Cynopsis: Kids!
06/13/08
Good morning. It’s Friday, June 13, 2008, and this is your first early morning Kids briefing.
Aladdin Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, inks a deal with Meghan McCain to write a kid’s book about her dad, who happens to be Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain. The book, which doesn’t have a title yet, will be released the first week of September 2008 to coincide with the Republican National Convention. A portion of the publishers net proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
Bravo picks up Top Chef Junior (8-episodes) from Magical Elves. Based on the Top Chef TV series, Top Chef Junior features tweens/teens 13-16 years old competing for the title of Junior Top Chef.
Nick Jr. premiers three new superhero-themed episodes of its series The Backyardigans, Go, Diego, Go! and The Wonder Pets! Friday, June 27, during its Superhero Playdate programming event (9a-12).
B Wooding, the US based production financier and international distributor, completes a number of international program deals, including for the following kids content:
- The Tale of Tillies Dragon is licensed to Alphaville Filmes for distribution on home video in Brazil, and to Europe Production for distribution in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- MagnaVision acquires the DVD and audio distribution rights for Baby Genius, for distribution in the Philippines.
Toei Animation inks a deal with RTL2 (Germany) to acquire 48×30 episodes of Digimon Data Squad and 64×30 episodes of Dragonball GT from Toei Animation.
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SMESHARIKI – Russia’s hugely popular family brand with 5½ million daily viewers and over 3000 licensed products makes US TV series debut this Fall on TheCW4Kids.
YU-GI-OH! 5D’s™ – Latest chapter in successful series featuring new duelists, vehicles and storyline makes US TV premiere this Fall on The CW4Kids.
MARKETING/LICENSING
American Greetings Properties (AGP) names Hasbro as the new global master toy licensee for its Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears properties, from January 2009. The new Hasbro products will be based on and will coincide with debut of the new Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears CGI animated looks. The new Strawberry Shortcake look will be featured in a CGI animated movie set for release in theaters August 2009, which will be followed by a DVD release in September. Meanwhile, A CGI animated Care Bears movie is slated for release in September 2009. Additionally, AGP will manage licensing in-house for Care Bears, beginning January 2009, taking over all domestic licensing management from The Joester Loria Group. DIC Entertainment continues to serve as the global licensing agent for Strawberry Shortcake. StrawberryShortcake.com and Care-Bears.com are both part of www.AGKidZone.com .
Disney Consumer Products new line of tween-targeted merchandise based on Camp Rock, the new Disney Channel Original Movie, launches in nationwide at Target stores and Disney Stores beginning this Sunday, June 15. Camp Rock merchandise features a wide selection of products, including electronics, to apparel, accessories and footwear, bags and backpacks, home decor, books, fashion dolls, stationery and so on. Product will continue to rollout now through back-to-school season, and continue on eventually extending to other retail channels in spring 2009.
A new collection of Pepsi branded tops for juniors men and women, featuring a mix of original Pepsi heritage icons and slogans, will be available at Steve & Barry stores beginning this fall 2008. The Joester Loria Group represented Pepsi-Cola North America in the licensing arrangement.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Arthur A. Levine is named VP and Publishers, Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic. Levine, who had been VP and Editorial Director of the imprint, is credited bringing some of the current bestselling authors of kids/young adult books to the US, including the J.K. Rowling, Philip Pullman, and Astrid Lindgren among others and launching the careers of many others.
Nancy Kanter is upped to SVP/Playhouse Disney Worldwide. Kanter, who had been SVP/Programming, Playhouse Disney US, reports to Gary Marsh, President/Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide. Kanter will continue to oversee the development and production of all long and short-form, live-action and animated programming, and she is charged with fusing the Playhouse Disney programming, marketing and brand management teams to ensure a cohesiveness of the brand.
RATINGS
Top 10 Combined Broadcast/Basic Cable shows among Kids 2-11 for the week of 6/2-6/8/2008 , 6a-6a:
K2-11 Total Delivery (000)
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/2; 5:30p) 2302
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/2; 5p) 2290
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 6p) 2281
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/7; 11:30a) 2260
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 5:30p) 2199
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/3; 5:30p) 2170
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/8; 12p) 2142
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/5; 5:30p) 2108
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 6:30p) 2094
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/5; 6p) 2083
Source: Disney from Nielsen Media Research Data
*Disney Channel is not an ad supported cable network, unlike the others in this listing.
