DIC Entertainment has Optioned the Rights to Broderbund's Alien Tales Educational CD-ROM for the Creation of an Animated Series for Children; Agreement Follows the Successful Pairing of the Two Companies with the Hit Television Series, Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 1996--DIC Entertainment and 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) ) have signed an agreement providing DIC DIC diffuse intravascular coagulation; disseminated intravascular coagulation. DIC abbr. disseminated intravascular coagulation Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Entertainment with the right to develop a television series based on Broderbund's critically acclaimed educational software title, Alien Tales(TM). The deal again joins the two companies whose last venture resulted in the Emmy Award-winning, television series, Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? produced by DIC for the Fox Children's Network. Broderbund, a leader in educational software for the home and school markets, introduced Alien Tales in February of 1995. This exciting science fiction based software program encourages kids to read by exposing them to some of the greatest works in literature. Alien Tales has become a parental favorite as well as a big hit with educators. "Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? has demonstrated that a children's series can both fulfill the Children's Television Act The Children's Television Act was enacted in 1990 in the United States to enhance television's potential to teach the nation's children valuable information and skills. The Act requires each television station that offers children's television programming in the U.S. and fulfill the commercial need for ratings. We've had a terrific relationship with Broderbund on 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 are thrilled to be working with them again on Alien Tales," said Andy Heyward, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , DIC Entertainment. "With so many violent, inane children's shows on commercial television, I am delighted to see that Broderbund and DIC are working to place an exciting children's television series Children's television series are television programs designed for and marketed to children, normally aired during the morning and afternoon hours, mainly before and after school. with the delicious goal of leading children to books," said Peggy Charren, Founder, Action for Children's Television Action for Children's Television (ACT) was founded by Peggy Charren in Newton, Massachusetts in 1968 as a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of television programming offered to children. . In Alien Tales, children play against a celebrity panel of aliens claiming authorship of great children's literature from Earth, including Treasure Island, The Secret Garden, The Wind in the Willows and more. Matching wits against these impostors, children must read passages, answer questions and solve puzzles to reclaim the famous works for their true authors. "We are excited about the prospects of having an educational program based on Alien Tales software appear on children's television sets around the country," said Ken Goldstein, Executive Publisher for Broderbund Software. "There is a great need for fun, educational programming and we want to be at the forefront of this movement. By teaming with DIC, who has already developed the award-winning Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? television series, we are confident about the prospects of a solid educational television program." Broderbund Software, Inc. is a diversified consumer software company that offers a broad selection of fun, award-winning products for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Founded in 1980, the company is committed to creating imaginative personal computer software of lasting value for every member of the family. For the 1995-96 season, DIC Entertainment L.P. is producing more than 300 half hours of children's programming, including Madeline and What-A-Mess for ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. as well as Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? and Rimba's Island for Fox Children's Network. DIC also produces Sailor Moon, Action Man, Street Sharks and Gadget Boy and Heather for the first-run syndicated marketplace; the Sigfried and Roy mini-series for the Fox Children's Network, which is scheduled to air during February sweeps; and the primetime Christmas special Jingle Bell Rock Jingle Bell Rock is the name of a popular Christmas song. It was first released by Bobby Helms in 1957 and has received frequent airplay during every Christmas time since then. "Jingle Bell Rock" was written by Joe Beal & Jim Boothe. It has gone on to sell 100 million copies. , which aired on ABC during the 1995 holiday season. -0- Note to Editors: Broderbund is a registered trademark and Alien Tales is a trademark of Broderbund Software, Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Broderbund Software Dana Henry, 415/382-3238 Mike Salvadore, 415/382-4569 or DIC Entertainment Jeff Pryor or Gabriella Alaimo, 818/955-5533 |
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