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CYNTHIA TURNER'S CYNOPSIS
Kids! 01/09/04
Good morning. It's
Friday, January 9, 2004,
and this is your early morning
Kids!
briefing.
PBS has received a $200,000 planning grant from the John S. and
James L. Knight Foundation which is earmarked for the planning process of
a new digital service focused on public affairs programming. The
project, which has the working title PBS Public Square, will be
created by an advisory panel of station representatives, producers and
various public sector leaders, working with PBS. The advisory panel
participants will be announced next week.
Sesame Workshop has signed on with mono, a newly
established branding and advertising agency based in Minneapolis.
The agency was founded by Michael Hart and Chris Lange; both formerly
group creative directors at Fallon Worldwide in Minneapolis and Jim
Scott, a veteran Carmichael Lynch executive.
Disney has cast the all grown up Michelle Trachtenberg (Harriet
The Spy, Inspector Gadget and upcoming EuroTrip) in its new movie Ice
Princess, which begins shooting this spring, according to the
Hollywood Reporter. The movie is described as the story of a
not-so-pretty girl who uses physics to make her a figure skating
champion.Along for the ride are a down and out coach, the prerequisite
group of snobby girls and a good looking guy who works at the skating
rink. Trachtenberg may also be featured in a four episode storyline
on the HBO series Six Feet under.
Cartoon Network hosts a six hour Ed, Edd N Eddy Ed’s Day Off
Marathon, Monday, January 19, 9a-3p. Cartoon Network will also
ad a new series, Witch Hunter Robin to its late night Adult Swim block
(Sun-Thurs. 11p-2a) beginning February 16, 12 midnight, the series will
air Monday-Thursday.
In support of the January 16 release of Disney’s animated feature film
Teacher’s Pet, Toon Disney will air a marathon of animated series
Teacher’s Pet, Sunday January 11, 8-12p.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jason Behr will star in a US remake of Ju-On
(The Grudge) a Japanese horror film according to Cinescape
Magazine. Produced by Sam Raimi’s company Ghost House Pictures
with Columbia Pictures serving as distributor, the picture will be
directed by Takashi Shimizu, who directed the original movie and will be
filmed at Toho Studios in Japan.
The Lippin Family Trust will underwrite NATPE’s Educational
Foundation annual student video and film production awards, which
recognizing achievements made by students in video and film around the
world. The projects are judged by a panel of entertainment industry
executives and educators, with winners and their schools receiving
matching cash prizes.
Final K6-11 Ratings for Saturday,
January 3, 2004. Broadcast Networks
only. Source: ABC Research from Nielsen Media
Research Data WB (Kids' WB!)
1.7/10Avg. (8a-12N) Yu-Gi-Oh! .8/8; Teen Titans 1.2/10; Jackie Chan Adventures 1.6/10;
Xiaolin Showdown 2.0/11; Pokemon1 2.1/11; Mucha Lucha 2.1/10; Yu-Gi-Oh!
2.1/10; Pokemon2 2.2/10 ABC (ABC Kids)
1.1/7Avg.
(8a-1p) Lilo & Stitch .5/6; Recess1 .9/7; Fillmore 1.6/11; The Proud
Family 1.6/11; Lizzie McGuire 1.4/7; That’s So Raven 1.6/8; Kim Possible
1.4/8; Power Rangers: Ninja Storm .5/3; Power Rangers Ninja Storm
.7/4 FOX (FoxBox)
1.0/6 Avg.
(8a-12n) Cubix .5/6; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles .9/7; Kirby 1.2/7; Sonic X
1.7/9; Shaman King 1.0/5; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles .8/4; Ultimate
Muscle .6/3; Sonic X 1.4/7 CBS (Nick on CBS)
.7/4 Avg.
(8a-9a/11a-12n) Wild Thornberrys .6/6; Hey Arnold .9/8; Dora The Explorer .6/3;
Little Bill .9/4; Chalkzone .8/5; Blue’s Clues .7/3 NBC (Discovery Kids on NBC)
.7/4 Avg.
