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YTV and Nickelodeon Canada November 2010 Highlights

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via Corus Entertainment press release:

YTV, NICKELODEON AND TREEHOUSE NOVEMBER 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

The new CGI animated series Babar and the Adventures of Badou premieres in YTV’s Playtime block

YTV presents new episodes, new specials and new movies of viewers’ favourite titles for an entire month this “New”vember

(Toronto, Canada) Must-see series, specials and movies are coming to Corus Entertainment’s kids networks this November with the YTV premieres of the new CGI animated series Babar and the Adventures of Badou, Season 2 of How to be Indie starring the Gemini nominated lead Melinda Shankar, and the blockbuster hit Kung Fu Panda starring Jack Black.

YTV “NEW”VEMBER 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

BABAR AND THE ADVENTURES OF BADOU – SERIES PREMIERE
A new CGI animated series produced by Nelvana Studio and TeamTO, Babar and the Adventures of Badou follows eight-year-old Badou and his famous grandfather Babar. Scheduled in YTV’s Playtime block, Badou has an appetite for adventure and a tendency to get caught in some tricky situations along with his colourful friends Chiku the monkey and Zawadi, the zebra. Navigating the ups and downs of growing up in Celesteville’s royal palace, Badou never forgets that King Babar will always be there to offer guidance and support. A graduating step from Treehouse to YTV, this series premieres on Monday, November 22 at 11 a.m. on YTV.

HOW TO BE INDIE – SEASON 2
Tired of her sibling’s hand me downs and her evil cousin Ruby’s teasing, Indie, played by Gemini nominated Melinda Shankar (Degrassi: The Next Generation) sets out to own something with a label. But scoring a pair of expensive designer sneakers proves more complicated than she thought. When Dre, the new hire at Abi’s restaurant gets involved, things go from bad to bad dancing. Luckily, Indie’s got a one of a kind solution to all of her problems. Season 2 kicks off in the show’s regular timeslot on Thursday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.

AN EVENING WITH MIRANDA COSGROVE
YTV is dedicating an entire evening to its favourite tween queen, Miranda Cosgrove on Friday, November 26. The night will kick off at 6 p.m. with back-to-back episodes of the Emmy® nominated hit show iCarly followed by Miranda’s big screen debut in School of Rock starring comedian Jack Black at 8 p.m. Premiere episodes include:

iCARLY: iBLOOP – PREMIERE
Viewers won’t want to miss this premiere episode featuring never-before-seen bloopers and outtakes from iCarly’s entire run. iCarly: iBloop premieres on Friday, November 26 at 6 p.m.

iCARLY: iGOT A HOT ROOM – PREMIERE
Spencer tries to surprise Carly for her birthday but ends up burning down her bedroom instead. When the insurance company hands him a big check, Spencer has a chance to make it up to his sister. iCarly: iGot a Hot Room premieres on Friday, November 26 at 6:30 p.m.

iCARLY: iPSYCHO – PREMIERE
On route to a web conference, the gang decides to help a lonely fan on her birthday. When the party is over, the fan refuses to let them leave. Meanwhile, Spencer gets Gibby to help with some home repairs. Attempting to break free from the crazy fan’s house, the gang sends a coded message to Gibby for help. Refusing to do any more work for Spencer, Gibby decodes the message and storms off to save the day. iCarly: iPsycho premieres on Friday, November 26 at 7 p.m.

ACTRESS JANE LYNCH ON iCARLY: iSAM’S MOM
After fighting with her mom (played by Glee’s Jane Lynch), Sam moves in with Carly, who soon realizes she is a horrible guest. Freddie is stalked by a dangerous criminal after catching him on video committing a crime. iCarly: iSam’s Mom premieres on Friday, November 5 at 6 p.m. The evening continues with more Jane Lynch as she stars alongside Selena Gomez in the YTV premiere of Another Cinderella Story at 7 p.m.

