VIZ Media Announces "Claymore" and "Rosario+Vampire" Manga Box Sets

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS NEW COMPLETE MANGA SERIES BOX SET EDITIONS FOR CLAYMORE AND ROSARIO+VAMPIRE

Dark Fantasy Manga Series Box Set Debuts This Month Followed By Cheeky Supernatural Action In November; Each Set Contains 20+ Manga Volumes Along With Exclusive Bonus Premiums!

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, gives readers the opportunity to dive into a pair of acclaimed manga series from start to finish as it delivers comprehensive box set editions for the acclaimed medieval dark fantasy CLAYMORE on October 20th, 2015 and the sexy romantic horror comedy ROSARIO+VAMPIRE on November 3rd, 2015.

Each of the new box set releases feature over twenty individual manga volumes at a substantial savings over buying them individually. Exclusive premiums such as special mini-comics and bonus art collections are also included with each set.

CLAYMORE Complete box set · Rated “T+” for Older Teens · MSRP: $214.99 U.S. / $249.99 CAN · Available October 20th!

The complete best-selling dark fantasy series is now available in a value-priced box set that includes volumes 1–27, plus an exclusive booklet of black-and-white cover art previously unreleased in the English editions. In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity's only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half-human, half-monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely.

CLAYMORE series creator Norihiro Yagi won the 32nd Akatsuka Award for his debut work, UNDEADMAN, which appeared in Monthly Shonen Jump magazine. His first serialized manga was his comedy Angel Densetsu (Angel Legend), which ran in Monthly Shonen Jump from 1993 to 2000. His epic manga saga, CLAYMORE, ran from 2001 to 2014 and also was adapted into a television anime series and a video game.

ROSARIO+VAMPIRE Complete box set · Rated “T+” for Older Teens · MSRP: $185.99 U.S. / $214.99 CAN · Available November 3rd!

The complete bestselling ROSARIO+VAMPIRE and ROSARIO+VAMPIRE SEASON II series are now available in a value-priced box set that includes 24 volumes of monstrous action, horror, fun and romance, plus an exclusive full-color mini-comic previously unreleased in the English editions. In the series, average human teenage boy Tsukune accidentally enrolls at a boarding school for monsters – no, not jocks and popular kids, but bona fide werewolves, witches, and unnamable creatures out of his wildest nightmares! On the plus side, all of the girls have a monster crush on him, especially far-from-average cute vampire Moka. On the O-negative side, she also has a burning, unquenchable thirst for his blood... Now, can Tsukune and his unlikely group of friends and rivals save humanity from evil monsters?

ROSARIO+VAMPIRE creator Akihisa Ikeda debuted in 2002 with the four-volume magical warrior fantasy series Kiruto, which was serialized in Monthly Shonen Jump. ROSARIO+VAMPIRE debuted in Monthly Shonen Jump in March of 2004 and continues in the new magazine, Jump Square (Jump SQ), as ROSARIO+VAMPIRE, SEASON II (also published by VIZ Media). In Japan, ROSARIO+VAMPIRE is also available as a drama CD and has been adapted into a popular anime series available in English on Hulu and a Nintendo DS game.

For more information on other manga titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan.  Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages.  VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.  Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.

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Negromancer News Bits and Bites from September 27th to 30th, 2015 - Update #15

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NEWS:

From Deadline: A new label will distribute Michael Moore's doc, "Where to Invade Next."

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From Vulture:  A spinoff of the smash hit FOX television series, "Empire," is apparently happening.

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From DeadlineTV:  Amazon has plans for a "Jack Ryan" television series.

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From Variety:  "Pacific Rim 2" has been delayed; some think the film has been scrapped all together.

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From THR:  Jim Carrey's girlfriend, Cathriona White, found dead of an apparent suicide.

From Variety:  Jim Carrey releases a statement about the apparent drug overdose death of his girlfriend, Irish makeup artist, Cathriona White.

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From YahooTV:  5 reasons not to worry about "The Daily Show" under Trevor Noah.

From YahooTV:  Ken Tucker reviews Noah's first show.

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From BleedingCool:  Idris Elba talks about his Star Trek villain as "groundbreaking."

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From CinemaBlend:  "Trainspotting 2" is moving forward, but with a title change.  The sequel novel to the original Trainspotting novel is entitled "Porno," so no, that will not be the title of the film.

