Tag: Viacom
Amy Friedman Named SVP Programming at Sprout
Children’s media veteran Amy Friedman has been named Senior Vice President, Programming and Development for Sprout -- NBCUniversal’s 24-hour preschool network. Joining Sprout effective...
Director Sean McClintock Joins Aardman Nathan Love
Aardman Nathan Love has added Sean McClintock to its directorial roster. The Brooklyn-based artist brings nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of...
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Captain America: Civil War New Trailer Reveals Spider-Man
Good news for fans as Spidey returns to the Marvel movie universe thanks to a special deal...
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Tribeca Film Festival Unveils 2016 Competition Slate
Chris Prynoski’s R-rated Nerdland is among the highlights of the 15th annual festival.
DreamWorks Animation CEO Says He Can...
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Viacom Exploring Sale of Minority Stake in Paramount Pictures
The L.A. Times explores what Chief Exec Philippe Dauman’s announcement could mean for the media giant’s...
Viscardi to Oversee Nick Franchises; ‘Hey Arnold!’ TV Movie Planned
Nickelodeon has named Chris Viscardi, co-creator of The Adventures of Pete and Pete, to the newly created role of senior VP, content development, Nickelodeon...
DePaul Student Wins $25k Nickfluence Scholarship
Nickelodeon and national non-profit Get Schooled -- co-founded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Viacom -- have named DePaul University student Dawn...
Nickelodeon Opens Scholarship Submissions
Nickelodeon and national non-profit Get Schooled (co-founded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Viacom) are giving one skilled, innovative young animator the...
Comedy Central Orders 3 More Seasons of ‘South Park’
Trey Parker and Matt Stone have reached a new deal with Comedy Central to extend South Park by three seasons and 30 episodes, taking the...
Sky Plans 600% Growth of Kids Content Library
European pay TV leader Sky has announced it plans to expand its library of on-demand kids’ content from 700 titles to 4,000. The move...
Three Top Toon Execs Depart Nick
Three top execs exited Nickelodeon Animation Studio last week: Rich Magallanes, senior VP, current series; Jenna Boyd, senior VP, animation development; and Jill Sanford,...
Nickelodeon Launches Animation Scholarship
Nickelodeon has partnered with national non-profit Get Schooled -- co-founded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Viacom -- to award one skilled,...
Nickelodeon Launching Standalone Sub Service
Nickelodeon plans to follow the example of HBO by launching a direct-to-consumer, standalone subscription service this February. The decision was revealed during a call...
Len Uhley to Receive WGA Animation Award
Veteran television animation writer Len Uhley (Ben 10, Static Shock, Duck Tales) is set receive the Writers Guild of America, West Animation Writers Caucus'...
Hulu Extends Viacom Partnership
Hulu's SVP, Head of Content Craig Erwich has announced that the streaming service has extended its partnership with Viacom, building the relationship began in...
SpongeBob Gets a Facelift for 2013 Macy’s Parade
The SpongeBob SquarePants balloon will have a new look at next month's 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Thursday, Nov. 28). Donning a holiday-themed...
Nick Basks in Licensing Rewards of Hit Shows
This past week at the Brand Licensing Show in London, Nickelodeon was in the spotlight for its popular L&M programs for its hit animated...
Germany’s YEP!TV to Air Boy-Targeted Toons
From September 4, the new German media company YEP!TV will begin broadcasting children's and family programing on free-TV channel ProSieben MAXX. The outlet will...
‘The Simpsons’ Is Being Shopped for Cable Syndication
Twentieth Television will be shopping off-network syndicated repeats of The Simpsons to cable networks in the coming year, says The Hollywood Reporter.
The long-running Fox...
Amazon to Offer PBS Kids Shows
Amazon has expanded its multiyear licensing agreement with PBS for hundreds of additional episodes of shows including children’s show such as Caillou, Arthur, Daniels...
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