COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT'S CAILLOU WINS BRONZE MEDAL AT THE NEW YORK FESTIVALS 2006 TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND PROMOTION AWARDS CAILLOU Recognized As One Of The Best Television Series For Children Ages 2-6
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TORONTO - (February 6, 2006) - CAILLOU, the popular animated series for preschoolers that is about to launch a fourth season on PBS, was recognized by the New York Festivals as one of the best television series for children ages 2-6. Cookie Jar Entertainment accepted the Bronze World Medal at the New York Festivals awards ceremony Friday, January 27, 2006 in New York City.
Commenting on the award, Cookie Jar Entertainment President and Chief Operating Officer Toper Taylor said: "As a company dedicated to creating programming that entertains, inspires and enlightens children and family audiences, we are extremely pleased to be recognized with such a prestigious award. We are certainly thrilled with the continued success of Caillou, but it is especially gratifying to validate the quality of the series with this honor."
Addressing real-kid issues, CAILLOU has proven to be among television's most irresistible characters - a little boy in a very big world who has become embraced by children and parents alike. In the new fourth season of the award-winning series, the little boy who captivated children in Canada, the United States and around the world grows up a bit and heads to preschool! CAILLOU demonstrates how the first experiences of life, from going to the park to understanding one's own family, can be perceived with wonder and a sense of discovery. Blending animation with humor, kid logic and imagination, the CAILLOU animated television series helps children make sense of their world. The stories address real problems and conflicts typical to a young child's development.
In addition to its popularity on PBS in the U.S. and TELETOON in Canada, the award winning series remains a staple preschool animated series for viewers worldwide, airing on such prestigious international networks as Super RTL (Germany) and RTP (Portugal), to mention a few.
Based on the books published by Editions Chouette, CAILLOU is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc.
About The New York Festivals
The New York Festivals oversees six international awards competitions: Film & Video; Television Programming and Promotions; Radio Programming and Promotions; Television and Radio Advertising; Design, Print & Outdoor Advertising; and Interactive. Entries to each of these competitions are judged in the United States and around the world by panels of peers in their respective industries. Gold, Silver and Bronze World Medals are awarded to the highest scoring entries in each category. Distinguished panels of judges and advisors select Grand Awards for each competition. Founded in 1957, NYF now has representation in more countries than any other media competition.
About Cookie Jar Group
Cookie Jar Group develops 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., as well as a 20% interest in Teletoon Canada Inc., Canada's only all-animation broadcaster.
About Cookie Jar Entertainment, 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 "Arthur," "The Doodlebops," "Caillou" and "Gerald McBoing Boing." 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.
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