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CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO Nickelodeon Introduces Kids' Choice Sports 2014, Brand-New Awards Show Hosted by Legendary NFL Star Michael Strahan
Business Wire - 1 hr 22 mins ago
--Network Institutes Kids' Choice Sports Council of Influencers, Including Cal Ripken Jr., Misty May-Treanor and Deion Sanders, Among Many Others
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - 1 hr 28 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are down at 1 p.m.:
Nick launching sports awards show
By DAVID BAUDER - AP - 1 hr 31 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Nickelodeon is looking to slime some athletes. The network said Thursday it is starting a sports awards show modeled after its popular Kids' Choice Awards honoring the highs and lows in entertainment.
Nickelodeon Bolsters Its Comedy-Driven Live-Action Slate with Pick-Ups of Three Series, Henry Danger from Hitmaker Dan Schneider, Bella and the Bullfrogs and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 10:41AM CDT
Building on the largest pipeline of comedy-focused content ever championed at the network, Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has greenlit three live-action series, Henry Danger, Bella and the Bullfrogs (working title) and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon's President of Content Development and Production. Joining its current slate of live-action hits that serve today's post-millennial generation, 20 episodes have been picked up for Henry Danger, 12 episodes have been greenlit for Bella and the Bullfrogs and 13 episodes ordered for Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. All three series begin production in Los Angeles this summer and will premiere later in the year. The announcements come as Nickelodeon continues its recent ratings momentum, closing February as the top basic cable network with Kids 2-11 (3.0/967K) and total viewers (1.8M), marking 13 straight months of prior-year gains with Kids 2-11.
Nickelodeon to Debut over 100 Episodes of Brand-New Educational Preschool Series in 2014-2015 Season
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 10:13AM CDT
Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will premiere more than 100 episodes of brand-new educational preschool series in the 2014-2015 season as part of the network's biggest pipeline of content ever. Joining the just-launched Wallykazam!, and the upcoming Dora and Friends: Into the City! and Blaze and the Monster Machines, Nickelodeon's preschool slate is getting two more newly greenlit series for the upcoming season: Shimmer & Shine, an animated show starring twin genies-in-training and featuring an emotional-intelligence curriculum; and Fresh Beat Band of Spies, an animated version of the hit live-action series The Fresh Beat Band, teaching problem-solving.
Nickelodeon to Debut Nick Jr. App with TV Everywhere, Featuring Characters, Educational Content from Top-Rated Preschool Shows
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 10:13AM CDT
Drawing from its success with the Emmy Award-winning Nick App, Nickelodeon announced today it will launch this spring, the Nick Jr. App - a new branded platform for preschoolers populated by characters from its top-rated shows on TV: Dora the Explorer; Bubble Guppies; PAW Patrol; and more. Available for iPad devices, the Nick Jr. App is an experience designed for preschoolers that incorporates signature Nick Jr. interactivity, discovery and surprises. The app will feature high-level interactivity and educational entertainment activities; offer short-form video and curriculum-based content; and with authentication, access to full-length on-demand episodes and live-streaming of Nick Jr., the 24-hour network from Nickelodeon dedicated to preschoolers and moms.
Nickelodeon Introduces Kids' Choice Sports 2014, Brand-New Awards Show Hosted by Legendary NFL Star Michael Strahan
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 9:32AM CDT
--Network Institutes Kids' Choice Sports Council of Influencers, Including Cal Ripken Jr., Misty May-Treanor and Deion Sanders, Among Many Others
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Thu Mar 13, 9:16AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are up at 10 a.m.:
Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Mar 12, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Chart-Toppers Aloe Blacc and American Authors Take the Stage at Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 12:25PM CDT
Top 10 iTunes selling artists Aloe Blacc and American Authors will amp up the crowd and perform at the ultimate kids' celebration, Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live Saturday, March 29, at 8p.m. Performing a medley of his hit songs, "Wake Me Up" and "The Man," Blacc will join host Mark Wahlberg live, along with American Authors who will perform their #1 smash single, "Best Day of My Life." Kids can still cast their votes in 22 categories across all of Nickelodeon's digital outlets - Nick.com desktops and mobile devices, as well as the Nick app on iOS, Kindle, and Android - and users will be able to vote on Nickelodeon's Twitter feed using custom KCA hashtags.
Nickelodeon Announces Launch of 2014 Kids' Choice Awards: The Official Multi-Touch Book, First-Ever Book Release for a Live Awards Show, Exclusively on iBooks
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 10:20AM CDT
--27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards will be Hosted by Superstar Mark Wahlberg Live, Saturday, March 29
'300' follow-up conquers box office with $45M
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Mar 10, 8:25PM CDT
With their abs aglow, the fighters of "300: Rise of an Empire" dominated the box office with $45 million in the movie's opening weekend.
Sara Bareilles and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation Announce New "Keys + Kids" Piano Grant Program
Business Wire - Mon Mar 10, 1:38PM CDT
In response to the growing need for high-quality, functional pianos in public schools, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation in partnership with singer/songwriter/pianist Sara Bareilles are launching Keys + Kids, a new competitive grant program open to all U.S. K-12 public schools. Beginning March 10th and through April 30th, interested K - 12 public schools can submit their application at VH1SaveTheMusic.org to receive one of ten piano packages valued at $10,000 worth of equipment each to support their music and arts program.
CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO Nickelodeon Introduces Kids' Choice Sports 2014, Brand-New Awards Show Hosted by Legendary NFL Star Michael Strahan
Business Wire - 1 hr 22 mins ago
--Network Institutes Kids' Choice Sports Council of Influencers, Including Cal Ripken Jr., Misty May-Treanor and Deion Sanders, Among Many Others
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - 1 hr 28 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are down at 1 p.m.:
Nick launching sports awards show
By DAVID BAUDER - AP - 1 hr 31 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Nickelodeon is looking to slime some athletes. The network said Thursday it is starting a sports awards show modeled after its popular Kids' Choice Awards honoring the highs and lows in entertainment.
Nickelodeon Bolsters Its Comedy-Driven Live-Action Slate with Pick-Ups of Three Series, Henry Danger from Hitmaker Dan Schneider, Bella and the Bullfrogs and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 10:41AM CDT
Building on the largest pipeline of comedy-focused content ever championed at the network, Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has greenlit three live-action series, Henry Danger, Bella and the Bullfrogs (working title) and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon's President of Content Development and Production. Joining its current slate of live-action hits that serve today's post-millennial generation, 20 episodes have been picked up for Henry Danger, 12 episodes have been greenlit for Bella and the Bullfrogs and 13 episodes ordered for Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. All three series begin production in Los Angeles this summer and will premiere later in the year. The announcements come as Nickelodeon continues its recent ratings momentum, closing February as the top basic cable network with Kids 2-11 (3.0/967K) and total viewers (1.8M), marking 13 straight months of prior-year gains with Kids 2-11.
Nickelodeon to Debut over 100 Episodes of Brand-New Educational Preschool Series in 2014-2015 Season
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 10:13AM CDT
Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will premiere more than 100 episodes of brand-new educational preschool series in the 2014-2015 season as part of the network's biggest pipeline of content ever. Joining the just-launched Wallykazam!, and the upcoming Dora and Friends: Into the City! and Blaze and the Monster Machines, Nickelodeon's preschool slate is getting two more newly greenlit series for the upcoming season: Shimmer & Shine, an animated show starring twin genies-in-training and featuring an emotional-intelligence curriculum; and Fresh Beat Band of Spies, an animated version of the hit live-action series The Fresh Beat Band, teaching problem-solving.
Nickelodeon to Debut Nick Jr. App with TV Everywhere, Featuring Characters, Educational Content from Top-Rated Preschool Shows
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 10:13AM CDT
Drawing from its success with the Emmy Award-winning Nick App, Nickelodeon announced today it will launch this spring, the Nick Jr. App - a new branded platform for preschoolers populated by characters from its top-rated shows on TV: Dora the Explorer; Bubble Guppies; PAW Patrol; and more. Available for iPad devices, the Nick Jr. App is an experience designed for preschoolers that incorporates signature Nick Jr. interactivity, discovery and surprises. The app will feature high-level interactivity and educational entertainment activities; offer short-form video and curriculum-based content; and with authentication, access to full-length on-demand episodes and live-streaming of Nick Jr., the 24-hour network from Nickelodeon dedicated to preschoolers and moms.
Nickelodeon Introduces Kids' Choice Sports 2014, Brand-New Awards Show Hosted by Legendary NFL Star Michael Strahan
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 9:32AM CDT
--Network Institutes Kids' Choice Sports Council of Influencers, Including Cal Ripken Jr., Misty May-Treanor and Deion Sanders, Among Many Others
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Thu Mar 13, 9:16AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are up at 10 a.m.:
Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Mar 12, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Chart-Toppers Aloe Blacc and American Authors Take the Stage at Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards
Business Wire - Wed Mar 12, 12:25PM CDT
Top 10 iTunes selling artists Aloe Blacc and American Authors will amp up the crowd and perform at the ultimate kids' celebration, Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live Saturday, March 29, at 8p.m. Performing a medley of his hit songs, "Wake Me Up" and "The Man," Blacc will join host Mark Wahlberg live, along with American Authors who will perform their #1 smash single, "Best Day of My Life." Kids can still cast their votes in 22 categories across all of Nickelodeon's digital outlets - Nick.com desktops and mobile devices, as well as the Nick app on iOS, Kindle, and Android - and users will be able to vote on Nickelodeon's Twitter feed using custom KCA hashtags.
Nickelodeon Announces Launch of 2014 Kids' Choice Awards: The Official Multi-Touch Book, First-Ever Book Release for a Live Awards Show, Exclusively on iBooks
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 10:20AM CDT
--27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards will be Hosted by Superstar Mark Wahlberg Live, Saturday, March 29
'300' follow-up conquers box office with $45M
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Mar 10, 8:25PM CDT
With their abs aglow, the fighters of "300: Rise of an Empire" dominated the box office with $45 million in the movie's opening weekend.
Sara Bareilles and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation Announce New "Keys + Kids" Piano Grant Program
Business Wire - Mon Mar 10, 1:38PM CDT
In response to the growing need for high-quality, functional pianos in public schools, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation in partnership with singer/songwriter/pianist Sara Bareilles are launching Keys + Kids, a new competitive grant program open to all U.S. K-12 public schools. Beginning March 10th and through April 30th, interested K - 12 public schools can submit their application at VH1SaveTheMusic.org to receive one of ten piano packages valued at $10,000 worth of equipment each to support their music and arts program.
