More than 80% of high school students in the U.S. report that they witness bullying at least once a week, according to a national survey released today by DoSomething.org. A national multimedia public service advertising (PSA) campaign is launching today to educate and empower parents to talk to their children about ways they can be more than a bystander. The PSAs are being distributed nationwide to coincide with National Bullying Prevention Month.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58606-ad-council-launches-bullying-prevention-campaign-to-empower-parents
In an effort to help families coping with the overwhelming situation of raising a child with ASD or other special dietary needs, accomplished chef, Jimi Taylor, in partnership with, Generation Rescue, is making a difference with a new Gluten-Free iOS App – “Chef Jimi’s – Cooking with a Cause.”
Seven years ago Chef Jimi’s son, Aiden, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social impairments, cognitive impairments, communication difficulties and repetitive behaviors. Statistics from the CDC identify around 1 in 88 American children as being on the Autism Spectrum, a 78% increase in the last decade.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62512-generation-rescue-chef-jimi-gluten-free-ios-app-autistic-spectrum-disorder
Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children’s and family programming, characters and brands, today announced the launch of their newest DVD title, VeggieTales®: MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle, slated to hit Christian and general market retail stores on July 27, 2013 and July 30, 2013, respectively.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61748-big-idea-entertainment-veggietales-maclarry-and-the-stinky-cheese-battle
Tree Fu Tom, the animated preschool series that’s taken Britain by storm, will make its U.S. debut on Sprout®, the 24-hour preschool channel, on April 22 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The show, which is a co-production between FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment and CBeebies, joins Sprout’s lineup of quality children’s entertainment that includes both acquired and original programming including the network’s newest hit, “The Chica Show.”
The premiere of Tree Fu Tom kicks-off a week-long celebration called “Dig Into Earth Day,” which promotes conservation and the importance of caring for the environment. Sprout marks Earth Week by being a part of NBCUniversal’s Green is Universal environmental initiative, and will be turning its on-air and online logos green for the entire week.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61203-sprout-animated-preschool-series-tree-fu-tom-makes-u-s-debut-earth-day
Cast appearance:
Peddler - Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Gazeem the Thief - Mr. Snoops (The Rescuers)
Jafar - McLeach (The Rescuers Down Under)
Iago - Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
Cave of Wonders - Monster House
Aladdin - Kermit the Frog (The Muppets)
Razoul and his Henchmen - The Gangreen Gang (The Powerpuff Girls)
Woman at the Window - Mulan
Ladies Laughing at Aladdin - Flowers (Alice in Wonderland (1951)) including Madeline Kahn
Abu - Conker the Squirrel (Conker's Bad Fur Day)
Three Balcony Harem Girls - Muses (Hercules)
Three Balcony Harem GIrls' Mother - Pocahontas
Necklace Man and Woman - Philoctetes (Hercules) and Rapunzel (Tangled)
Fat Ugly Lady - Princess Morbucks (The Powerpuff Girls)
Two Hungry Children - Roo (Winnie the Pooh) and Lumpy (Pooh's Heffalump Movie)
Prince Achmed - Hercules
Two men watching Prince Achmed - Pain and Panic (Hercules)
Sultan - Pumbaa (The Lion King)
Rajah - Tod (The Fox and the Hound)
Jasmine - Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
Omar; Melon Seller - Tantor (Tarzan)
Pot Seller - Woody (Toy Story)
Nut Seller - Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Necklace Seller - Hamm (Toy Story)
Fish Seller - Rex (Toy Story)
Fire Eater - Mr. Potato Head (Toy Story)
Boy wanting an apple - Andy (Toy Story)
Farouk; Apple Seller - Edgar (The Aristocats)
Old Jafar - Mr. Nebbercracker (Monster House)
Carpet - The Powerpuff Girls
Genie - Fozzie Bear (The Muppets)
'Laddie' Dog Genie - Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Rabbit Genie - Bean Bunny (The Muppets)
Dragon Genie - Dragon Madam Mim (The Sword in the Stone)
Genie's Three Dancing Girls - Frog Tiana (The Princess and the Frog), Miss Bianca (The Rescuers), Duchess (The Aristocats)
Sheep Genie - Ram (Charlotte's Web)
Camel Abu - Great Prince (Bambi)
Horse Abu - Spirit (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron)
Duck Abu - Duck (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy)
Ostrich Abu - Coco (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends)
Turtle Abu - Turtle Merlin (The Sword in the Stone)
Car Abu - K.A.R.R. (The Powerpuff Girls)
Elephant Abu - Manny (Ice Age)
Old Man Genie - Eustace (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Little Boy Genie - Dash (The Incredibles)
Fat Man Genie - George Darling (Peter Pan)
75 Golden Camels - Camel (Dumbo)
Genie as TV Parade Host Harry - Prince Phillip (Sleeping Beauty)
53 Purple Peacocks - Crows (Dumbo)
Genie as TV Parade Host June - Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
Exotic-Type Mammals - themselves
Leopard Genie - Bagheera (The Jungle Book)
Goat Genie - Sid (Ice Age)
Harem Genie - Nita (Brother Bear 2)
95 White Persian Monkeys - Monkeys (The Powerpuff Girls)
