'H2O - Just Add Water', the live action series emanating from the long-time partnership between Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, ZDF, ZDF Enterprises and Network Ten has just been picked up by Nickelodeon in the US, it was announced today. ZDF Enterprises confirms that Nickelodeon s US channel has acquired the first 52 episodes of H2O which was also nominated for Best Show at the first-ever Nickelodeon UK Kid s Choice Awards. The series was also the #1 live action series on Nickelodeon UK in 2007.
"After the overwhelming success worldwide we are extremely pleased to see this show now on the leading US kids network, ", says Fred Burcksen, VP Distribution, Merchandising and Investments of ZDF Enterprises, "particularly because it is the first live action series ever acquired by Nickelodeon US."
"H2O is a great fit with our TEENick programming, with its hefty combination of aspirational adventure, magic, and great relatable characters," said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President Original Programming & Development, Nickelodeon Networks. "Nickelodeon viewers will fall in love with Emma, Cleo and Rikki as they adjust to their new-found powers while trying to keep two feet on the ground."
These days kids in over 120 territories around the world can already enjoy the series on a wide range of channels including France 2, RTI/Mediaset, Antena 3, Nickelodeon UK, Nickelodeon France, Nickelodeon Spain, Cartoon Network Latin America, Jetix Europe, ORF, YLE, NRK, KBS and TG4.
ZDF Enterprises will be offering the 3rd season of this hugely successful series in 2009.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, in its 28th 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, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon s U.S. television network is seen in more than 96 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
"After the overwhelming success worldwide we are extremely pleased to see this show now on the leading US kids network, ", says Fred Burcksen, VP Distribution, Merchandising and Investments of ZDF Enterprises, "particularly because it is the first live action series ever acquired by Nickelodeon US."
"H2O is a great fit with our TEENick programming, with its hefty combination of aspirational adventure, magic, and great relatable characters," said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President Original Programming & Development, Nickelodeon Networks. "Nickelodeon viewers will fall in love with Emma, Cleo and Rikki as they adjust to their new-found powers while trying to keep two feet on the ground."
These days kids in over 120 territories around the world can already enjoy the series on a wide range of channels including France 2, RTI/Mediaset, Antena 3, Nickelodeon UK, Nickelodeon France, Nickelodeon Spain, Cartoon Network Latin America, Jetix Europe, ORF, YLE, NRK, KBS and TG4.
ZDF Enterprises will be offering the 3rd season of this hugely successful series in 2009.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, in its 28th 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, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon s U.S. television network is seen in more than 96 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 13 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
