'Christmas in the Snow,' the Follow-Up to the Multi-Platinum Hit, 'Merry Christmas, Teletubbies!,' Arrives for a Limited Time!Entertainment Editors BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2000 The Perfect Gift This Holiday Season With Free Teletubbies Wrapping Paper Noun 1. wrapping paper - a tough paper used for wrapping kraft, kraft paper - strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution butcher paper - a strong wrapping paper that resists penetration by blood or meat fluids and Gift Card Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po can't wait to discover the joys of winter in their new video, "Christmas in the Snow," releasing on October 31. Created in response to the unprecedented success of 1999's "Merry Christmas, Teletubbies!," this exclusive-to-video release will be offered to consumers for a limited time. "Christmas in the Snow" gives fans a chance to see the "snow tubby" for the first time on video! Children can play along with the Teletubbies as they slip, slide and play in the first snow in Teletubbyland, and then come together to build the smiling snow tubby. This special video also features a look into how children around the world celebrate Christmas. Like all Teletubbies videos, "Christmas in the Snow" is a fun, interactive video that encourages children to sing and play along with their favorite characters. "Christmas in the Snow" is the perfect gift for children to enjoy all year long. The two "snow" white videocassettes bring children more than 90 minutes of Teletubbies fun. Parents and children will enjoy the free Teletubbies wrapping paper and gift card that come with each video, making it the perfect all-in-one holiday gift this season. With such widespread success, PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, has recently agreed to acquire an additional 75 new episodes, extending the Teletubbies license through 2008. Teletubbies was created by Anne Wood Anne Wood CBE is a British children's television producer. Her independent production company, "Ragdoll Productions", was founded in 1984 and specialises in making original programming for children 10 and under. and Andrew Davenport of Ragdoll Ltd. and is marketed in the Americas by The itsy bitsy bit·sy adj. bit·si·er, bit·si·est Bitty. [Alteration of bitty.] Entertainment Company. "Teletubbies continues to reach new viewers, and continues to be a long-term and successful brand," said Michelle Kanter, Director of Published Products for The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company. "With the overwhelming success of 'Merry Christmas, Teletubbies!,' we are pleased to meet the demands of the Teletubbies viewers with this exceptional new sequel, 'Christmas in the Snow.'" "PBS Kids PBS Kids (often styled all-caps as "PBS KIDS") is the umbrella brand for children's programming aired by the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. As with all PBS programming, PBS Kids programming is non-commercial. represents the shows that kids love and parents trust, and this unique video of Teletubbies Christmas fun is perfect for families," commented Jonathan Siegel, Director of Retail Marketing, PBS Home Video. "Along with our dynamic partners, The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company and Warner, we're proud to provide parents and children with a great way to share the excitement of the holidays together." "WHV WHV Wilhelmshaven (Northern Germany, Headquarters of the German Navy) WHV Warner Home Video WHV Woodchuck Hepatitis Virus WHV Working Holiday Visa WHV Westdeutscher Hockey-Verband (West German hockey association) is thrilled to offer this special Teletubbies video set just in time for Christmas," said Clare Lukasik, WHV Director, Family Entertainment Marketing. "Wrapping paper and a gift card -- included with each video -- makes Christmas in the Snow the perfect holiday surprise!" PBS Kids Home Video furthers PBS's mission of lifelong learning Lifelong learning is the concept that "It's never too soon or too late for learning", a philosophy that has taken root in a whole host of different organisations. Lifelong learning is attitudinal; that one can and should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors. by expanding the availability of PBS's top-quality programs. PBS, headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is a private, nonprofit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 347 public television stations. A trusted community resource, PBS uses the power of noncommercial television, the Internet and other media to enrich the lives of all Americans through programs and education services that inform, inspire and delight. More information is available about PBS at PBS.org. PBS Home Video titles are distributed by Warner Home Video Warner Home Video is the home video unit of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. It was founded in 1978 as WCI Home Video (for Warner Communications, Inc.). It was re-named Warner Home Video in 1980. , a division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. With operations in 78 international territories -- more than the video division of any other studio -- Warner Home Video commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top-quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . Pictures, Turner Entertainment Company, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy Home Video and New Line Home Video. Ragdoll Ltd. was founded by acclaimed children's television program maker Anne Wood in 1984 with the motto: "Ragdoll Works For Children." Worldwide, Ragdoll-produced series for preschool-aged children are shown in more than 120 countries and territories, and in the UK are screened by the British Broadcasting Corporation (company) British Broadcasting Corporation - (BBC) The non-commercial UK organisation that commissions, produces and broadcasts television and radio programmes. The BBC commissioned the "BBC Micro" from Acorn Computers for use in a television series about using computers. and the Independent Television Network. Titles include "Teletubbies," "Rosie" and Jim," "Tots TV Tots TV was a television show, produced by Ragdoll Productions and Central (later owned by Carlton Television) (Both Ragdoll and Central also produced Rosie and Jim and Ragdoll independently produced Teletubbies for the BBC). ," "Brum," and "Open A Door," and recent awards include the BAFTA Baf´ta n. 1. A coarse stuff, usually of cotton, originally made in India. Also, an imitation of this fabric made for export. (British Emmy) Award for Best Children's Series, Grand Prize at the 24th Japan Prize International Contest in Tokyo for an episode of Teletubbies, three consecutive Indies awards and the award to Anne Wood of Fellowship of the Royal Television Society. The company is based in Stratford upon Avon, England. The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company (www.itsybitsyE.com -- the safehaven for children on the Web) is a Global Children's Entertainment Leader, creating family television, feature film programming and production, consumer products and online entertainment. Founded in 1995 by Kenn Viselman, The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company is dedicated to creating great, imaginative Safehaven Entertainment(TM), both on the screen and on the shelf. The company has taken a pro-active stand against the proliferation of negative images in the media today by providing fun, funny and safe entertainment that enhances the lives of young children and their caregivers. Properties owned, licensed and marketed by The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company represent the highest-quality entertainment available to children and families throughout the world. The company is firmly driven by its motto: To be free to learn, Children must be free to dream! The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company currently maintains offices on three continents with an eye on imminent expansion to the other four. The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company is a member company of Handleman Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HDL (Hardware Description Language) A language used to describe the functions of an electronic circuit for documentation, simulation or logic synthesis (or all three). Although many proprietary HDLs have been developed, Verilog and VHDL are the major standards. ) For more information about the Teletubbies, visit the PBS Kids Web site at PBS.org/teletubbies. |
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