60 Elephants - themselves
Llamas - themselves
Bears and Lions - themselves
Brass Bands - themselves
40 Fakirs - themselves
Cooks and Bakers - themselves
Birds that 'warble on key' - themselves
Genie as Rodney Dangerfield - Winnie the Pooh
Super-Spy Genie - Owl (Winnie the Pooh)
Teacher Genie - Rabbit (Winnie the Pooh)
Table Lamp Genie - Prince Cornelius (Thumbelina)
Bee Genie - Manny (A Bug's Life)
Multi-platinum recording artist Selena Gomez will take the stage today for a LIVE performance to kickoff The Salvation Army’s 123rd National Red Kettle Campaign at AT&T Stadium during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders nationally televised game on CBS. For the past 17 years, the Dallas Cowboys have helped The Salvation Army launch the campaign during its nationally televised halftime performances. The Red Kettle Campaign raised more than $148.7 million last year to serve America’s most vulnerable by providing food, shelter and more than 1 million toys for children during the holidays.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/64057-salvation-army-red-kettle-selena-gomez-dallas-cowboys-thanksgiving-day
Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. (“Raptor” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RPTP), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved PROCYSBI™ (cysteamine bitartrate) delayed release capsules for the treatment of nephropathic cystinosis in adults and children 6 years and older. In a Phase 3 study, PROCYSBI showed consistent cystine depletion over the full 12-hour dosing period. Sustained levels of cysteamine have not historically been achieved in the majority of patients in this population. Studies have shown that sustained cystine depletion in patients may significantly delay disease progression, including kidney dysfunction, dialysis, kidney transplant, organ failure and premature death.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61338-raptor-pharmaceutical-procysbi-fda-approval-nephropathic-cystinosis
Child restraint manufacturers continue to roll out new booster seats that do a good job of improving the way an adult safety belt fits a typical booster-age child. This year, 19 of 31 new models evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earn the top rating of BEST BET, and one model is a GOOD BET.
The Institute began rating boosters five years ago because research indicated that most seats weren’t doing a good job of fitting safety belts correctly and consistently on children in a variety of vehicles. Boosters earn a rating of BEST BET, GOOD BET, Check Fit or Not Recommended, based on a protocol that involves measuring how three-point lap and shoulder belts fit a child-size test dummy seated in the booster on a stationary test fixture under four conditions that span the range of safety belt configurations in passenger vehicles. The evaluations focus on safety belt fit and don’t involve crash tests.
Unstoppable families play big and dream big. For the second year in a row, the makers of Uncrustables® ‐ the perfectly portable, thaw-and-serve crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches – have teamed up with Olympic gold medal figure skater, busy mom and best-selling children’s book author, Kristi Yamaguchi. Together they are proud to announce the launch of the Smucker’s® Uncrustables® Unstoppable Family Photo Contest for the chance to win a $15,000 check toward an unstoppable family adventure and a year’s supply of Uncrustables sandwiches.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/57332-uncrustables-unstoppable-family-photo-contest/
DHX Media announces the launch of three dedicated paid YouTube family entertainment channels. DHX Media expands its digital footprint with the launch of DHX Kids, DHX Junior and DHX Retro, and joins an elite group of premier content partners selected to be part of Google-owned YouTube’s first paid channels. DHX Media digital channels will be offered in multiple countries, including Australia (dhxkids.com.au, dhxjunior.com.au, dhxretro.com.au); Brazil (dhxkids.com.br, dhxjunior.com.br, dhxretro.com.br); Canada (dhxkids.ca, dhxjunior.ca, dhxencore.ca); France (dhxkids.fr, dhxjunior.fr, dhxretro.fr); Japan (dhxkids.jp); Korea (dhxkids.co.kr); Spain (dhxkids.es, dhxjunior.es, dhxretro.es); Russia (dhxkids.ru); the U.K. (dhxkids.co.uk, dhxjunior.co.uk, dhxretro.co.uk) and the U.S. (dhxkids.com, dhxjunior.com, dhxretro.com), and in multiple languages, including English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. DHX Media digital channels content is available now for free sampling for two week free trials with a subscription price of $2.99 (U.S.)/month. Discounted yearly subscriptions are also available. DHX Media is a leading international creator, producer, distributor and licensor boasting the world’s most extensive independent library of globally recognized children’s entertainment.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61630-dhx-kids-dhx-junior-dhx-retro-paid-youtube-family-entertainment-channels
Too many children in India are unable to realize their potential due to poverty and malnutrition. Under-nutrition is a grave problem that hits children the hardest affecting survival and even their participation in education. With an aim that no child should miss out school due to hunger, this organization provides food for education(mid day meal) to 1.3 million school children every day in India.
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