Monday, July 01, 2013

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere New Nick Game Show "Figure It Out" In July 2013

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced and confirmed to NickALive! the very exciting Nick UK News that, to celebrate the British and Irish summer school holidays, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, will start to premiere and show the popular Nickelodeon game show "Figure It Out", from late July 2013, as part of Summer on Nickelodeon UK 2013 (exact transmission (TX) air dates, air times and episode names to be announced by Nickelodeon UK)! #SummerOnNick

Every episode of "Figure It Out", based on the Classic Nickelodeon USA game show of the same name, features a panel of Nickelodeon Stars and celebrities trying to guess the unique feat or accomplishment of two kid contestants each, in three rounds of game play, by asking 'yes' or 'no' questions and being bombarded by messy visual and tactile clues. For every round the panel fails to figure it out, the contestant wins a prize. If, after three rounds, the panel can't figure out the kid's unique feat, the contestant takes home the grand prize. Each game culminates in the reveal of the talent with an in-studio demo, and each episode is filled with tons of Nickelodeon's world famous slime!

"Figure It Out" panelists include Alex Heartman from "Power Rangers Samurai", Ana Mulvoy Ten and Jade Ramsey from "House of Anubis", Victoria Justice, Ariana Grande, Avan Jogia, Daniella Monet, Elizabeth Gillies, Eric Lange, Leon Thomas III, Matt Bennett, Michael Eric Reid from "Victorious", Ryan Potter, Carlos Knight and Gracie Dzienny from "Supah Ninjas", Ashley Argota from "True Jackson, VP" and "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures", Carlos Pena, Jr., Challen Cates, Ciara Bravo, Cody Simpson, James Maslow, Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Stephen Kramer Glickman and Tanya Chisholm from "Big Time Rush", Chris O'Neal, Cymphonique Miller, Halston Sage, Kirk Fox, Lulu Antariksa, Max Schneider, Noah Crawford and Samantha Boscarino from "How to Rock", Drake Bell from "The Amanda Show", "Drake & Josh", "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!", and "A Fairly Odd Christmas", Jake Weary from "Fred: The Show", "Fred: The Movie" and "Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred", Jennette McCurdy, Nathan Kress and Noah Munck from "iCarly", Lucas Cruikshank from "Marvin Marvin", Ramy Youssef from "See Dad Run", Rachel Crow from "Fred: The Show", plus Nolan Gould from ABC and Sky 1 HD's "Modern Family".

"Figure It Out" originally aired for four seasons on Nickelodeon USA from July 1997 to December 1999 and was hosted by Olympic gold medalist swimmer Summer Sanders. Panelists from the original broadcast included Kenan Thompson [All That, Kenan And Kel, iParty With Victorious], Aaron Carter, Amanda Bynes [All That, The Amanda Show, What I Like About You], Chris Jericho, Coolio, Jack Hanna, Sherman Helmsley, Evander Holyfield, Joe Namath, Julius Erving, Michelle Trachtenberg (The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Harriet The Spy), Mike O'Malley [Guts, Global Guts] and Mya, among several others. The series was created by Kevin Kay and Magda Liolis with Eileen Braun and Magda Liolis currently serving as executive producers.

Nickelodeon has a long history of developing original, hit game shows. The first game show that aired on the network was Double Dare in 1986, featuring Nick's signatory slime. Over the next 16 years, Nickelodeon launched many other game shows including hits such as Finders Keepers and Super Sloppy Double Dare ('87), Family Double Dare, ('88), Make the Grade and Think Fast ('89), Wild and Crazy Kids ('90), Get the Picture ('91), GUTS and Nick Arcade ('92), Legends of the Hidden Temple ('93), Global GUTS, ('95), Figure it Out ('97), You're On! and Figure it Out: Family Style ('98), Figure it Out: Wild Style ('99), Double Dare 2000 ('00), and Nick Robot Wars and Scaredy Camp ('02). Six years later came Family GUTS [My Family's Got GUTS] ('08), BrainSurge ('09), Family BrainSurge ('11), and Nickelodeon Internationals Camp Orange].

Nickelodeon South East Asia Debuts New CGI-Animated Series "Mia And Me"

Nickelodeon South East Asia has announced in a post on their official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/nickasia, the Nick News that Nickelodeon South East Asia have today (Monday 1st July 2013) started debuted the brand new live action/CGI animated television series "Mia and Me"!