(10a-1p) Kenny the Shark .3/2; Tutenstein .7/3; Trading Spaces Boys Vs. Girls
.7/3; Endurance 1.1/5; Strange Days at Black Hole High .8/5; Scouts
Safari .6/3
WizKids LLC, makers of collectable miniature
games (CMGs) have released Counterassault, an expansion for the
MechWarrior: Dark Age CMG (sci-fi game), which adds a variety of new
aspects to the game. Counterassault booster packs containing four
prepainted miniature figures including two Mechs. WizKids
introduced MechWarrior in 2002 and it has sold more than 40 million of
the little guys since then. Other WizKids CMGs include Mage Knight
and HeroClix.
Yesterday the word from Sony Europe President Chris Deering was
that Sony would release its new handheld PSP unit in November of
this year. In apparent contradiction to that, Sony Computer
Entertainment VP, Saiki Masatsuka explained in an interview with
Famitsu magazine that the PSP will be released in December.
Honestly it would make a lot more sense for a December 2004 release,
given that December will also mark the 10th anniversary for
PlayStation. Though a November release sets it up for the holiday
rush. In the interview Saiki also said a number of game titles will
be available at launch and some of them will be introduced this May at
E3. Third party game publishers also expected to release games in
December include: Capcom, Koei, Konami, Namco, and Sega.
Additionally Saiki, gave further indication that the PSP will have other
capabilities, like use as a GPS. And really what more can you ask
of a gaming device than to help keep the kids occupied in the car and
prevent you from getting lost.
Napster, a division of Roxio, Imation Corp. and Case Logic, Inc.,
a storage, protection and organization company for personal technology,
has entered into a partnership with Target Corporation to bring
the Napster online music experience to the retail stores. Beginning Feb.
15 at Target Stores nationwide, the companies will launch the first
‘one-stop shop’ in a retail store where consumers can find and purchase
the whole digital downloading shebang right at the store. That
package will include pre-paid Napster download cards, a Napster 2.0 and
Roxio software pack, blank Napster-brand Imation optical products that
include special "value-added" promotional codes for free music
downloads, and Napster-brand CD cases from Case Logic.
Interactive entertainment peripheral design company Nyko Technologies
introduced its new wireless Air Flo video game controller for
Sony’s PlayStation 2 at CES. The unit is an extension of its
cabled Air Flo controller, introduced last year, which helps gamers with
the problem of sweaty hands, in addition to providing increased mobility
for some games like Madden 2004. As for the sweaty hands thing, I
can think of a few other solutions, like go for a walk.
Top 10 Combined Broadcast/Basic Cable shows among
Kids 2-11 for the
week of December 29-January 4,
2003: K2-11
Total Delivery (000) NICK: All Grown Up (12/30;
7p)
2.53 Million Viewers
NICK: Fairly OddParents (1/3;
10a)
2.49m
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (12/31;
3p)
2.48m
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (12/31; 3:30p)
2.43m
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (12/31;
4p)
2.35m
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (12/31; 4:30p)
2.33m
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (1/3;
9:30a) 2.33m
NICK: Fairly OddParents (1/2;
8p)
2.23m
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (12/31; 2:30p)
2.21m
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (1/2;
4:30p) 2.15m Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
Top 10 Combined Broadcast/Basic Cable shows among
Tweens 9-14 for
the week of December 29-January 4,
2003: Tweens
9-14
Total Delivery (000) FOX: Simpsons (1/4;
8p)
1.82 Million Viewers
ABC: New Year’s Rockin Eve pt1(S)(12/31; 11:35p) 1.42m
FOX: FOX NFC Wildcard Game (S)(1/4;
1:05p) 1.30m
FOX: Bernie Mac (1/4;
8:30p)
1.18m
FOX: Malcolm in the Middle (1/4;
9p)
1.11m
NICK: The Amanda Show (1/3;
9:30p)
1.11m
FOX: King of the Hill (1/4;
7:30p)
1.10m
NICK: Fairly OddParents (1/2;
8p)
1.06m
NICK: Fairly OddParents (1/4;
10:30a)
1.04m
NICK: Jimmy Neutron (1/4;
11a)
1.04m Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
Top 10 Combined Broadcast/Basic Cable shows among
Teens 12-17 for
the week of December 29-January 4,
2003: Teens
12-17
Total Delivery (000) FOX: Simpsons (1/4;
8p)
2.02 Million Viewers
FOX: Bernie Mac (1/4;
8:30p)
1.43m
FOX: Malcolm in the Middle (1/4;
9p)
1.35m
ABC: New Year’s Rockin Eve pt1(S)(12/31; 11:35p) 1.18m
FOX: FOX NFC Wildcard Game (S)(1/4;
1:05p) 1.16m
ABC: Sugar Bowl (S)(1/4;
8:26p)
1.14m
ABC: Rose Bowl (S)(1/1;
5p)
1.12m
FOX: Simple Life (S)(12/30;
9:30p)
1.07m
FOX: Simple Life (S)(12/30;
9p)
1.01m
FOX: King of the Hill (1/4;
7:30p)
1.00m Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
Casting Call: A major music network is looking for
families interested in a Rock N Roll makeover - that is a
3-day boot camp with vocal coaches, choreographers, makeup & fashion
stylists, to remake your family into Rockstars. Here's the kicker - once
you've been made over, you'll compete against your newly madeover
neighbors for a chance to win cash and prizes. No singing or dancing
talent needed. (Phew!) Call your neighbor, and then check out the
website for more information and how to apply:
www.myfamilyrocks.com.
