- Tonight on TV: Series Premieres, New Episodes, Movies and Marathons
September 6, 2010 | A lot of new stuff is airing tonight on TV, here’s a rundown of tonight’s schedule.
- Nickelodeon Acquires “Winx Club”; Will Co-Produce Seasons 5 and 6
September 2, 2010 | Nickelodeon has acquired the Winx Club TV rights for the U.S. and the pay-TV rights for Latin America, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux. Winx Club features the adventures of six magical fairies who are hugely popular with young girls around the world. The new partnership gives Nickelodeon, the number-one global brand for kids, access to the existing Winx Club TV series and two theatrical films. The agreement also includes the co-development and co-production of seasons five and six of the series.
- Celebrity Packed “Penguins” Premieres: Saturday, September 4 on Nickelodeon
September 2, 2010 | Catch three brand new 11-minute episodes of The Penguins of Madagascar with celebrity guest voices, this Saturday, September 4 starting at 10 a.m. ET/PT. Click for titles, descriptions, start times and the actors for each episode.
- Jane Lynch Guest-Stars on Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” Special “iSam’s Mom” on Saturday, September 11
September 1, 2010 | iCarly fans will finally be able to put a face to the much talked-about name when Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Lynch (Glee) guest-stars as Pam Puckett, Sam's never-before-seen, eccentric mother, in "iSam's Mom," premiering Saturday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. When tempers boil over during an argument between Sam and Pam, Sam unexpectedly moves in with Carly and Spencer. She quickly overstays her welcome and it's up to Carly to figure out how to bring the feisty mother-daughter duo back together. Nickelodeon's iCarly ranks as the number-one live-action series on television with kids 2-11 and is the network's top show among kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14 year-to-date.
- Nickelodeon Networks August 2010 Ratings Highlights
August 31, 2010 | Nickelodeon closes August as basic cable’s number-one total day network with kids 2-11 and total viewers, while also scoring its most-watched month ever with total viewers. According to Nielsen Media Research (7/26/10-8/29/10), Nickelodeon averaged 2.5 million total viewers and a 3.7/1.3 million kids 2-11 for the month and was up double digits with kids 6-11 (+12%) and tweens 9-14 (+16%).
- Nickelodeon’s “VICTORiOUS” Ranks As Basic Cable’s #1 Program on Friday With 3.6 Million Total Viewers
August 31, 2010 | A new episode of Victorious (August 27, 8 p.m. ET/PT), “Wi-Fi in the Sky,” scored the top spot on basic cable with total viewers (3.6 million) on Friday night and ranked as broadcast and basic cable’s most-watched program with kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14. The new half-hour episode also posted high double-and triple-digit increases, averaging a 5.4/ 1.9 million K2-11 (+74%), 7.1/1.5 million K6-11 (+129%), and a 6.5/1.4 million T9-14 (+195%).
- Friday 8/27 Cable Ratings: “VICTORiOUS” Scores 3.6 Million, Plus “Wizards” and “Phineas and Ferb”
August 30, 2010 | The premiere of the new VICTORiOUS episode "Wi-Fi in the Sky" scored 3.6 million viewers for Nickelodeon on Friday. A new episode of Wizards of Waverly Place on Disney Channel scored 3.5 million viewers. Full ratings results follow.
- “T.U.F.F. Puppy” and “Planet Sheen” Premiere October 2 on Nickelodeon
August 29, 2010 | Nickelodeon will premiere two new original animated series on Saturday, October 2. T.U.F.F. Puppy, created by Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom), and Planet Sheen, a spin-off based on the character Sheen from Jimmy Neutron.
- August 28: The Last Day of “Power Rangers” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” on Broadcast TV
August 27, 2010 | Saturday, August 28, 2010 will mark the last day of Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the 4Kids series) being on broadcast television (ABC and The CW, respectfully). Both series will be heading to Nickelodeon and Nicktoons later this fall.
- The First “Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest” Premieres September 6
August 26, 2010 | Preschoolers get ready to party with Dora the Explorer, Yo Gabba Gabba! and some of today's top music stars for the first annual Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest, an hour-long prime-time concert special for the whole family, premiering Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest was shot live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York and is hosted by actor/comedian John Leguizamo along with Sherri Shepherd as Stage Manager. The concert special features Justin Bieber, Dr. Phil, Colbie Caillat, Wyclef Jean, The Roots, Dora the Explorer, Yo Gabba Gabba!, The Fresh Beat Band, The Laurie Berkner Band and more.
