- Viacom Announces MTV Networks Chairman and CEO Judy McGrath to Step Down
May 5, 2011 | Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) announced today that Judy McGrath is resigning from her position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of its MTV Networks division. Ms. McGrath, who began her career with the company as a copywriter at MTV in 1981, was named Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks in July 2004. The company said that a successor would not be named.
- T.J. Martell Foundation to Honor Big Time Rush at 12th Annual Family Day June 5th in NYC
May 4, 2011 | The T.J. Martell Foundation is proud to announce that it will celebrate its 12th Annual Family Day on Sunday, June 5th, 2011 from 12-4 p.m. at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
- “Power Rangers Samurai” Hits Series High Ratings, “Supah Ninjas” Hits Series Low
May 4, 2011 | On Saturday, April 30, the move of Power Rangers Samurai to a new day for new episodes caused the series to hit a record high in total viewers: 3.184 million viewers (you can see more ratings from the show here). In fact, Power Rangers Samurai’s noon airing on Saturday was watched by more people than each show airing in primetime that night on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel!
- Sat 4/30 Cable Ratings: Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Good Luck Charlie, Phineas & Ferb, iCarly, Supah Ninjas, Big Time Rush & VICTORiOUS
May 4, 2011 | Saturday, April 30 final cable ratings for Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Good Luck Charlie, Phineas and Ferb, iCarly, Supah Ninjas, Big Time Rush and VICTORiOUS.
- Nickelodeon Ratings Highlights for April 25 – May 1, 2011
May 3, 2011 | Nickelodeon closed the week (4/25/11-5/1/11) as basic cable’s number-one total day network with total viewers (2.1 million) and kids 2-11 (3.3/1.2 million) for the 18th consecutive week this year. The net also bested its closest competitor by double-digits with total viewers (+38%), kids 2-11 (+32%), kids 6-11 (+4%), tweens 9-14 (+0%) and kids 2-5 (+75%).
- Saturday 4/23 Cable Ratings: iCarly, Supah Ninjas and Big Time Rush
April 28, 2011 | Thanks to Son of the Bronx, we have Nickelodeon’s primetime cable ratings from last Saturday, April 23. We rarely ever see detailed Saturday ratings (unless they are in a press release), so this is quite nice. The only show that was new on the night was Supah Ninjas (which had the highest K2-11 demo on Nick for the night and highest M12-17 demo rating on all of cable).
- Nickelodeon Closes April 2011 As the #1 Total Day Cable Net; iOMG Scores 8.8 Million Viewers
April 26, 2011 | Nickelodeon continued its 2011 winning streak, closing April as basic cable’s number-one total day network with total viewers (2.2 million), kids 2-11 (3.4/1.2 million), and kids 6-11 (2.9/626,000). The nets monthly win was fueled by strong performances by iCarly, which scored basic cable’s top entertainment telecast with total viewers (8.8 million) with “iOMG” (Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m. ET/PT), and the newest addition to the net’s hit preschool roster Bubble Guppies, which continues to top as the number-one preschool series on all TV. iCarly also ranks as basic cable’s top entertainment program with total viewers and the month’s top series on broadcast and basic cable with kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14.
- Friday 4/22 Cable Ratings: VICTORiOUS, Big Time Rush, College Road Trip, Ben 10, Generator Rex, Batman & More!
April 25, 2011 | Friday, April 22 final cable ratings for VICTORiOUS, Big Time Rush, College Road Trip, Hoodwinked, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Young Justice, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien and Generator Rex.
- Columbia Records/Nickelodeon to Release Victorious Soundtrack July 12
April 19, 2011 | Columbia Records/Nickelodeon will release Victorious, the first-ever soundtrack album from Nickelodeon's hit comedy starring Victoria Justice, on Tuesday, July 12. Featuring music performed by Victoria and the series' ensemble cast, the album will include the singles "Beggin' On Your Knees" and "Freak the Freak Out," along with the show's theme song "Make It Shine." The combined sales of these tracks have accounted for well over 800,000 digital downloads to-date. Victorious will also feature music by Elizabeth Gillies, Ariana Grande and Leon Thomas, plus all-new songs that have never appeared on the show.