Top 10 Combined Broadcast/Basic Cable shows among Kids 6-11 for the week of 6/2-6/8/2008 , 6a-6a:
K6-11 Total Delivery (000)
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/2; 5p) 1737
NICK: Naked Brothers Band Movie-The Polar Bears (6/6; 8-9:30p) 1718
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/2; 5:30p) 1640
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 5:30p) 1578
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 6p) 1566
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 5p) 1470
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/7; 11:30a) 1469
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/7; 9:30a) 1459
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/5; 5:30p) 1416
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/3; 5:30p) 1402
Source: Disney from Nielsen Media Research Data
*Disney Channel is not an ad supported cable network, unlike the others in this listing.
Top 10 Combined Broadcast/Basic Cable shows among Tweens 9-14 for the week of 6/2-6/8/2008 , 6a-6a:
Tweens 9-14 Total Delivery (000)
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/2; 5p) 1306
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/2; 5:30p) 1249
NICK: Naked Brothers Band Movie-The Polar Bears (6/6; 8-9:30p) 1218
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/3; 5p) 1189
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/3; 5:30p) 1169
NICK: iCarly (6/5; 4p) 1166
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 5p) 1147
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/4; 5p) 1134
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 5:30p) 1130
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/6; 6p) 1120
Source: Disney from Nielsen Media Research Data
*Disney Channel is not an ad supported cable network, unlike the others in this listing.
Top 10 Combined Broadcast/Basic Cable shows among Teens 12-17 for the week of 6/2-6/8/2008 , 6a-6a:
Teens 12-17 Total Delivery (000)
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/3; 5p) 885
NICK: SpongeBob SquarePants (6/3; 5:30p) 831
ADSM**: Family Guy (6/2; 11:30p) 752
ABC: NBA LA at Boston (6/5; 6:09p-11:59p) 729
ADSM**: Family Guy (6/3; 11:30p) 723
ABC: NBA LA at Boston (6/8; 6:04p-11:55p) 717
NICK: iCarly (6/2; 4p) 716
ADSM**: Family Guy (6/5; 11:30p) 694
NICK: Drake & Josh (6/3; 4:30p) 685
NICK: iCarly (6/5; 4p) 655
Source: Disney from Nielsen Media Research Data
*Disney Channel is not an ad supported cable network, unlike the others in this listing.
**Abbreviation for Adult Swim, which airs on Cartoon Network
Final K6-11 Ratings for Saturday, June 7, 2008 Broadcast Networks only (Live + SD Data):
Source: Disney Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
CW (Kids’ WB!) 1.2/7 Avg. (7a-12p)
Will & DeWitt 0.5/6; Magi Nation 0.7/6; Skunk Fu 0.8/5; Tom and Jerry Tales 1.3/6; Tom and Jerry Tales 1.8/8; Spectacular Spider-Man 1.9/8; Spectacular Spider-Man 1.9/8; World of Quest 1.2/6; Johnny Test 1.4/7; Eon Kid 0.7/4
ABC 1.0/5 Avg. (9a-1p)
The Emperor’s New School 0.7/3; The Replacements 1.0/4; That’s So Raven 1.1/5; That’s So Raven 1.1/5; Hannah Montana 1.5/7; Suite Life of Zack & Cody 1.3/7; Power Rangers Jungle Fury 0.6/3; Power Rangers Jungle Fury 0.7/4
FOX (4Kids TV) 1.0/5 Avg. (8a-12n)
Viva Pinata 0.8/6; Viva Pinata 1.1/6; Chaotic 1.3/6; Chaotic 1.2/5; TMNT 1.2/5; Dinosaur King 1.2/5; Yu-Gi-Oh GX 0.7/4; Winx Club 0.6/3
CBS (KEWLopolis on CBS) 0.4/2 Avg. (7-10a/10a-12p*)
Care Bears 0.3/1; Strawberry Shortcake 0.7/4; Cake 0.6/3; Sushi Pack 0.2/1; Dino Squad 0.4/2; Horseland 0.5/2
*Times vary from market to market
NBC (Qubo on NBC) Avg. 0.3/2 (12p-1p*)
Jacob Two Two 0.2/1; Veggie Tales 0.4/2; Dragon 0.1/0; Jane and the Dragon 0.4/2
