CYNOPSISKIDS!
03.28.14
Good morning.It’s Friday, March 28, 2014, and this is your first early morning briefing.
The gritty reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie released its official teaser trailer on Monday, and it’s a far cry from the animated series that first moved from comics to an animated TV series in 1987. Dark and action-packed, the Michael Bay-produced film still features human-sized turtle/men wearing masks and brandishing swords, but there’s a lot more slamming into cars and sliding down snowy mountains than humor – and not one mention of pizza. The movie will be in theaters on August 8.
Scriptwriter Brooke Eikmeier, whose pilot drama Alice of Arabia at ABC Family was scrapped March 21, defended herself in a Hollywood Reporter editorial Thursday against charges leveled by advocacy groups that her script perpetuated negative stereotypes of Arabs and Muslims. She said the series summary that went public created the “exact opposite of the cultural tone I was trying to achieve,” and called an article written about the script on Buzzfeed a “hit job.”
Webheads, Nickelodeon‘s new child competition game show, now has a host: Carlos PenaVega, formerly of Big Time Rush. The 40-episode, half-hour summer game show, produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions, features kids competing in challenges based on viral videos.
Tom and Jerry, the original animated cat-and-mouse antagonists, return with an all-new series on Cartoon Network on April 9. The Tom and Jerry Show will feature two 11-minute elements, with the pair naturally plotting against one another, but also expanding beyond their usual home and backyard battlegrounds into more fantastic settings. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation with producers from Renegade Animation.
Sprout is moving its headquarters to the home of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in New York City from Philadelphia. In a press announcement, a representative said the move would allow for better synergy between Sprout and NBCUniversal’s portfolio of resources, assets, talents and networks. Sprout daily morning show Sunny Side Up will also now have a studio in the building. NBCUniversal took full ownership of Sprout in November 2013.
To mark the 75th anniversary of DC Comics’ Batman, Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment outlined plans for a year-long celebration that will include a commemorative 75th anniversary Batman logo, a “Cape/Cowl/Create” art exhibit in which artists will interpret the Dark Knight’s headpiece and cape from the forthcoming Batman: Arkham Knight videogame, two animated Batman shorts, the new Gotham drama series for Fox, and an expansion of already-available consumer products. Additionally, anniversary-related activities will thread throughout WB Entertainment properties throughout the year. Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 on March 30, 1939.
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
The new + improved cynopsis.com
Not just you’re first morning briefing any more… news when you want it and how you want it.
Van Partible (Johnny Bravo), Scott Eaton (Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Lost Planet 3) and Depeche Mode founder Vince Clarke have banded together to create Dancers of War, a new video game for Mac and PC. The third-person action video game involves mashing up the world of dance and music and features Sgt. Jack Dancer, a marine in a world where dance has been weaponized. The trio will launch a Kickstarter fundraiser on March 31 to try and raise $750,000 to create the game.
Disney Interactive and LucasArts have launched a mobile game that gives Star Wars fans a new look into the history of their favorite characters, in Star Wars: Assault Team. The game is available for iOS, Android and Windows devices, and is set in the time period between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back.
Dinosaurs are extinct, but kids love them, and Oceanhouse Media has released another educational app to fuel children’s imaginations by mixing information with storytelling. Smithsonian‘s Is Apatosaurus Okay? puts one particular dino in danger, and follows the story of what happens to him. The app will be available for iOS and Android on March 27.
Jake and the Never Land Pirates are now part of two all-new appisodes that will tie in with the popular Disney Junior series. Developed by Disney/ABC Television Group, the appisodes are geared at fans aged 2-7, and allows them to play along while Jake and Captain Flynn delve into a mystery. The appisodes can be viewed on the Disney Junior Appisode App for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
Scholastic USA and Italian-based company Atlantyca Entertainment have released the first Geronimo Stilton app, based on the book series of the same name, for iOS. The app’s brand experience gives readers access to games, activities and “treat” rewards similar to the ones found on the Geronimo Stilton website, and can be found on iTunes.
Peppa Pig’s Mummy Pig is getting her own range of seasonal garments thanks to Entertainment One Licensing‘s brand extension with UK grocery and department store Asda. George Pig and Daddy pig already have spin-off merchandise lines, and this new iteration will see Mummy Pig products including pajamas and socks, all in limited edition to tie in with Mother’s Day.
Paul Robinson, who founded and ran NBCUniversal’s international children’s channel KidsCo has signed on with German group Your Family Entertainment and will be in charge of taking the kids brand worldwide. Robinson left KidsCo in 2011.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has promoted Kristin Dulaney from Associate Director, Subsidiary Rights to Subsidiary Rights Director.
