CINAR Corporation and PBS Partner Again to Produce New Episodes of the Award-Winning Show 'CAILLOU' for Kids 2-5.Business Editors & Entertainment Writers MONTREAL & ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2002 16 New Episodes to be Added to the 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. Lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. Beginning January 2003 CINAR Corporation, and the Public Broadcasting Service “PBS” redirects here. For other uses, see PBS (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS (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, ) are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to produce 16 new episodes of the popular preschool series, CAILLOU. The new episodes, to air on PBS in January 2003, join the existing 40 CAILLOU programs currently airing Monday through Friday on PBS KIDS. "We are thrilled to be bringing new CAILLOU episodes in partnership with PBS to preschoolers. The 16 new episodes, which brings our total to 56 half-hours for the series, will help to further extend the CAILLOU experience to families," said Louis Fournier, CINAR's recently appointed Head of Distribution. "With its endearing en·dear·ing adj. Inspiring affection or warm sympathy: the endearing charm of a little child. en·dear adventures and gentle life lessons, CAILLOU has proven to be one of the most popular preschool series on PBS KIDS," said John F. Wilson, senior vice president and co-chief program executive, PBS. "We're delighted to be adding new CAILLOU episodes to our schedule and to continue our partnership with CINAR, providing quality children's programming that kids and parents enjoy." CAILLOU (pronounced KA-YOU) presents a unique combination of animation, puppets, music, dance, and live action and chronicles the adventures of a little boy as he bravely encounters the infinite miracles and dilemmas of four-year-old life. Based on the series of best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best children's books, the stories address real problems and conflicts typical of a young child's development. Since premiering on PBS KIDS in September 2000, CAILLOU has been named "one of the best new preschool series to come along in years" by Child magazine, has garnered two Parents' Choice Awards and, as of January 2001, has consistently ranked among the top eight children's programs in all of television, among kids aged 2-5(a). PBS KIDS provides a nonviolent, noncommercial daily television schedule that empowers children as members of their communities, nation and world. PBS KIDS welcomes parents, teachers, and caregivers as learning partners through broadcast as well as online through pbskids.org. PBS, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 128,284. Located along the Western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) south of downtown Washington, DC. , is a private, nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. media enterprise, owned and operated by the nation's 349 public television stations. Serving nearly 90 million people each week, PBS enriches the lives of all Americans through quality programs and education services on noncommercial television, the Internet and other media. More information about PBS is available at PBS.org. the leading dot-org Web site on the Internet. CINAR Corporation is an integrated entertainment and education company involved in the development, production, post-production and worldwide distribution of non-violent, quality programming and educational products for children and families. Visit CAILLOU at pbskids.org/caillou (a) Source: For PBS, NTI NTI NewTech Infosystems (software company, Irvine, California) NTI Nuclear Threat Initiative NTI National Transit Institute (New Brunswick, New Jersey) NTI Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Special TV Ratings, January-December 2001. For broadcast, cable, and syndication, Nielsen Galaxy Explorer, January 1-December 31, 2001. Children's programming average audience ratings estimates among children 2-5, 24 hours, Mon-Sun. Qualifications available upon request. |
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