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From TheWrap:  "Flight 462" is a web series that will tie into "Fear the Walking Dead."

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From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 9/25 to 9/27/2015 weekend box office is "Hotel Transylvania 2" with an estimated take of $47.5 million.

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From CinemaBlend:  Did Vin Diesel reveal the end of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise?

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From THR:  Denzel Washington talks about his son's career, diversity, and more in a talk held on Sept. 17th.

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From THR:  Rose McGowan still on spittin' fire.


COMICS: Books and Films:

From CBR:  The creators of the infamous manga, "Death Note," debuted a color illustration from their upcoming manga.

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From BleedingCool:  When Black comic book fans avoid Black comic book creators...


TRAILERS:

From YouTube:  A second trailer for the film, "The Revenant," with Leonardo DiCaprio, which looks really good.

From BleedingCool:  See Marvel/Netflix's "Jessica Jones" teaser trailer.

Universal's "Dope" Arrives on Digital HD Today (Sept. 29th)

"DOPE" AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

AND ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK AND DVD ON OCTOBER 13, 2015, FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California – From Grammy® Award winner Pharrell Williams and Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker comes a fresh and fun coming-of-age comedy Dope, debuting on Digital HD on September 29, 2015 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on October 13, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Nominated for the coveted Grand Jury Prize at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, the film is a fresh and funny foray into contemporary urban life that Rolling Stone calls “Irresistible, freewheeling fun!” and Marlow Stern of The Daily Beast says is “Nothing short of intoxicating.”  Featuring an old-school soundtrack plus four new original songs by Pharrell Williams, the Dope Blu-ray™ and DVD are loaded with awesome bonus features for fans to enjoy.

Malcolm (Shameik Moore) is a straight-A high-school senior into old-school rap who finds himself in the middle of an adventure involving shady drug dealers, offbeat weirdos and a backpack that can make or break his chance of getting into Harvard. Also starring hip-hop talent A$AP Rocky, Blake Anderson (“Workaholics”), Zoë Kravitz (Divergent), Tony Revolori (The Grand Budapest Hotel), rapper Tyga and supermodel Chanel Iman, Dope  is “vibrant and entertaining” (Boyd van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter).

BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD

-    Dope Is Different – The cast and crew discuss the film’s central characters and themes of being unique and authentic.
-    Dope Music - Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Rick Fumuyiwa and others delve into the essential role old-school rap and punk rock tracks play in the film.
Blu-ray™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD and theater quality sound. Plus, both the Blu-ray Combo Pack and the DVD will include DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™, a feature which lets fans instantly stream and download the movie anywhere to watch on their favorite devices.

FILMMAKERS
Cast: Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Kimberly Elise, Chanel Iman, Keith Stanfield, Blake Anderson, Zoë Kravitz, A$AP Rocky
Directed By: Rick Famuyiwa
Written By: Rick Famuyiwa
Produced By: Nina Yang Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker
Executive Produced By: Pharrell Williams, Michael Y. Chow, Rick Famuyiwa, David Lonner
Director of Photography: Rachel Morrison
Production Designer: Scott Falconer
Edited By: Lee Haugen
Costume Design By: Patrik Milani
Music By: Germaine Franco

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: October 13, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 55171525
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: R for language, drug content, sexuality/nudity, and some violence—all involving teens
Languages/Subtitles: English SDS, French and Spanish Subtitles
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0
Run Time: 1 hour, 44 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: October 13, 2015
Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 55171526
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: R for language, drug content, sexuality/nudity, and some violence—all involving teens
Languages/Subtitles: English SDS, French and Spanish Subtitles
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour, 44 minutes

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Titan Comics Announces "Independence Day" Comic Books

ALL-NEW INDEPENDENCE DAY COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES FROM TITAN AND TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX CONSUMER PRODUCTS
London, UK - Titan Comics is thrilled to announce it has secured the license to publish all-new Independence Day comics from Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products.

In 1996, Independence Day wowed audiences across the world, winning numerous awards, including an Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects and Grammy AwardT® for Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television.

Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day Resurgence takes place 20 years after the events of the original film and stars Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) and Jessie Usher (When the Game Stands Tall), along with Independence Day returnees Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Judd Hirsch, and Vivica A. Fox.

Independence Day Resurgence is set to launch in theatres everywhere June 24, 2016.

