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CYNTHIA TURNER'S CYNOPSIS
Kids! 01/13/04
Good morning. It's
Tuesday, January 13, 2004,
and this is your early morning
Kids!
briefing.
As expected Disney has shut down the Orlando arm of its
animation studio that was responsible for the 2D animation in
Disney movies including Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear, Mulan, Treasure
Planet and others. “This difficult decision was based on what is
best strategically for our business in both the short and long
term," explained David Stainton, President/Disney Feature Animation
in a statement. “Having the entire animation group working together
in Burbank under one roof will further enhance our filmmaking
process.” As for the almost 260 animators working in the Orlando
unit? According to a report in the Orlando Sentinel some of the
animators will be moved to the Burbank studio, where there are some 600+
employees, down from the 1999 high of 2,200. Last year Disney
reduced the Orlando animation staff by 50 and also closed its animation
unit in Paris. There is ongoing speculation by the media, animators
and fans as to what this all means. The Motley Fool is one outlet
that articulates the theory that perhaps Disney is in the midst of, or
has crafted a bigger deal with 3D animation partner Pixar, (Disney’s
current deal with Pixar goes through 2006), or even the unlikely theory
that 2D animation is now a thing of the past.
Sesame Street celebrates its 35th anniversary season with a
PBS primetime 60m special, The Street We Live On, Sunday,
April 4, 8p. The special will also kick of the 35th season of the
preschool series the following day, April 5, on PBS Kids (check local
listings for times). The special features Elmo as he learns new
things about what life used to be like on the street through nostalgic
flashbacks. Elmo is placed in several of these flashbacks and he
gets the chance to meet Mr. Hooper, attend Maria and Luis’ wedding and
the birth of their daughter Gabi. Season 35 will feature celebrity
guests who will tell about their favorite Sesame Street Moment as well as
appearing in segments including Julianne Moore, Norah Jones, Seth Green,
Venus Williams, Martina McBride, Ruben Studdard, Harvey Fierstein, Kelsey
Grammer, Dennis Franz, Amy Brenneman, Doris Roberts, Wayne Brady, Jason
Biggs, Harry Connick Jr. and Cher.
The Autobots will do battle against the Decepticons once again in the
newest chapter of the anime series Transformer: Energon (13 x
:30), which airs Saturdays on Cartoon Network, beginning January
31
As part of Britney Spears’ newly named 25 city tour, The Onyx Hotel
Tour 2004, Showtime will air Spears’ full length concert
Sunday, March 28, live from the American Airlines Arena in Miami
Florida.
Paramount is in development on a live action, with some CGI
animation, version of the book The Trumpet of the Swan (1970) by
author E.B. White (Charlotte’s Web/1952, Stuart Little/1945), according
to Daily Variety. Jordan Kerner will produce with Katie Ford
(Miss Congeniality) writing.
¡Sopresa!, the Spanish-language kid targeted network launches its
website,
www.sporpresatv.com,
this week. The site will feature programming information as well as
activities and Club ¡Sopresa!, which provides its members with perks
including advance notice of contests, promotions, member discounts and
other benefits; ¡Sopresa! Tienda, where various products can be viewed
and purchased; ¡Sopresa del dia!, (Surprises of the Day!) featuring
Hispanic history facts and holiday celebrations, and the Que Pasa poll
that allows viewers to vote for their favorite programs.
Top 10 Selling PC Games for the week December 21-27 The Sims: Makin’ Magic Expansion Pack
Call of Duty
Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection
The Sims Deluxe
The Sims Double Deluxe The Sims: Superstar Expansion Pack
Age of Mythology
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: Century of Flight
Halo: Combat Evolved
The Sims: Vacation Expansion Pack. Source: NPD Techworld
Lego Systems, Inc. (US) has partnered with Nickelodeon
in a two year agreement to develop Lego Explore and construction sets
based on the play-along preschool animated TV series Dora the
Explorer. Additionally, Wild Planet Toys has signed a
licensing agreement with Nickelodeon to produce role-play toys based on
its animated character SpongeBob SquarePants that are slated for release
fall 2004. The agreement marks Wild Planet’s first product line
based on an entertainment license.
The Singing Machine has inked a one year extension of its
three year US merchandise license agreement with MTV. The
Singing Machine Company develops and distributes a line of consumer
karaoke style machines and music for MTV including an exclusive MTV
branded unit with an array of features introduced last week at the
Consumer Electronics Show.
