families spend time together and Parques Reunidos shares intu’s vision of transforming the experiences lived in these centres to make them into wonderful memories. Therefore, we are delighted to continue working with Nickelodeon, whose characters will provide the perfect magical environment.”
“Family Entertainment Centres are an important element of Nickelodeon’s recreation strategy – and Parques Reunidos is a longstanding partner across our recreation offerings,” said Gerald Raines, Senior Vice President, Global Recreation for Viacom International Media Networks. “Our goal at Nickelodeon is to be everywhere kids are, and we’re excited to diversify our portfolio to bring the Nickelodeon brand and characters to life through these new Family Entertainment Centres.”
“It is our goal to create innovative and compelling experiences for all our visitors and by working with Parques Reunidos and Nickelodeon we will be able to offer a new and exciting experience at one of the busiest and most successful centres in the UK. This partnership is the next phase of our masterplan for intu Lakeside, which already has an annual footfall of 23 million, and will see us take our first step in creating a new and compelling leisure experience that lasts from early morning through to late evening,” said Martin Breeden, Development Director at intu. “We’re curating a new and compelling experience bearing all the hallmarks of the intu brand for our loyal catchment that will increase dwell time and visit frequency. The Nickelodeon Family Entertainment Centre, which will be elegantly integrated into the existing centre, will anchor the new leisure development.“
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About Viacom International Media Networks
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, Channel 5 in the UK, VH1, VIVA, COLORS, Spike, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más. Viacom brands reach more than 3.4 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages. Keep up with VIMN news by visiting the VIMN PR Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/VIMN_PR. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com, blog.viacom.com and the Viacom Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company’s portfolio includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon’s brands reach 1.1 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 160 countries and territories, via more than 80+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
About Parques Reunidos
Parques Reunidos is one of the leading, leisure park operators in the world. The Group portfolio is made up of 55 operations (attraction parks, animal parks, water parks, entertainment centres and other attractions). The Group has continued its expansion in recent years and is currently present in 12 countries in the Americas and Europe, and receives a total of approximately 20 million visitors* per year. For more information about Parques Reunidos please visit www.parquesreunidos.com
*Information as of financial year ended 30 September 2015
About intu
intu is the UK’s leading owner, manager and developer of prime regional shopping centres with a growing presence in Spain. We are passionate about creating uniquely compelling experiences, in centre and online, that attract customers, delivering enhanced footfall, dwell time and loyalty. This helps our retailers flourish, driving occupancy and income growth.
A FTSE 100 company, we own many of the UK’s largest and most popular retail destinations, including nine of the top 20, with super regional centres such as intu Trafford Centre and intu Lakeside and vibrant city centre locations from Newcastle to Watford.
We are focused on four strategic objectives: optimising the performance of our assets to deliver attractive long term total property returns, progressing our UK development pipeline to add value to our portfolio, leveraging the strength of our brand and seizing the opportunity in Spain to create a business of scale.
We are committed to our local communities, our centres support over 120,000 jobs representing about 4% of the total UK retail workforce, and to operating with environmental responsibility.
Our success creates value for our retailers, investors and the communities we serve.
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