Disney UK has given the green light to a fourth season of Goalmouth, which airs on Disney XD. The soccer (known as football in the UK) show encourages young players to train like their favorite players. New features in the show a Ten Minute Training presented by former Premiere league star Fabrice Muamba, tips from the pros, the science behind tricks and skills, and the history of the game. The new season will launch on April 24.
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
Have you taken our Cynopsis Classifieds Surveyyet?
If Yes: Thank you! We really appreciate your feedback.
If No: Then what are you waiting for?
Today is the LAST day to complete it & be entered to win a $50 AMEX gift card!
Answer to yesterday’s Trivia Question: In Disney’s animated movie “Lady & the Tramp,” what does restaurant owner Tony call the Tramp? BUTCH Kudos to: Barbara Linebarger, Turner Broadcasting System, GA; Pat Brady, CESD, CA; and Sabrina Sparlin, who did not specify a company or location.
Today’s Trivia Question: What was Clarabell the Clown’s only line ever on The Howdy Doody Show?(Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone.)
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
You don’t have to be a bracketologist for our March Madness Contest. Which school will win it all? Win a chance for a $50 Foot Locker gift card by answering our reader poll. The winner will be announced Tuesday, April 1st.
|||DEADLINE: Monday, Mar. 31st ||| CLICK HERE TO ENTER |||
Cheers — Cathy Applefeld Olson
[email protected] for Cynopsis Kids!
03.28.14
Roberta Caploe: Editorial Director @robertacaploe
Diane K Schwartz: Senior Vice President, Media Communications Group
Cynopsis Ad Sales: Mike Farina | VP Sales | 203-218-6480
Classifieds Sales: Trish Pihonak | Director of Operations | 203-899-8459
To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here.
To unsubscribe from this edition, click here. Or for further assistance please email [email protected].
Cynopsis CLASSIFIEDS – For More classifieds, visit theCynopsis.com classifieds page here.
JOB OPENING:TEMP MGR, ADV PLTFRM SCHED/AMC/NYC: Manage short & long form content scheduling across all adv pltfrms for AMC, such as VOD, TV Everywhere, and mobile. 10-14 week temp assignment. Submit HERE (4/4)
JOB OPENING:VP INSIGHTS & INNOVATION/THE WEATHER CHANNEL/NY: Min 8 yrs in media research, exp in mnging large initiatives with proven ROI & provide cross-platform research leadership for sales team.Resume to: [email protected] (4/4)
JOB OPENING:PROD ACCT/Conde Nast/NYC: Mng finance & maint financial records during prod as a key link between Finance & company’s Creative & Prgrmng teams. 3-5 yrs ent/prod acctng exp; GL exp a + Full info, Apply Here (4/4)
JOB OPENING:DIGITAL DESIGNER/NBC/LA/Universal City: Min 2 years digital design exp; Flash, After Effects, and ActionScript exp required. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com JOB # 14040BR (4/4)
JOB OPENING: MGR INTEGRATED MKTG TELEMUNDO/NBCU/NYC: Develop & implement integrated mktg strategies and solutions. 5+ yrs. exp. in mktg. Full info/apply HERE: http://bit.ly/1h9TboS (4/3)
JOB OPENING: SR AE/PRESS MANAGER PR/FERENCOMM/NY: Develop and execute consumer & trade campaigns for leading series & specials. Prior TV publicity exp req’d. Resume and cover to: [email protected] (4/3)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH ANALYST/Travel/GAC/NYC: Respond to data driven research requests, develop tracking reports and support sales research needs. For more detail www.scrippsnetworks.com #4058 (4/3)
JOB OPENING:SHOW PRODUCER/FOX Sports Live/LA: Lead daily content; format rundown/tape/graphic/presentation style. Work w/talent, writers; be creative/flex for brkng news. 7+ yrs exp Live TV/Sports/Line Prod. Full info/ Apply HERE http://bit.ly/1nUsaLn (FNG0003129) (4/2)
JOB OPENING:DIGITAL SALES PLANNER/OWN Digital/Oprah.com/NYC: Team oriented sales professional wanted! Help w/RFPs, ensure campaign’s success & client satisfaction. 2+ yrs media sales exp. Apply at: http://careers.own.tv/ (4/2)