Russell Athletic, the makers of branded athletic, outdoor, and
active wear, unveiled Sweatless Sweats the first in its line of
'moisture management' fleece. Sweatless Sweats are part of
Russell’s Dri-Power collection and will be available in stores fall
2004. Now if only they can come up with the no-movement exercise
regiment that can be accomplished while sleeping.
Evenflo Company, Inc., makers of infant feeding accessories,
safety products, car seats and juvenile furniture, announced yesterday
that its Board of Directors has decided to ‘evaluate strategic
alternatives for the Company, including a possible sale.’
Evenflo has retained the investment banking firm Lazard to help
with this process. “This is the right time in the Company’s
development to pursue new opportunities,” said Wayne Robinson, CEO,
Evenflo, which generated close approximately $300 million of net sales,
over 61 countries worldwide, in 2003. Additionally, Evenflo Company
markets select products under the Snugli and Exersaucer sub-brands.
Next time you are in NYC heading downtown near Broadway & 47 Street,
look up and you will see what is being touted as the largest billboard
ever to hang in Times Square. The billboard measures 172' x 54'
vinyl canvas advertisement for is Sean John the men’s sportswear line,
featuring Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs. Don’t worry if you aren’t coming
to NYC anytime soon the billboard will be home to the ad for the
year. The same image will appear on a billboard in LA, on Sunset
Blvd.
John Ledford, Publisher/Newtype USA and CEO/founder of its parent company
A.D. Vision, Inc yesterday announced the appointment of Gary Steinman,
Editor-in-Chief of Newtype USA. In his role as EIC, Steinman
will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation and defining
Newtype USA’s editorial voice. Steinman is the former Managing
Editor/Official US PlayStation Magazine (OPM), a, where he managed
operations and oversaw the editorial content of various portions of the
Ziff Davis publication, as well as writing cover stories, and game
reviews for OPM and other Ziff Davis publications. Previously,
Steinman served as Copy Editor/TheStreet.com. Newtype USA is the
English language version of Newtype Japan, an anime and manga fan
magazine.
Mike Sherlock has been appointed President/International
Publishing, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. Sherlock re-joins
Acclaim from Sega where he served as EVP/Sales & Marketing. In
his new role with the Company Sherlock will be responsible for managing
the Acclaim’s European publishing units with the goal of driving growth
and development and will be based in its London office where he will
report to Rod Cousens, CEO/Acclaim. Previously Sherlock was
Managing Director/European Publishing, Acclaim.
Nancy Pedot has been named CEO/Party City Corporation, on a
permanent basis by the Company’s Board of Directors. Pedot has
served as the acting CEO for Party City since April 2003, and has been a
Director of the Company since 2000. Pedot was President/CEO,
Gymboree. Additionally, Rick Griner, a member of the Board has
taken on the newly created position of COO. Griner was
President/Omni Fitness Equipment, Inc. (2001-‘03), prior to that he was
President/COO, Trend-Lines, Inc. (’96-’00) and SVP/Operations, Family
Dollar Stores, inc. (’87-’95).
Kids Cable Network
Averages in thousands (000) for
Friday January 9,
2004, 6am-11pm, ranked by K2-11:
NICKELODEON:
K2-11 1227; K6-11 531; TWEENS 9-14 344
DISNEY CHANNEL:
K2-11 886; K6-11 563; TWEENS 9-14 395
CARTOON NETWORK: K2-11 667; K6-11 390; TWEENS 9-14
288
TOON
DISNEY:
K2-11 96; K6-11 46; TWEENS
9-14 15
ABC
FAMILY:
K2-11 62; K6-11 47; TWEENS 9-14
110 Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
A MESSAGE FROM CYNOPSIS
Kids!
psst!
what are you waiting for?
Answer to yesterday's Trivia
Question:What TV character owned a La
Strada bicycle - mind you this is not something little Jimmy rides around
the block, this is more like a professional bicycle. DAVE
STOHLER/BREAKING AWAY. Kudos to: Gerry Bixenspan/NY; Mary
Cregan-Radio Disney/Atlanta; Angelica
Garcia-La Agencia de Orci &
Asociados/LA; Heather Campbell-Crown Crafts Infant Products/Huntington
Beach.
Today's Trivia
Question: Fill in the blank to this little ditty:
When you find yourself in danger/when you're threatened by a
stranger/when it looks like you will take a lickin'/there is someone
waiting who will hurry up and rescue you/just call for .... who? (To answer the trivia,
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Only the second four from each time zone will appear in tomorrow's
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Later -- Gwen
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