Cyn opsis: Kids!
10/15/10

Good morning. It’s Friday, October 15, 2010, and this is your first early morning Kids briefing.

WGBH and PBS Kids partner with Annie Leonard on the new web-based series Loop Scoops (eight short videos), which will launch Monday, October 18 at pbskids.org/loopscoops ( www.pbskids.org/loopscoops ).  Targeted to K6-9/families/educators, Loop Scoop is designed to encourage kids to think about stuff in our lives (e.g. juice boxes, game device, magazines) and ask “Where does it come from? What is it made of? What happens to it when it’s thrown away?, and after getting answers to make choices based on what they learn.  Loop Scoops builds of the Story of Stuff animated video, written/hosted by Leonard, which illustrates the lifecycle of material items.  Educational resources based on the Loop Scoops videos will be available via teachersdomain.org ( www.teachersdomain.org ) in late November.  Loop Scoops comes from the producers of Zoom and Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman.  Funding for the Loop Scoops project comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Disney XD in HD, Disney’s channel – specifically aimed at boys 6-14, but “girl-inclusive,” will launch on Sky (UK, Ireland) this Monday, October 18.  The HD simulcast of Disney XD, will include HD versions of many of its live-action and animated series and movies including Phineas and Ferb, I’m in the Band, Kick Buttowski and Zeke and Luther.  Disney XD had its initial launch in the UK in August 2009.

NEW PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

Mark Osborne (co-director Kung Fu Panda) will direct the 3D animated feature film adaptation of The Little Prince, per Variety.  The movie is currently set for a 2012 release.  Based on the famous book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the movie is budgeted at a whopping US$63.4 million and is being produced by Aton Soumache and Dimitri Rassam.  Soumache, and his Method Animation, is producing an animated series based on The Little Prince.

MORE KIDS STUFF

Season four of Wizards of Waverly Place launches Friday, November 21, 9:45-10:15p on Disney Channel.  The season finale of the third season of the series, its most watched season among kid demos and Total Viewers, premieres tonight.  Season three welcomes Bailee Madison (Bridge to Terabithia, Brothers) to the cast as Maxine, a 10-year-old wizard.  Additionally, Gregg Sulkin (As The Bell Rings) reprises his role as Mason the werewolf in several episodes.  The series is and It’s A Laugh Productions for Disney Channel.

The Hub marks Halloween with holiday-themed programming beginning October 26, and culminating with a preview of the network’s new original anthology series R.L. Stine’s The Haunting: The Series.  The Hub will offer Halloween-themed episodes of series including The Twisted Whiskers Show, Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show, Pound Puppies, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and Atomic Betty.  R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Seires will sneak peek with a two-parter on Friday, October 29 at 8p (and encore several times over the weekend).  The weekend will also feature Hub Special Movie Presentations of The Haunted Pumpkin of Sleepy Hallow on October 29 at 3p, a marathon of the series Truth of Scare, hosted by Michelle Trachtenberg, October 30, 12p-5p, and the Hub Family Movie Night presentation of Little Monsters October 30 at 9p.

WGN America goes for the funny bone this Halloween with The Monstrous Munster Mash, a nine-hour marathon of The Munsters on Sunday, October 31, 10a-7p.  Heavy metal star Alice Cooper will host the 18 back-to-back episodes of The Munsters, which includes the very first episode of the series as well as episodes featuring special guests such as Paul Lynde, Charlie Callas, Dom DeLuise, Jane Withers, Louis Nye, Harvey Korman, Frank Gorshin, and Leo Durocher.  The Monstrous Munster Mash is sponsored by M&M’s.  If kids don’t know the joys of The Munsters, not to mention some great guest stars, this is a good time to learn!

American Greetings Properties (AGP) inks TV deals for the new CGI animated series Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Bitty Adventures for Canada, Italy, and Portugal.  Under a deal with Groupe TVA, Berry Bitty Adventures will broadcast on Yoopa in French-speaking Canada.  AGP has also completed a new deal with Planeta Junior for the series to air on DEA Kids (Italy, Cape Verde, Vatican City, Switzerland, Monte Carlo, Malta, and San Marino).  This month Berry Bitty Adventures has also launched in Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, where it will air twice daily seven days a week.  Additionally, beginning this November, Canal Panda will begin airing Care Bears Adventures in Care-a-Lot and four Care Bears specials, and has also acquired rights to AGP’s series Maryoku Yummy.