JOB OPENING:HEAD OF CONTENT & MEDIA SALES/ Immersion Corp/San Jose: Launch new tech for mobile video where viewers can not only see & hear video but also feel video as they watch. Advertising or media exp req’d. Apply HERE (4/2)
JOB OPENING:SR SALES PLANNER/Outcast Media/NYC: Dvlp/execute media proposals, Monitor Campaigns, Coord btwn Client & Traffic Dept, Need BS + 3-5 yrs plan’g exp, Media math, Exp w/CPM Negotiations, highly orgnzd, strong excel. Apply HERE (4/2)
JOB OPENING: PR/AWARDS CAMPAIGN MGR/AMC/LA: Develop & manage award campaigns for scripted/unscripted prog’mng. Work w/PR & Events team in LA & NY. Talent agency or network exp desired. Submit res HERE (4/2)
JOB OPENING: PR/AWARDS CAMPAIGN MGR/AMC/LA: Develop & manage award campaigns for scripted/unscripted prog’mng. Work w/PR & Events team in LA & NY. Talent agency or network exp desired. Submit res HERE (4/1)
JOB OPENING: ART DIRECTOR, NCR NICK/Nickelodeon/NYC: Conceptualize/execute/dir design for Nick Live Action initiatives. Exc in animation, typography, layout, design, prod and use of color 7 – 10 yrs design. Full info /apply HERE (4/1)
JOB OPENING: PR DIRECTOR/GSN/Santa Monica: 5-7 yrs exp TV Publicity in a cbl network. BA Degree; strong relations in consumer media. Manage Nat. and Reg. media relations, PR strategy and campaigns. Trvl req. Send res/CL HERE: [email protected] (4/1)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR TV ACCT EXEC/El Rey Network/NY: Resp. for driving TV advertisers to Robert Rodriguez’s newly launched English Language Network. 5+ Years of experience in TV Ad Sales Apply: http://tinyurl.com/oyhcoew (4/1)
JOB OPENING: BBCA/COORDINATOR; COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS/NYC: Build daily broadcast logs and/or manage copy accounts in a fast paced & deadline driven environment; 1-3 yrs exp, Broadway or traffic system exp a +. [email protected] (3/29)
JOB OPENING:DIR GLOBAL SPORTS SALES/NBCU/NY: Sports & Olympics Sales for NBC Sports Group & Telemundo. 5+ yrs exp w/2+ yrs in leadership role. Full info/APPLY: HERE (3/29)
JOB OPENING:DIR, TRADE MKTG/OXYGEN/NYC: Lead trade mktg strategy for Oxygen, incl. Upfronts, eblasts, events & presentations. 6+ years exp req’d in media/agency. Entertainment mktg exp pref’d. Full info/apply HERE (3/29)
JOB OPENING:MGR, DIGITAL INTEGRATED MKTG/Viacom/NYC: focus on dvlpng executing mktg prgrms w/advertising partners across all MTV screens with an emphasis on digital & mobile. 5 yrs mktg exp with major brands. Full info/apply: HERE (3/29)
JOB OPENING: ESPN/PROJECT-DIGITAL PLATFORM ANALYST/Seattle: Act as the ad system and technical integration expert for the Ad Operations, Site Technology and Product teams. Min 2 yrs experience. Project lasts 1 year. http://bit.ly/1djdHnD (3/29)
JOB OPENING:PROJECT MGR/IFC/NYC: Mng all assigned projects, obtain proper approval to ensure timely delivery of material. Project mng all phases of production for on-air integrated marketing promotions projects. Full info. Apply HERE (3/29)
CASTING CALL:Companies can showcase their casting notices/casting calls here. For information on rates and specs for posting a casting notice, please email Trish at [email protected]
EXPERT SERVICES ADS: These ads are for companies or people who offer an expertise in the field of media by way of production, voice over artistry, writing, set development, etc. For information on rates and specs for posting an Expertise Service ad email Trish at [email protected]
EXPERT SERVICE:TV PRODUCTION: svcs available. Ghost & script writer, field prod, commercial acting as well as broadcasting career coach & more. Former LA TV news anchor & award winning reporter looking to work for you. Contact Terri: [email protected] (4/3)
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].
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: DEV & PROD COORD/NYC: Exp’d coordinator with agency & reality TV experience searching for a position at a TV Network. Email: [email protected] (3/29)
E-mail [email protected] or call Trish Pihonak at 203-899-8459 for rates and specs for Job Openings.
Are you looking for a job? Post your Situation Wanted Ad here — Email [email protected] for specs.
Copyright Cynopsis 2014
All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2014
