Nina Hahn, SVP of international production & development at Nickelodeon, explains how global streamers have created a new generation of viewers and greater diversity in programming One of the biggest evolutions brought on by the rise of global platforms has been the rapid expansion of global content. As virtual geographic borders have diminished, audiences have […]
Climate toon bought by Cartoonito Italy’s Cartoonito has picked up animated children’s series MeteoHeroes for its global premiere. The show is a co-production between Mondo TV and Italian weather forecasting group Meteo Expert Center. The series, in which six children fight pollution and extreme weather with their superpowers, will air a special four-episode primetime premiere […]
Nickelodeon’s topical social influencer format, The Viral Factory, is to be adapted in Thailand. GMM Thailand will produce and air the local version, which is based on a Dutch format that first aired on Nickelodeon in the Netherlands in 2018 under the title De Viral Fabriek. The show will feature a roster of local Thai […]
Netflix and Nickelodeon have struck a multi-year output deal for original animated feature films and TV series that could see a Spongebob spin-off heading to the streaming giant. The new programmes will be based on Nickelodeon’s roster of characters as well as new IP. The deal, which will bolster the kid and teen-friendly content on […]
Federation picks up Auschwitz animation Federation Kids & Family has completed a deal with Rai Com, the sales arm of Italian public broadcaster RAI, to acquire worldwide distribution rights outside of Italy to animated TV special The Star of Andra and Tati. The 1 x 26-minute show tells the true story of two sisters who […]
Nickelodeon has bolstered its unscripted slate with a holiday-themed competition series and a full series pick-up for The Substitute. The Viacom-owned channel has commissioned Ugly Brother Studios and Main Event Media for 5 x 60-minute series Top Elf, which features seven kids with top building and design skills facing off in a number of holiday-themed […]
Nelvana names president as Scott Dyer retires Children’s producer and distributor Nelvana has appointed one of its existing execs as president to replace Scott Dyer, who is retiring from his role at the Canadian firm. Pam Westman will take up Dyer’s role from August 30 having been head of Nelvana Enterprises since 2016, with a […]
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is adding a selection of its channels to mobile IT solutions provider’s Access Twine4Car product. The deal will see Access acquire the rights to make linear feeds of MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon available in German-language for integration into in-car infotainment systems being developed by German car manufacturers. The channels […]
CBBC remakes Israeli kids craft format UK children’s channel CBBC has ordered an adaptation of an Israeli format that sees kids creating art and food for parties. Craft Party is originally from Israel’s Nutz Productions, a subsidiary of Ananey Communications, and will be remade for the BBC by Keshet Productions UK. Two 10 x 15 […]
Viacom-owned Nickelodeon has launched an animated short programme. The ‘Intergalactic Shorts’ programme is led by Nick Animation, and will identify original, comedy-driven content via a newly installed team led by Ramsey Naito, Nickelodeon’s EVP of animation production and development. Newly hired Conrad Vernon has joined Nickelodeon as the program’s executive producer, alongside Derek Evanick and Diana […]