“NEW”VEMBER ON YTV

YTV celebrates everything new this “New”vember with premiere episodes of viewers’ favourite series all month long. Here are some November premieres viewers won’t want to miss:

That’s So Weird!: MMVA’s Red Carpet on Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Victorious: The Great Ping-Pong Song
on Friday, November 5 at 6 p.m.
Kit vs. Kat: Kat to the Future
on Saturday, November 6 at 9 a.m.
iCarly: iGot a Hot Room
on Friday, November 12 at 6 p.m.
Big Time Rush
: Big Time Dance on Monday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS MOVIES
YTV is getting a head start this holiday season with three back-to-back Christmas-themed movies on Sunday, November 28 beginning at 12 p.m. Holiday movies include:

To Grandmother’s House We Go (1992) at 12 p.m. – starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Blizzard
(2003) at 2 p.m. – starring Whoopi Goldberg
Unaccompanied Minors
(2006) at 4 p.m. – starring Wilmer Valderrama
Fred Claus
(2007) at 6 p.m. – starring Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti – PREMIERE

YTV MOVIE PREMIERES
YTV is premiering five blockbuster films this “New”vember:

Another Cinderella Story (2008) premieres Friday, November 5 at 7 p.m. – starring Selena Gomez
Barbie in a Fashion Fairytale
(2010) premieres Sunday, November 7 at 2 p.m.
Dr. Seuss Horton Hears a Who
(2008) premieres Sunday, November 14 at 6 p.m. – starring Jim Carrey
Kung Fu Panda
(2008) premieres Sunday, November 21 at 6 p.m. – starring Jack Black
School of Rock
(2003) premieres Friday, November 26 at 8 p.m. – starring Jack Black

NICKELODEON

NOVEMBER 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

36 HOURS OF DRAKE & JOSH
Drake & Josh
fans can celebrate their favourite show this November as Nick dedicates 36 hours of this beloved series with back-to-back episodes. Beginning on Saturday, November 20 at 8 a.m. viewers can catch non-stop entertainment from these two unlikely stepbrothers. The event will come to a close on Sunday, November 21 at 8 p.m. with the 90-minute special Drake & Josh Go Hollywood.

DORA’S FANTASY ADVENTURES
Known for her great imagination and eagerness for adventure, Dora fans can join her this November as Nick presents three of her most memorable journeys back-to-back on Monday, November 8, Wednesday, November 17 and Friday, November 26.

DORA THE EXPLORER: DORA’S FAIRYTALE SPECIAL – PREMIERE
Dora and Boots are exploring the forest when they discover a gate to Fairy-Tale Land. When they decide to enter, little do they know there is an evil witch that lives there and when Boots eats a banana, he turns into Sleeping Boots. Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Fairytale Special premieres on Monday, November 8 at 10 a.m. (r) Wednesday, November 17 at 10 a.m. and Friday, November 26 at 10 a.m.

DORA THE EXPLORER: DORA DANCES TO THE RESCUE – PREMIERE
When a mean dancing elf traps Swiper in a bottle, Dora needs to dance to the rescue. Viewers are encouraged to help Dora and Boots move and groove their way to Juan El Bobo’s castle so they can win one big wish and save Swiper. Dora the Explorer: Dora Dances to the Rescue premieres on Monday, November 8 at 10:45 a.m. (r) Wednesday, November 17 at 10:45 a.m. and Friday, November 26 at 10:45 a.m.

DORA THE EXPLORER: STAR CATCHER
Abuela gives Dora a special star pocket to catch explorer stars and Dora sets out to become a star catcher. With Boots’ help, she soon catches her first explorer star – the peekaboo star. But Swiper swipes the star pocket and ties it to a balloon that floats all the way up to a cloud castle. Will Dora and Boots be able to get it back from the Prince of the castle? Dora the Explorer: Dora Dances to the Rescue premieres on Monday, November 8 at 11:35 a.m. (r) Wednesday, November 17 at 11:35 a.m. and Friday, November 26 at 11:35 a.m.

TREEHOUSE NOVEMBER 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN SLEEPOVER PARTY
On Saturday, November 20 beginning at 7 p.m., Treehouse is having its first sleepover party. Viewers can snuggle up with their parents and favourite pair of pyjamas to enjoy four premiere episodes of In the Night Garden back-to-back.

In The Night Garden: Long Distance Ball Game premieres Saturday, November 20 at 7 p.m.
In The Night Garden: The Wottinger’s Hiding Game
premieres Saturday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.
In The Night Garden: Upsy Daisy Only Wants To Sing
premieres Saturday, November 20 at 8 p.m.
In The Night Garden: Tombliboo’s Busy Ninky Nonk
premieres Saturday, November 20 at 8:30 p.m.

All YTV times are ET/PT.
All Nickelodeon and Treehouse times are ET.