As the family prepares for a road trip, Lincoln strategically battles his sisters for the best seat in the car! Catch brand-new episodes of The Loud House weekdays at 8:00am and 3:30pm, only on Nicktoons UK & Ireland!:
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Wednesday, June 08, 2016
We're All Real Monsters | Aaahh!!! Real Monsters | The Splat
That's right! We all have our monster moments just like Ickis, Krumm, and Oblina. Watch these spooky monsters and the rest of the Aaahh!!! Real Monsters cast in this 90's Nickelodeon scary mash-up!:
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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Sneak Peek Of New "Bella And The Bulldogs" Episode "Oh Baby, It's The Playoffs", Premiering 6/11 On Nickelodeon USA
To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new Bella and the Bulldogs episode "Oh Baby, It's the Playoffs" on Saturday 11th June 2016 at 9:00pm (ET/PT), Nick USA has unveiled a super sneak peek preview of the all-new episode, which you can watch in the fantastic online streaming video clip here on Nick.com!:
In the brand-new Bella and the Bulldogs episode "Oh Baby, It's the Playoffs" (#218), Bella (Brec Bassinger) must make a tough decision when the Bulldogs' playoff game is moved to the same day as Pepper's (Haley Tju) Mother's (Senta Moses Mikan) baby shower. In the super sneak peek, "Change of Plans", Bella doesn't know what to do when her playoff game is on the same day as Pepper's Mom's baby shower!
Additional source: Zap2it TV Listings, Bella and the Bulldogs Wiki, IMDb.
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In the brand-new Bella and the Bulldogs episode "Oh Baby, It's the Playoffs" (#218), Bella (Brec Bassinger) must make a tough decision when the Bulldogs' playoff game is moved to the same day as Pepper's (Haley Tju) Mother's (Senta Moses Mikan) baby shower. In the super sneak peek, "Change of Plans", Bella doesn't know what to do when her playoff game is on the same day as Pepper's Mom's baby shower!
Additional source: Zap2it TV Listings, Bella and the Bulldogs Wiki, IMDb.
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Sneak Peek Of New "School Of Rock" Episode "(Really Really) Old Time Rock And Roll", Premiering 6/11 On Nickelodeon USA
To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand new School of Rock episode "(Really Really) Old Time Rock and Roll" on Saturday 11th June 2016 at 8:30pm ET/PT, Nick USA has unveiled a super sneak peek preview from the all-new episode, which you can watch in the fantastic online streaming video clip here on Nick.com!
In the brand new School of Rock episode "(Really Really) Old Time Rock and Roll" (#111), when the group's music teacher holds practice every day for the school concert, they must juggle both bands while protecting their secret! In the super sneak-peek, "Hombre of the Month", Lawrence (Aidan Miner) has a crush on Esme (Haley Powell, Game Shakers), but he gets sweaty whenever he tries to talk to her. REALLY sweaty!
Did you hear? Nickelodeon has renewed School of Rock for a second season!
Additional sources: Zap2it TV Listings, IMDb.
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In the brand new School of Rock episode "(Really Really) Old Time Rock and Roll" (#111), when the group's music teacher holds practice every day for the school concert, they must juggle both bands while protecting their secret! In the super sneak-peek, "Hombre of the Month", Lawrence (Aidan Miner) has a crush on Esme (Haley Powell, Game Shakers), but he gets sweaty whenever he tries to talk to her. REALLY sweaty!
Did you hear? Nickelodeon has renewed School of Rock for a second season!
Additional sources: Zap2it TV Listings, IMDb.
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Sneak Peek Of New "The Thundermans" Episode "Original Prankster", Premiering 6/11 On Nickelodeon USA
To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new The Thundermans episode "Original Prankster" on Saturday 11th May 2016 at 8:00pm (ET/PT), Nick USA has unveiled a super sneak peek preview of the all-new episode, which you can watch in the fantastic online streaming video clip here on Nick.com!
In the brand-new The Thundermans episode "Original Prankster" (#321), despite promising his girlfriend, Allison (Ryan Newman), that he would stop pulling pranks, Max (Jack Griffo) pulls an epic gag that his friend gets blamed for! In the super sneak peek, titled "Anniversary Surprise", Jack receives an unexpected anniversary surprise!