- Nickelodeon Ratings Highlights for April 11 – 17, 2011
April 19, 2011 | Nickelodeon closes the week (4/11/11-4/17/11) as basic cable’s top total day network with total viewers (2.2 million), kids 2-11 (3.3/1.2 million) and kids 2-5 (4.3/607,000). The net’s weekly win was fueled by the Saturday-night premieres of a new episode of Victorious at 8 p.m. (all times ET/PT) and the new live-action series Supah Ninjas following at 8:30 p.m.
- Victoria Justice and the VICTORiOUS Cast Host Nickelodeon’s “The Big Help Earth Day” Programming on April 22
April 18, 2011 | Nickelodeon will go green for Earth Day when the network encourages kids to take positive actions for the environment via The Big Help pro-social campaign and airs special episodes of its popular live-action and animated shows, on April 22. The Big Help Earth Day block, airing in primetime, will be hosted by Victorious stars Victoria Justice, Daniella Monet and Leon Thomas on location in Louisiana, where they participated in the network’s “The Big Help Earth Day in the Gulf” restoration project to refurbish the St. Bernard Parish wetlands outside of New Orleans. The cast will highlight the work and activities from the restoration project throughout the hour-long block that features a new episode of Victorious, guest-starring Ke$ha, airing at 8 p.m. (all times ET/PT), and a green-themed episode of Big Time Rush (“Green Time Rush”) at 8:30 p.m. Nick Jr. and Nicktoons will also celebrate Earth Day: Nick Jr. will air 24 hours of themed programming, and Nicktoons will present a week-long “Dib Saves the Earth” marathon April 18 - 22 at 5 p.m.
- “Big Time Rush: Season One, Volume Two” Coming to DVD June 21, 2011
April 14, 2011 | Join America’s favorite four best friends from Minnesota as they continue their journey to stardom in the all-new DVD release Big Time Rush: Season One, Volume Two. Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan are back with more of their antics as they navigate making it big time! Come hang poolside at “The Palm Woods,” try to attract some ladies and, above all, sing, dance and try to have it all. The boys quickly learn that success truly comes with dedication, determination and friendship – but they never forget to enjoy the ride! This brand-new two-disc set includes the last seven episodes of the season with special features and guest appearances by Fabio, Jordin Sparks and Ed Begley, Jr. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Big Time Rush: Season One, Volume Two hits shelves in a 2-disc DVD package on June 21, 2011, for the suggested retail price of $19.99.
- Nickelodeon Renews “iCarly” for 5th Season
April 14, 2011 | Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has greenlit a fifth season of its mega-hit comedy series iCarly. The new season will roll out in 2012. Launched in 2007, iCarly, has since become a pop culture staple and regularly tops all basic cable and broadcast TV among both kid and adult viewers. Most recently, the show drew 7.4 million total viewers with the episode "iOMG" (Saturday, April 9, at 8 p.m. ET/PT), which also nabbed basic cable's top spot for the week with viewers P2+. Year-to-date, "iOMG" ranks as the top telecast with all kid and tween demos on all TV and is basic cable's top kids' telecast with total viewers. iCarly is created and executive produced by television hitmaker Dan Schneider (Victorious, Zoey 101, Drake & Josh).
- iOMG, Nickelodeon’s Big Time Ratings Highlights for April 4 – 10, 2011
April 12, 2011 | Nickelodeon’s iCarly drew 7.4 million total viewers with a new special episode “iOMG” (Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m. ET/PT), which also nabbed the network basic cable’s top spot for the week with viewers P2+. The half-hour iCarly premiere was followed by a new episode of the hit comedy Big Time Rush (“Big Time Girl Group”), which drew 5.7 million total viewers and scored the series its highest-rated telecast with kids 6-11 and total viewers since its series premiere in January 2010. Year to date, iCarly “iOMG” ranks as basic cable’s top kids’ telecast with total viewers.
