- Nickelodeon Releases App For Windows 8
November 19, 2012 | Nickelodeon will reimagine Nick.com, the number-one kids entertainment website*, for Windows 8, tailoring it to the platform's fun and unique gesture-based interface. Providing a hub for all things Nick and available for free download in the Windows Store, fans can play more than 1500 games, view photos and watch videos featuring their favorite hit series including iCarly,Victorious, Big Time Rush, The Legend of Korra, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more.
- “Sofia the First” Premieres to 5.2 Million Viewers
November 19, 2012 | The Sunday (November 18) premiere of Disney Junior's "Sofia the First," an animated fairytale about a little girl who becomes a princess, delivered a crowning glory of 5.2 million Total Viewers on Disney Channel, handily becoming the #1 cable TV telecast of 2012 among Kids 2-5 (1.5 million/9.1 rating) and Girls 2-5 (954,000/12.2 rating). The movie also delivered with older kids and adults, attracting more than 3.0 million Kids 2-11 and more than 1.4 million Adults 18-49.
- Thanksgiving Week Marathons and Special Programming
November 19, 2012 | As with every year, Thanksgiving week means the networks switch into marathon and special programming mode. See this year's schedules!
- Boomerang Airing Two New Episodes of “Ben 10: Omniverse” Before Cartoon Network
November 17, 2012 | Boomerang, Cartoon Network’s spin-off, commercial-free network originally intended for older cartoons, but now includes a mix of more recent shows, is airing two new episodes of Ben 10: Omniverse before the flagship Cartoon Network does.
- Boomerang Announces Christmas 2012 Highlights
November 16, 2012 | Boomerang, Turner Broadcasting System's commercial-free classic cartoon network, will present holiday specials of yesteryear throughout December as part of a month-long CHRISTMAS PARTY. Two full hours of holiday programming will entertain families every Saturday and Sunday from 9-11 a.m. (ET), culminating in an 18-hour marathon of cheer beginning at 6 a.m. (ET) on Christmas Day.
- Cartoon Network Announces Christmas 2012 Highlights
November 16, 2012 | It's time to laugh as if you had a belly full of jelly and enjoy that warm, fuzzy holiday feeling when Cartoon Network kicks off its holiday programming on Monday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) with a week full of all new holiday specials from Regular Show, Annoying Orange, The Amazing World of Gumball, The Looney Tunes Show and MAD. Then beginning Christmas Eve, Cartoon Network gives the gift of 24 hours of animated holiday classics like Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale. Bright spots of Cartoon Network's holiday programming schedule include:
- The Hub Gives Thanks With “ALF” Marathon, Premieres and Movies This Thanksgiving Weekend
November 15, 2012 | The Hub TV Network, one of the fastest growing basic cable networks year-to-date, celebrates “Fappiano” (the name given to “Thanksgiving” on ALF’s home planet) with a special twelve-hour “ALF” marathon Thursday, November 22 (6 p.m.-6 a.m. ET) featuring favorite episodes of the beloved sitcom that the whole family can enjoy. Over the holiday weekend, the network also offers up a feast of other family fare during a “Black Friday” movie marathon Friday, November 23 (4 p.m.-4 a.m. ET) featuring Cats & Dogs, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore and Monster House. The holiday weekend concludes on Saturday, November 24 with a lineup of new episodes from several Hub Original series including a special holiday-themed musical episode of “Pound Puppies (9 a.m. ET),” produced by Hasbro Studios.
- The Hub’s President & CEO Margaret Loesch Inducted Into Mass Communication and Journalism Hall of Fame at the University of Southern Mississippi
November 14, 2012 | Award-winning television executive and producer Margaret Loesch, currently founding President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hub TV Network, has been inducted into the Mass Communication and Journalism Hall of Fame at the University of Southern Mississippi. She is among four inductees to be honored at a ceremony November 15 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Ms. Loesch, one of the most successful program executives in the history of children's and family television, earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the university.
- iCarly Ends 5 Year Run With “iGoodbye” Hour-Long Finale on November 23
November 14, 2012 | Nickelodeon's groundbreaking and beloved hit comedy, iCarly, which has entertained millions of kids and made random dancing and spaghetti tacos pop culture phenomenons, will end its five-season run with an unforgettable hour-long series finale event on Nickelodeon Friday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
- Disney XD Ratings Highlights for November 5 – 11, 2012
November 14, 2012 | During the week of November 5, 2012, powered by series highs for newest original series, “Crash & Bernstein” and season/near-season highs for “Kickin’ It,” Disney XD soared to the network’s #1 most-watched week of all time in Prime (includes its 10 years as Toon Disney) across target boy demographics Boys 6-14 (188,000), Boys 6-11 (141,000) and Boys 9-14 (139,000), delivered its #2 week on record in Kids 2-11 (295,000), Kids 6-14 (311,000), Kids 6-11 (239,000) and Tweens 9-14 (222,000) and #4 week ever in Total Viewers (505,000).
- Disney Channel Ratings Highlights for November 5 – 11, 2012
November 14, 2012 | For the week of November 5, 2012, Disney Channel was again the go-to network across all TV, stretching its record #1 Total Day TV network streak to 74 consecutive weeks in Kids 6-11 (574,000/2.4 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (484,000/2.0 rating), out-performing Nickelodeon by double digits for the 53rd (+31%, vs. 438,000) and 55th (+52%, vs. 318,000) straight week, respectively.