For the friends and fans of Linda Mancuso, a memorial service
is planned for January 14 in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hills Hotel,
Rodeo Ballroom, from 6-730p. All are welcome to join Linda's family
to celebrate her extraordinary life.
The Vancouver based animation studio Atomic Cartoons has named
Edward Peghin, COO. In this position Peghin will oversee
production, business affairs, marketing and sales initiatives as well as
human resources. Peghin is both a producer and an entertainment
attorney.
Irving Der has been named Manager/Publicity &
Communications for Radio Disney. The announcement was
made late yesterday Jennifer Kobashi, Senior Marketing Manager to whom he
will report. Irving will be responsible for the development of
strategic publicity initiatives on behalf of the Radio Disney network and
local stations based in LA.
Joe R. Cooper has been appointed SVP/CFO, Big Lots, Inc.
Cooper, who most recently served as the company’s VP/Treasurer,
replaces Jeffrey G. Naylor who exits the company to take on the role of
CFO at another company (details TBD). Cooper joined Big Lots in
2000; previously he was Financial Controller/Bath & Body Works and
prior to that VP/Finance, KinderCare Learning Centers. Additionally
Big Lots announced timothy A. Johnson has been promoted to VP/Strategic
Planning & Investor Relations. Previously, Johnson held
positions with Structure, Inc., Limited Brands, and
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Kids Cable Network
Averages in thousands (000) for
Wednesday January 7,
2004, 6am-11pm, ranked by K2-11:
NICKELODEON:
K2-11 1145; K6-11 547; TWEENS 9-14 324
DISNEY CHANNEL:
K2-11 694; K6-11 386; TWEENS 9-14 292
CARTOON NETWORK: K2-11 629; K6-11 305; TWEENS 9-14
225
TOON
DISNEY:
K2-11 117; K6-11 36; TWEENS 9-14
19
ABC
FAMILY:
K2-11 40; K6-11 40; TWEENS
9-14 75 Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
DEADLINE: C.O.B. TODAY -- As in previous years, this
January Cynopsis: Kids! will provide its NATPE Children's
Syndicated Program Guide listing of
NEW SERIES
coming to market in preparation for this year's conference in Las
Vegas. If you have information you'd like listed for a
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A MESSAGE FROM CYNOPSIS
Kids!
HAPPY
NEW YEAR!
Kids Friday Fun Fact:
Spiders never spin webs in structures made of
chestnut wood.
Answer to Yesterday's Trivia
Question:Who was known for this
line: Abracadabra, please and thank you! CAPTAIN
KANGAROO! Kudos to: Steve Snyder-Brighter Child
Interactive/Columbus; Mary Beth Abbott-Cartoon/Chicago; Brian
Billeck-KTSA K-Rock/San Antonio; Adam Wright-Porchlight Ent/LA
Today's Trivia
Question: Who is this quote from:
"You know the
monkey is the only cookie animal that gets clothes...I wonder if the
hippo is like, 'Hey, were are my clothes?' and the monkey is like, 'I
mock you with my monkey pants!'...All monkeys are French, you didn't know
that?" (To answer the trivia,
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