Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Viacom Russia Promotes Petia Toncheva as Senior Director of Distribution, Digital Media and Licensing

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Russia (Россия) has appointed Petia Toncheva (Пети Тончевой) as its new Senior Director of Distribution, Digital Media and Licensing in Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, the Baltic countries and CIS. Petia previously held the position of Senior Director for Licensing at Viacom/Nickelodeon Consumer Products (VNCP).


In her new role, Petia will be responsible for developing relationships and managing transactions with pay-TV operators and digital media, distributing content from Viacom brands such as Nickelodeon, MTV, Paramount Channel, Paramount Comedy and Spike, as well as managing the licensing arm of the business in the region.

“The position of senior director of distribution, digital media and licensing has been set by Petia Toncheva, who has strategic objectives for managing the development of several areas of Viacom's business in the region. Petia has a brilliant and detailed expertise of media holding brands and, in her new position, will be able to apply the experience gained in the licensing business in the field of distribution of TV channels. I am pleased to congratulate Petia on her appointment to the new position and wish her great success,” said Elena Balmont, Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, the Baltic countries and CIS.

Petia joined the Viacom team in 2013 as Senior Licensing Manager. Two years later, she took the position of Licensing Director at Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products (VNCP) in Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, the CIS countries and the Baltic States. For over six years, Petia has built mutually beneficial partnerships with such major Russian and international companies such as Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master and Danone, and has also implemented many projects, including the first 360° campaign with fast-food restaurants and several federal campaigns in the largest retail networks. Petia has also established herself as a manager, creating and developing new business models. Petia possesses deep expertise of Viacom's iconic brands, their content and audience.

In her new position, which will combine the management of the two business directions of Viacom - distribution of TV channels and licensing - Petia Toncheva will continue developing the licensing business, as well as managing the carrier business of the company in the region.

Petia Toncheva was born in Bulgaria, graduated from the Department of Sociology and Marketing at Sofia University and was trained in the Marketing program at the University of Applied Sciences in Holland (the Netherlands). Petia can speak Russian, Bulgarian and English.

Below is Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Россия's official press release announcing the news:

Опубликовано 25.01.2019

НОВОЕ НАЗНАЧЕНИЕ В VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS


Московский офис медиахолдинга Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) объявил о назначении Пети Тончевой (Petia Toncheva) старшим директором по дистрибуции, цифровым медиа и лицензированию в России, Грузии, Украине, странах Балтии и СНГ. Ранее Петя занимала должность старшего директора по лицензированию. В обязанности Пети Тончевой будет входить развитие отношений и управление сделками с операторами платного телевидения и цифровыми медиа, занимающимися дистрибуцией контента брендов Viacom, включая Nickelodeon, MTV, Paramount Channel, Paramount Comedy и Spike, а также руководство лицензионным направлением бизнеса медиахолдинга в регионе.

«На позиции старшего директора по дистрибуции, цифровым медиа и лицензированию перед Петей Тончевой поставлены стратегические задачи по управлению развития нескольких направлений бизнеса Viacom в регионе. Петя обладает блестящей и детальной экспертизой брендов медиахолдинга и в новой должности сможет применить опыт, полученный в лицензионном бизнесе, в области дистрибуции телеканалов. Я рада поздравить Петю с назначением на новую должность и пожелать ей больших успехов», — сказала Елена Бальмонт, старший вице-президент, генеральный директор в России, Грузии, Украине, странах Балтии и СНГ.

К команде Viacom Петя присоединилась в 2013 году в должности старшего менеджера по лицензированию. Двумя годами позже она заняла позицию директора по лицензированию Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products (VNCP) в России, Грузии, Украине, странах СНГ и Балтии. За более чем 6-летнюю карьеру в медиахолдинге Петя выстроила взаимовыгодные партнерские отношения с такими крупнейшими российскими и международными компаниями, как Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master и Danone, а также реализовала множество проектов, в том числе первую кампанию 360° с ресторанами быстрого обслуживания и несколько федеральных кампаний в крупнейших ритейл-сетях. Также Петя зарекомендовала себя управленцем, создающим и развивающим новые модели бизнеса. Петя обладает глубокой экспертизой брендов Viacom, их контента и аудитории.

