Shake!

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Shake!
Shake! 2009 Wordmark.svg
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Production
Running timeApprox. 1 hour
Release
Original networkChannel 5
Original release1997 (unbranded youth block), 2000 (The Core), January 2002 (Milkshake FM), 20th September 2002 (Shake!), 4th October 2009 –
2000 (unbranded youth block), January 2002 (The Core), 15th September 2002 (Milkshake FM), May 2007 (Shake!), 2011
External links
Website

Shake! (formerly NGA, The Core and Milkshake FM) was a television programming block shown by United Kingdom broadcaster Channel 5, airing animated and live-action programmes aimed at children and teenagers age 8 to 15 year olds.

History[]

Before the introduction of the name The Core in 2000, the unbranded 'youth' strand was launched back in 1997, presented by Kate McIntyre in vision. Nick Wilson, Channel 5 programme controller for children's and religious programming, said it was a deliberate decision not to give the strand a name, like Channel 4's T4. He said "Once you get past 13 the last thing you want is to be put into your own zone or slot." The strand had its own on-air look from The Design Clinic, which included six new cartoon characters described as "a cross between South Park and the Mr. Men" that will unexpectedly bounce around on McIntyre during the continuity breaks. Programmes were scheduled between 11am and 12 noon on Saturday, 4.30pm and 6pm on Saturday and 11am to 1pm on Sunday.[1]

The block originally ran between 2000 and 2007 under various names, and was launched as a new umbrella branding for older kids and teen programs on Channel 5 following the earlier demise in 1999 of the Josie D'Arby-hosted weekend afternoon teen series The Mag.[2]

The block launched in 2000 as The Core, broadcasting on Saturday afternoons. A number of originally commissioned programs were created for the block, such as Harry and Cosh and Atlantis High, a number of imported teens shows were also used.

Shake! logo 2002-2005.

In Channel 5's major network relaunch of 2002, The Core was renamed to Milkshake! FM in January 2002, taking its name from the established Channel 5 pre-school age slot Milkshake!. This block aired in the mid-morning (circa 9 am-noon) on Saturdays and Sundays, while a number of programs aired during The Core continued to be broadcast during Saturday afternoons. In September 2002, it was re-branded again as two separate blocks, Shake! and Milkshake! Toons. Milkshake! Toons aired in the afternoon (circa noon-5pm).

The block was removed in May 2007 and teen programs aired on Saturday morning not under a block of any sort on Channel 5.

Presenters[]

Presenters have included:

  • (1997–2002)
  • (2001–2002)
  • (2005–2007)
  • Jen Pringle (2009–2010)
  • (2002-2005)

Programming[]

Former programmes[]

2009 revival[]

In September 2009, it was announced that Channel 5 had entered into a strategic sponsorship with Disney to bring back Shake!.[3] Under the new arrangement, Disney would sponsor the block and also provide some Disney Channel programming for the slot, such as Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place. Shake! returned with a new presenter, Jen Pringle.[4]

The revived Shake! launched on Sunday 4 October 2009 at 10am with Snobs, Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana and The Tribe. Snobs and The Tribe were previously screened during the earlier run of Shake!.

In 2010, Shake! was sponsored by Nickelodeon, returning with a revamped set and showing iCarly and True Jackson, VP, among others.

However, Shake! was removed again in 2011 and was replaced with other imports including Power Rangers, Batman: The Brave And The Bold, ThunderCats and . In 2014 they began airing shows from Nicktoons including SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Fairly OddParents and The Loud House.

References[]

  1. ^ "Before "The Core" there was the unbranded "Youth" block that was aimed for teenagers that The Core was later known for". Archived from the original on 26 November 2016.
  2. ^ "TV Ark: Five programs including clip from The Mag".
  3. ^ Rushton, Katherine (24 September 2009). "Five revives Shake! with Disney". Broadcast.
  4. ^ "Shake! | Channel 5". Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
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