More The Thundermans: Henry Danger/Thundermans Crossover | Behind-The-Scenes of Danger Thunder | Nickelodeon
Additional source: Zap2it TV Listings.
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In the brand-new The Thundermans episode "Original Prankster" (#321), despite promising his girlfriend, Allison (Ryan Newman), that he would stop pulling pranks, Max (Jack Griffo) pulls an epic gag that his friend gets blamed for! In the super sneak peek, titled "Anniversary Surprise", Jack receives an unexpected anniversary surprise!
More The Thundermans: Henry Danger/Thundermans Crossover | Behind-The-Scenes of Danger Thunder | Nickelodeon
Additional source: Zap2it TV Listings.
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Corus Upfront 2016: Corus Dominates Specialty with Unrivalled 2016/2017 Schedule
Official Corus Entertainment Inc. Press Release via CorusEnt.com:
June 7, 2016
Corus Dominates Specialty with Unrivalled 2016/2017 Schedule
Boasts the Best Original Unscripted Series Headlined by:
Top Chef Canada All-Stars, The Bachelorette Canada, Home to Win and Real Housewives of Toronto
Bold New Scripted Series Coming to Specialty Include: SIX, Knightfall, Incorporated, My So Called Wife and New Original Series Travelers
Corus Continues to Deliver Families the Best in Kids Entertainment with a Strong Slate of New Series Across the Kids Portfolio
The cast of Nickelodeon's Ride: Pictured: JOSH (Jonny Gray), ANYA (Rameet Rauli), WILL (Oliver Dench), KIT (Kendra Timmins), NAV (Manuel Pacific) and ELAINE (Alana Boden) in RIDE on Nickelodeon and YTV. Matthias Sebastian Clamer/Nickelodeon. © 2016 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TORONTO, Canada – Today Corus Entertainment announced its massive 2016/2017 programming lineup across its powerful Specialty portfolio. Home to six of the top 10 Specialty networks* – HISTORY®, Showcase, HGTV Canada, W Network, Food Network Canada, and YTV - Corus leads the industry in unscripted and scripted content. It's the undisputed leader in women's and kids' programming with the top 5 women's channels and the top 5 kids' channels*. This year's formidable schedule of can't-miss entertainment features new, scripted series from high-profile Hollywood producers, first-rate unscripted content, and a standout slate of upcoming Canadian original series featuring homegrown talent.
"Corus is at the forefront of Specialty entertainment with a powerhouse portfolio of 45 Specialty brands full of celebrated original content, critically acclaimed dramas, fascinating unscripted series, and unmatched kids programming," said Barb Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Corus Entertainment. "With an upcoming slate of some of the most highly anticipated new and returning series, Corus maintains its position as the go-to destination for entertainment in Canada."
[...]
KIDS
Corus Kids Networks continue to be the #1 destination for Kids programming in Canada and offer distinct brands that kids and families love. Fun family viewing continues this Fall over on YTV, the #1 channel for kids aged 6-11****, with two new Canadian original series. Driving Me Crazy is a reality series that sees unlicensed teen drivers – and the parents that teach them – to work together to pass the ultimate driver's test and Ride follows the adventures of Katherine "Kit" Bridges as she moves to England for her Dad's new job at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. YTV also welcomes back Game Shakers and The Stanley Dynamic for brand new seasons as well as new episodes of top-rated series SpongeBob SquarePants. Superpowers and superheroes take over TELETOON with a new trio of series. Atomic Puppet, a Canadian original animated series, is a story of an ordinary kid and his extraordinary transformation from superfan to superhero. In Supernoobs, best friends are accidently recruited by an intergalactic alliance to help stop an evil space virus from spreading across the galaxy. Completing the trio is Counterfeit Cat, a story about a nine-year-old alien with uncontrollable superpowers who is destined to save the universe. Disney Channel introduces new, animated series Elena of Avalor, which follows the bold, caring and clever, 16-year-old Princess Elena (voiced by Aimee Carrero) who is set to take the throne in the fairytale kingdom of Avalor. Anchored by returning hit series Little Charmers, Trucktown and Max & Ruby, Canada's #1 channel for kids aged 2-5****, Treehouse, also offers new original series that focus on discovery and exploration with Ranger Rob and Rusty Rivets. Produced by Nelvana, Ranger Rob showcases the adventurous hero as he zip-lines, vine-swings and even snowboards his way around, discovering new and exciting places in his own big backyard. In Rusty Rivets, Rusty gets out of jams by repurposing parts and objects into the wildest, coolest contraptions ever.