В новой должности, которая совместит руководство двумя направлениями бизнеса Viacom — дистрибуция телеканалов и лицензирование — Пете Тончевой предстоит продолжать развитие лицензионного бизнеса, а также управление так называемым операторским бизнесом медиахолдинга в регионе.

Петя Тончева родилась в Болгарии, окончила факультет социологии и маркетинга Софийского университета и прошла обучение по программе «Маркетинг» в Университете прикладных наук Inholland (Нидерланды), владеет русским, болгарским и английским языками.

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Also, from Телеспутник:

ПЕТЯ ТОНЧЕВА БУДЕТ ОТВЕЧАТЬ ЗА ДИСТРИБУЦИЮ, ЦИФРОВЫЕ МЕДИА И ЛИЦЕНЗИРОВАНИЕ В РОССИЙСКОМ ФИЛИАЛЕ VIACOM

Московский офис медиахолдинга Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) объявил о назначении Пети Тончевой (Petia Toncheva) старшим директором по дистрибуции, цифровым медиа и лицензированию в России, Грузии, Украине, странах Балтии и СНГ.

До нового назначения Петя занимала только пост старшего директора по лицензированию, теперь она будет совмещать две должности, уточнили «Телеспутнику» в Viacom. Ранее директором по дистрибуции и цифровым медиа в российском представительстве холдинга был Константин Владимиров.

В обязанности Пети Тончевой будет входить развитие отношений и управление сделками с операторами платного телевидения и цифровыми медиа, занимающимися дистрибуцией контента брендов Viacom, включая Nickelodeon, MTV, Paramount Channel, Paramount Comedy и Spike, а также руководство лицензионным направлением бизнеса медиахолдинга в регионе.

«Петя обладает блестящей и детальной экспертизой брендов медиахолдинга и в новой должности сможет применить опыт, полученный в лицензионном бизнесе, в области дистрибуции телеканалов», — сказала Елена Бальмонт, старший вице-президент, генеральный директор в России, Грузии, Украине, странах Балтии и СНГ.

К команде Viacom Петя присоединилась в 2013 году в должности старшего менеджера по лицензированию. Двумя годами позже она заняла позицию директора по лицензированию Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products (VNCP) в России, Грузии, Украине, странах СНГ и Балтии. За более чем 6-летнюю карьеру в медиахолдинге Петя выстроила партнерские отношения с такими российскими и международными компаниями, как Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master и Danone, а также реализовала ряд проектов, в том числе первую кампанию 360° с ресторанами быстрого обслуживания и несколько федеральных кампаний с крупными сетевыми ритейлерами.

В новой должности, которая совместит руководство двумя направлениями бизнеса Viacom — дистрибуция телеканалов и лицензирование — Пете Тончевой предстоит продолжать развитие лицензионного бизнеса, а также управление так называемым операторским бизнесом медиахолдинга в регионе.

Петя Тончева родилась в Болгарии, окончила факультет социологии и маркетинга Софийского университета и прошла обучение по программе «Маркетинг» в Университете прикладных наук Inholland (Нидерланды), владеет русским, болгарским и английским языками.

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Больше Nick: The Island of Dreams Moscow to Open 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'-Themed Area in September 2019!

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February 2019 on Nickelodeon Greece: New Episodes of ALVINNN & Everything's Rosie

Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Greece's (Ελλάδα) programming highlights for February 2019!