Open Road Integrated Media ( www.openroadmedia.com ) and Albert Whitman & Company announce they will publish the entire kid’s book series The Boxcar Children Mysteries, created by Gertrude Chandler Warner, as ebooks, with the first 19 titles available for holiday 2010.  The beloved book series includes 150+ titles, the first 19 of which were penned by Chandler Warner.  The digital publishing of The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels is slated for early 2011.  This agreement marks Open Road’s first acquisition in the kids’ marketplace.  Open Road will digitize, distribute and market the titles published by Albert Whitman & Company.

Clarification: Due to erroneous information provided to Cynopsis Kids, we want to let you know that Gorilla Nation Media does not represent the ad inventory for The Hub’s website Hubworld.com.

MARKETING/LICENSING

American Greetings Properties (AGP) and Exim Licensing in Latin America unveil a range of new Holly Hobbie & Friends merchandising deals.  Signing on In Panama are Importadora y Exportadora Rosen (stationery) and Primavera Manufacturing (footwear) covering the Caribbean, Central and South America.  New deals in Brazil include Industria Grafica Foroni (back to school), Algazarra (toys and games), Editora Alto Astral (publishing), Dermiwil (backpacks and accessories), Festcolor Artigos de Festas (party goods), Milk (dolls), and Molin (stationery). In Peru, new licensees include PT Trisinar (lunchboxes and drink bottles) and Corporacion Grafica Navarrete (stickers and sticker albums).

Spain-based Martomagic partners with Canada’s Jonic Distribution North America (JDNA) to distribute the new line of Gogo’s Crazy Bones toys in North America.  Produced by Magic Box International and PPI Worldwide, Gogo’s Crazy Bones are popular around the world and launched in the US in 2009.  With the support of Magic Box, JDNA plans to grow the brand in the US and Canada with a new multi-million dollar TV ad campaign, which will be supported by a sampling program including five million packs of Gogo’s that will be given away across both regions.  JDNA will also launch a multi-platform marketing effort, including social networking sites.  Gogo’s Crazy Bones is a Bulldog Licensing Limited property owned by Spain’s Martomagic and PPI Worldwide Group. Joy Tashjian Marketing Group is the North American licensing agent for the brand.

EXECUTIVE MOVES

Ron Herman was recently named National Accounts Manager, Douglas Company, which is best known for its plush toys and accessories.  A 28-year veteran of the plush and gift industry, Herman previously toiled for Princess Soft Toys and Manhattan Toy Company.

Andrea Brent is upped to VP/Consumer Products, Brand Central.  In her newly expanded role, Brent will lead client management and business development for the agency.  She previously was with Fox’s Licensing and Merchandising division, handling product development and licensee management for Fox Film and Television properties.

RATINGS

Live + Same Day Ratings Kids Cable Network Averages (000) for Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 6am-11pm, ranked by K2-11:
NICKELODEON:         K2-11 959; K6-11 394; TWEENS 9-14 272
DISNEY CHANNEL:     K2-11 835; K6-11 466; TWEENS 9-14 366
CARTOON NETWORK: K2-11 506; K6-11 295; TWEENS 9-14 203
DISNEY XD:               K2-11 113; K6-11   90; TWEENS 9-14   70
NICKTOONS:              K2-11   96; K6-11   61; TWEENS 9-14   47
Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data

Friday Fun Fact:   Until 1796, there was a state in the United States called Franklin. Today it is known as Tennessee.

Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia:   What was the substance created by Professor Ned Brainard?  FLUBBER  Kudos to: Amy Chrzanowski-UPROAR NY/NY; Ed Dall’Aste-UPROAR/NY; John May-Cartoon Network/Atlanta; Kerry Milliron-Random House Children’s Books/NY; Matt Sautter-Dish Network/Denver; Pat Brady-CESD/LA; Squirrel Rippley-Dark Horse Media/Tucson; Candace Irving-Candace Irving & Assoc/Tortola BVI

Today’s Trivia Question:  This furry hero used an old map and a flying airship to search strange lands in search of the mystery of the crystals.  Who is he?   (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: Only the second four correct answers from each time zone will be mentioned; and once you’ve been mentioned in any of the Cynopsis editions, you can’t be mentioned again that calendar week.)

