Disney/ABC Television Group to shutter the 10-year-old SOAPnet channel to make room to launch Disney Junior, a new preschool-targeted multiplatform brand and 24/7 HD basic cable/satellite channel and corresponding website, in the US in 2012.
Ahead of the new channel debut, Disney Channel's daily preschool-targeted Playhouse Disney programming block will be re-branded as Disney Junior (date TBD). Carolina Lightcap, President/Disney Channels Worldwide, will add Disney Junior to her portfolio, which already includes Disney Channel, Disney XD and Radio Disney.
Outside the US, the 22 Playhouse Disney channels and programming blocks, available in 156 countries/territories, reaching 45+ million households will be re-branded Disney Junior beginning in 2011.
Designed to encourage parents to engage and watch/participate with their preschoolers, the new Disney Junior early learning skills and entertainment brand will provide affiliates with VOD offerings and a Spanish language SAP feed.
Disney says its new channel will feature 200 new episodes each year of both new series, such as Jake and the Never Land Pirates, and existing preschool series, including Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Special Agent Oso and Imagination Movers among others, as well as Disney movies. SOAPnet is currently available in 75 million homes in the US.
The Jim Henson Company inks new licensees for its preschool series Dinosaur Train, which airs on PBS Kids ( www.pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain ).
The newest domestic partners signing on for Dinosaur Train include: DecoPac (cake toppers); Anagram (balloons); Cranston (fabric); Kidz World (upholstered furniture); Pacific Play Tents (tents, slumber bags, folding animal chairs); Publications International (sound boos, look and find books); and Global Manufacturing (scooters, skates and bikes). The new lines of Dinosaur Train merchandise will begin rolling out in the US from late summer.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
2010 Upfront: The Hub
2010 Upfront: The Hub, the new joint venture network between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, joins the upfront season as preparations continue for its October 10, 2010 launch.
Margaret Loesch, President and CEO, The Hub, unveiled a portion of the programming, including six original series and seven US series premieres featured on the network.
These series will be broken down into four demo specific programming blocks:
Preschool (K2-5; 9a-1p);
Kids Afternoon/Kids Prime (K6-12; 1-6p);
Family Prime Access (6-7p); and
Family Prime (7-11p).
Further original and acquired programming information and programming lineup launch schedule will be announced later. Here are The Hub's original series and acquired series (including US debuts), thus far:
The Hub Original Series:
Dan Vs. - the animated series revolves around Dan, a loveable loner, and Chris, his reluctant sidekick, as they strike out against the frustrations modern life has put upon him (real or imagined). Produced by Film Roman, a unit of Starz Media Company, in association with The Hatchery
Family Game Night - an hour-long, live-action game show series featuring kids and adults playing a range of classic Hasbro strategy games, such as Cranium, Bop-It, and Connect4. Produced by Hasbro Studios.
G.I. Joe Renegades - an animated action/adventure G.I. Joe origins series. The show follows the G.I. Joe team as it develops and goes up against their nemesis, the Cobra organization. Produced by Hasbro Studios.
Pound Puppies - Set in Shelter 17, the series follows a team of dogs and their mission to find a home for every puppy. "A pup for every person and a person for every pup." Produced by Hasbro Studios.
R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour - a scary-themed half-hour, live-action anthology series based on/inspired by kid horror author R.L. Stine. Produced by The Hatchery.
The 99 - the animated series is an adaptation of the eponymous comic book that follows the adventures of superheroes from 99 countries that work together to maximize their powers and foster peace. Created by Dr. Naif al-Mutawa, a Middle East scholar/clinical psychologist, each member of The 99 embodies one of 99 positive values (e.g. wisdom, mercy, and strength).
Produced by Teshkeel Media & Endemol Digital UK Production Group.