- “Crash & Bernstein” and “Kickin’ It” Score High Ratings for November 12 Premieres
November 13, 2012 | Gaining momentum each week, Disney XD's "Crash & Bernstein" posted series highs in target demos, while lead-in "Kickin' It" delivered its best telecast in 16 months, with the two series combining to deliver the network's best numbers in the hour in three months - since 8/13/12.
- Nickelodeon Stars Take to NYC Streets for 86th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 13, 2012 | For the first time ever, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will emerge from the sewers of Manhattan with their very own float and join some of Nickelodeon's most popular stars in the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) on Thursday, Nov. 22. The Dora the Explorer float, inspired by the "Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure" television special, will have a return appearance at the Parade and will feature a performance by Nick star and Columbia recording artist Rachel Crow. iCarly's Jennette McCurdy will perform on Pepperidge Farm's Goldfish(R) on Parade float and SpongeBob SquarePants will make his ninth appearance as the only "square" balloon.
- Nickelodeon Ratings Highlights for November 5 – 11, 2012
November 13, 2012 | Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) grew their winning streak to a fourth straight week, with SpongeBob topping all TV with K2-11 and TMNT winning its time period by double digits among K2-11 across all TV for Nov. 5-11, 2012. Nickelodeon’s preschool properties also posted solid ratings, with “Dora’s Royal Rescue” nabbing Nick the top preschool program for the week. Nickelodeon also was basic cable’s top-rated network in total day with kids 2-11 and total viewers this week.
- Cartoon Network Ratings Highlights for November 5 – 11, 2012
November 13, 2012 | Ranking as the week’s #1 network for Early Prime (7-9 p.m.) delivery of boys 2-11, 6-11 & 9-14, Cartoon Network also earned across-the-board delivery growth among kids vs. the same time period last year—average kids 2-11 grew by 7%, kids 6-11 also by 7% and kids 9-14 by 10%. In Total Day, Cartoon Network ranked #1 among boys 9-14, while average delivery also grew among kids 6-11 (4%) and kids 9-14 (12%), compared to last year’s time period. Additionally, all weekly kids delivery averages grew by double-digits compared to the prior four weeks, ranging between 11% and 23%.
- Disney XD Announces Holiday 2012 Programming
November 13, 2012 | Disney XD unwraps three new holiday-themed episodes from Disney XD's
top-rated animated and live action series "Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja," "Pair of Kings" and "Kickin' It" on MONDAY, DECEMBER 3. Festive highlights include a ninja Santa dueling a robot snowman and his team of elves to a good deed gone awry at Santa's village.
- Disney Channel Announces “Fa-la-la-lidays” 2012 Schedule, Including “Austin & Ally” and “Jessie” Crossover
November 13, 2012 | Disney Channel, the #1 cable channel in Total Viewers, Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens, will present its second annual Fa-la-la-lidays programming event beginning Friday, November 23 with new holiday themed-episodes premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2. This year's event is highlighted by the season four premiere of "Phineas and Ferb" guest starring NHL superstar Luc Robitaille and a special New Years Eve-themed episode of the animated hit series, plus a music-filled crossover episode of "Jessie" and "Austin & Ally," featuring a duet by Jessie (Debby Ryan) and Austin (Ross Lynch), and a Santa-themed episode of the popular comedy "Good Luck Charlie" that includes a duet by Teddy (Bridgit Mendler) and Spencer (Shane Harper) and guest stars Shirley Jones. New holiday-themed episodes of "Dog With A Blog" and "Shake It Up," featuring Zendaya performing a new holiday song, will also be presented along with festive movies including "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause," Disney’s "A Christmas Carol" and the Disney Channel premiere of "Secret of the Wings."
- The Hub Ratings Highlights for November 5 – 11, 2012
November 13, 2012 | Powered by record-setting performances for the world premiere of the new original series “Littlest Pet Shop” and for the season premiere of the hit series “My Little Pony Friendship is Magic,” The Hub TV continued its growth momentum for the week of 11/5/12 through 11/11/12. Both animated series are produced by Hasbro Studios and each premiered with back-to-back original episodes.
- This Weekend on The Hub: New “Haunting Hour,” “Dan Vs.” and “Littlest Pet Shop”
November 13, 2012 | Catch new episodes of The Haunting Hour: The Series, Dan Vs. and Littlest Pet Shop this weekend on The Hub!
- Shaquille O’Neal and Nick Cannon to Host Cartoon Network’s 3rd Annual “Hall of Game Awards”
November 13, 2012 | Cartoon Network is proud to announce that basketball legend and Turner Sports NBA analyst Shaquille O'Neal and the multi-talented host of America's Got Talent, Nick Cannon will be the hosts of Cartoon Network's third annual Hall of Game Awards, premiering in February 2013. Cartoon Network's Hall of Game Awards lets viewers vote for their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year. Last year 2.6 million viewers* tuned in and 102 million votes were cast online at HallOfGame.com to help their favorite sports stars win the ultimate prize, the golden GAME trophy.
