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“Power Rangers Super Samurai” Premieres Saturday, February 18 on Nickelodeon

Bryan Alford — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:20:34 +0000

Saban Brands announces that the number-one kid's action series is getting super-charged bringing even more action, teamwork and humor to televisions nationwide. Power Rangers Super Samurai premieres Sat., Feb. 18th at 12n/11c on Nickelodeon. Combining the familiar themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness, humor and high-powered action seen in Power Rangers Samurai, the all new season will feature new super weapons, super modes and a new super villain that the Samurai Rangers must combine forces against.

Cable Ratings: November 21 – December 25, 2011

Bryan Alford — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:57:31 +0000

Cable TV ratings for November 21 - December 25, 2011.

New Series on Nicktoons and TeenNick in 2012

Bryan Alford — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:26:50 +0000

Nicktoons and TeenNick have both began running promos for new shows coming in 2012. Most of Nicktoons shows we’ve known about. But TeenNick has two new shows coming that haven’t been announced before.

Cable Ratings: November 14 – 20, 2011

Bryan Alford — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:04:58 +0000

Cable ratings for November 14 - 20, 2011.

Nickelodeon Networks December 2011 Schedule Highlights

Bryan Alford — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:21:48 +0000

Nickelodeon Networks gifts viewers with holiday-themed premieres and brand-new episodes of its hit series throughout the month! Nickelodeon kicks off the festivities with the premiere of Bubble Guppies "Happy Holidays, Mr. Grumpfish!" on Friday, Dec. 9, at 10:00 a.m. (ET/PT) followed by a new episode of Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness "Po Fans Out" at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

Nickelodeon Announces Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule

Bryan Alford — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:06:51 +0000

Slate Includes the Hour-Long Premiere of The Fairly OddParents "Timmy's Secret Wish," Brand-New Episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants and the New Hit Series Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Plus Movies, Marathons and More!

Cable Ratings: October 24 – 30, 2011

Bryan Alford — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:22:51 +0000

Cable ratings highlights for October 24 - 30, 2011

Cable Ratings: October 17 – 23, 2011

Bryan Alford — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:20:08 +0000

Cable ratings highlights for October 17 - 23, 2011

Cable Ratings: October 10 – 16, 2011

Bryan Alford — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:23:48 +0000

Cable ratings highlights for October 10 - 16, 2011

Cable Ratings: October 3 – 9, 2011

Bryan Alford — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:44:59 +0000

Cable ratings highlights for October 3 - 9, 2011

Nickelodeon Gives Viewers “10 Nights of Frights” This Halloween

Bryan Alford — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:08:26 +0000

Slate Includes the Premiere of TV Movie Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred, starring Lucas Cruikshank, Brand-New episode of SpongeBob SquarePants and the Return of Are You Afraid of the Dark? on TeenNick

Cable Ratings: September 26 – October 2, 2011

Bryan Alford — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:59:26 +0000

Cable ratings highlights for September 26 - October 2, 2011

Nickelodeon Ratings Highlights for May 2011

Bryan Alford — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:17:35 +0000

Nickelodeon closed May as basic cable’s number-one total day network with total viewers (2.0 million), kids 2-11 (3.1/1.1 million), kids 6-11 (2.6/571,000), tweens 9-14 (1.9/407,000) and kids 2-5 (3.9/563,000). Nick’s win was driven by hit live-action series, Victorious and ratings phenomenon, SpongeBob SquarePants, which rank as the top live-action and animated series, respectively, with kids and tweens across all TV for the month. Nickelodeon also bested its closest competitor by double digits with total viewers (+31%), kids 2-11 (+24%) and kids 2-5 (+70%).

Memorial Day Weekend Marathons on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, The Hub, Nicktoons & TeenNick

Bryan Alford — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:15:14 +0000

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.

Top 10 Shows on TV with Kids & Teens for May 9 – 15, 2011

Bryan Alford — Fri, 20 May 2011 05:37:30 +0000

The following four charts are the top 10 programs for the week of May 9 - 15, 2011 on all of TV (both broadcast and cable) for kids 2-11, 6-11, tweens 9-14 and teens 12-17 demos.