Acquired programming:
US Premieres include: Animal Mechanicals (preschool, 52x11) produced by Halifax Film
the CGI animated Cosmic Quantum Ray produced by Moonscoop Entertainment
Deltora Quest (52 episodes) a CGI animated series produced by Dentsu
Maryoku Yummy (preschool) - animated series produced by American Greetings Properties and DQ Entertainment in association with Telegael Media
Strawberry Shortcake (26 episodes) - the new CGI animated series produced by American Greetings Properties
The WotWots (preschool) - the puppet series comes from Weta Workshop and is produced by Pukeko Pictures
Twisted Whiskers - a CGI animated series produced by American Greetings Properties, and co-producers DQ Entertainment and Moonscoop
Other Programming: Fraggle Rock - produced by The Him Henson Company; Meerkat Manor - produced by Oxford Scientific Films; and Family Movie Night - which will offer family-targeted movies (titles TBA).
Margaret Loesch, President and CEO, The Hub, unveiled a portion of the programming, including six original series and seven US series premieres featured on the network.
These series will be broken down into four demo specific programming blocks:
Preschool (K2-5; 9a-1p);
Kids Afternoon/Kids Prime (K6-12; 1-6p);
Family Prime Access (6-7p); and
Family Prime (7-11p).
Further original and acquired programming information and programming lineup launch schedule will be announced later. Here are The Hub's original series and acquired series (including US debuts), thus far:
The Hub Original Series:
Dan Vs. - the animated series revolves around Dan, a loveable loner, and Chris, his reluctant sidekick, as they strike out against the frustrations modern life has put upon him (real or imagined). Produced by Film Roman, a unit of Starz Media Company, in association with The Hatchery
Family Game Night - an hour-long, live-action game show series featuring kids and adults playing a range of classic Hasbro strategy games, such as Cranium, Bop-It, and Connect4. Produced by Hasbro Studios.
G.I. Joe Renegades - an animated action/adventure G.I. Joe origins series. The show follows the G.I. Joe team as it develops and goes up against their nemesis, the Cobra organization. Produced by Hasbro Studios.
Pound Puppies - Set in Shelter 17, the series follows a team of dogs and their mission to find a home for every puppy. "A pup for every person and a person for every pup." Produced by Hasbro Studios.
R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour - a scary-themed half-hour, live-action anthology series based on/inspired by kid horror author R.L. Stine. Produced by The Hatchery.
The 99 - the animated series is an adaptation of the eponymous comic book that follows the adventures of superheroes from 99 countries that work together to maximize their powers and foster peace. Created by Dr. Naif al-Mutawa, a Middle East scholar/clinical psychologist, each member of The 99 embodies one of 99 positive values (e.g. wisdom, mercy, and strength).
Produced by Teshkeel Media & Endemol Digital UK Production Group.
Acquired programming:
US Premieres include: Animal Mechanicals (preschool, 52x11) produced by Halifax Film
the CGI animated Cosmic Quantum Ray produced by Moonscoop Entertainment
Deltora Quest (52 episodes) a CGI animated series produced by Dentsu
Maryoku Yummy (preschool) - animated series produced by American Greetings Properties and DQ Entertainment in association with Telegael Media
Strawberry Shortcake (26 episodes) - the new CGI animated series produced by American Greetings Properties
The WotWots (preschool) - the puppet series comes from Weta Workshop and is produced by Pukeko Pictures
Twisted Whiskers - a CGI animated series produced by American Greetings Properties, and co-producers DQ Entertainment and Moonscoop
Other Programming: Fraggle Rock - produced by The Him Henson Company; Meerkat Manor - produced by Oxford Scientific Films; and Family Movie Night - which will offer family-targeted movies (titles TBA).
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Veggie Mates, 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards
CBeebies is beginning production in the North West area on Veggie Mates (26x15), a new mixed live-action/puppet and music series that focuses on the concept of nurturing, caring and growing.
The series aims to get kids outside and learning about the world around them, including the fun of gardening and caring for living things, the importance of drinking water when it's hot out, and that everyone is good at different things.
Slated to premiere in early 2011, each episode a team of young kids arrive to help Mr. Bloom care for the plants and produce growing in his garden.