According to Nick Asia's official websites' official "Mia and Me" website, Nickelodeon Asia will premiere and show all-new episodes of "Mia and Me" every weekday at 4:00pm on Nickelodeon Philippines and weekdays at 5.30pm on Nickelodeon Singapore & Nickelodeon Malaysia. Nickelodeon SEA's official "Mia and Me" website to accompany the new show also features a 'Meet the Characters' section featuring bios about each of the characters in the show, a 'About The Show' area featuring information about the new mixed-media series, and a photograph gallery featuring pictures from "Mia and Me", which you can visit here at nick-asia.com/shows/mia-and-me/goghma!

In "Mia and Me", 12-year-old Mia finds herself hurled into the wondrous world of Centopia, full of elves, unicorns, pans and dragons. But the once idyllic kingdom is in danger. Evil Queen Panthea seeks to capture the unicorns and harness their power to keep her self young. The valiant elves, led by Prince Mo and daring warrior Yuko, fight to stop her. Thanks to her unique ability to communicate with unicorns, Mia must safeguard the golden-horned Onchao. As Mia bounces between trying to fit in at her new school and her life as a fairytale elf, she becomes the key to saving Centopia and the race of unicorns.

"Happy Days" Creator Garry Marshall To Reunite With Scott Baio On Upcoming Episode Of Nick@Nites "See Dad Run"

The entertainment industry news magazine The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the exciting Nick at Nite news in the following article that the popular nick@nite sitcom "See Dad Run" will be holding a "Happy Days" reunion when Garry Marshall, the creator of the legendary sitcom "Happy Days", guest stars in a upcoming brand new season 2 episode of "See Dad Run"!

In the yet-to-be-named episode, Garry Marshall will play the TV father to Scott Baio's David Hobbs on the show within the show. The character is a former wild ladies man in his 70s who wants to settle down, get married and have a kid, but he is beginning to doubt the decision. The episode, expected to premiere during Fall (Autumn) 2013, will be directed by Marshall's son, Scott Marshall,

Marshall helped launch Baio's career, casting him as Arthur "The Fonz/Fonzie" Fonzarelli's (Henry Winkler) younger cousin, Chachi Arcola, on "Happy Days". He went on to win a Young Artist Award for his comedic turn in the long-running series. Marshall filmed the "See Dad Run" episode on Paramount's Stage 19 -- the same soundstage where Happy Days was filmed during its 1974-1984 run:
'Happy Days' Reunion: Garry Marshall Heads to Scott Baio's Comedy (Exclusive)

He'll guest star as the father to the actor who played Chachi during an episode of "See Dad Run" directed by his son, Scott Marshall.


Scott Baio on "See Dad Run" with Garry Marshall, inset

It's a Happy Days reunion on Nickelodeon's See Dad Run.

Happy Days creator Garry Marshall has booked a guest turn on the comedy series, reuniting with star Scott Baio, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.

During the episode (which will be directed by Marshall's son, Scott), he will play the TV father to Baio's David on the show within the show. The character is a former wild ladies man in his 70s who wants to settle down, get married and have a kid, but he is beginning to doubt the decision.

Marshall helped launch Baio's career, casting him as Fonzie's (Henry Winkler) younger cousin, Chachi Arcola, on Happy Days. He went on to win a Young Artist Award for his comedic turn in the long-running series.

Marshall will film the See Dad Run episode this week on Paramount's Stage 19 -- the same soundstage where Happy Days was filmed during its 1974-1984 run.

The iconic producer behind series including Mork & Mindy, Laverne & Shirley and countless features most recently teamed with his son, Scott Marshall, to develop a comedy, Golden Guys, for Fox. From 20th Television and Prospect Park, the multicamera family comedy revolves around a down-on-his-luck guy who must move back in with his family after he loses his fortune in a scam.

Since starting out in TV, Marshall most recently has focused on features, directing Pretty Woman, Beaches and several other films. As an actor, Marshall appeared in two episodes of FX's Louie last season. He also played Georgia Peaches owner Walter Harvey in 1992's A League of Their Own, among other notable roles.

Nick renewed See Dad Run for a second season in December. A return date has not yet been announced, but Marshall's episode is expected to air in the fall.

