Amy Poehler and Friends Launch New Digital TV Series Aimed at Young Girls and Their Parents.Sponsored by the Barbie[R] Brand, "Smart Girls at the Party" Celebrates Girls Who Are Changing the World by Being Themselves AUSTIN, Texas -- ON Networks[R] (ON) today announced the release of the first episode of Smart Girls at the Party - the original digital TV series that aims to help young girls find confidence in their own aspirations and talents. The series was created by and stars actor/writer Amy Poehler Amy Poehler (born September 16, 1971) is an American comedian and actress. She is a repertory player on Saturday Night Live. Early life Poehler was born in Burlington, Massachusetts, to Eileen, a teacher, and Bill Poehler. and friend Meredith Walker, former senior producer for Nickelodeon's Nick News, and former head of talent for Saturday Night Live This article is about the American television series. For the show related to Big Brother (UK), see Saturday Night Live (UK). Saturday Night Live (SNL . Amy Miles, recording artist and performer and host of 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, children's show LOMAX: Hound of Music, stars as the series' regular musical act. ON Networks also announced that the first season of Smart Girls at the Party will be sponsored by Barbie[R], an iconic brand that continues to encourage girls to be who they want to be - whether it's a princess, doctor, fashion model or president of the United States The head of the Executive Branch, one of the three branches of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution sets relatively strict requirements about who may serve as president and for how long. . "The message that Smart Girls at the Party brings to girls is one that the Barbie brand continues to drive and we're thrilled to support this original series," said Stephanie Cota, Senior Vice President, Barbie Marketing. Smart Girls at the Party celebrates young girls who bring hope and change to the world by being themselves. In each episode, Amy Poehler interviews a girl with a unique talent, community interest or point of view. The conversation ranges from the serious to the light-hearted. Girls offer spirited truths, proving that you don't have to be famous to be interesting or to make a difference in the world. "Our goal was to create a show we would have loved to watch when we were young," said Meredith Walker, co-creator of Smart Girls at the Party. "We knew we wanted to honor real girls and their originality, and we knew we wanted to have fun doing it." The inaugural season of Smart Girls at the Party will include eight short episodes released weekly plus a bonus interview episode with Amy Poehler, Meredith Walker and Amy Miles. The episodes are available exclusively through ON Networks at www.smartgirlsattheparty.com and its syndication partners, including iTunes, Adobe Media Player Adobe Media Player (codename Philo) is a desktop media player that offers users to manage and interact with their media content, and allows content publishers to define branding and advertising in and around their content. , and a set of targeted Web, digital TV and mobile providers. "Original on-demand series like Smart Girls at the Party allow us to reinvent traditional TV show formats and explore new ways to reach and engage today's viewers," said Jen Grogono, co-founder and chief content officer of ON Networks. "We're honored to work with such talented and inventive show creators, as well as a sponsor like the Barbie brand who truly understand the value of bringing fresh, quality programming to young girls and their parents wherever and whenever they wish to watch." In less than two years, ON Networks has become one of the largest independent distributors and producers of original, professional programming for digital platforms. The company and its shows have been widely recognized by new media leaders such as iTunes and the Webby Awards For the Ducktales character, see . Presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, The Webby Awards are a set of awards presented to the "world's best websites". The awards have been given out since 1996. , and have received various industry accolades. For more information about ON Networks, visit www.onnetworks.com. ON Networks, Inc., Original programming for Original people[TM] ON Networks[R] is a digital media innovator leading the change in how digital TV programs are created, distributed, consumed and sponsored. ON aligns innovative brands with fresh, original content and syndicates it to targeted and engaged viewers across its AllScreen[TM] Network. Based in Austin, Texas, ON is a privately-held company backed by Accel Partners, Austin Ventures, AT&T and S3 Ventures. About Mattel Mattel, Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : MAT, www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie[R], the most popular fashion doll Fashion dolls are dolls designed to be dressed and redressed to reflect fashion trends or occasionally fantasy play. The dolls are typically plastic or vinyl, and are manufactured both as toys and as collectibles. They are enjoyed by many age groups. ever introduced, Hot Wheels Hot Wheels is a brand of die cast toy car, introduced by American toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox until 1996, when Mattel acquired rights to the Matchbox brand from Tyco. [R], Matchbox[R], American Girl American Girl, may refer to:
R/C Reinforced Concrete R/C Rate of Climb , as well as Fisher-Price[R] brands, including Little People[R], Power Wheels The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. [R] and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel is recognized as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies by Forbes Magazine and is ranked among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by CRO Magazine. Committed to ethical manufacturing practices, Mattel marks a 10-year milestone in 2007 for its ever-evolving Global Manufacturing Principles and focus on sustainable business A business is sustainable if it has adapted its practices for the use of renewable resources and holds itself accountable for the environmental and human rights impacts of its activities. practices. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow. BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel, Inc. [c] 2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ON Networks is a registered trademark of ON Networks, Inc. AllScreen and Original Programming for Original People are trademarks of ON Networks, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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