Titan Comics Independence Day comic series will be a rich psychological prison drama set after the events of the first film.

Steve White, the Titan Comics editor of the forthcoming series described it as "a golden opportunity to segue nicely into next year's blockbuster sequel by taking the mythos of the original and maybe adding a little darkness to it."

To keep up-to-date with news on the Independence Day comics, join Titan Comics on Facebook or follow @ComicsTitan on Twitter. For more information about Titan Comics, visit Titan-Comics.com


About Titan Comics:
Titan Comics offers astounding creator-owned comics and graphic novels from new and world-renowned talent, alongside the world's greatest licensed properties and classic graphic novels remastered from brand-new audiences.

Titan is one of the most successful independent publishing operations in the US, with a recent six-week run at #1 in the New York Times bestseller list.

For more information, visit: www.titan-comics.com

About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products:
A division of 21st Century Fox and recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, the flagship studio leading the industry in supplying award-winning and blockbuster primetime television programming and entertainment content.

Connect with Titan Comics:
https://twitter.com/ComicsTitan
https://facebook.com/ComicsTitan
http://titancomics.tumblr.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicsTitan

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"The Last: Naruto the Movie" Arrives on Blu-ray/DVD October 6th

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE

Climactic Anime Action Adventure Featuring The World’s Favorite Ninja On His Most Important Mission Ever Debuts Next Month On DVD And Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers the knockout ninja action of the seventh anime feature film in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN saga with the home media release of THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE on October 6th, 2015.

The exciting adventure will be available on DVD and also as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack edition carries an MSRP of $29.99 U.S. / $37.48 CAN and presents the film in crisp 1080p HD resolution. English and Japanese DTS-HD Audio options are available along with bonus features including the original theatrical trailers and commercial and promotional videos for the movie. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack also includes an exclusive art gallery and a limited edition full-color booklet.

The DVD Standard Edition release carries an MSRP of $19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN and presents the film with high quality 16x9 video along with available dubbed English 5.1 and 2.0 audio selections and original Japanese dialogue options. Bonus features include the original theatrical trailers and commercial and promotional videos for the movie.

THE LAST is the final story of Naruto as you knew him, the hero who was once an outcast, and the first chapter of the bond that will define his future. Two years have passed since the fated battle between Naruto and Sasuke in the Village Hidden in the Leaves. A comfortable peace has fallen over the village and the winter festival approaches with a bit more excitement than usual. Seasons of war have transformed Naruto and his friends into elite young warriors, but now they grow into the adults they were meant to be, forming bonds beyond friendship.

In the film, Naruto and Hinata approach this next stage with trepidation and find their progress stalled when a mysterious and dangerous man appears with a disturbing message; the end of the world is upon them. Once again Naruto and his friends are sent to investigate and stop the impossible: a falling moon! What is the tragic fate that connects this disaster with Hinata's Hyuga Clan? And to what lengths will Naruto go to speak the words that will change his life?

Additional information on NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN is available at www.Naruto.com.

For more information on manga titles available from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan.  Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages.  VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.  Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.

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2015 Harvey Awards Banquet Reveals Winners in More Than 20 Categories

Comic Professionals Honor Peers at the 2015 Harvey Awards Banquet

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - Comic Professionals came together Saturday night, September 26, 2015 to honor their peers during the presentation of the 2015 Harvey Awards, sponsored by Presenting Sponsors Cards, Comics & Collectibles and the Baltimore Comic-Con; Gold Sponsors BOOM! Studios, Comic WOW!, DC Entertainment, Diamond Comic Distributors, and Geppi's Entertainment Museum; Silver Sponsors Akuna Entertainment, ComicMix, Insight Studios Group, Painted Visions Comics, and Valiant; and Gift Bag Sponsors Abrams ComicArts, Archie Comic Publications, Book Blaze, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, DC Entertainment, Diamond Select Toys, Dynamite Entertainment, HarperCollins, IDW, Legendary, Popfun Collectibles, Joe Staton/Tribune Media Services, and Valiant Entertainment. The banquette to honor those nominated and the winners in more than 20 categories was hosted by the Baltimore Comic-Con and Cards, Comics & Collectibles.