Pupils At A Shoreham School Win Southern Water's Recent Water Efficiency Competition With The Help Of GabiH2O

The British regional newspaper the West Sussex Gazette is reporting the news in the following article that a class at a Shoreham school recently won a trip to Drusillas Park, Animal Zoo and Adventure Park in Alfriston after beating 45 schools in Southern Water's water efficiency competition!

Schools taking part in the contest were provided with a lesson plan and posters to form an interactive session in the classroom, fulfilling part of the National Curriculum in a fun way. The plan was produced with the help of GabiH2O, a London-based eco-brand which campaigns to promote water efficiency to children across the UK, which includes Gabi the Rapping Water-Saving Camel, who appears in GabiH2O's water-saving initiative interstitials on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and a dedicated campaign website on Nick UK's official website, Nick.co.uk:
Wise owls win a trip to zoo

WISE owls from a Shoreham school won a trip to the zoo after beating 45 schools in a water efficiency competition.

Children from the owls class at Buckingham Park Primary School beat schools from Sussex and Kent in the Southern Water competition.

The goal was to learn about the importance of saving water and the children were taught simple habits, such as switching off the tap when brushing their teeth.

They also had to set up an investigation to demonstrate the water cycle and prove their understanding of evaporation, condensation and conservation.

Teacher Verity White said: “The children thoroughly enjoyed the programme, especially setting up the investigation, which involved using Clingfilm, a kettle, weights, a bowl, a mug and a rubber band.”

Schools taking part were provided with a lesson plan and posters to form an interactive session in the classroom, fulfilling part of the National Curriculum in a fun way.

The plan was produced with the help of GabiH2O, a London-based company which campaigns to promote water efficiency to children across the UK, including Gabi the water-saving camel, who appears on Nickelodeon.

Geoff Loader, Southern Water’s director of communications, went along to the Buckingham Road school last Monday to present the children with their prize of an outing to Drusillas Park in Alfriston.

“This is a great success for the children in Owls Class,” he said.

“They have worked hard to beat more than 1,300 other children to win this competition. I hope they enjoy their day out at the zoo.”

Loseley Announces Plans To Launch New Range Of Nickelodeon "SpongeBob SquarePants" And "Dora the Explorer" Push-Up Lollies In The UK; Extends Current Deal To Add To Current "SpongeBob SquarePants" Ice Cream Line

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry news magazine The Grocer is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products news that the classic British brand Loseley Ice Cream has announced the company has signed a licensing agreement with Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products UK (NVCP UK) to produce a brand new range of push-up lollies featuring television characters from two of Nickelodeon's most popular properties - "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer". Although a debut date for when Loseley's new "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer" push-up lollies is still to be announced, it is expected each unit will come with a Recommended Selling Price (RSP) of £1.


Above: Loseley's SpongeBob SquarePants Vanilla Ice Cream packaging. Credit: foodbev.com.
Additionally, Loseley is also extending its Nickelodeon partnership with a new range of "SpongeBob SquarePants" 110ml ice cream tubs. The company will launch strawberry and chocolate flavour variants following strong sales of the original vanilla pot launched earlier this year (2013). Each 110ml tub comes with a spoon in the lid and is 95% fat free. Made with fresh milk, the product is free from artificial additives, preservatives and colourings. Tubs are available in cases of 24 with an RRP of £1.20 per unit.

"It is set to be far and away one of our most successful launches," said Andrew Howard, Managing Director (MD) of Beechdean, the parent brand of Loseley, adding that he was hoping to treble the size of the business over the next four years.

Also, from KamCity:
UK: Beechdean Introduces New Ice Cream Range

Beechdean Ice Cream Group, the UK's third biggest ice cream company, has unveiled a new range of ice creams aimed at the summer market, as well as flavour extensions to its existing portfolio.

The additions include a six-strong impulse ice cream range which includes the company’s first-ever flavoured push up ice lollies under its Nickelodeon license; two delicious new flavour extensions for its SpongeBob SquarePants ice cream pots; and two new delicious luxury chocolate stick ice creams from its premium Loseley brand.

Beechdean noted: “As a credible and serious alternative to mainstream ice cream brands, we are incredibly confident about the opportunities and growth potential of our brands within the category. Our new impulse range is a very clear demonstration of our commitment and intent and we are very excited about the massive sales and profit opportunity it presents to customers.”

The SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer ice lollies will be available in two flavours, with an RRP of £1 for each individual 110ml tube.