MEDIA NOTE: For more information and select broadcast dates for Corus Specialty channels, please click the following links: Women & Lifestyle, General Entertainment and Kids.
Sources:
* Numeris PPM data, Total Canada, SP'16 (Jan 4 to may 8/16) confirmed data, Canadian Specialty channels ex. Sports channels, Mo–Su 2a-2a, AMA (000) (1) A25-54, (2) F25-54, (3) K 2-11.
[...]
**** Numeris PPM data, Total Canada, SP'16 (Jan 4 – May 8/16) confirmed data, Canadian Specialty channels ex. Sports channels, Mo–Su 2a-2a, AMA (000).
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that creates and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. The company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompasses 45 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a global content business, digital assets, live events, children's book publishing, animation software, technology and media services. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Canada, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, National Geographic Channel, Q107, CKNW, Fresh Radio, Disney Channel Canada, YTV and Nickelodeon Canada. Visit Corus at www.corusent.com.
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Twitter: @CorusPR | #powerofcorus
TELETOON
[...]
Brand new seasons of returning series on TELETOON this fall include: Inspector Gadget, Alvinn!!! and the Chipmunks, Freaktown, Rocket Monkeys, Ultimate Spiderman and the Sinister Six, Avengers: Age of Ultron and The Tom & Jerry Show (2011).
Treehouse
[...]
Rusty Rivets (26x22min)
Fall 2016
Canadian Original, Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Rusty Rivets follows the animated adventures of Rusty as he invents his way out of jams by repurposing parts and objects into the wildest, coolest contraptions ever.
Brand new seasons of returning series on Treehouse this fall include: Little Charmers, Mike the Knight, Trucktown, Max & Ruby and Blaze
YTV
Ride (20x30min)
Fall 2016
Canadian Original, World Broadcast Premiere
Ride is a live action series that follows the adventures of Katherine "Kit" Bridges when she and her dad, Rudy, move to England for his new job at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. Life at a new school is never easy - particularly when you are afraid to ride - but Kit will be able to handle any challenge she faces thanks to her new friend, TK, who just so happens to be the most stubborn and difficult horse at the Academy.
[...]
Loud House (20x30min)
Fall 2016
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
The Loud House follows Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters for an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of growing up in a huge family.
Brand new seasons of returning series on YTV this fall include: Stanley Dynamic, Game Shakers, Henry Danger, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Legendary Dudas
premieres this fall on YTV
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
This series follows brothers Sam and Tyler Duda, polar opposites whose worlds are turned upside down after Sam skips a grade and joins his brother in seventh grade homeroom. The show is created and executive produced by Kevin Jakubowski, Sharla Sumpter Bridgett also serves as an executive producer.
Bunsen is a Beast
premieres this fall on YTV
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Bunsen is a Beast is an animated comedy created and executive produced by animation veteran Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents). The series follows the adventures of Bunsen, the first beast to attend a human grade school, and his best friend and classmate Mikey, who guides Bunsen through the ups and downs of life as a human.
###
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June 7, 2016
Corus Dominates Specialty with Unrivalled 2016/2017 Schedule
Boasts the Best Original Unscripted Series Headlined by:
Top Chef Canada All-Stars, The Bachelorette Canada, Home to Win and Real Housewives of Toronto
Bold New Scripted Series Coming to Specialty Include: SIX, Knightfall, Incorporated, My So Called Wife and New Original Series Travelers
Corus Continues to Deliver Families the Best in Kids Entertainment with a Strong Slate of New Series Across the Kids Portfolio
The cast of Nickelodeon's Ride: Pictured: JOSH (Jonny Gray), ANYA (Rameet Rauli), WILL (Oliver Dench), KIT (Kendra Timmins), NAV (Manuel Pacific) and ELAINE (Alana Boden) in RIDE on Nickelodeon and YTV. Matthias Sebastian Clamer/Nickelodeon. © 2016 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TORONTO, Canada – Today Corus Entertainment announced its massive 2016/2017 programming lineup across its powerful Specialty portfolio. Home to six of the top 10 Specialty networks* – HISTORY®, Showcase, HGTV Canada, W Network, Food Network Canada, and YTV - Corus leads the industry in unscripted and scripted content. It's the undisputed leader in women's and kids' programming with the top 5 women's channels and the top 5 kids' channels*. This year's formidable schedule of can't-miss entertainment features new, scripted series from high-profile Hollywood producers, first-rate unscripted content, and a standout slate of upcoming Canadian original series featuring homegrown talent.