Named in honor of Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the field of comics, and is the only industry award both nominated and selected by comic professionals. First awarded in 1988, it is one the industries oldest and most respected awards.
Vivek Tiwary, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fifth Beatle, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and founder of multi-platform arts and entertainment company Tiwary Entertainment Group, acted as host and Master of Ceremonies for this year's event.

Special thanks go to the sponsors who generously donated to the 2015 Harvey Gift Bags, including: Abrams ComicArts, Archie Comic Publications, Book Blaze, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, DC Entertainment, Diamond Select Toys, Dynamite Entertainment, HarperCollins, IDW, Legendary, Popfun Collectibles, Joe Staton/Tribune Media Services, and Valiant Entertainment.

This year's winners include:

Best Letterer: Jack Morelli, AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE, Archie Comic Publications

Best Colorist: Dave Stewart, HELLBOY IN HELL, Dark Horse Comics

Best Syndicated Strip or Panel: DICK TRACY, Joe Staton and Mike Curtis, Tribune Media Services

Best Online Comics Work: THE PRIVATE EYE, Brian K. Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente, panelsyndicate.com

Best American Edition of Foreign Material: BLACKSAD: AMARILLO, Dark Horse

Best Inker: Danny Miki, BATMAN, DC Comics

Best New Series: SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Image Comics

Most Promising New Talent: Chad Lambert, "KILL ME" FROM DARK HORSE PRESENTS, Dark Horse Comics

Special Award for Humor in Comics: Chip Zdarsky, SEX CRIMINALS, Image Comics

Best Original Graphic Publication for Younger Readers: LUMBERJANES, BOOM! Box (BOOM! Studios)

Best Graphic Album Previously Published: MOUSE GUARD: BALDWIN THE BRAVE AND OTHER TALES HC, Archaia/BOOM! Studios

Best Anthology: DARK HORSE PRESENTS, Dark Horse Comics

Best Domestic Reprint Project: STERANKO NICK FURY AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. ARTIST'S EDITION, IDW

Best Cover Artist: Fiona Staples, SAGA, Image Comics

Best Biographical, Historical, or Journalistic Presentation: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE ULTIMATE VISUAL HISTORY, Andrew Farago, Insight Editions

Special Award for Excellence in Presentation: LITTLE NEMO: DREAM ANOTHER DREAM, Andrew Carl, Josh O'Neill, and Chris Stevens, Locust Moon Press

Best Graphic Album Original: JIM HENSON'S THE MUSICAL MONSTERS OF TURKEY HOLLOW, Archaia/BOOM! Studios

Best Continuing or Limited Series: SAGA, Image Comics

Best Writer: Mark Waid, DAREDEVIL, Marvel Comics

Best Artist: Fiona Staples, SAGA, Image Comics

Best Cartoonist: Terry Moore, RACHEL RISING, Abstract Studios

Best Single Issue or Story: "Breaking Out", DARK HORSE PRESENTS #35, Dark Horse Comics

Harvey Kurtzman Hall of Fame Award: Will Eisner

Dick Giordano Humanitarian of the Year Award: Denis Kitchen

Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award: Russ Heath

In addition, the Baltimore Comic-Con would like to thank those individuals who presented at this year's award ceremony, including: Darwyn Cooke, Jules Feiffer, Francesco Francavilla, Steve Geppi, Mike Gold, Dean Haspiel, Denis Kitchen, Charlie Kochman, Laura Martin, John Ostrander, David Petersen, Sara Richard, Mark Waid, and Marv Wolfman. We would also like to thank Mark Wheatley for his contributions to our voting ballots, program guide for the evening, and awards ceremony presentation, Jerry Carr for assisting with the awards ceremony presentation, and Glenn Hauman for his "web mastery".

The Baltimore Comic-Con will host the Harvey Awards for the eleventh year during the 17th annual show, taking place September 2-4, 2016.

In the coming months, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages.

Contact Information

Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries

About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 16th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 25 years, the last 10 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.