Virgin Media Adds New Viacom Channels To Line-Up, Including Nickelodeon HD UK

Cable.co.uk, a free and completely impartial website that lets visitors compare and check the availability of the latest TV, broadband and phone packages, bundles and deals, is reporting in the following article that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and the UK cable operator Virgin Media have announced a new partnership to launch several new standard (SD) and high-definition (HD) channels on the cable company's pay TV and Virgin TV Anywhere services, including Nickelodeon HD, a high-definition simulcast of Nickelodeon UK which features popular Nickelodeon shows including the hit Nickelodeon original animated series (Nicktoons) "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

Subscribers to Virgin Media can also now enjoy reality shows like "Geordie Shore" and "The Valleys" in HD thanks to the introduction of the MTV HD channel, MTV Live HD, while 24/7 music videos, live performances and exclusive interviews are available via the newly launched MTV Music channel.

BET International, which carries the pick of content from US lifestyle channel BET Network, has also joined the lineup and can be accessed via both Virgin TV and cloud-based entertainment service Virgin TV Anywhere.

Finally, Virgin TV Anywhere has become the first service of its kind to offer programming from Comedy Central UK - the home of sitcoms like "Anger Management", "Two and a Half Men" and "Mike & Molly":
Virgin Media adds new Viacom channels

New standard and high-definition services from Viacom are now available on the Virgin Media platform.

Virgin Media has unveiled a new tie-up with Viacom International Media Networks that has resulted in the launch of several new standard and high-definition (HD) channels on the cable company's pay TV and Virgin TV Anywhere services.

Subscribers can now enjoy reality shows like Geordie Shore and The Valleys in HD thanks to the introduction of the MTV HD channel, while 24/7 music videos, live performances and exclusive interviews are available via the newly launched MTV Music channel.

BET International, which carries the pick of content from US lifestyle channel BET Network, has also joined the lineup and can be accessed via both Virgin TV and cloud-based entertainment service Virgin TV Anywhere.

With the school holidays approaching, Virgin Media has also added the HD variant of Nickelodeon channel Nick, which features shows such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Finally, Virgin TV Anywhere has become the first service of its kind to offer programming from Comedy Central - the home of sitcoms like Anger Management and Two and a Half Men.

Nick Forward, Virgin Media's Director of TV, said: "With a growing number of channels available, there's something for everyone on our TV platform and customers will never struggle to find something to watch."

Canada's YTV Announces Plans To Premiere Raft Of New Nickelodeon Shows And New Episodes Of Returning Nick Series As Part Of Networks 2013-2014 Season

The Canadian youth television station 'YTV' has announced the fantastic Nickelodeon News in the following press release, from Canada Newswire, that YTV will be holding the Canadian premieres of a raft of brand new Nickelodeon shows and all-new episodes of returning favorite Nickelodeon series' as part of the networks 2013-2014 channel highlights!

As part of the channels' 2013-2014 channel highlights, YTV will start to premiere and show the brand new Nickelodeon original live-action series "Sam & Cat", "Wendell & Vinnie", "The Haunted Hathaways" and "The Thundermans", and Nick at Nite's "See Dad Run", and Nick's brand new original animated series (Nicktoon) "Sanjay & Craig".

The network will also roll out brand new episodes of the returning hit Nickelodeon series "Big Time Rush", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Monsters vs. Aliens", "Kung Fu Panda", "The Legend of Korra", "T.U.F.F. Puppy" and "The Fairly OddParents".

Although currently unconfirmed, it is rumored that YTV will start to debut episodes from "Legend of Korra" season 2, called "Book Two: Spirits".

Original YTV Press Release:

YTV Fast Forwards to Fall with Eight Side-Splitting New Series

* Monday nights with Sam & Cat and Wendell & Vinnie
* New original zany game show Japanizi Going Going Gong!
* Mr. Young wraps up with five final episodes
* The Haunted Hathaways and The Thundermans added to schedule

TORONTO, June 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Fall gets an early start in August on Corus Entertainment's YTV with a jam-packed line-up of brand new series, home-grown originals and returning favourites. Viewers will be treated to new animated and live action series that add even more laughs and wacky comedy to YTV's 2013 fall schedule.

iCarly and Victorious fans will rejoice when three of their favourite stars return to the screen in the highly anticipated August premieres of Nickelodeon's Sam & Cat, a crossover spin-off series starring Nickelodeon's funny gals Jennette McCurdy (iCarly) and Ariana Grande (Victorious), and Wendell & Vinnie featuring iCarly's hilariously funny Jerry Trainor on Monday nights.

