New European Deals for MTVNI

LONDON: MTV Networks International has scored new slots with broadcasters in key markets across Europe for Nickelodeon programming, including Italia Uno in Italy and TVE in Spain.

The Mediaset-owned Italian broadcaster opted for the live-action series iCarly and Drake & Josh in a five-year deal for rollout this year. In Spain, Antena 3 took seasons three and four of Drake & Josh for its Neox DTT channel for broadcast until December 2012. Also in Spain, pubcaster TVE acquired seasons one to three of SpongeBob SquarePants and seasons one and two of Dora the Explorer. In the U.K., meanwhile, Back to the Barnyard, Tak and the Power of Juju and The Wonder Pets! will premiere on GMTV this year. SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! will also broadcast on the morning slot.