- Jerry Trainor and Jennette McCurdy Star in Nickelodeon Original Movie “Best Player”, Premiering March 12
February 23, 2011 | Jerry Trainor and Jennette McCurdy, stars of the mega-hit comedy series iCarly, go head-to-head as video game rivals in Nickelodeon's brand-new original TV movie, Best Player, premiering Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The two-hour, primetime movie follows Quincy (Jerry Trainor) and Chris (Jennette McCurdy), two online video game junkies who inadvertently learn that the real world can be just as exciting and rewarding as the virtual one.
- Friday 2/18 Cable Ratings: “Wizards” Over 5 Million, “Star Wars” Under 2 Million
February 22, 2011 | Friday’s new hour-long episode of Wizards of Waverly Place on Disney Channel scored over 5 million total viewers, up from the previous week’s episode that was under 3 million. However, Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network was down under 2 million, where in recent weeks it has been over.
- Cartoon Network Announces “Hall of Game Awards” Winners
February 22, 2011 | Cartoon Network handed out the top honors at their first-ever sports awards show, Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards (HallofGame.com). From the red carpet, to the never-before-seen stunts and surprises on stage, Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards show, which will air on February 25th at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), will feature icons from television, film, music and sports, as kids experience an evening of humor and fun at the most raucous and biggest sports awards show ever presented on television.
- Henry Winkler Guest Voices on “Dan Vs.” This Saturday on The Hub
February 22, 2011 | Henry Winkler (famous for his role as Fonzie on Happy Days) will guest voice as Helicopter Hall in a new episode of The Hub’s animated series Dan Vs. (“Traffic”) this Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST.
- TeenNick Airs 12-Hour “True Jackson, VP” Marathon Today
February 21, 2011 | Today, TeenNick will be airing a twelve-hour True Jackson Vice President’s Day Marathon starting at 8am ET / 5am PT.
- “Big Time Rush” is on a Big Time Roll! Group to Perform at the KCAs
February 18, 2011 | Nickelodeon music group Big Time Rush gear up for a fury of excitement as they take center stage for a headline performance of their new single, "Boyfriend," live at Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, April 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast), hosted by Jack Black. Leading up to their Kids' Choice Awards performance debut, Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan will perform live on The View on Presidents' Day, Monday, Feb. 21, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Later that night, Nickelodeon will premiere the series' hour-long special, "Big Time Beach Party," guest starring Russell Brand (Get Him to the Greek, HOP and Arthur) as himself, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
- Production Begins on Second Season of Disney XD’s “Pair of Kings”
February 18, 2011 | Production has begun in Hollywood on a second season of Disney XD's royal hit, "Pair of Kings," starring Mitchel Musso and Doc Shaw. The sophomore season will roll out later this year. The live action comedy adventure series was Disney XD's No. 1 series of 2010 with Kids 6-14, Kids 6-11, Boys 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.
- Disney Junior Presents “Imagination Movers in Concert” Primetime Special March 6 on Disney Channel
February 17, 2011 | Disney Junior, the new multiplatform destination for kids age 2-7, will present "Imagination Movers in Concert," a 45-minute primetime special featuring more than a dozen songs from the Emmy Award-winning "Imagination Movers" television series. Premiering during Mardi Gras week, SUNDAY, MARCH 6 (6:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel, the concert was filmed before a sold-out crowd at the Lakefront Arena in the Movers' hometown of New Orleans. The special includes appearances by series guest stars Joey Fatone (*NSYNC) and Duff Goldman (Food Network's "Ace of Cakes"), along with Nina and Warehouse Mouse.
- Disney Channel Casts Pilot for “Madison High”, a “High School Musical” Spin-Off TV Series
February 17, 2011 | A favorite star from “High School Musical” will be joined by six multitalented performers in a new music and dance-driven comedy pilot, “Madison High” (working title). The series pilot introduces a troupe of theater students led by the melodramatic drama teacher Ms. Darbus, a beloved character from the cultural sensation “High School Musical.” Production on the pilot begins in March in consideration for a Disney Channel series to premiere in early 2012.
- Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards to Feature All Star Line-Up
February 16, 2011 | Cartoon Network today announced an all star line-up of icons from the worlds of sports, television, film and music who will be appearing at the first-ever Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards (HallofGame.com). From the red carpet, to the never-before-seen stunts and surprises on stage, Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards, which will air Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), will be an evening of humor and fun at the most raucous and biggest sports awards show ever presented on television.