New Canadian original series added to the programming slate include: Japanizi Going Going Gong!, a high-energy family game show with zany, larger-than-life challenges; the animated Nelvana comedy series OH NO! It's an Alien Invasion; and a second season of the popular hit prank series Extreme Babysitting hosted by YTV's popular on-air host Andy Chapman. And in November, after three successful seasons, Mr. Young takes its final bow on YTV with a five-episode arc that will keep fans on the edge of their seats as they tune in for the final hijinks between the series' boy genius, Adam Young, his best friend and his high school crush.

"YTV has had a tremendous year as the #1 co-view channel for families and we're excited to offer one of the strongest fall line-ups ever," said Ted Ellis, Vice President, Kids and Family Programming, Corus Television. "This season, viewers can look forward to big stars, big stunts and big surprises, as well as a jam-packed schedule with even more hit shows and blockbuster movies."

In addition to Sam & Cat and Wendell & Vinnie, YTV will be launching several other hit Nickelodeon series, including animated comedy Sanjay & Craig, about a boy and his best friend, who happens to be a talking snake, and the live action sitcom See Dad Run starring Scott Baio (Charles in Charge, Happy Days). Other Nickelodeon series slated to air in 2013/2014 include The Haunted Hathaways and The Thundermans. The Haunted Hathaways, created by veteran comedy writer-producer Robert Peacock (Reba, The Jeff Foxworthy Show) is about a family who moves into a house in New Orleans that is already occupied by a family of ghosts. The Thundermans, from Jed Spingarn, co-executive producer of Big Time Rush, follows the sibling rivalry between twins in a family of superheroes.

The network will also roll out new episodes of returning hit series Big Time Rush, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, BEYBLADE, SpongeBob SquarePants, Monsters vs. Aliens, Kung Fu Panda, Legend of Korra, T.U.F.F. Puppy and The Fairly OddParents.

YTV's movie block Big Fun Movies, continues to be the #1 movie destination for families, airing feature films on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Fall movie premieres include blockbuster hits Rio, Mr. Popper's Penguin, Megamind and more.

NEW SERIES

SAM & CAT (20 x 30) - CANADIAN PREMIERE
Premieres: Mondays at 6 p.m. ET/PT beginning [Monday August 12 2013]

Sam & Cat is a brand new spin-off comedy from award-winning creator and executive producer Dan Schneider (iCarly, Victorious, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101). Starring Jennette McCurdy (iCarly's Sam Puckett) and Ariana Grande (Victorious' Cat Valentine) reprising their roles from their respective hit shows. The live-action series features the pair as unlikely roommates who become teen entrepreneurs by starting their own after-school babysitting business.

WENDELL & VINNIE (20 x 30) - CANADIAN PREMIERE
Premieres: Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT beginning August 12

Wendell & Vinnie is new live-action family comedy featuring iCarly's Jerry Trainor in his first starring and producing role. This multi-camera scripted half-hour show, follows 30-year-old Vinnie Bassett (Trainor) living the life of a carefree bachelor, when he suddenly becomes the legal guardian of his precocious, wise-beyond-his-years nephew, Wendell (Buddy Handleson, Shake It Up) forming a hysterical odd-couple family dynamic. Nicole Sullivan (Rita Rocks, MadTV) also stars as Vinnie's older unlucky-in-love sister, Wilma, with Haley Strode (Gangster Squad) as Vinnie's newly divorced neighbour and love interest, Taryn.

SEE DAD RUN (20 x 30) - CANADIAN PREMIERE
Premieres: Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT beginning [Monday September 2 2013]

See Dad Run is a new live action comedy executive produced by and starring Scott Baio. The series follows David Hobbs (Baio), an actor who after 10 years of starring as America's favourite TV dad, becomes a stay-at-home father to honour the deal he made with his soap star wife (Alanna Ubach, Meet the Fockers) so that she can return to the limelight. Mark Curry (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper) also joins the series as David's friend, Marcus. The series was filmed on the former Happy Days stage in Los Angeles.

