THE DOODLEBOPS JOIN UK'S GOOD MORNING TV LINEUP
Cookie Jar Entertainment's Popular Children's Show Makes UK Broadcast Debut on April 7
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Toronto/London (March 12, 2007) - Cookie Jar Entertainment has signed a deal with Good Morning TV (GMTV) on ITV1 in the UK to broadcast "The Doodlebops". ITV1 will become the newest major international broadcast home for "The Doodlebops."
"The Doodlebops," preschoolers' favorite rockin' band, will air Saturdays at 6:00 a.m. on GMTV1 starting April 7. A weekday launch on GMTV2 is planned for this summer.
"GMTV is a well-established network and the ideal UK broadcast home for 'The Doodlebops,' said Alison Warner, Cookie Jar Entertainment VP of Distribution in the UK. "GMTV has demonstrated a commitment to the series and we look forward to a long relationship with them."
"We are extremely pleased to serve as the broadcast home for 'The Doodlebops.' It has been quite impressive watching the show become a global, pop-culture phenomena in such a short period of time. Now this musical trio is about to take its place on GMTV, and we couldn't be more thrilled," said Peter McHugh, GMTV's Director of Programmes.
GMTV joins the ever expanding roster of "The Doodlebops" international broadcasters that includes Kids' CBC, Playhouse Disney US, Disney (Australia, Italy, Latin America and others), Nickelodeon France and VRAK TV (Canada). "The Doodlebops" is also available on satellite and cable television through Playhouse Disney UK.
"The Doodlebops" - the band that's been getting preschoolers around the world movin' and groovin' to their rockin' beat – continues to rank among the most viewed preschool shows in television. Bringing the preschool set its own unique brand of frenetic fun, outrageous storylines and rousing musical performances of original songs and dance, Deedee, Rooney and Moe also teach the importance of teamwork, good behavior, getting along with others, trying one's best, facing fears and being reliable.
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.
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 "Doodlebops," "Caillou," "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.