This February (Φεβρουαρίου), Nickelodeon Ελλάδα will be premiering:

ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks
Brand-New Episodes
Airs: Weekdays at 19:30 from Monday 18th February 2019


Αlvinnn!!! and the chipmunks / ο αλβιν!!! και η παρεα του
ΝΕΑ επεισόδια
πρεμιέρα δευτέρα 18 Φεβρουαρίου στις 19:30
δευτέρα – παρασκευή στις 19:30

Η νέα σειρά κινουμένων σχεδίων, Ο ΑΛΒΙΝΝΝ!!! και η παρέα του, μας ταξιδεύει στη μουσική, στο γέλιο και σε ιστορίες με μοναδικό στόχο τη διασκέδαση. Η γνωστή παρέα παρουσιάζεται για πρώτη φορά με νέα πρωτοποριακά κινούμενα σχέδια και σε κάθε επεισόδιο θα υπάρχει κι ένα νέο πρωτότυπο τραγούδι. Η σειρά παρουσιάζει τις δοκιμασίες και τις ταλαιπωρίες ενός πατέρα, του David Seville, που προσπαθεί να μεγαλώσει έξι υπέρ-ενεργητικά σκιουράκια. Όπως και με τους περισσότερους γονείς, η υπομονή του Dave θα φτάσει στα όριά της, αναγκάζοντάς τον να τελειώσει τις περισσότερες προτάσεις του με το… "ALVINNN !!!".

Everything's Rosie
Brand-New Episodes
Premieres: Saturdays and Sundays at 09:30 from Saturday 23rd February 2019


EVERYTHING’S ROSIE / ο κοσμοσ της
ΝΕΑ επεισοδια
πρεμιερα κυριακη 23 φεβρουαριου στις 09:30
κάθε ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ & κυριακη στις 09:30

Πάρε μέρος στις διασκεδαστικές περιπέτειες της Rosie και των φίλων της, καθώς παίζουν παιχνίδια και λύνουν προβλήματα. Κάθε πολύχρωμο επεισόδιο περιέχει και ένα εκπαιδευτικό μήνυμα. Τα παιδιά μαθαίνουν συμμετέχοντας . Μέσα από την φιλία, τονίζεται η δύναμη της ομάδας . Όλα είναι Rosie με λίγη βοήθεια από τους φίλους !

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Wonder Park (2019) | "Meet Boomer!" | Paramount Pictures

Wonder Park (2019) - "Meet Boomer!" - Paramount Pictures



Meet Boomer (Ken Hudson Campbell), the Ride Tester! The most lovable, big-hearted blue bear you'll ever meet!

When the park of her dreams needs saving, only June’s imagination can bring it back to life! Experience the wonder of Wonder Park in theatres and RealD 3D in the US on March 15th and in 2D and 3D cinemas in the UK on April 8th!

Look out for Paramount Pictures' and Nickelodeon Movies' pre-game spot for Wonder Park this Super Bowl Sunday!

A tribute to creativity, Wonder Park tells the story of 10-year-old June, a wildly imaginative young girl who builds models of amusements parks with her mother. When June gets older, she starts to lose her sense of wonder and begins to shun her childhood ideas, including the idea of the park, packing away her models away. Nevertheless, her childhood catches up with her!

One day whilst exploring deep in the woods, in a magical moment, she discovers a roller coaster car buried under ivy. It transports her to a fantastical wonder park, like the ones she used to build, populated by animals who were its past employees. But the park is broken down, abandoned and in a state of decay.

June soon rediscovers the wonder of her world, and teams up with a whole host of talking animals to restore the park to its full glory, complete with spinning contraptions and inverting roller coasters, all whilst contending with a invasion of a army of cheeky chimpanzombies looking to stir up all kinds of destructive mischief.

The US version of the movie includes Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Rules Don’t Apply, The Producers) as Dad, Jennifer Garner (Nine Lives, The Tribes of Palos Verdes) as Mom, Kenan Thompson (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, SNL) as Gus, Ken Jeong (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Bob’s Burgers) as Cooper, Mila Kunis (Family Guy, A Bad Moms Christmas) as Greta, John Oliver (The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, live-action Lion King) as Steve, Ken Hudson Campbell, who voiced Boomer the Bear, Sofia Mali as Young June, Brianna Denski (Momsters: When Moms Go Bad) as June, Oev Michael Urbas as Banky, Norbert Leo Butz (Bloodline) as Peanut, Kate McGregor-Stewart as Aunt Albertine, Kevin Chamberlin as Uncle Tony, Kath Soucie (Rugrats, Hey Arnold!) as Bus Counselor Shannon, and Noen Perez as Chatty Kid.