"Corus is at the forefront of Specialty entertainment with a powerhouse portfolio of 45 Specialty brands full of celebrated original content, critically acclaimed dramas, fascinating unscripted series, and unmatched kids programming," said Barb Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Corus Entertainment. "With an upcoming slate of some of the most highly anticipated new and returning series, Corus maintains its position as the go-to destination for entertainment in Canada."
[...]
KIDS
Corus Kids Networks continue to be the #1 destination for Kids programming in Canada and offer distinct brands that kids and families love. Fun family viewing continues this Fall over on YTV, the #1 channel for kids aged 6-11****, with two new Canadian original series. Driving Me Crazy is a reality series that sees unlicensed teen drivers – and the parents that teach them – to work together to pass the ultimate driver's test and Ride follows the adventures of Katherine "Kit" Bridges as she moves to England for her Dad's new job at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. YTV also welcomes back Game Shakers and The Stanley Dynamic for brand new seasons as well as new episodes of top-rated series SpongeBob SquarePants. Superpowers and superheroes take over TELETOON with a new trio of series. Atomic Puppet, a Canadian original animated series, is a story of an ordinary kid and his extraordinary transformation from superfan to superhero. In Supernoobs, best friends are accidently recruited by an intergalactic alliance to help stop an evil space virus from spreading across the galaxy. Completing the trio is Counterfeit Cat, a story about a nine-year-old alien with uncontrollable superpowers who is destined to save the universe. Disney Channel introduces new, animated series Elena of Avalor, which follows the bold, caring and clever, 16-year-old Princess Elena (voiced by Aimee Carrero) who is set to take the throne in the fairytale kingdom of Avalor. Anchored by returning hit series Little Charmers, Trucktown and Max & Ruby, Canada's #1 channel for kids aged 2-5****, Treehouse, also offers new original series that focus on discovery and exploration with Ranger Rob and Rusty Rivets. Produced by Nelvana, Ranger Rob showcases the adventurous hero as he zip-lines, vine-swings and even snowboards his way around, discovering new and exciting places in his own big backyard. In Rusty Rivets, Rusty gets out of jams by repurposing parts and objects into the wildest, coolest contraptions ever.
MEDIA NOTE: For more information and select broadcast dates for Corus Specialty channels, please click the following links: Women & Lifestyle, General Entertainment and Kids.
Sources:
* Numeris PPM data, Total Canada, SP'16 (Jan 4 to may 8/16) confirmed data, Canadian Specialty channels ex. Sports channels, Mo–Su 2a-2a, AMA (000) (1) A25-54, (2) F25-54, (3) K 2-11.
[...]
**** Numeris PPM data, Total Canada, SP'16 (Jan 4 – May 8/16) confirmed data, Canadian Specialty channels ex. Sports channels, Mo–Su 2a-2a, AMA (000).
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that creates and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. The company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompasses 45 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a global content business, digital assets, live events, children's book publishing, animation software, technology and media services. Corus' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Canada, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, National Geographic Channel, Q107, CKNW, Fresh Radio, Disney Channel Canada, YTV and Nickelodeon Canada. Visit Corus at www.corusent.com.
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Twitter: @CorusPR | #powerofcorus
TELETOON
[...]
Brand new seasons of returning series on TELETOON this fall include: Inspector Gadget, Alvinn!!! and the Chipmunks, Freaktown, Rocket Monkeys, Ultimate Spiderman and the Sinister Six, Avengers: Age of Ultron and The Tom & Jerry Show (2011).
Treehouse
[...]
Rusty Rivets (26x22min)
Fall 2016
Canadian Original, Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Rusty Rivets follows the animated adventures of Rusty as he invents his way out of jams by repurposing parts and objects into the wildest, coolest contraptions ever.
