Cannon to Join TEENick

NEW YORK: Nickelodeon has named Nick Cannon, former Nickelodeon and MTV Networks star, Honorary Chairman and development consultant for TEENick.
In this two-year deal, Cannon will create, star, produce and direct original programming for Nickelodeon’s TEENick Network, including original TV Movies, series and specials such as The Halo Awards. TEENick Network will be the new re-branded version of The N, which will launch in fourth quarter of this year.

As TEENick’s chairman, Cannon will serve as creative consultant and provide his vision on several projects for the teen network and its development slate. He will have a presence on-air, online and behind-the-scenes as he works closely with the network’s development and on-air teams to harness and execute new ideas across multiple platforms.
“I started my career here at Nickelodeon and am so excited to be back, serving as an integral part of TEENick as the in-house voice and representative for teens everywhere,” said Cannon. “TEENick is their network and I am here to make sure this is an ultimate destination for and about them.”