Nickelodeon

Netflix signs multi-year deal with Nickelodeon

Netflix and Nickelodeon have struck a multi-year output deal for original animated feature films and TV series that could see a Spongebob spin-off heading to the streaming giant.  The new programmes will be based on Nickelodeon’s roster of characters as well as new IP. The deal, which will bolster the kid and teen-friendly content on the […]

Viacom to beam German channels directly to cars with Access deal

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is adding a selection of its channels to mobile IT solutions provider’s Access Twine4Car product.  The deal will see Access acquire the rights to make linear feeds of MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon available in German-language for integration into in-car infotainment systems being developed by German car manufacturers. The channels […]

OTT platforms to benefit from CBS/Viacom merger “in the very near future”

The OTT platforms of ViacomCBS will see a boost from the just-concluded merger “quite soon”, the company’s top execs have confirmed. Speaking on a conference call, CBS chairman and CEO Joe Ianniello identified direct-to-consumer streaming as one of the company’s key pillars of growth, and said that the breadth of content made available by the […]

Pluto TV expands European offering

Pluto TV has strengthened its European offering by making its app available on Amazon Fire TV devices and Amazon Fire Tablets in the UK, Germany and Austria. The app is available from today. Pluto TV, which was acquired by Viacom earlier this year, was previously only available on Roku and Now TV devices. The company […]

Vodafone TV launches Nick+ on-demand offering in Greece

Vodafone TV has launched Nickelodeon’s on-demand offering, Nick+, in Greece, offering access to more than 400 hours and 800 episodes of children’s entertainment content. Vodafone TV customers can access Nick+ and download episodes to their mobile phone or tablet to watch offline. The service includes series such as PAW Patrol, Rabbids: Invasion, Back at the […]

Nickelodeon names VP of live entertainment

Nickelodeon has upped Susan Vargo to vice president of global live entertainment, overseeing the creative development and production of all major Nickelodeon stage shows. Vargo will also lead the entertainment programs for the Nickelodeon’s resorts, theme parks and attractions around the world. Based in London she will report to executive vice president, preschool brand creative […]

Nickelodeon launches ‘90s SVOD service via VRV

Nickelodeon has launched a subscription video-on-demand service dedicated to its content “from the 1990s and beyond” via US streaming platform VRV. The NickSplat-branded streaming channel will feature nearly 30 Nickelodeon series, including Doug, Clarissa Explains It All, Rocko’s Modern Life, CatDog and Kenan & Kel. “VRV, with a sophisticated user base that loves the best in animation, is the perfect platform […]

Nickelodeon develops TV, VR and AR series Meet the Voxels

Nickelodeon is working on an original TV, VR and AR series that will be the network’s first show made with virtual cinema technology – including real-time full body and facial performance capture. Meet the Voxels (working title) is an animated sitcom that will be created using a game engine and is being developed to air across […]

Viacom in Japanese deal with Amazon

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has signed a channel distribution deal with Amazon, which will make Nickelodeon Japan and MTV MIX available on Amazon Prime Video Channels from July 3. Amazon Prime members can access the channels when they register on Prime Video Channels, a new service that launched on 14 June. The rollout of Nickelodeon Japan and […]

Viacom launches Nickelodeon-branded tourism franchise

Viacom has partnered with the Malta Tourism Authority to create a Nickelodeon-branded “experiential tourism franchise,” called Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta. The concept was devised by Velocity International, the branded content, events and ad-agency of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and is designed to drive visits to family-friendly attractions in Malta during the off-season by using […]

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