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Cynopsis: Kids!

10/18/07

Good morning. It’s Thursday, October 18, 2007, and this is your first early morning.

South Africa’s Takalani Sesame, currently in its fourth season on SABC, is set to go multi-lingual as series episodes are produced in several different official South African languages.  The move supports the government’s “mother tongue” based education policy, as well as that of the broadcaster.  To that end, SABC 1 and 2, which broadcasts Takalani Sesame, will feature different language versions of the show on different days: Season 4 of the series (which ends November 9) includes seTswana (Tuesdays); tshiVenda (Wednesdays); isiZulu (Thursdays); sePedi (Fridays); and English on Mondays on SABC 1 and Saturdays on SABC 2.  Season 5, slated to rollout from early 2008, will offer a new choice of languages including isiXhosa, xiTsonga, seSotho, Afrikaans, while continuing the English language version.  Additionally, a new season of Takalani Sesame radio (150 x 7 minute episodes) is also underway.  Produced in 12 South African languages, the series will continue to feature all the Takalani Sesame Muppets.

A 3D filmed version of Disney’s upcoming Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour will hit the big screen at digital 3D movie theaters in the US and Canada, for one week, February 1-7, 2008.  The concert film will also open in internationally from spring 2008 in markets including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, German speaking Europe, and Latin America and in other European and Asian territories.  The 54-city tour kicks off in St. Louis today, with Jonas Brothers also featured on the tour.

And as for the rumor that High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens has been dropped from a third HSM movie, a spokeswoman told me, “There is no truth to the rumor.”

Gannett has acquired a controlling interest in Schedule Star, which operates HighSchoolSports.net. HighSchoolSports.net generates and updates school’s schedules, scores, stats, and game directions, and it can alert parents/fans to game changes or cancellations.  Gannett plans to partner HighSchoolSports.net with its local newspapers, TV stations and websites to offer national and local advertisers another way to reach teens and parents.  The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MARKETING/LICENSING

Razor & Tie Entertainment will release the original feature film soundtrack to Alvin and The Chipmunks on November 20, 2007.  The 16-cut soundtrack features music from Fox’s new mixed live-action/CGI movie, also titled Alvin and The Chipmunks, which is set for release in theaters this December 14.  Alllllvin!!!

TOMY Corporation and D3Plublisher of America have launched the new Naruto Nintendo Games site ( www.NataruNintendoGames.com ).  The website offers Naruto information as well as featuring the Naruto games based on episodes form the series Shonen Jump Naruto, a VIZ Media property.  The site opens in conjunction with the October 23, 2007 release of Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution for Wii and Naruto: Path of Ninja for Nintendo DS.

Disney has embarked on a major multi-year expansion of its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.  The plans include new attractions including a new Cars Land, based on the Disney/Pixar movie Cars, and growing its California Adventure to feature a Little Mermaid attraction, a nighttime event and of course more retail stores and dining options.  Last month Disney Parks and Resorts began construction in California on the new Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.  The first sections of the new expansion are expected to open in late 2008.

If you are a DISH Network satellite TV customer you are getting a free preview weekend of the Starz Movie Pack beginning today and running through Sunday, October 21.  Comprised of nine channels, the Starz Movie Pack includes the Starz Kids & Family channel.

STONE SOUP

Bestseller Children’s Fiction Books (top 10) Week of October 8, 2007: Title; Author (Publisher)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine Books)
Twilight; Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown/Tingley)
Eclipse; Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown/Tingley)
New Moon; Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown/Tingley)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Jeff Kinney (Abrams/Amulet)
The Book Thief; Markus Zusak (Knopf)
The Lightning Thief; Rick Riordan (Hyperion/Miramax)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian; Sherman Alexie (Little, Brown)
Love, Stargirl; Jerry Spinelli (Knopf)
Princess Academy; Shannon Hale (Bloomsbury)
Compiled by Publishers Weekly from data received from independent and chain bookstores.

Cynopsis Weekender College Edition returns on November 15th!  Here’s how it works — if you’re currently a college student here or abroad, submit to Cynopsis your essay of 350 words or less on any topic relating to television.  If your essay is one of four chosen as the most insightful, original, humorous and/or well-written, it will included in a special College Edition of Weekender.  All four winning essay writers are awarded $350. Entries must be emailed no later than Friday, November 9th to me at cynthia@cynopsis.com, subject Weekender College Edition.  Students – be sure to include your name, age, college, college year, and major (if you know it), and how you can be contacted.   Good luck!

EXECUTIVE MOVES

Scott Bailey is named SVP and GM/Comcast.net, Comcast Interactive Media (CIM).  As GM, Bailey will be responsible for the overall management and growth of the portal. He will report to Amy Banse, President, CIM.  Most recently Bailey was with Turner Sports Interactive where he was VP and GM of a collection of websites including NASCAR.com, PGATour.com and PGA.com.

RATINGS

Live + Same Day Ratings Kids Cable Network Averages (000) for Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 6am-11pm, ranked by K2-11:
NICKELODEON:         K2-11 1043; K6-11 466; TWEENS 9-14 359
DISNEY CHANNEL:     K2-11   826; K6-11 506; TWEENS 9-14 413
CARTOON NETWORK: K2-11   438; K6-11 280; TWEENS 9-14 230
TOON DISNEY:           K2-11   134; K6-11   65; TWEENS 9-14   41
Source: MTVN Research from Nielsen Media Research Data

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Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: What short-lived late 70’s series revolved around the life of a young man who’s family moves from Oregon to Boston? JAMES AT 15 (JAMES AT 16) Kudos to:  Anita Frazier-NPD Group/Port Washington, NY; Jim Brown-WWE Enterprises/Stamford, CT; Annamarie de la Cruz-HIT Entertainment/NY; Jonathan Caspian-Go Maniac Media/NY; David Garber-Linzack Productions/Woodland Hills, CA; Al Ovadia-Al Ovadia & Associates/Hidden Hills, CA; Stephanie DuPre-mPRm Public Relations/LA
 
Today’s Trivia Question: What cartoon character is known for the catchphrase “Great Googly Moogly!”?   (Click here 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
Gwen Billings for Cynopsis: Kids!
10.18.07

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