NICKELODEON PREMIERES TWO NEW ANIMATED SERIES T.U.F.F PUPPY AND PLANET SHEEN

Available in over 7.5 million households, viewers can sample these two new series and more laugh-out-loud Nick programming 24/7 during a free preview from
December 15, 2010 to January 31, 2011

TORONTO, Nov. 22 /CNW/ - Corus Entertainment's Nickelodeon (Canada) is giving kids two new reasons to tune into Nick as the network welcomes T.U.F.F. Puppy, a new 2D animated comedy from hit-maker Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents) and the new CGI animated comedy series Planet Sheen this January. Viewers not currently subscribing to Nick will have the opportunity to sample these new series and all that Nick has to offer during a free preview beginning Wednesday, December 15 through to Monday, January 31.

Available in 95 per cent of Canadian homes with digital service, Nickelodeon's free preview will be accessible to Rogers Personal TV (channel 231), Shaw Direct (channel 182), Shaw (channel 135), Cogeco (channel 142 in Ontario; channel 140 in Quebec), Videotron (169) and Bell TV (channel 559) subscribers.

T.U.F.F. PUPPY - SERIES PREMIERE
Premieres: Wednesday, January 5 at 6 p.m. ET
The action-packed T.U.F.F. Puppy centers around Dudley Puppy (voiced by iCarly's Jerry Trainor), a gung-ho, dim-witted dog who finds himself accidentally thrust into the role of secret agent when he's recruited by the super-secret, crime-fighting organization, T.U.F.F. (Turbo Undercover Fighting Force). Puppy partners with Kitty Katswell, a feline superspy who is a skilled kung fu and weapons expert. Naturally, they don't get along - but together they protect their hometown of Petropolis and the rest of the world against the evil animal organization, D.O.O.M. (Diabolical Order of Mayhem). This Nick original animated series is created and executive produced by Butch Hartman, creator of the Emmy®-winning series The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom. 

For images in support of T.U.F.F. Puppy click here.

PLANET SHEEN - SERIES PREMIERE
Premieres: Friday, January 7 at 6 p.m. ET
Planet Sheen follows the intergalactic adventures of Sheen Guevera Estevez, the hyperactive kid from Nick's popular television series The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius. Sheen finds himself stranded after he accidentally "borrows" a rocket and crash lands on planet Zeenu, a world of limited technology that is inhabited by not-too-bright creatures and ruled by an Emperor who becomes fascinated with Sheen. The series follows Sheen as he deals with Zeenu's bizarre customs and creatures, including the jealous villain Dorkus. In every episode, Sheen makes it his mission to teach the superior ways of Earth and bring Zeenu into the 21^st century - though he possesses no skills to do so. Created by Steve Oedekerk, creator of Nick's hit film franchises Jimmy Neutron and Barnyard as well as Keith Alcorn (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius).

For images in support of Planet Sheen click here.

Offering award-winning live-action comedies, animated favourites, star-studded special events, and classic hits, Nickelodeon is a 24-hour digital service that kids can turn to for non-stop laughs. For over a month, the free preview will include all that the channel has to offer including daily back-to-back episodes of Nick favourites such as Drake & Josh, True Jackson, VP and The Troop.

One of the world's leading entertainment brands for kids, Nickelodeon features a line-up of award-winning Nick properties, from current live-action comedies, animated favourites, special events such as the Kids' Choice Awards, to classic hits, 24-hours-a-day. Putting kids first in everything it does, this service gives viewers more Nick more of the time. Visit www.nickcanada.com.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) exchange. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

All Nickelodeon times are ET.

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For further information:

Molly Ray
Senior Publicist
Corus Entertainment
416.479.6087
[email protected]