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Nick UK Joins Super Hero Squad

Nickelodeon UK today announced the exclusive acquisition of Marvel Animation’s new animated action series THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW. The series will launch on NickToons this October beginning with 26 half hour episodes. THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW is series featuring super-stylized versions of its most popular characters including Captain America, Silver Surfer, Hulk, Wolverine and Iron Man.

Family-friendly versions of Marvel superheroes team up to protect Super Hero City from VillainVille's infamous criminals. Shouting "Hero Up!" as they rush into battle, the Squad must keep Dr. Doom's allies from gathering pieces of the Infinity Sword. Luckily, the City is filled with Marvel superhero guest-stars to help out in a pinch.

Voice cast includes Tom Kenny (SPONGEBOB), Charlie Adler (TRANSFORMERS), Steve Blum (WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN, HULK VS.) and Grey DeLisle (FAIRLY ODDPARENTS, THE REPLACEMENTS).

Guest stars include Wayne Knight (SEINFELD), LeVar Burton (READING RAINBOW, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION), Michelle Trachtenberg (GOSSIP GIRL, 17 AGAIN, BUFFY), Greg Grunberg (HEROES), Lena Headey (TERMINATOR: SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, 300), Adrian Pasdar (HEROES), Tricia Helfer (BATTLESTAR GALATICA), Jennifer Morrison (HOUSE), Tamera Mowry (SISTER, SISTER), Robert Englund (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET films) and Stan Lee as the Mayor of Super Hero City.

Debbie MacDonald, VP, Programming Director for Nickelodeon, said, "THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW is an exciting new acquisition for NickToons, which will be a major highlight of 2010. We're delighted to have such a brilliant animation series that will appeal to the super hero in us all."

Eric Rollman, President of Marvel Animation, said, "NickToons has been a great partner to Marvel and we look forward to extending our relationship into the UK with the launch of THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW, which we believe will quickly become a favorite of both new and loyal fans."

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