The series features a group of vegetable puppets, the Veggie Mates, who the kids can play with, teach and care for, they include: Colin the Runner Bean - he's always first with the wrong answer; Margaret the Cabbage - she's shy but fun and has her heart in the right place; Joan the Fennel - a mothering type; Raymond the Butternut Squash - who is always saying sorry; Sebastian the Aubergine - who enjoys summing up the day's events with a song; and the Wee MacGregors - a group of mischievous radishes that cause havoc.
Veggie Mates is a CBeebies production made in BBC Manchester.
Nominations for the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards were announced yesterday, which of course includes a collection of kid-targeted categories. Leading the way in kid-related programming nominations is PBS with about 36 nominations, followed by Nickelodeon with 25 nods, Disney Channel with 5 and Cartoon Network receiving 4 nominations. CBS will broadcast the Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards on Jun 27 at 9p, live from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas. The Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be handed out at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles on June 25. Some of the categories and nominees are listed below, happily there are far too many to list here! Congratulations to everyone and keep up the amazing work. For a full listing of categories and nominees check out our home page Cynopsis.com ( www.cynopsis.com ).
Outstanding Children's Animated Program
WordGirl - PBS
The Backyardigans - Nickelodeon
Curious George - PBS
Sid the Science Kid - PBS
Outstanding Children's Series
Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman - PBS
Design Squad - PBS
The Electric Company - PBS
New Approaches - Daytime Children's
Come On Over - ComeOnOver.com ( www.comeonover.com )
Fizzy's Lunch Lab - PBS
Design Squad - PBS
The Electric Company - PBS
Outstanding Preschool Children's Series
The Wonder Pets! - Nickelodeon
Between The Lions - PBS
Sesame Street - PBS
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
SpongeBob SquarePants - Nickelodeon
The Penguins of Madagascar - Nickelodeon
Ni Hao, Kai-lan - Nickelodeon
Sid The Science Kid: "Getting a Shot: You Can Do It!" - PBS
The series aims to get kids outside and learning about the world around them, including the fun of gardening and caring for living things, the importance of drinking water when it's hot out, and that everyone is good at different things.
Slated to premiere in early 2011, each episode a team of young kids arrive to help Mr. Bloom care for the plants and produce growing in his garden.
The series features a group of vegetable puppets, the Veggie Mates, who the kids can play with, teach and care for, they include: Colin the Runner Bean - he's always first with the wrong answer; Margaret the Cabbage - she's shy but fun and has her heart in the right place; Joan the Fennel - a mothering type; Raymond the Butternut Squash - who is always saying sorry; Sebastian the Aubergine - who enjoys summing up the day's events with a song; and the Wee MacGregors - a group of mischievous radishes that cause havoc.
Veggie Mates is a CBeebies production made in BBC Manchester.
Nominations for the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards were announced yesterday, which of course includes a collection of kid-targeted categories. Leading the way in kid-related programming nominations is PBS with about 36 nominations, followed by Nickelodeon with 25 nods, Disney Channel with 5 and Cartoon Network receiving 4 nominations. CBS will broadcast the Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards on Jun 27 at 9p, live from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas. The Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be handed out at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles on June 25. Some of the categories and nominees are listed below, happily there are far too many to list here! Congratulations to everyone and keep up the amazing work. For a full listing of categories and nominees check out our home page Cynopsis.com ( www.cynopsis.com ).
Outstanding Children's Animated Program
WordGirl - PBS
The Backyardigans - Nickelodeon
Curious George - PBS
Sid the Science Kid - PBS
Outstanding Children's Series
Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman - PBS
Design Squad - PBS
The Electric Company - PBS
New Approaches - Daytime Children's
Come On Over - ComeOnOver.com ( www.comeonover.com )
Fizzy's Lunch Lab - PBS
Design Squad - PBS
The Electric Company - PBS
Outstanding Preschool Children's Series
The Wonder Pets! - Nickelodeon
Between The Lions - PBS
Sesame Street - PBS
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
SpongeBob SquarePants - Nickelodeon
The Penguins of Madagascar - Nickelodeon
Ni Hao, Kai-lan - Nickelodeon
Sid The Science Kid: "Getting a Shot: You Can Do It!" - PBS
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