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1990s Nickelodeon Returns on "The Splat"

Nickelodeon Takes Fans Back to the '90s with the Launch of “The Splat,” Brand-New Destination for Iconic Nick Content, Starting Monday, Oct. 5, on TeenNick

*Follow “The Splat” on Twitter @thesplat, Instagram @thesplatgram, Facebook, YouTube, Vine, Tumblr and Pinterest. #TheSplatIsComing

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millennials who crave the iconic Nickelodeon shows of their childhood, including Kenan & Kel, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and more, can rejoice. Starting Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, Nickelodeon will throw back to the '90s every day with the launch of “The Splat,” a new multiscreen content destination spanning television, seven social media platforms and a dedicated web site aggregating the most loved Nick content from the 1990s and beyond. “The Splat” will dive deep to create a retro experience filled with landmark Nickelodeon programs; classic programming stunts like Nick or Treat, U-Pick and Super Toy Run; the recreation of specific days of programming as they aired in the ‘90s; and original promos and interstitials, including the Doo-wop Dinosaurs and the Opera Lady. “The Splat” will roar to life across all platforms on Monday, Oct. 5, launching that night on television on TeenNick from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (ET/PT).

    “We have been listening closely to our first generation of Nick kids that are craving the great characters and shows they grew up with watching Nickelodeon in the '90s”

Celebrating the characters and shows that are definitional to millennials who grew up in the ‘90s, “The Splat” will consist of:

•     TV block - an eight-hour rotating TV lineup airing daily on TeenNick from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (ET/PT);
•     TheSplat.com – a fan-driven site built around social conversations;
•     Emoji Keyboard – a fully integrated Splat-branded keyboard featuring emoticons, stickers and GIFs;
•     Social Media Community – a robust social presence on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube.

“We have been listening closely to our first generation of Nick kids that are craving the great characters and shows they grew up with watching Nickelodeon in the '90s,” said Cyma Zarghami, President of Viacom Kids and Family Group. “We designed ‘The Splat’ with fans and their requests in mind, which means we’re bringing together these beloved series and a high level of digital engagement to give fans a retro media experience they can’t get anywhere else.”

In creating “The Splat,” TeenNick enlisted a group of current millennial employees and formed “The Splat Pack.” With a genuine affinity for Nickelodeon, “The Splat Pack” provides creative guidance, new ideas and helps develop content for the block.

“The Splat” TV Block on TeenNick (10 p.m. – 6 a.m. ET/PT):
“The Splat’s” rotating TV lineup on TeenNick will have weekly themes and monthly programming stunts featuring hit '90s animated and live-action series including All That, Angry Beavers, Are You Afraid of the Dark, CatDog, Clarissa Explains It All, Hey Arnold!, Hey Dude, Kenan & Kel, Ren & Stimpy, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Rocko’s Modern Life, Rugrats, Salute Your Shorts and The Wild Thornberrys, with additional series rolling out throughout the year. At launch, “The Splat” will feature themed weeks and stunts like:

•     First Time for Everything (week of Oct. 5) – first two episodes of fan-favorite animated and live-action series and game shows;
•     Rugrats Reptar Takeover (week of Oct. 12) – best of Rugrats episodes featuring Reptar;
•     Hey Arnold! Live from the Stoop (week of Oct. 19) – Stoop Kid-centric episodes;
•     Nick or Treat (week of Oct. 26) – call-in event where lucky callers get 40 seconds to choose from six doors, collecting tricks and treats along the way, plus scary and spooky themed animation episodes.

“The Splat” Digital and Social Channels:
TheSplat.com is a fan-driven and generated digital destination that pulls '90s Nick content from all social spaces, including “The Splat’s” social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube. Additionally, the site allows users to influence the on-air and online experience through social media conversations and trends.

“The Splat” Emoji Keyboard:
Launching in early-October on iTunes and Android, “The Splat” emoji keyboard will feature more than 30 iconic Nickelodeon emoticons, stickers and GIFs based on Ren & Stimpy, Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Rocko’s Modern Life and more. The fully integrated keyboard allows fans to paste classic Nick characters into texts, emails and on social media sites. New content will be added monthly based on seasonal favorites and trending topics.

TeenNick has found success with '90s programming, most recently with the 2011 launch of “The '90s Are All That” programming block. “The '90s Are All That” was sparked by rising demand via the internet and social media platforms from young adults who grew up with Nickelodeon in the 1990s.

TeenNick, Nickelodeon’s 24-hour TV network exclusively for and about teens and tweens, is available in almost 72 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite. Featuring a roster of ever-popular Nick favorites, original programming and award-winning series, the brand presents an authentic teen experience, with all its emotional intensity, energy and humor, across multiple platforms and integrated social media. TeenNick and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

Nickelodeon, now in its 36th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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