- Nickelodeon’s New Series “Supah Ninjas” Premieres Saturday, April 16
April 8, 2011 | Spring into action with Nickelodeon’s new comedy-adventure series, Supah Ninjas, premiering Saturday, April 16, at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Comic book in tone and cinematic in style, the 26-episode, half-hour series follows three unsuspecting high school students who are drafted into the secret world of crime-fighting after Mike Fukanaga (Ryan Potter) discovers he is descended from a long line of ninjas. Mike is helped along the way by the spirit of his recently deceased grandfather, played by TV icon George Takei (Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek), who appears to him and the team of “Supah Ninjas” as an interactive hologram offering guidance, wisdom and training. Supah Ninjas, created by Eric S. Garcia and Leo Chu (Afro Samurai), is executive produced by Garcia, Chu, Mitchel Katlin, Nat Bernstein and Brian Robbins and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett (Fred: The Movie) of Varsity Pictures. The series will regularly air Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
- “Rocko’s Modern Life” Season 1 DVD Press Release
April 7, 2011 | Flash black to one of the most beloved animated Nickelodeon series from the 1990s when Rocko's Modern Life: Season One 2-DVD set arrives in stores nationwide for the first time on June 21, 2011, from Shout! Factory. Featuring all 26 wacky adventures of an Australian wallaby and his pals in 13 original episodes (two segments per episode), this DVD release has long been anticipated by fans but has not been available in stores until now. The collectible Rocko's Modern Life: Season One DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $19.93.
- Nickelodeon’s “Kids’ Choice Awards 2011” Scores 7.3 Million Viewers; New “VICTORiOUS” Hits Series High
April 5, 2011 | Nickelodeon’s 2011 Kids’ Choice Awards (Saturday, April 2, 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), featured a slime-tastic return by host actor/comedian Jack Black and ranks as basic cable’s top telecast for the week (March 28, 2011–April 3, 2011) with 7.3 million total viewers. The show also ranks as the week’s top telecast with kids and tweens on all TV, averaging a 9.8/3.5 million K2-11, 12.7/2.7 million K6-11 and 11.7/2.5 million T9-14. The telecast also ranks as the most-watched kids’ show on all TV with viewers (P2+), year to date.
- Nickelodeon Launches Monkey Quest, New Immersive Virtual World and Massively Multiplayer Online Game for Kids
April 5, 2011 | Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, today announced the launch of Monkey Quest, an adventure-packed, virtual world and massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) featuring console-quality game play. Designed for kids and families, Monkey Quest allows players to customize their own monkey avatar and set off on exciting adventures to explore mysterious lands, battle monsters, and discover the secrets of the lost Monkey King – all simply controlled by using a computer keyboard.
- IDW Publishing to Release Comic Series Based on “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” for Nickelodeon
April 5, 2011 | More than 25 years after its first comic book, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to their roots with IDW Publishing. Today at WonderCon in San Francisco, IDW and Nickelodeon announced a long-term agreement to offer an all-new installment of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and graphic novels. Starting this summer, IDW’s comic series will bring the “Heroes in a Half Shell” back into action. IDW’s new comics are part of a larger initiative to bring Turtles to a new generation of fans, starting with these new storylines from the original series. Additionally, in fourth quarter 2012, Nickelodeon will premiere a new CG-animated version of the wildly popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
- Kids’ Choice Awards 2011 Winners
April 2, 2011 | Mega-stars including Johnny Depp, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, The Black Eyed Peas, Miley Cyrus, Jennette McCurdy, Eddie Murphy and Shaquille O'Neal reigned as this year's favorites, winning top honors at Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids' Choice Awards live telecast, Saturday, April 2, 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast). Hosted by actor/comedian Jack Black and broadcast from the Galen Center at USC in Los Angeles, kids' top choices in television, movies, music and sports were revealed via slime slushie, cheerleader and a bear on a unicycle. Black proved that nothing was going to get in the way of his arriving at the venue – especially not a long limo line – by making a grand entrance in the Kids' Choice monster truck. With the help of a dancing flash mob along the orange carpet, he kicked off the slime-fest with a rockin' rendition of The Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling." The KCA and Grammy Award-winning chart toppers then took center stage with a medley of hit songs "Just Can't Get Enough" and "The Time" featuring Black, the honorary Pea.
