Hollywood, California – Family entertainment producer and distributor The Jim Henson Company has licensed its four-time Daytime Emmy-nominated preschool series Sid The Science Kid (66 x 30’) to Zee-Q Channel in India for its newly launched edutainment channel, Zee-Q, targeting children ages 4 to 14. Starring the inquisitive and funny preschooler Sid, each episode of Sid The Science Kid features practical skill-building fun, using music and humour to celebrate children’s … [Read more...] about The Jim Henson Company licenses Sid The Science Kid to India’s Zee-Q Channel
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CEO Bryan G. Stockton named Chairman of Mattel
EL SEGUNDO, California – Mattel, Inc., have announced that the Board of Directors has named CEO Bryan G. Stockton, 59, as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2013. Stockton succeeds Robert A. Eckert, 58, who will be retiring from his service as director and Chairman of the Board effective December 31, 2012. Stockton will continue to hold the position of chief executive officer, a position held since January 2012. "During the last year as CEO, Bryan has further demonstrated his … [Read more...] about CEO Bryan G. Stockton named Chairman of Mattel
American Film Market 2012 sees increase in buyers and films screening
Santa Monica, California – The 2012 American Film Market has concluded its five-day run on November 7, with an increase in buyers by 6% to 1,616 versus 1,523 a year ago and 35 more buying companies than 2011. A total of 753 buying companies from more than 60 countries were present this year. The AFM Conferences were highly attended, with audiences of more than 700 in attendance each day. “The healthy growth in new buying companies is the most important metric for us,” says … [Read more...] about American Film Market 2012 sees increase in buyers and films screening
