- Memorial Day Weekend Marathons on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, The Hub, Nicktoons & TeenNick
May 27, 2011 | Today is the start of Memorial Day Weekend and as usual TV networks like the schedule special marathons and premieres. Inside is a network-by-network rundown of this weekend’s events.
- “Voltron Force” Premieres June 16 on Nicktoons
May 23, 2011 | Nicktoons, the fastest growing kids’ network, brings the iconic franchise Voltron™ to a new generation with the brand new animated series, Voltron Force™. The series will launch as a commercial-free presentationof the 90-minute movie, “Voltron Force: New Defenders Trilogy,” Thursday, June 16, at 8:30 p.m. (ET). The half-hour series, which features an all-new theme song produced and recorded by Grammy Award®-winning producer and artist Swizz Beatz, follows the adventures of a new class of recruits as they join forces with the original team to fight evil by forming Voltron, the legendary super robot. The first original Voltron content in 10 years, this new iteration from World Events Productions in association with Classic Media and Kickstart Productions will feature never-before-seen Voltron configurations when the team’s Lions unite. The series will regularly air Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET) on Nicktoons.
- 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.
- 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.
- Nickelodeon Scores Its Most-Watched Quarter Ever, Marks 64 Straight Quarters at #1
March 29, 2011 | Nickelodeon’s 1Q11 performance marks the network’s 64th straight quarter as basic cable’s top total day network with kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and total viewers,–the longest streak of its kind. According to Nielsen Media Research (12/27/10-3/27/11), the network also posted its most-watched quarter ever with total viewers (2.4 million) and averaged a 3.7/1.3 million kids 2-11, 3.2/687,000 kids 6-11, and 2.3/481,000 tweens 9-14.
- Multichannel Looks At Cable Kids Nets Ratings, Sales
March 22, 2011 | Multichannel News has posted a very nice, data filled PDF document breaking down the main kids networks (Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Disney XD, The Hub, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr. and Sprout) with facts on each networks ratings, top programs, AD sales, merchandising, and more.
- Live-Action Sitcoms Coming to Nicktoons
March 4, 2011 | TVGuide.com is showing that two live-action sitcoms will be joining Nicktoons’ TV schedule starting Monday, March 7. Drake & Josh and Ned’s Declassified will air every morning with double episodes from 7-9am ET, following an hour of The Troop at 6am.
- One-Hour “Rush Zone: Guardians of the Core” Finale Airs Saturday on Nicktoons
February 1, 2011 | An all-star roster of current and legendary NFL players, including the AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, NY Giants quarterback Eli Manning, New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker and John Madden, star in the hour-long finale of Rush Zone: Guardians of the Core – Saturday, Feb. 5, at 7:00 p.m. ET on Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons channel. The animated special features an introduction by NFL Network analyst Rich Eisen, and will include its own “halftime show” featuring an exclusive musical performance by Nickelodeon’s hit music group, Big Time Rush.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Marathons and Premieres
January 17, 2011 | It’s tradition that every time a national holiday allows for kids nationwide to be out of school, television networks schedule special marathons and premieres for the day. Today is no different. Here’s a rundown of the specials, marathons and premieres happening today:
- “Power Rangers Samurai” Premieres Monday, February 7 on Nickelodeon
January 12, 2011 | Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, introduces a new generation of kids to the legendary Power Rangers franchise with the prime-time premiere of Power Rangers Samurai, on Monday, Feb. 7, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Combining comedy with action-filled storylines, the all-new half-hour series features a new cast of Rangers and never-before-seen villains, as well as high-octane action, martial arts and advanced special effects. From SCG Power Rangers LLC, an affiliate of Saban Brands, the long-running hit kids' TV phenomenon, now heading into its 19th season, is helmed by Haim Saban, who created and produced the original "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" series in 1993. Following the premiere, the show will air regularly Sundays at noon (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, with encores Saturdays at noon on Nickelodeon and Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. (ET) on Nicktoons.
- 2010 Cable Ratings: Most Watched Shows and Top Network Gains
January 2, 2011 | With 2010 now over, TVbytheNumbers.com has posted information about the most watched cable shows and the top cable network gains in primetime and total day for the year (Note: A Nielsen year is not equal to the calendar year, as 2010 is considered 12/28/2009 – 12/26/2010).
- Briefly: “Power Rangers Samurai” Premiere Date, More “Rugrats” and Premiere Info for January
January 2, 2011 | News updates for Power Rangers Samurai, Supah Ninjas, Rugrats, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Disney XD have been posted.
- 2010 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Specials on Networks of Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney and The Hub
December 24, 2010 | Merry Christmas from Nick and More! Here's a list of all the Christmas specials airing on Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, TeenNick, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Disney XD and The Hub on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Disney XD vs. Nicktoons for the Week of November 22 – 28, 2010
December 2, 2010 | Thanks to Cynopsis Kids, here’s a rundown of Disney XD and Nicktoons ratings from each day last week (Thanksgiving week). Monday – Sunday’s ratings only account for 6am-11pm, so following each day’s results is a summary of what each network aired.
- Nickelodeon Ratings Highlights for November 2010
December 2, 2010 | Nickelodeon notched another win as the top basic cable network for kids and total viewers in November, according to Nielsen Media Research (11/1/10-11/28/10) for total day. Nick at Nite and Nickelodeon’s digital networks posted strong monthly performances as well: Nick at Nite scored its most-watched November ever among total viewers and was number one among Women 18-49; and Nicktoons and TeenNick each reached record November performances among their respective key demos.
- Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s TV Options
November 25, 2010 | Happy Thanksgiving from Nick and More! Here's a run-down of what's on TV today for the networks that we cover.
- Nicktoons Schedules 18-Hour “Fairly OddParents” Marathon Today
November 24, 2010 | Nicktoons, Nickelodeon’s 24/7 animation network, is airing an 18-hour marathon of The Fairly OddParents today (Wednesday, November 24) from 6 a.m. to midnight ET (3 a.m. to 9 p.m. PT).
- Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick at Nite & TeenNick’s Thanksgiving 2010 Highlights
November 19, 2010 | Nickelodeon is stuffed with premieres this Thanksgiving, with new episodes of the network’s hottest live-action and animated shows. Beginning Monday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Weekend features the premiere of Victorious’ “Freak the Freak Out,” five back-to-back premieres of the network’s hottest Nicktoons and the premiere of “7 Secrets with Victoria Justice” behind-the-scenes special. On Thanksgiving Day, Nickelodeon offers a first-look at the new series Power Rangers Samurai during a day-long marathon of movies.
- Nickelodeon Networks’ Halloween 2010 Schedule Highlights
October 19, 2010 | Nickelodeon offers a slate of spooky, side-splitting programming this Halloween, including the premiere of the two-hour TV movie, The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, a teen comedy with a sci-fi twist starring Victoria Justice (Victorious) and Brooke Shields, on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The festivities kick off as Big Time Rush undergoes frightful transformations in the premiere of “Big Time Halloween” on Friday, Oct. 22, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), followed by a weeklong stunt of Halloween-themed live-action and animated shows from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Monday, Oct. 25, through Friday, Oct. 29.
- Nickelodeon Has Its Most Watched Third Quarter Ever
September 28, 2010 | Nickelodeon nabbed its best third quarter performance ever with total viewers (P2+) in the network's history and scored its 62nd straight quarter as the top basic cable network with kids 2-11 and total viewers - the longest run of its kind.
