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12/15/05 Good morning. It’s Thursday, December 15, 2005, and this is your first early morning Kids! briefing. MTV Networks and Amp’d Mobile, an entertainment broadband wireless service provider, have inked an agreement that will see MTVN invest $50m in Amp’d Mobile’s soon to be launched youth targeted mobile content service, and provide content. Under the terms of the agreement, Amp’d Mobile will deliver video clips, ringtones, ringbacks, screensavers, wallpapers and the like from MTVNs’ varied properties. Together MTVN and Amp’d will develop original made-for-mobile content created exclusively for Amp’d Mobile subscribers, in addition to developing joint marketing and promotions across MTV Networks’ brands and screens. Amp’d Mobile will begin its soft launch today, online exclusively at Ampdmobile.com, with a full launch planned before year’s end. Earlier this week, Amp’d announced content deals with both CBS and UPN, which like MTV Networks are also part of Viacom. NEW PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT The European Commission has proposed a plan called Television Without Frontiers Directive, designed to modernize the TV rules in the European Union. The new rules are a a result of the technological progress and changes in the market and in how people use and watch television, and how that relates to TV advertising. The first calls for a relaxation of product placement within programming and daily advertising limits. It also allows for experimenting with different advertising forms, such as the split-screen, as well as virtual and/or interactive advertising. Secondly, the Commission says there must be a clear set of rules and a framework for product placement. With that said, the Commission also is quick to point out that the new product placement rules will not apply to kid’s programming, news or public affairs programming. These type of shows cannot be interrupted more than once in every 35 minutes for advertising breaks. In order for these rules to go into effect they must first be approved by the European Parliament and EU member states. Sony Picture Television International and Korea’s DTH’s SkyLife will launch the Animax channel in the middle of 2006. MORE KIDS STUFF World Wide Motion Pictures Corp. has licensed the rights to 26 episodes of the popular Chinese animated series Skateboy and the Quest to China, produced by Golden Ocean for Chinese broadcaster CCTV (China Central Television). The animated series will be released in North America on DVD through Aristea Entertainment and Pierson Media. Under its original title, Flutemaster, Skateboy was one of the most popular programs ever aired on CCTV, reaching an audience of 140 million viewers during its broadcast in 2004. Created and developed by Barry Glasser and produced by Glasser, Lili Deng and Louis Liu, Skateboy is the fantasy adventure of a California beach kid who finds himself in a world of magic, mythical creatures and a mist-covered lost continent. The series, which was developed in Hollywood and produced and animated in China, is a between American and Chinese animators and broadcasters. MARKETING/LICENSING Marvel Comics has relatively quietly launched Digital Comics, ( http://marvel.com/digitalcomics/catolog/catalog.htm ), the newest comics area on its website. The new offerings include episodes of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Captain America, She-Hulk, and an episode for Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius entitled Tons of Fun. Peter Olson, Creative Director/Online, Marvel Entertainment said Marvel is aiming to reach two audiences with this effort: people who are aware of comics/characters mostly through movies and TV, and of course the long-time dedicated fans. The comics are offered to consumers in two different formats – either you read them like a regular comic book, or move frame to frame. EXECUTIVE MOVES The Walt Disney Studios has upped Alan Bergman to President. In his new role, Bergman will continue to report directly to Dick Cook, Chairman/TWDS, and oversee strategy and operations for all business units including Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group, Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, Buena Vista International, Miramax, Buena Vista Home Entertainment worldwide, Disney Theatrical Productions, The Buena Vista Music Group, Buena Vista Television and Buena Vista Television International. He will continue working closely with all business heads at TWDS. The divisions reporting directly into Bergman include Finance, Technology, Business and Legal Affairs and Human Resources. Previously, Bergman served as EVP/CFO of the studio and was a key member of the executive team and helped shape the overall strategy of the studio. Additionally, he was the architect of the Miramax settlement and responsible for designing the division’s new structure. Zenith Entertainment has appointed Tim Holloway as Head of Children’s Drama Development, Zenith North. Holloway will oversee the development of Zenith North’s existing children’s drama including Byker Grove, manage the department and develop original programming. He will work out of Zenith’s regional office in Newcastle. Prior to joining Zenith North, Holloway developed TV & Film projects with his own company, Money Into Light. Veteran licensing executive Bruce Auerbach has been appointed President of the newly established Consumer Products Division, Exodus Film Group. Auerbach will oversee all licensing and merchandising efforts, beginning with Exodus’ live-action feature film Bunyan and Babe, and its CG-animated slate which includes Igor (2007), The Hero of Color City and Amarillo Armadillo. Licensing deals will include video games, books, action figures, collector sets, and plush toys. Auerbach will report to Exodus President, John D. Eraklis. In has 25 years in the licensing industry Auerbach has represented manufacturers and brokered countless studio and licensors deals for a range of properties including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Batman, Cabbage Patch Kids, Dragonball Z, The Simpsons, Looney Tunes, Star Trek, Power Rangers, Sesame Street, and Pokemon. Most recently, Auerbach directed the worldwide merchandising and marketing efforts for the upcoming Warner Bros.’ film and animated series, The Runelords. RATINGS Kids Cable Network Averages in thousands (000) for Tuesday, December 13, 2005, 6am-11pm, ranked by K2-11:
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