Cyn opsis: Kids!
10/13/06
Good morning. It’s Friday, October 13, 2006 and this is your first early morning Kids! briefing.
If only Alex P. Keaton were a kid today, or a real person for that matter! Why? Because, Donald Trump the animated series might just be headed our way. Michael Jacobson, CEO/Premiere Publishing Group, and who also serves as Editor/Publisher of Trump Magazine, announced that Trump World Publications has inked a deal with Sobe Life, LLC to “pursue production” of just such an animated series. The deal begins with the production of two short-form animated segments and a pilot that will be presented to Donald. According to Jacobson, there is interest from both animation studios and TV networks to produce the series, and that the shorts and pilot will be produced within 90 days, which he says would put a series in production in 1Q 2007. Jacobson acquired the Trump animation idea from business associate Mitch Schultz, and retains all rights per a Buy/Sell Agreement. I’m thinking … Trump Babies.
RCN Corporation has launched its new digital interactive cable programming, which includes some new parental control options, as well as enhanced search features and increased speed, in its Boston, NY, Eastern Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Chicago markets. In addition to its standard parental controls (e.g. time restrictions, by rating, by channel etc) RCN has added the ability to restrict viewing by content advisory, such as “Adult Situations” and “Fantasy Violence.”
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HIT Entertainment has inked a deal with Jam Media to serve as the exclusive worldwide distributor for the kid’s TV series Picme and Twisted Tales. Picme is an interactive 2D animated series that puts a different kid in each episode by placing their picture in the pre-made cartoon using the ‘Head-hunter’ proprietary software, developed by Jam, which allows interaction between broadcaster and viewers. Jam’s other viewer/broadcaster interactive series Twisted Tales spins classic fairytales on end, targeted to K6-12 the series of 26×11′ episodes has been ordered by BBC and is slated for delivery in January 2008. Picme – You are the Star will be released on DVD in the UK on October 23, 2006.
Sony Entertainment Television will unveil its newly created kid’s programming package when it debuts on Spain’s Veo TV, a terrestrial digital platform beginning tomorrow Saturday, October 14, 2006, per Hollywood Reporter. Included in the grouping for weekends are the animated series Monster Allergy and Duel Masters, and the live-action series The Sleepover Club.
The Disney Channel has partnered up with CYFRA+ and Cyfrowy Polsat to launch the network in Poland, adding over 1.3 million subscribers to its international reach. Airing on CYFRA+’s Channel 44 and Cyfrowy Polsat’s Channel 39, Disney Channel Poland will be locally customized with Polish-dubbed programming according to Variety.
VOOM HD Networks’ Animania HD is set to debut new episodes of Lola & Virginia (13 x 30′ new) beginning tomorrow, October 14, at 2:30p. The series will air Saturday and Sundays this month at 2:30p. Next year an addition 13 x 30′ will join the lineup.
Disney Channel US has picked up a third season of the preschool animated series Charlie and Lola from the BBC. Produced by Tiger Aspect Productions, the 2D animated series currently airs weekdays at 10a on the Playhouse Disney programming block.
ReelTime Rentals, inc., the broadband video rental service, has entered into a deal with Baby Genius, which will make Baby Genius’ infant and toddler targeted programs available via ReelTime. Under the agreement Baby Genius will provide programming from its library as well as its new and upcoming releases.
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Cartoon Network is launching the most diverse cross-platform initiative ever for a property with the launch of its new animated series Class of 3000, which is set to premiere on the network Friday, November 3, at 8p. The effort will include online sneak previews, streaming episodes and downloadable songs, podcasts, ringtones, wallpapers and messenger icons, as well as online games that let kids create their own music. Amongst the multi-platform plans for Class of 3000:
- Classof3000.com, a site the for all about the show including information about creator/musician Andre Benjamin, series characters, episode guides, programming information, activities and downloadable content and links to streaming behind the scenes content and full episodes.
- Funk Box – Cartoon Network New Media has developed the Funk Box which will allow kids to make music dragging music samples onto tracks that can then be played back and saved for later editing. Set to debut on the series website on October 23, Funk Box will feature characters from the show.
- VOD episodes of the series will be available via many cable companies’ on-demand services immediately following the series premiere on Cartoon Network. Additionally, Sunny Bridges: From Bankhead to Buckhead, a mockumentary about the series main character will also be available.
- Podcasts – Beginning November 6, a new podcast will be available for free download each week at the series website. The podcasts will feature Benjamin, the cast and crew discussing all aspects of the series, as well as a look at voice over session and so on.
- Mobile Content – 1 minute-long video clips of the show will be offered by major mobile service providers from October 30.
Hasbro’s Tiger Electronics is introducing Toothtunes, a new series of toothbrushes designed to get folks to spend more time brushing their teeth. Here is how these new toothbrushes are to get us to spend the two minutes that Dentists want us to spend brushing – inside the toothbrush is a micro chip that contains music from current music artists. Those songs and music vibrations will be transmitted from the brush through your teeth, which are then heard by the inner ear. Talk about getting a song stuck in your head! Anyhow, you don’t really have to worry too much about that because those same dentists want you to change your toothbrush frequently and anticipating that, Hasbro plans to release up to 20 different versions of Toothtunes toothbrushes, which by the way require three AAA batteries and will run about $9.99 each. This fall, the brushes will feature music by artists including Black Eyed Peas, Hilary Duff, Destiny’s Child, KISS, Kelly Clarkson and The Cheetah Girls, among others. To do that Hasbro has formed relationships with record labels including Interscope Records, Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, EMI-Capital Records, Sony BMG and Universal Music Group. Toothtunes will be available in the New York market and online at www.toothtunes.com beginning mid-October 2006, in time for stocking stuffers, and at retail around the country by spring 2007.
CORRECTION: Some corrections about the Hellboy: Sword of Storms animated feature reported earlier this week. The original 2004 live-action Hellboy movie Doug Jones starred as the actor who played Abe Sapien, but his voice was looped in later by David Hyde Pierce. So, Hellboy: Sword of Storms will actually be the first time that Jones will lend his voice to Abe Sapien.
RATINGS
Live + Same Day Ratings Kids Cable Network Averages (000) for Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 6am-11pm, ranked by K2-11:
NICKELODEON: K2-11 1000; K6-11 479; TWEENS 9-14 376
DISNEY CHANNEL: K2-11 758; K6-11 470; TWEENS 9-14 402
CARTOON NETWORK: K2-11 520; K6-11 331; TWEENS 9-14 241
TOON DISNEY: K2-11 80; K6-11 51; TWEENS 9-14 46
Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data
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Friday Fun Fact: Arachibutyrophobia is a fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth.
Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: Kitty-Karry-All was know as just Kitty to whom? CINDY BRADY, Remember when her Bobby stashed it in Tiger’s Doghouse? Kudos to: Paul Rubin-PR Productions/NY; Kathy May-Fisher-Price, Inc/E. Aurora NY; Rich Thomas-Disney Press/NY; Lauren Maclise-DIC Entertainment/NY; Chris Richards-ITN Networks/NY; Dan Minton-New Amsterdam Consulting Inc/Scottsdale AZ; Julie Syers-Briggs & Caldwell/Houston; Caroline Vein-The Gotham Group/LA; Angela Rodgers-DIC Entertainment/LA; Barbara Herndon/LA; Stefanie Tier Friedman-Top Tier Licensing/Agoura Hills CA; Robin Tameshtit-Kids Can Press/Toronto
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