Brand new seasons of returning series on Treehouse this fall include: Little Charmers, Mike the Knight, Trucktown, Max & Ruby and Blaze
YTV
Ride (20x30min)
Fall 2016
Canadian Original, World Broadcast Premiere
Ride is a live action series that follows the adventures of Katherine "Kit" Bridges when she and her dad, Rudy, move to England for his new job at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. Life at a new school is never easy - particularly when you are afraid to ride - but Kit will be able to handle any challenge she faces thanks to her new friend, TK, who just so happens to be the most stubborn and difficult horse at the Academy.
[...]
Loud House (20x30min)
Fall 2016
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
The Loud House follows Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters for an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of growing up in a huge family.
Brand new seasons of returning series on YTV this fall include: Stanley Dynamic, Game Shakers, Henry Danger, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Legendary Dudas
premieres this fall on YTV
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
This series follows brothers Sam and Tyler Duda, polar opposites whose worlds are turned upside down after Sam skips a grade and joins his brother in seventh grade homeroom. The show is created and executive produced by Kevin Jakubowski, Sharla Sumpter Bridgett also serves as an executive producer.
Bunsen is a Beast
premieres this fall on YTV
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Bunsen is a Beast is an animated comedy created and executive produced by animation veteran Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents). The series follows the adventures of Bunsen, the first beast to attend a human grade school, and his best friend and classmate Mikey, who guides Bunsen through the ups and downs of life as a human.
###
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Henry Danger/Thundermans | Henry Danger Audition Tape | Nickelodeon
You love Henry and Captain Man on Henry Danger! And now you can see how it all began! The Thundermans' Kira Kosarin (Phoebe Thunderman) and Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman) dug up Jace Norman's (Kid Danger) and Cooper Barns' (Galaxy Glen/Captain Man) Henry Danger audition tape! Check it out! And don't miss "Danger & Thunder", a brand-new super-powered hour-long crossover special in which Max and Phoebe Thunderman from Nickelodeon's The Thundermans team up with Kid Danger and Captain Man from Henry Danger, premiering June 18th at 8pm/7c, only on Nickelodeon USA!:
Check out Kira and Jack's audition tape for The Thundermans here on NickALive!
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Check out Kira and Jack's audition tape for The Thundermans here on NickALive!
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Nickelodeon Content President Russell Hicks Steps Down
Long-time Nickelodeon veteran Russell Hicks is stepping down from his role as President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group after 18 years at the company, Nickelodeon has announced.
"Russell Hicks has decided to step down from his position effective immediately," a spokesperson for Nickelodeon on Tuesday told The Hollywood Reporter. At this time, there are no plans for him to be replaced.
L.A.-based Hicks took the reins as President of Content Development and Production in 2012, following the departure of Nick Animation president Brown Johnson.
Hicks, who was previously Nickelodeon's Chief Content Officer, has spent the past four years leading the company's live-action and animation development and production teams for all of Nick's content platforms and across all of the network's channels - Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., TeenNick and Nicktoons. Among his accomplishments was the creation of Nick's Animated Shorts Program. Prior to being upped to President in 2012, he served as Nick's Chief Creative Officer.
Since 2013, all Nickelodeon content executives have been reporting to Hicks, who reported directly to Nickelodeon president Cyma Zarghami.
Zarghami has been at the helm of Nickelodeon since 2006 and was named president of Viacom's newly restructured Kids and Family Group in 2015.
Hicks' departure comes amidst executive shakeups at Viacom's networks: Comedy Central, TV Land, VH1 and MTV. A wave of layoffs hit the net's preschool and animation operations as a result of those restructuring efforts─anticipated to help save the company US$250 million a year.
Animation-wise, Nickelodeon Animation Studio's major productions produced during his tenure include Sanjay and Craig, Breadwinners, Harvey Beaks, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, The Loud House, and the yet-to-debut Pinky Malinky and Welcome to the Wayne.
Here's the internal memo from Cyma Zarghami, president of Viacom Kids & Family Group, that went out Wednesday:
I wanted to share with you the news that Russell Hicks has decided to step down from his position at Nickelodeon.
For the last 18 years, Russell has been an incredible creative partner not just to me, but to our entire organization, first as Chief Creative Officer, but especially during these last four years, in which he served as our President of Content Development and Production.