The UK audio track of the movie features mostly the same voice talent, with a few changes: Iconic British voice talent Tom Baker (Doctor Who, Little Britain, Monarch on the Glen) will voice Boomer the Bear and YouTube sensations Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee will voice beavers Gus and Cooper!

The PG-rated film is written by Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows) from a story by Applebaum (Origin), Nemec (Knightfall), and Robert Gordon (Galaxy Quest). Appelbaum, Nemec, and Kendra Haaland serve as producers, with Karen Rosenfelt and Don Hahn executive producing. The movie is being produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies and Ilion Animation Studios. A director has yet to be announced for the movie.

Wonder Park is scheduled to roll into theaters on Friday, March 15, 2019. An animated television series based on the film will also debut on Nickelodeon in 2019.

Funrise, Inc. will serve as the worldwide master toy partner for the franchise.

Look out for Wonder Park merchandise in stores soon!

Follow the movie online:

US:

Web: WonderParkMovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WonderParkMovie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WonderParkMovie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WonderParkMovie/

UK:

Web: WonderParkMovie.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WonderParkUK/

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Top 5 “L is For Love” Moments The Loud House Valentine’s Day Special 💖 | Nickelodeon

Top 5 “L is For Love” Moments The Loud House Valentine’s Day Special 💖 | Nick



Love letters, roses and actual beating hearts: Love is in the air at The Loud House! Watch more of your favorite shows on Nickelodeon!

Catch brand-new episodes of The Loud House, weekdays at 5:00 P.M. ET/PT from Monday 4th February 2019, only on Nickelodeon USA!

Which Loud sibling would YOU want to hang out with on Valentine's Day?! 💕💗💖

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Urban Outfitters Announces New '90s Nickelodeon Stuffed Character Plushie Collection

Nickelodeon is teaming up with Urban Outfitters to launch a brand-new '90s Nickelodeon Stuffed Character Plushie range!


Arriving Thursday, March 7, the new line of soft toys features everyone's favorite Nickelodeon pals rendered in plushie form! These stuffed characters are made from super-soft fleece evoking their cartoon likenesses to inspire a major nostalgic moment - and are perfect to upgrade your bedroom!

There will be seven Nicktoons plushies to collect - Arnold Shortman from Hey Arnold!, Chuckie Finster from Rugrats, Marland “Ren” T. Höek and Stimpson “Stimpy” J. Cat from The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rocko from Rocko's Modern Life, and SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants! Each plush will cost $12.00 (USD).


The dimensions of each plushie measure 5.51”l x 4.72”w x 6.69”h. It is recommended that if you ever need to clean them that you do it by hand wash only.

Although not released until Thursday, March 7, fans can pre-order their '90s Nick Plushies online now at urbanoutfitters.com! (Use the color selector to pick a different character: Black = Ren, Beige = Rocko, Blue = Arnold, Red = Stimpy, Pink = Patrick, Red = SpongeBob, Orange = Chuckie)

The news follows Nickelodeon and Chinatown Market launching a new line of apparel inspired by hit animated series SpongeBob SquarePants exclusively at Urban Outfitters in December 2018.

Check out the plushies below!:

Nickelodeon to Host 'Break Into Television: Nickelodeon Writing Program' Panel at 2019 SCAD aTVfest

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon will be hosting a panel titled "Break Into Television: Nickelodeon Writing Program" at 2019 SCAD aTVfest, Atlanta's only festival dedicated to television!


Do you dream of landing a job as a television writer, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s a hint: start with the Nickelodeon Writing Program! Join Sherley Ibarra, the Director of Talent Development and Outreach at Nickelodeon, and Nickelodeon writer Jeff Sayers, whose credits include the hit Nick shows I Am Frankie, The Loud House, Every Witch Way, and get the scoop on how to apply and develop your writing skills! Nickelodeon's SCAD aTVfest 2019 panel will take place at Thursday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. in Panel Room A.