Cable Ratings: May 9 – 15, 2011

Bryan Alford — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:05:45 +0000

Cable TV ratings for May 9 - 15, 2011 with the top 25 shows and top 25 networks by total day, primetime and primetime 18-49 (via TVbytheNumbers.com).

“Power Rangers Samurai” Hits Series High Ratings, “Supah Ninjas” Hits Series Low

Bryan Alford — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:23:19 +0000

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!

Cable Ratings: April 25 – May 1, 2011

Bryan Alford — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:13:54 +0000

Cable TV ratings for April 25 - May 1, 2011 with the top 25 shows and top 25 networks by total day, primetime and primetime 18-49 (via TVbytheNumbers.com).

Cable Ratings: April 11 – 17, 2011

Bryan Alford — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:42:23 +0000

Cable TV ratings for April 11 - 17, 2011 with the top 25 shows and top 25 networks by total day, primetime and primetime 18-49 (via TVbytheNumbers.com).

Multichannel Looks At Cable Kids Nets Ratings, Sales

Bryan Alford — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:53:36 +0000

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.

News Roundup: Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Bryan Alford — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:00:55 +0000

Nick and More!'s News Roundup for Wednesday, February 9, 2011.

Nickelodeon (Canada) to Premiere “Power Rangers Samurai” This Friday, February 11

Bryan Alford — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:27:01 +0000

Corus Entertainment’s Nickelodeon (Canada), a leading entertainment brand for kids, is bringing one of the most popular franchises in kids television history to an entirely new generation with the Canadian broadcast premiere of Power Rangers Samurai this Friday, February 11 at 8 p.m. ET. 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.

Briefly: Kids’ Choice Awards, Supah Ninjas Coming in April; Bulk’s Back on Power Rangers

Bryan Alford — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:32:43 +0000

The Nick.com show page for the Kids’ Choice Awards 2011 has announced that the annual awards show will air on Saturday, April 2 at 8/7c.

Power Rangers Comes to YouTube; New “Power Rangers Samurai” Preview Video

Bryan Alford — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 23:01:21 +0000

Power Rangers have already launched on Facebook and Twitter, and now they are officially on YouTube! Make sure to “subscribe” to the channel for updates when new videos are posted.

“Power Rangers Samurai” Premieres Monday, February 7 on Nickelodeon

Bryan Alford — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:16:28 +0000

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.

Briefly: “Power Rangers Samurai” Premiere Date, More “Rugrats” and Premiere Info for January

Bryan Alford — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:16:12 +0000

News updates for Power Rangers Samurai, Supah Ninjas, Rugrats, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Disney XD have been posted.

Nickelodeon Orders New Comedy “Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures” by Tom Lynch for February 2011

Bryan Alford — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:19:32 +0000

Nickelodeon has picked up the new multi-camera comedy series Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures to add to its full slate of brand-new programming coming in 1Q 2011, it was announced today by Marjorie Cohn, President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon. A multi-camera buddy comedy about two best friends on a never-ending quest for awesomeness, Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures is from executive producer Tom Lynch (The Troop, South of Nowhere), creators/executive producers Boyce Bugliari and Jamie McLaughlin (Quintuplets, Kid Notorious) and executive producer Jonathan Stark (According to Jim) under The Tom Lynch Company banner. The series begins production this month in Los Angeles for a February 2011 premiere in the U.S. and globally on Nick channels around the world.

Nickelodeon Posts “Power Rangers Samurai” Trailer Online

Bryan Alford — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:44:04 +0000

Nickelodeon has posted the first trailer for Power Rangers Samurai on the show page on Nick.com.

Show Pages for “House of Anubis” and “Power Rangers Samurai” Up; “Anubis” Coming in January

Bryan Alford — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:55:32 +0000

Nick.com has launched the show page for the new live-action series House of Anubis, which says the show is coming in January to Nickelodeon.

Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick at Nite & TeenNick’s Thanksgiving 2010 Highlights

Bryan Alford — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:09:56 +0000

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’s Stars Light Up the 84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Bryan Alford — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:13:48 +0000

Some of Nickelodeon's most popular stars will participate in the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, Nov. 25. iCarly star and teen sensation Miranda Cosgrove, one of the voices featured in the animated blockbuster hit film, Despicable Me, will make a special appearance on the Statue of Liberty Float with her co-stars the Minions. Big Time Rush, whose debut album entered the Billboard 200 at #3, will perform live at the Parade on Hess's Bridge to the Future float. Victoria Justice, star of Victorious, will perform on the Build-A-Bear Workshop®'s International Cele-bear-ation Clock Tower float. An all-new Dora the Explorer float inspired by the Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure television special, will be unveiled at the Parade and will feature a performance by India.Arie. SpongeBob SquarePants will make his sixth appearance as the only "square" balloon. The Samurai Power Rangers, whose new series is scheduled to air on Nickelodeon early next year, will make their first public appearance when they walk with the Planet Earth balloon. Additionally, Po the Panda, star of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: DWA) hit feature film Kung Fu Panda, will make his balloon debut at the Parade.

This Year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade to Feature Big Time Rush, Victoria Justice, Power Rangers Samurai and Dora the Explorer

Bryan Alford — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:06:43 +0000

This year’s 84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include performances by Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice. Nick’s Dora the Explorer will also be represented in a float called “Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure”. The parade is also scheduled to have appearances by the new Power Rangers Samurai.

New York Times: “Power Rangers” Was Going to The Hub?; More on “House of Anubis”

Bryan Alford — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:43:45 +0000

The New York Times has posted a lengthy article on Nickelodeon. Highlights of the article are inside.

New “Power Rangers Samurai” News!

Bryan Alford — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:09:49 +0000

Today, PowerRangers.com, the official Power Rangers website, launched a show page for the new season coming early next year to Nickelodeon – Power Rangers Samurai! The site has the new logo, ranger pictures and more information.

Saban Brands Relaunches PowerRangers.com

Bryan Alford — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:43:05 +0000

Saban Brands LLC has officially re-launched PowerRangers.com. The new site will stream all 145 episodes of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (pre-Alien Rangers) for the next 145 days. One new episode will launch each day, starting today (September 8).

August 28: The Last Day of “Power Rangers” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” on Broadcast TV

Bryan Alford — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:30:43 +0000

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.

Briefly: “Pair of Kings,” “My Wife and Kids,” “Rush Zone” Premiere Dates Set and More

Bryan Alford — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:27:16 +0000

Brief news items that relate to the networks that Nick and More! covers.

“Power Rangers” Premieres in October on Nicktoons

Bryan Alford — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:07:57 +0000

A new limited-edition DVD of the first Power Rangers episode is available to Comic-Con attendees this weekend. The front and back cover of the DVD reveals that Power Rangers will premiere in October on Nicktoons. The new season of Power Rangers will premiere in 2011 on both Nickelodeon and Nicktoons.

Saban Brings “Power Rangers” Franchise to Nickelodeon (Press Release)

Bryan Alford — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:17:49 +0000

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, and SCG Power Rangers LLC, an affiliate of Saban Brands, have partnered to make Nick the U.S. television platform for Power Rangers, the long-running kids’ TV phenomenon now heading into its 18th television season. The partnership marks the return of the global franchise to its original developer, Haim Saban, who developed and produced the original “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” series in 1993.

Power Rangers Reacquired by Saban, Moves to Nickelodeon & Nicktoons Later This Year, New Series in 2011

Bryan Alford — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:19:27 +0000

Haim Saban’s Saban Capital Group has bought back the rights to the Power Rangers franchise from The Walt Disney Company. The 700-episode series has been sold to Viacom’s Nickelodeon and Nicktoons networks, along with a new 18th season, which begins production this summer. The new season will consist of 20 episodes and will air on Nickelodeon in 2011.

Power Rangers Comes to an End; Original Series Returns January 2

Bryan Alford — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:23:12 +0000

Today marks the end of an era (I know, overused phrase): Power Rangers comes to an end in America. The final two new episodes, from Power Rangers RPM, will premiere today at 12 p.m. ET on ABC (check local listings). …

News Corp. and Haim Saban Reach Agreement to Sell Fox Family Worldwide to Disney for $5.3 Billion

News Archiver — Mon, 23 Jul 2001 16:00:17 +0000

via press release: News Corp. and Haim Saban Reach Agreement to Sell Fox Family Worldwide to Disney for $5.3 Billion 23 July 2001 LOS ANGELES – July 23, 2001 – News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWS/A; ASX: NCP, NCPDP) and Haim …