EVPs Bronwen O’Keefe and Lee Ann Chmielewski-Larsen Out at Nickelodeon
Latest executive departures signal corporate restructuring that included naming of new studio president earlier this week is far from over.
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Brian Robbins Named President of Nickelodeon
Former Paramount Players president and AwesomenessTV co-founder will manage networks’ creative and business operations.
Nickelodeon and VRV Launch NickSplat SVOD Channel
Digital platform will stream nearly 30 fan-favorite Nick animated and live-action series like ‘CatDog’ and ‘Rocko’s Modern Life.’
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Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’
26 additional episodes ordered for studio’s all-new reimagined TMNT animated series, which premieres Season 1 on September 17.
WATCH: Nickelodeon’s Reimagined ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Bows Sept. 17
Lena Headey, John Michael Higgins, Tom Kenny, Sam Richardson, Tim Simons, John Rotten Lydon and Rob Paulsen among guest stars lending voices to original villains in all-new original animated series.
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‘Rugrats’ Returning with New TV Series and Feature
Award-winning classic to relaunch as Nickelodeon and Paramount announce production on 26-episode animated series and live-action / CG hybrid feature.
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Blue Zoo Set for Second Season of ‘Digby Dragon’
Magical CG-animated preschool series is poised for take-off on Channel 5’s Milkshake! and Nick, Jr.
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Hulu Strikes Exclusive Viacom Licensing Deal for ‘Daria’
All five seasons of MTV’s classic animated series now available for streaming.
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Cyma Zarghami Out as President of Nickelodeon
Exec leaves after more than 30 years at the company, including 12 as president.
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Harassment Complaints Prompt Nick to Suspend ‘Loud House’ Creator
Studio refuses comment amid reports of dozens of women coming forward with allegations of abuse.
Disney, Viacom Targets of Potential Class-Action Privacy Lawsuits
Disney and Viacom-owned Nickelodeon allegedly in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act with the use of illegal tracking methods in mobile games such as ‘Disney Princess Palace Pets’ and ‘Llama Spit Spit.’
Mireille Soria Tapped to Head Paramount Animation
Former DreamWorks Animation co-president to serve as president of Paramount Animation, reporting to Paramount Motion Picture Group president Marc Evans.
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Jim Gianopulos Appointed Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures
Former 20th Century Fox executive brings more than three decades of global entertainment experience to the studio.
Bonnie Rosen Joins Troika
Branding agency specializing in broadcast design hires former media and technology consultant and Viacom Media Networks exec as Account Director.
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Harvard Research on Kids to Kick off Kidscreen Summit 2017
Director of the Human Development and Psychology program at Harvard University to present new research study on the development of empathy and caring in today’s kids.
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Titmouse, Viacom NEXT Release ‘Smash Party’ on HTC Vive
Fast paced, virtual reality experience inspired by Titmouse’s annual event allows players to step inside a metal cage and destroy everything in sight.
Titmouse and Viacom NEXT Unveil ‘Smash Party’ VR Experience
Virtual-reality destruction experience from the Emmy Award-winning animation studio behind ‘Metalocalypse,’ ‘Superjail!,’ ‘Venture Bros.,’ ‘Son of Zorn’ and ‘Motorcity’ is coming soon to HTC Vive.
m4e Inks International Broadcast Deals for ‘Wissper’
German brand management and media company strikes more global broadcast deals for its co-production ‘Wissper’ including ZDF for Germany, Nickelodeon U.K. and Karusel for Russia.
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New ‘Toons, TV Movies Showcased at Nickelodeon Upfronts
Cable network details plans to head into the new season with more than 650 episodes of new and returning series, including ‘Rusty Rivets,’ ‘The Loud House,’ ‘Bunsen is a Beast!,’ ‘Mysticons,’ ‘Welcome to the Wayne,’ ‘Pinky Malinky,’ and animated TV movies ‘Albert’ and ‘Hey Arnold!’
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Nickelodeon Appoints Chris Viscardi SVP, Content Development, Franchise Properties
Sanjay and Craig’ executive producer to oversee creative strategies for the network’s key franchises including ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’ ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ and ‘Dora the Explorer.’
‘What’s Your Nickfluence?’ Winners Announced
DePaul University student Dawn Adepoju receives $25,000 scholarship in inaugural animation challenge sponsored by Nickelodeon and Get Schooled.
Senior Execs Exit Nickelodeon’s Preschool, Animation Divisions
Part of Viacom’s restructuring efforts, company layoffs include three senior animation executives and two senior-level preschool execs.
Nickelodeon and Get Schooled Announce Animation Scholarship
Entertainment studio partners with Gates Foundation and Viacom-founded educational non-profit to award $25,000 scholarship and other prizes to young animators.
Review – ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water’
Our favorite yellow, porous and absorbent porifera is back on the big screen.
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Hulu, Viacom Extend Partnership
Top titles from Nickelodeon -- including ‘Invader Zim,’ ‘The Ren & Stimpy Show,’ ‘Drake & Josh’ and ‘Hey Arnold!’ -- to be made available for streaming on Hulu Kids.
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