Big Time Rush and Victorious to air on ITV
Nickelodeon has signed a deal that sees the first two seasons of
live action smash hits, Victorious and Big Time Rush, air on ITV terrestrial and digital channels from this
October
The programmes will be shown during peak viewing slots on breakfast
weekend mornings on ITV1, and after school slots on CITV, as well as in
HD.
Season one of Victorious (x33 episodes) launches on ITV’s channels on Sunday 30th October and Season one of Big Time Rush (x49 episodes) on Monday 31st October.
Victorious is a consistently top rating show for Nickelodeon starring ever rising TV and film star, Victoria Justice, a firm favourite of the teen press, Heat , Perez Hilton (who hailed her ‘teen queen’) and the recent cover star of Teen Vogue.
Big Time Rush was the highest rated live action series launch in the network’s 30-year history. Their debut album was certified GOLD in the US and entered the UK midweek charts at number 6 in July this year.
“Our clients around the world look for top performing programming which travels and resonates with kids no matter where they are and Nickelodeon’s latest hits, Victorious and Big Time Rush, really have it all,” commented Caroline Beaton, SVP, Programme Sales, Viacom International Media Networks. “I’m delighted that we’re able to extend these two hit live action series to even more audiences, this time across the UK, through our long standing and fruitful partnership with ITV.”
Tina McCann, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Nickelodeon UK adds: “Victorious and Big Time Rush have been huge hits for Nickelodeon UK. Each features outstanding young talent who really engage with UK fans. Both shows feature friendship, music, dance, fashion and aspirational lifestyle that really resonate with our audiences. We are delighted to be bringing these properties to a wider market.”
Jamila Metran, Programme Manager, CITV, said: “We are very pleased to have secured Victorious and Big Time Rush for broadcast on CITV and ITV Breakfast. The deal continues ITV’s successful partnership with VIMN on past titles which include Drake and Josh and SpongeBob SquarePants
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