Later —
Gwen Billings for Cynopsis Kids!
gwen @cynopsis.com
10.15.10

Cynopsis Ad Sales:
Mike Farina – VP/Business Development & Sales – 203-218-6480 / [email protected]
Classifieds – Trish Pihonak- 203-381-9096 / [email protected]

Member of Interactive Advertising Bureau (iab)

To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here .
To unsubscribe , click the button at the end of this email.

Cyn opsis CLASSIFIEDS – For More classifieds, visit the Cynopsis.com classifieds page here .

ATTENTION JOB RECRUITERS FOR THE TELEVISION AND ADVERTISING INDUSTRY – send us your contact information so we can begin to build a database for referrals.  We get people all the time around the country asking us for names of local recruiters.  Help us out – send us your contact information, name, company, address, phone, email and fax.  NY and LA are great, but we also need names of firms in Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, DC, and elsewhere.  We have people to send you!   Email your info to [email protected].

JOB OPENING:  DIGITAL RSRCH MGR/DISNEY/CA: Min 4 yrs exp digital research, apt at media analytics tools, strong analytical & written skills, BA/BS req. Apply at: www.disneycareers.com (ID250326) (10/22)

JOB OPENING:  FREELANCE PROMO SCHEDULER/VH1 TV/NYC: Schedule daily promo logs, fulfill commitments, ensure accurate timings. Previous sked experience desired, exp w/ PTS/Gabriel/VCI a plus. Assignment up to 9 months. Resumes: [email protected] (10/22)

JOB OPENING:    DIRECTOR AD SALES MARKETING/Tennis Channel/NY: Liaison to Ad team providing Mktg support/solutions. Min 5yrs Agency/TV client services. Presentations, travel req, strong initiative. Res: [email protected] (10/22)

JOB OPENING: ON-AIR TV TRAFFIC ANCHOR LIVE TV/Various Markets: Join morning team at top TV station! Prior on-air exp is pref’d. Strong comm skills.  Exp w/ computers &  multitasker. Traffic demo & resume ASAP:  [email protected]  (10/21)

JOB OPENING: TELEVISION AD SALES MANAGER/NYC or LA OFFICE: 10yrs+ TV Ad Agency or Sales exp. Minimum 5 yrs DRTV & Per Inquiry Sales Exp. Send resume & salary req’s to: [email protected] (10/21)

JOB OPENING:  MKT/LOG COORDS (3) Tribune Creative Group/NYC: Motivated & positive attitudes a must. Fill daily promo logs for mult stations. Traffic dept ops & knwlg of Wide Orbit a +. BA deg pref’d. Resumes: [email protected] (10/20)

JOB OPENING: SR MNG EDITOR ONLINE/Current TV, LLC/San Fran: Generate content & mng efforts of online writing & video prod.  teams.  5 yrs exp media editing/producing in digital cont. Some travel. Info/apply: http://www.current.com (10/20)

JOB OPENING: DIR ONLINE PROD/Current TV, LLC/San Fran: Sprvs/dvlp projects, guiding efforts of digital content team. 7-10 yrs exp interactive media & video prod. More info/apply: http://www.current.com (10/20)

JOB OPENING: SOC MEDIA/PRGM CONTENT SPEC/ATL: Provide soc ntwking/on-line content support for on-air prog.1-3 yrs in online com & soc media in TV req. Exp w/ MS Excel/Word req.Drupal content mgt sys a + Res: [email protected] (10/20)

JOB OPENING: SR. RESEARCH ANALYST/HGTVAD SALES/NY:2 + yrs media research. Strong analytical/data interpretation skills. Media Research/team player. Apply, http://www.scrippsnetworks.com/careers.aspx?code=careers (10/20)

JOB OPENING: BIZ DEV EXEC/Established Animation/VFX/Graphics Studio/NYC. 4+yr Exp. Media/Post-Prod sales in Corp./Pharma, strong presentation skills, well connected, solid references [email protected] (10/19)

JOB OPENING: SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST/ESPN/NY: 2-3 Yrs in media/market research. Candidate must have strong analytical and problem solving ability. Send resumes to [email protected] (10/19)

JOB OPENING: SR MGR AD SALES RESEARCH/MTVN: Enter Group/LA: 5+yrs media rsrch cable tv. expr.prof; media math, Nielsen, mri, starmedia. strong analytic & inter-personal Skills. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (10/19)

JOB OPENING: PROMOTIONS PRODUCER/MUSIC CHOICE/NY: Exp Producer/FCP Editor needed to create effective & engaging On-Air promo content. 3+ yrs network exp, preferably in Creative Services. http://musicchoicecareers.iapplicants.com/ (10/16)