OH NO! IT'S AN ALIEN INVASION (26 x 30) - WORLD PREMIERE
Premieres: Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT beginning [Saturday August 3 2013]

OH NO! It's an Alien Invasion is a hilarious Home Alone meets War of the Worlds style series for kids, in which a crazy band of partying aliens have invaded earth and hidden all of the planet's grownups! This would make most kids uneasy, but not Nate; he's been training for this moment his whole life. He and his Super Wicked Extreme Emergency Team (S.W.E.E.T.) are on the case to take back the world. Operating from their secret headquarters at the Swell-Mart, they must wage a resistance against the zany Brainlings (the Aliens), and find their parents. The animated series is produced by Nelvana Studio and written and developed by Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee and Peter Ricq, part of the creative team behind League of Super Evil.

SANJAY & CRAIG (20 x 30) - CANADIAN PREMIERE
Premieres: Saturdays at 10 a.m. ET/PT beginning [Saturday August 17 2013]

Sanjay & Craig centres on two best friends, one of whom happens to be a talking snake, seeking maximum awesomeness in this brand-new animated series. The series follows the misadventures of Sanjay, an excitable and irreverent 12-year-old boy (Maulik Pancholy, 30 Rock) and Craig, a smooth-talking snake and master of disguise (Chris Hardwick, Nerdist, Back at the Barnyard). Together, they embark on epic kid-inspired quests that are at times totally ridiculous, absolutely gross and weirdly sweet.

JAPANIZI GOING GOING GONG! (40 x 30) - WORLD PREMIERE
Premieres: November

Japanizi Going Going Gong! is a Japanese-style family game show adapted from the popular reality show I Survived a Japanese Game Show. Audiences will experience the madcap world of Japanese game show culture complete with conveyor belts, dizzy chairs, giant fans and Velcro walls. Each episode features four teams of two contestants who, unbeknownst to them, are dropped into a Japanese themed world filled with crazy costumes, physical gags, over-the-top stunts and a cast of zany characters, including Host Yoshi, Judge Masa, a ninja named Shinobi and his four sidekick ninjas who all add to the excitement as players battle it out through three elimination rounds to be the final winner.

NEW EPISODES & RETURNING SEASONS

THE NEXT STAR SEASON 6 - SEASON FINALE
New episodes: Mondays at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Season finale: Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. ET/PT

It's down to the wire as September brings three brand new episodes of The Next Star to the screen, leading up to the 90-minute grand finale broadcast live from Canada's Wonderland on September 22. Watch as the Top 6 finalists give it their all in a last-ditch effort to secure votes and become Canada's next star.

MONSTERS VS ALIENS (26 x 30)
New episodes: Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. ET/PT beginning Saturday July 20 2013

Monsters vs. Aliens is inspired by DreamWorks Animation's 2009 blockbuster feature film and follows the further adventures of the beloved monsters -- B.O.B., the gelatinous blob without a brain; Link, the prehistoric fish-man; Dr. Cockroach, the half-man/half-insect mad scientist; and Susan (aka Ginormica), the incredible growing woman - as they learn to adapt to a new world filled with bizarre aliens.

EXTREME BABYSITTING SEASON 2 (13 x 30) - CANADIAN PREMIERE
New season: November

Hosted by YTV's Andy Chapman this half-hour hidden camera prank show takes teenagers, who think they know everything about looking after kids, and puts them to the ultimate babysitting test - one that they will never see coming. Extreme Babysitting sets out to push the ridiculous meter on the usually mundane world of babysitting, without letting the babysitter know that they are actually on TV.

MR. YOUNG - SERIES FINALE
New episodes: November

The final five episodes see Adam (Brendan Meyer) reflect on his experiences at Finnegan High School as his students get ready to graduate. And when a new teacher threatens everything he has achieved, Adam must work hard to try and turn the tables on him. But that's not the only problem. Dang (Raugi Yu) has been called back to Vietnam to take over for Master Ki (Vincent Tong) as guardian of his village, prompting the Finnegan gang to follow and convince him to return to Finnegan for graduation.

Seen in over 11 million homes across Canada, YTV is a leading entertainment brand for kids. YTV offers quality entertainment for kids and families with hit Nickelodeon series, nighttime drama for teens, blockbuster movies and original Canadian programming. YTV reaches its viewers online at YTV.com and in local communities with the traveling road show WOW!.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing, children's animation and animation software. The Company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), ABC Spark, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), Cosmopolitan TV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press, Toon Boom and 37 radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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