*The early portion of the Qubo block was preempted for coverage of the French Open
Final K6-11 Ratings for Saturday, June 7, 2008 Cable Networks only (Live + SD Data):
Source: Disney Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
NICKELODEON 4.7/26 Avg. (7a-1p)
Jimmy Neutron 1.7/21; Jimmy Neutron 2.2/21; Fairly OddParents 3.4/25; Fairly OddParents 4.6/26; SpongeBob SquarePants 5.7/27; SpongeBob SquarePants 6.0/27; Back at the Barnyard 5.4/24; Mighty B! 5.1/24; SpongeBob SquarePants 5.7/29; SpongeBob SquarePants 6.0/32; SpongeBob SquarePants 5.0/27; SpongeBob SquarePants 5.0/28
CARTOON NETWORK 1.9/11 Avg. (7a-1p)
Skunk Fu 1.1/11; George of the Jungle 1.5/11; Chop Socky Chooks 2.1/12; Blue Dragon 1.9/9; Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Battle Dimension 2.0/9; Ben 10: Alien Force 3.2/14; Transformers: Animated 2.7/13; Bakugan 1.9/10; Robotboy 2.1/11; Cartoon Cartoon Top 5 (60 minutes) 1.6/9
DISNEY CHANNEL 1.5/8 Avg. (7a-1p)
The Wiggles 1.0/13; Johnny and the Sprites 1.0/9; Bunnytown 1.3/9; My Friends Tigger & Pooh 1.7/9; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 1.4/7; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 1.4/6; Hand Manny 1.1/5; Little Einsteins 0.9/4; Higglytown Heroes 1.1/5; Charlie and Lola 1.1/6; Princess Diaries (125 minutes) 3.0/17
TOON DISNEY (Jetix) 0.4/2 Avg. (7a-1p)
Legend of the Dragon 0.1/1; Jackie Chan Adventures 0.2/2; Power Rangers Mystic Force 0.2/2; Power Rangers Jungle Fury 0.4/2; Alvin & the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (100 minutes) 1.0/4; Timon & Pumbaa Shorts (15 minutes) 0.4/2; Chip N dale Rescue Ranger 0.3/1; Chip N dale Rescue Ranger 0.2/1; Chip N dale Rescue Ranger 0.1/1; Chip N dale Rescue Ranger 0.2/1
Live + Same Day Ratings Kids Cable Network Averages (000) for Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 6am-11pm, ranked by K2-11:
NICKELODEON: K2-11 1224; K6-11 674; TWEENS 9-14 501
DISNEY CHANNEL: K2-11 802; K6-11 580; TWEENS 9-14 529
CARTOON NETWORK: K2-11 590; K6-11 379; TWEENS 9-14 283
TOON DISNEY: K2-11 214; K6-11 142; TWEENS 9-14 98
Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
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It’s a time to celebrate with Entertainment Rights! Our growing portfolio includes some of the world’s most popular brands, including Where’s Waldo?, Casper the Friendly Ghost and more!
This fall, Waldo, of Where’s Waldo? fame turns 21 and travels beyond the pages of books and into new media, consumer products and more. JOIN THE SEARCH!
Paint the Town Boo! with Casper the Friendly Ghost as he celebrates 60 years in 2009 with new partners, a new CGI animated series and other spooktacular events!
Friday Fun Fact: Chameleons are the only animals to be able to move and focus their eyes separately; rotating them in different directions and giving them the ability to look in two different directions and focus on completely separate objects simultaneously.
Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: On what cartoon are you likely to hear the phrase “Hello Nurse”? ANIMANIACS Kudos to: Allan Crane-Fyrebug.com/NY; Brigitte Smith-Pocket Books/ NY; Dave Wood-Turner Broadcasting/Atlanta; Ronnie Krauss- Grand&Me, Inc./Irvington, NY; Todd Schultz-Creative Crossroads Marketing/CTZ; Tom Boyd-WGN/Chicago; Mike Patterson-Cartoon Network & [adult swim]/Chicago; Carolina Barnes-Digital Dream Forge/AZ; Misti Ray-FOX TV/Salt Lake City, UT; Jordan Francke-Disney Channel/Burbank; Izzy Neis-Six Degrees Games/LA; Emily Claire Afan-KidScreen/Toronto
Today’s Trivia Question: On what show could you find regular segments including Red and Fred and Super Silly Sports? (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 — Cyn
06.13.08
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