Broderbund and Its Carmen Sandiego Licensing Partners Celebrate the Spirit of Learning with the Launch of New Carmen Sandiego TV Programming for Kids; "Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?", the all-new history series premieres on PBS; the animated series "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?" airs five days-a-week on FOX; and Broderbund releases new Carmen Sandiego educational software.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 1996--Broderbund Software (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ), the creator of the Carmen Sandiego Carmen Sandiego refers to a media franchise of edutainment computer games, television programs, books and other media featuring a thieving villainess of the same name. character and educational software, and its licensing partners celebrate the launch of exciting new Carmen Sandiego television programming for kids. "Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?", an all-new history series will premiere today at 5 PM ET on 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, (Check local listings). The new series is produced by WGBH Boston and WQED Pittsburgh and will explore historical themes as well as geography education. Kids can also catch Carmen Sandiego on the Fox Kids Network, 5 days-a-week, in the animated program "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?" This Emmy Award-winning series is now in its fourth season and is produced by DIC DIC diffuse intravascular coagulation; disseminated intravascular coagulation. DIC abbr. disseminated intravascular coagulation Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Entertainment. "With President Clinton's recent mandate to increase educational television programming for children, it was nice to know that Carmen Sandiego was able to meet the challenge," says Ken Goldstein, Executive Publisher at Broderbund Software. "Broderbund is very proud that the educational spirit of Carmen Sandiego software has transcended mediums to become a commercial success on network and public television." In each of the 65 episodes of "Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?" Carmen Sandiego and an accomplice crook steal a significant historical item. Some items are "serious" -- like the Declaration of Independence -- and some are whimsical, but still important -- like the world's first sewer system Noun 1. sewer system - facility consisting of a system of sewers for carrying off liquid and solid sewage sewage system, sewage works facility, installation - a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the . Three contestants, called "Time Pilots" must use logic, judgment and their knowledge of history to pursue Carmen Carmen throws over lover for another. [Fr. Lit.: Carmen; Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Faithlessness Carmen the cards repeatedly spell her death. [Fr. and her crooks through a series of history clues given in several rounds of games. The high scorer gets a chance to capture Carmen and her accomplice during the end-game in a challenging race along the "Trail of Time." A new host, Kevin Shinick Kevin Shinick is an American actor, writer and director. Early life Kevin Shinick was born and raised in the town of Merrick, Long Island. He attended nearby Calhoun High School, along with fellow alumn Debbie (Deborah) Gibson, and spent four years as Class President. , is the "Squadron Leader" who directs the gameplay, helping the Time Pilots on their quests. Lynne Thigpen, two-time Emmy nominee, will reprise re·prise n. 1. Music a. A repetition of a phrase or verse. b. A return to an original theme. 2. A recurrence or resumption of an action. tr.v. her role as "The Chief" in the new series. Broderbund Software recently launched the next generation of Carmen Sandiego software with the release of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?(R) and Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego?(R) on Windows and Macintosh CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . The new programs feature beautiful 360-degree panoramas of each location, hundreds of animated characters, and an extensive electronic reference database with informative essays, spectacular video footage, maps and flags. Lynne Thigpen, star of the PBS series, is also featured as "The Chief" in the new software programs. For players who want to continue their travel to exciting ports o'call, they can access the ACME Internet Headquarters at www.broderbund.com/carmen Carmen Sandiego Licensing Program The Carmen Sandiego character and game concept are currently licensed to over 20 companies including Harper Collins, University Games, Great American Puzzle Factory, DIC Entertainment, WGBH/WQED, Micro Games of America, Publications International and Troll Associates. Carmen Sandiego products Carmen Sandiego is a fictional character featured in a long-running series of American educational software and WQED-Pittsburgh and WGBH-Boston produced television shows originally focusing on teaching geography and history (the series later branched out into other subjects). include network and public television programming, comic and activity books, onboard games, puzzles, apparel, and more. Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a diversified line of consumer software for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has pioneered innovative award-winning products that take advantage of the latest technologies. Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach. Broderbund's web site is located at: http://www.broderbund.com. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego?, Broderbund, ACME Internet Headquarters and the character Carmen Sandiego are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Broderbund Software Dana Henry, 415/382-3238 dana_henry@broder.com Shannon Jamieson, 415/382-4567 shannon_jamieson@broder.com |
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