JOB OPENING: EXEC DIRECTOR OF PRICING AND PLANNING/Fox Cable Networks/NY: 8+yrs Pric/Plan exp + mgmt exp. Mission critical analysis of inventory/pricing. Expert w/Ad sales systems/ Excel. Apply: www.foxcareers.com , Ref FNG0000051 (10/16)

JOB OPENING: GRAPHICS OPERATOR/NESN/MA: Utilize Chyron Duet in fast-paced live studio operations to design,& implement graphics for the purpose of advancing the creativity & complexity of program graphic presentation www.nesn.com (10/16)

JOB OPENING: COUNSEL, WE tv&WEDDING CENTRAL,RAINBOW/NY: Draft & negotiate contracts & handle diverse entertainment legal issues. Must have JD, 3+ yrs relevant inhouse and/or law firm experience. Apply: [email protected] (10/16)

INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free , and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected].

INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY.  START ASAP.  RESEARCH INTERNS/TWO CATS PRODUCTIONS/NYC: Interns wanted to research and develop new TV show ideas. Please send resumes [email protected] (10/22)

SITUATION WANTED ADS, POSTED BY THOSE LOOKING TO BE HIRED …  There is no charge for placing your Situation Wanted ad … for more information contact Trish Pihonak at [email protected]

SITUATION WANTED: MEDIA SALES/MARKETING STRATEGIST/NY: Extensive exp in all forms of media.  print/OOH/digital. Smart consultative seller. Can identify new niche markets and profitably re-purpose content. Contact: [email protected] (10/22)

SITUATION WANTED:  EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT position film/tv (NY) 10 years experience: Interned for a President, Executive Assistant to SVP/VP/film director/celebrity [email protected] (10/22)

SITUATION WANTED:  EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT: experienced script writer/educational consultant seeking projects in children’s programming. Ph.D. in English, literacy emphasis. Preschool/lower elementary experience. [email protected] (10/21)

SITUATION WANTED:  RIGHTS CLEARANCE PROFESSIONAL(NY) 20+yrs exp. researcher & contract negotiator Intellectual Property commercial licensing: Music/Clips/Photos/People/etc. Copyright/TM/PD research specialist [email protected] (10/21)

SITUATION WANTED:  TELEVISION AND CORPORATE VIDEO PRODUCER. Field produce, interview subjects, supervise crew and editing.Can travel anywhere. [email protected] (10/20)

SITUATION WANTED: MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS(CHI/Virtual)20+ years marketing and communications for major media brands, a best-selling book, corporate events, websites, more. email [email protected] (10/20)

SITUATION WANTED: UNSCRIPTED PROD/WRITER/DIR: 10+ yrs. Network/cable/net credits; docu-soap/competition/talk; 3 Emmy noms; wears many hats. LA based, will travel. [email protected] (10/20)

SITUATION WANTED:  Part/almost full time ASS’T /west side LA for writ/dir/prod as I finish book. 15yrs exp as ass’t,VP Dev&Prod. Double Ivy! Discrete, phenom problem solver, good taste, skills,& humor—usually. [email protected] (10/20)

SITUATION WANTED: MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVE (Atl) with 10 yrs exp. & proven revenue growth track record seeks Account Manager position in the field of media sales (TV/Radio), merch licensing,or online ad sales. Contact: [email protected] (10/19)

SITUATION WANTED: MEDIA SALES/MARKETING MANAGER/LA: 15+ years experience in educational, documentary, advertising media sales,product,biz development True Closer!!!!! [email protected] (10/19)

SITUATION WANTED: Dedicated & Experienced ADV. SALES PLANNER (NY) Sales proposals, resolving client discrepancies, quarterly post analysis, special sales service projects, expert computer skills. Contact- [email protected] (10/19)

SITUATION WANTED: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER Accredited, award-winning PR professional w/ 7 yrs exp. Successful track record in managing integrated marketing campaigns. Seeking communications mgr position. Contact: [email protected] (10/16)

E-mail [email protected] or call Trish Pihonak at 203.381.9096 for rates and specs for Job Openings.

Are you looking for a job? Post your Situation Wanted Ad here — Email [email protected] for specs.
 

Cynopsis Media LLC
65 Lantern Road
Stratford, CT 06614
Ph: 203.381.9096
Fx: 203.386.8855

All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2010

To unsubscribe from future mailings, please click here.