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Nickelodeon
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News brief: Nick closes Festive deals
Various broadcasters have acquired Christmas-themed Nickelodeon programming from Viacom International Media Networks. VRAKTV and YTV…
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CBBC, Nick Jr. launch kids content apps
The BBC has launched a channel-focused app for its children’s network CBBC, which will house…
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News brief: Nick sprinkles Asian Peppa on schedules
Nickelodeon has acquired seasons one to six of Entertainment One’s Peppa Pig for its Nick…
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Viacom hires digital boss for Northern Europe
Viacom International Media Networks has named Mathias Blum as head of digital media at its…
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News brief: Hulu adding Nickelodeon titles
Hulu is adding several kids titles from Viacom-owned kids channel Nickelodeon to its service. The…
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Paw Patrol added as Channel 5, Nick grow closer
UK terrestrial net Channel 5 has again turned to its pay TV cousin Nickelodeon, this…
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Channel 5 is new Zack and Quack fan
The UK’s Channel 5 is among buyers of Zodiak Kids-sold toon Zack and Quack. Channel…
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Viacom hires former Turner exec Musa
Viacom International Media Networks has recruited Alan Musa as vice president and commercial director of…
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Viacom confirms ‘landmark’ Sony OTT deal
Entertainment giant Viacom has confirmed it is to provide 22 launch channels for Sony Corporation’s…
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Viacom closes Channel 5 acquisition
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has closed its £450 million (US$740 million) acquisition of UK…
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BET hires Nick, Facebook execs
Viacom’s African American cable channel BET has hired a former Nickelodeon international programming chief and…
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Nick opens Cupcakery
Nickelodeon has commissioned an animated short called Cupcakery of Doom after taking more than 100…
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Viacom names Philippines chief
Viacom International Media Networks has named a former Fox International Channels programming boss as country…
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School of Rock sets for Nick TV remake
School of Rock, the 2003 Jack Black comedy film, is being made into a TV…
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Imira changes pace with Tom Turbo
Spain’s Imira Entertainment has acquired a trio of new programmes, including Austrian live-action series Tom…
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Sam & Cat cancelled after one season
Nickelodeon’s live-action comedy Sam & Cat has been cancelled after one season. This comes after…
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Sam & Cat cancelled after one season
Nickelodeon’s live-action comedy Sam & Cat has been cancelled after one season. This comes after…
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News brief: Netflix recruits ex-Nick development exec
Netflix has hired Brian Wright, the former Nickelodeon development executive, as it looks to increase…
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Dora moves to the city in new Nickelodeon series
Nickelodeon is launching Dora and Friends: Into the City!, a new animated preschool series featuring…
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A+E Networks makes pair of EMEA hires
A+E Networks has made two senior European appointments, hiring Nickelodeon UK exec Kiaran Saunders as…
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Viacom poaches Worldwide exec as Asia boss
Viacom International Media Networks has recruited Mark Whitehead as executive VP and managing director of…
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Nick greenlights more Turtles
Nickelodeon has ordered a fourth season of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The new twenty-episode season…
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Nick Oz hands VIMN’s Nam GM role
Nickelodeon Networks Australia and New Zealand has appointed Jihee Nam has its VP and general…
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Kids go OTT
As the gamut of entertainment mediums for children grows ever wider, Andy Fry profiles how…
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News brief: Global sales for new Jungle Bunch series
Broadcasters in Europe, the Middle East and North America have bought Tat Productions and Master…
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Nick unveils toons, live-action for new season line-up
Network to launch three new animated series, three live-actioners, four preschoolers My Nick Jr. app…
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Nickelodeon signs up for Alvinnn! and The Chipmunks
Nickelodeon has taken international rights to the new Alvin and the Chipmunks series. The new…
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Canuck animation delegation seeks UK copro opportunities
A delegation of Canadian animators and broadcasters is in the UK this week seeking to…
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News brief: Turtles set for Japanese channel
Japan’s TXN Network has acquired Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Viacom International Media Networks. The…
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MIPTV to launch Kids TV Summit
Reed MIDEM will hold a one-day summit focusing on how digital disruption is effecting both…