ROCKIN' RATINGS PROMPT NEW PLAYHOUSE DISNEY TIME PERIOD FOR COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT'S THE DOODLEBOPS Hit Preschool Live Action Series Moves To 9:00AM And 11:30AM Weekday Slots
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Los Angeles, CA (October 10, 2005) - Following a successful summer on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney preschool block, THE DOODLEBOPS will move to the 9:00AM weekday time period - along with a double run Tuesday through Friday at 11:30AM - for a total of 11 airings per week.
While in its 6:30AM weekday slot Monday - Friday and 7:30am on weekends, THE DOODLEBOPS consistently danced and sang their way to the #1 spot* in the all-important kids 2-5 category, prompting Disney Channel to pave the way for the show's new time period berth.
"We are extremely delighted with the outstanding performance of THE DOODLEBOPS on Playhouse Disney and appreciate the tremendous support of the series by the Disney Channel team. We look forward to continuing our successful broadcast partnership with Playhouse Disney," said Toper Taylor, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cookie Jar Entertainment.
The Doodlebops are three candy-colored siblings who happen to be in a world famous rock band! Through their energetic music, upbeat attitudes, and rockin' storylines, The Doodlebops share positive messages with their young viewing audience, and introduce them to a variety of musical and dance styles. Whether rehearsing their latest dance in their club house, touring the world in there groovy tour bus, or performing a brand new song on a concert state -The Doodlebops are always encouraging youngsters to share, cooperate, learn from each other and to get up and dance!
About Cookie Jar Group
Cookie Jar Group develops, produces, distributes and markets quality products to children, their caregivers, parents and teachers. Cookie Jar Group's products reflect its commitment to providing the best in children's published content, animated and live action programming and innovative educational and entertainment-driven products worldwide. The group of companies consists of Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. and Cookie Jar Education Inc.
Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc., Cookie Jar Group's entertainment operation, is a leading, global, independent producer, marketing and brand manager of such renowned children's properties as "The Doodlebops", "Gerald McBoing Boing", "Arthur" and "Spider Riders". Combining globally renowned intellectual properties with an industry-recognized management team, Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. is a market-driven, brand building company that is committed to children first and foremost and is dedicated to the development and production of quality programming that embraces the whole child, with animated and live-action series that entertain, inspire and enlighten children and family audiences worldwide.
*NHI, Gal Explorer, US Rating, 7/18/05-9/4/05, p2-5, 6:30am M-F, 7:30am SS TP, vs. NICK, CARTOON, TOON DISNEY, NOGGIN, ABC FAM
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