- Disney Junior First Day Ratings Report
February 15, 2011 | Reflecting the Disney brand essence with contemporary and classic stories and characters generations have a strong emotional connection to, the launch of Disney Junior, Disney Channel’s new, multiplatform brand devoted to kids 2-7 and their families, delivered impressive double-digit percent gains over year-ago daypart averages, driven by the record-setting series debut of “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” and classic favorite “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.”
- Nickelodeon Ratings Highlights for February 7 – 13, 2011
February 15, 2011 | Nickelodeon closed the week (2/7/11-2/13/11) as basic cable’s number-one network in total day with total viewers (2.3 million), kids 2-11(3.7/1.3 million) and kids 6-11 (3.1/678,000). The net’s weekly win was fueled by strong performances from Nick’s hit series SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly. A new episode of SpongeBob SquarePants on Saturday morning (Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. ET/PT) “You Don’t Know Sponge” scored 5 million total viewers and ranks as the week’s top program with kids 2-11 and kids 6-11. An iCarly Saturday night premiere “iHire an Idiot” (Feb. 12, 8 p.m. ET/PT), drew 4.9 million viewers and nabbed the week’s number-one live-action program with kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14.
- Season Three of “Phineas and Ferb” Premieres March 4 on Disney Channel
February 15, 2011 | The smart, sophisticated and good-natured comedy of Disney's "Phineas and Ferb" continues to attract famous fans who've recorded guest roles for the Emmy-winning animated series' third season, premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 4 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The series is also seen on Disney XD.
- Cartoon Network Ratings Highlights for February 7 – 13, 2011
February 15, 2011 | For the second week of February 2011, Cartoon Network earned solid delivery gains vs. the same week last year among kids 9-14. Compared to the 2010 time period, average early evening prime time kids 9-14 delivery (378,000) by 7%.
- The Hub Ratings Highlights for February 7 – 13, 2011: “Transformers Prime” Premieres
February 15, 2011 | The lure of the ongoing battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons for control of the Earth, and the introduction of a new character drove huge ratings increases with the Friday, February 11, premiere of the series “Transformers Prime” on The Hub, a television network for children and their families. The Hub is a joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc.
- Cable Ratings: February 7 – 13, 2011
February 15, 2011 | Cable TV ratings for February 7 - 13, 2011 with the top 25 shows and top 25 networks by total day, primetime and primetime 18-49 (via TVbytheNumbers.com).
- Sakar Acquires Tech Product License for Nickelodeon’s “VICTORiOUS”
February 14, 2011 | Sakar International and Nickelodeon Consumer Products (NCP) will release a line of consumer electronics and accessories inspired by Victorious, the network's hit live-action comedy starring Victoria Justice. Victorious, a co-production with Sony Music, follows Tori Vega (Justice) as she unexpectedly finds herself navigating life at an elite Hollywood performing arts high school. Since its launch last April, Victorious has been the #1 program in its timeslot on all TV with tweens 9-14 and teens 12-17, reaching 15.1 million tweens and 11.4 million teens each quarter.
- Spin Master Ltd. Named Master Toy Licensee for Nickelodeon’s “VICTORiOUS”
February 14, 2011 | Building on the momentum of the successful first season of Victorious, Nickelodeon Consumer Products today announced that Spin Master will be the master toy licensee for the top-rated program. Spin Master's new line of products, including fashion dolls and playsets, will debut at New York Toy Fair 2011.
- Spin Master and Zodiak Kids’ Ground-breaking Kids Series, Redakai, to Air on Cartoon Network in the U.S.
February 14, 2011 | As a follow-up to the hit entertainment property and cultural phenomenon Bakugan, Spin Master Ltd. will once again bring its all-new boys action property, Redakai: Conquer The Kairu to Cartoon Network. A co-production between Spin Master and global TV production giant Zodiak Kids/Marathon Media, the televised series will debut on the network in the U.S. in the second half of 2011.
- Michelle Obama to Participate in Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game Awards
February 14, 2011 | The First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Michelle Obama, will make a special taped appearance at Cartoon Network’s upcoming Hall of Game Awards (HallofGame.com); it was announced today by Stuart Snyder, President/COO for Turner’s Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media Group. As national spokesperson and co-founder of the Let’s Move! initiative, Mrs. Obama will appear onscreen to announce a set of schools that have most successfully created healthier school environments through the promotion of nutrition and physical activity through the USDA HealthierUS School Challenge. The announcement comes this week as the First Lady also celebrates the one-year anniversary of Let’s Move!
