Nickelodeon’s dynamic duo, iCarly and Big Time Rush, produced yet another night of stellar performances by grabbing basic cable’s top two spots with total viewers (P2+) on Friday (March 5). iCarly’s “iSpace Out” topped basic cable overall with total viewers (5.3 million), kids and tweens for the night. Big Time Rush’s “Big Time Break” lodged a second-place finish among basic cable telecasts with total viewers (3.9 million), and was number-two with kids and tweens for Friday.

Big Time Rush scored its highest-rated and most-watched telecast since its premiere (Jan. 18) with kids, tweens and total viewers with “Big Time Break” (March 5, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT). The telecast posted double- and triple-digit gains over last year, averaging a 9.0/1.9 million K6-11 (+137% over last year), 6.8/1.5 million T9-14 (+152%), 6.8/2.4 million K2-11 (+74%) and delivering gains of +171% among total viewers. Nick’s record-setting Big Time Rush followed iCarly as broadcast and basic cable’s top live-action show with kids 2-11 in February.

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Twenty-year-old, Sagemont graduate, Carlos Pena carved his own unique road to Hollywood. At a young age, Carlos was very fortunate to land a role on ER and Judging Amy. After he and his mom became commuters between South Florida and Hollywood, CA, Carlos decided to return home and finish his high school education at The Sagemont School. There he starred in several school drama productions including stand out leads in the musicals Little Shop of Horrors and Once Upon A Mattress. After completing one year at Boston Conservatory, Carlos was cast as a lead in this season’s new Nickelodeon series, Big Time Rush, being filmed in Los Angeles. His role highlights both his comedic timing and singing abilities.

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FROM INSPIRE TEEN – James Maslow is stars as James Diamond on the show, “Big Time Rush.” Inspire was able to chat with Maslow on his new life and new role.

You’re in a brand new Nick show, what were your expectations of “Big Time Rush” when signing on?

In the beginning, the idea of having a TV show and a contract with Sony seemed quite appealing, but like all other auditions I tried not to get my hopes up. After over two years of auditioning though, I began to believe they would not put that much time, money, and effort into something they didn’t want to succeed greatly. Nick and Sony set expectations for the show and music very high, and I followed suit, but none of us could have predicted that it would do as well as it currently is! We’re all very grateful.

And you star as James Diamond – could you describe him to us?

James Diamond is a good-hearted, driven character that often puts too much emphasis on material objects, and straddles a fine line between confidence and cockiness. He is driven by fame, fashion and girls, but in his defense; aren’t we all motivated by the last one?

What has been one of the greatest episodes to film and why?

So far, “Big Time Love Song” has been my favorite to film. In that episode I had the pleasure of working with Lorenzo Llamas, which was great, [I] had my hands and face covered with prosthetic which was weird but fun, and [I] got to dance as a caveman…I think I have said enough.
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Nick Jr UK has commissioned a live-action sing-along show and acquired US tween drama Big Time Rush. Produced by Little Entertainment Group, music series The Bopps (12×5′) will launch on April 5 as part of Nick Jr’s breakfast block, Wake Up World. It will be exec produced by Debbie MacDonald, VP and programming director.

Last week, C21 reported that Nickelodeon International had picked up Big Time Rush, which will premiere on Nickelodeon UK.

The show centres on four best friends from Minnesota who unexpectedly find themselves on the path to becoming pop superstars, and has Steve Tompkins (The Simpsons) attached.

The news was announced as part of Nickelodeon’s spring/summer schedule. Other highlights include True Jackson VP, FanBoy & Chum Chum, iCarly, H2O and SpongeBob SquarePants.

SOURCE: C21Media.net