Though it is hard to have to say good-bye to someone who has been such a fixture at the company, and a friend, this transition comes at a time when the Nickelodeon brand truly is in a position of strength.
Since moving to the West Coast in 2012, Russell expertly shepherded our terrific development and creative teams to some of our greatest creative successes. Our content pipeline at the moment is the most full and varied it has ever been. Our relationships with the creative community have never been as deep as they are today. And we have a schedule of hits, in every genre, across all of our platforms.
All of our great work has put us back at number one--with preschoolers, with kids 2-11, and as of the end of May, with kids 6-11 once again. In fact, our just-launched show, The Loud House, which originated from our shorts program, is already the top animated kids’ show on TV, joining SpongeBob and Alvinnn! to lock up the overall top three.
The current temporary structure for our teams will remain in place while we regroup and formulate the right plan for going forward.
I hope you will join me in wishing Russell all the best and thanking him for his immeasurable contributions to Nickelodeon; I know we will miss him. I could not be more proud of all of you and all the great work at Nickelodeon right now.
--Cyma
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Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline Hollywood, Kidscreen, TVKIDS, Cartoon Brew via ToonZone Forums member JasperCrush19k.
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"Russell Hicks has decided to step down from his position effective immediately," a spokesperson for Nickelodeon on Tuesday told The Hollywood Reporter. At this time, there are no plans for him to be replaced.
L.A.-based Hicks took the reins as President of Content Development and Production in 2012, following the departure of Nick Animation president Brown Johnson.
Hicks, who was previously Nickelodeon's Chief Content Officer, has spent the past four years leading the company's live-action and animation development and production teams for all of Nick's content platforms and across all of the network's channels - Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., TeenNick and Nicktoons. Among his accomplishments was the creation of Nick's Animated Shorts Program. Prior to being upped to President in 2012, he served as Nick's Chief Creative Officer.
Since 2013, all Nickelodeon content executives have been reporting to Hicks, who reported directly to Nickelodeon president Cyma Zarghami.
Zarghami has been at the helm of Nickelodeon since 2006 and was named president of Viacom's newly restructured Kids and Family Group in 2015.
Hicks' departure comes amidst executive shakeups at Viacom's networks: Comedy Central, TV Land, VH1 and MTV. A wave of layoffs hit the net's preschool and animation operations as a result of those restructuring efforts─anticipated to help save the company US$250 million a year.
Animation-wise, Nickelodeon Animation Studio's major productions produced during his tenure include Sanjay and Craig, Breadwinners, Harvey Beaks, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, The Loud House, and the yet-to-debut Pinky Malinky and Welcome to the Wayne.
Here's the internal memo from Cyma Zarghami, president of Viacom Kids & Family Group, that went out Wednesday:
I wanted to share with you the news that Russell Hicks has decided to step down from his position at Nickelodeon.
For the last 18 years, Russell has been an incredible creative partner not just to me, but to our entire organization, first as Chief Creative Officer, but especially during these last four years, in which he served as our President of Content Development and Production.
Though it is hard to have to say good-bye to someone who has been such a fixture at the company, and a friend, this transition comes at a time when the Nickelodeon brand truly is in a position of strength.
Since moving to the West Coast in 2012, Russell expertly shepherded our terrific development and creative teams to some of our greatest creative successes. Our content pipeline at the moment is the most full and varied it has ever been. Our relationships with the creative community have never been as deep as they are today. And we have a schedule of hits, in every genre, across all of our platforms.
All of our great work has put us back at number one--with preschoolers, with kids 2-11, and as of the end of May, with kids 6-11 once again. In fact, our just-launched show, The Loud House, which originated from our shorts program, is already the top animated kids’ show on TV, joining SpongeBob and Alvinnn! to lock up the overall top three.
The current temporary structure for our teams will remain in place while we regroup and formulate the right plan for going forward.
I hope you will join me in wishing Russell all the best and thanking him for his immeasurable contributions to Nickelodeon; I know we will miss him. I could not be more proud of all of you and all the great work at Nickelodeon right now.
--Cyma
###
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline Hollywood, Kidscreen, TVKIDS, Cartoon Brew via ToonZone Forums member JasperCrush19k.
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon News and Highlights!
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