Nickelodeon's global Writing Program, which receives over 1,400 applications each year, is one of the best in the biz, and offers aspiring television writers, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, the amazing opportunity to hone their skills while writing for Nickelodeon's live action and animation shows. Consider the facts: alum have gone on to create their own Nickelodeon shows and write for all sorts of TV series and films. The 20th annual Nickelodeon Writing Program (2019 – 2020) is open right now! Visit www.nickwriting.com for more details, including how to apply!

Now in its seventh year, the Savannah College of Art and Design's (SCAD) annual signature event celebrating the television industry will be held at SCADshow on February 7 - 9, 2019. Entertainment Weekly (EW) will serve as the first ever Official Media Partner for the university's SCAD aTVfest.

As the Official Media Partner for SCAD aTVfest, EW helped curate this year's programming and will have staff on-site to moderate select talent panels. EW will also host a photo and video studio for talent to come through and galleries will be available exclusively on EW.com and its social platforms, as well as special events.

For SCAD students, aTVfest offers valuable insight into the world of agents, managers, casting, comedy, integration, pitches, production partnership, programming placement, reality television, visual effects, post-production, and the convergence of digital media and television. An integral part of aTVfest is premiering SCAD student work alongside their professional counterparts. A juried showcase will include dramas, comedies, web productions and more from SCAD's School of Digital Media. The event takes place at several SCAD Atlanta locations, including the SCADshow theater and the main SCAD Atlanta campus at 1600 Peachtree Street.

SCAD offers the nation's only university-run casting office, and is the only university with two original, student-run TV shows currently in production. SCAD's original TV sitcom, "The Buzz," won for Best Scripted Series at the 2017 College Television Awards.

More than 8,100 SCAD students and alumni work in the fields of animation, entertainment, motion pictures, media production, writing, editing, broadcast media and performing arts, with over 2,800 in Georgia alone. The program's unique project-based approach to film, TV and performing arts provides SCAD students a distinct advantage before they graduate with unparalleled access to industry tools, experts and life-changing opportunities-from cross-disciplinary collaborations that mirror major film and TV productions to acclaimed Academy- and Oscar-award winning faculty, including D.W. Moffett, Craig Anton and Geoffrey Fletcher. Last year, more than 70 SCAD alumni worked on Oscar-nominated films as production designers, sound designers, graphic designers, producers, actors and more. In fact, 11 SCAD graduates worked on one of last year's top blockbusters, Black Panther.

Information about SCAD aTVfest's currently announced lineup and this years honorees is available at www.atvfest.com. Additional programs and honorees to be announced.

About SCAD aTVfest

SCAD aTVfest is Atlanta's only TV festival attracting industry-leading producers, directors, writers and actors to SCAD's award-winning campus in Midtown Atlanta. This international television festival, in its seventh year, is focused on design, creativity and innovation in television and media production. The festival brings together professionals from all aspects of content production, including broadcast, cable, Web, social media, and advertising to discuss the current industry trends and showcase the best work in the field from Feb. 7-9, 2019. Past honorees include Zach Braff, Connie Britton, Alan Cumming, Jenna Elfman, Angie Harmon, Terrence Howard, Timothy Hutton, Jennifer Morrison, Christina Ricci, Lili Taylor, as well as the casts of "Gotham," "How to Get Away with Murder," "The Walking Dead," "Black Lightning" and many more acclaimed shows.

Visit atvfest.com for a complete list of screening locations or follow the festival on facebook.com/atvfest and on Twitter @atvfest, and use the hashtag #aTVfest.

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers

The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university offering more than 100 academic degree programs in more than 40 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning. SCAD enrolls nearly 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications and collaborative projects with corporate partners.

In 2017, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD as the No. 1 university in the U.S. and in the top two universities in the Americas and Europe. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. According to a recent study, 99 percent of Spring 2017 SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education or both within 10 months of graduation. For more information, visit the official SCAD blog.

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