Porchlight Ent.’s poplar CG preschool series, Jay Jay the Jet Plane, has been acquired by Paramount Home Entertainment and PBS Home Video. Under a partnership launched last year, the entities will distribute and market a minimum of two new titles per year in North America under the PBS KIDS label. The home video re-launch, set for spring 2006, also promises to deliver a new look for the high-flying property.
Created by Deborah and David Michel, the Jay Jay TV series has its title flyer and his airplane friends finding fun and adventure in the magical Tarrytown Airport. The 3D-animated show is produced by PorchLight Ent. and Modern Cartoons, and airs in more than 50 countries. In the U.S., the series is seen daily on PBS stations and currently consists of 80 12-minute episodes, with 10 new installments in production for a fall 2005 debut. In addition to innovative interactive learning concepts, the new season will feature a new Hispanic airplane character to help kids learn Spanish words.
More information on Jay Jay the Jet Plane and other PBS KIDS shows can be found at www.pbskids.org and www.pbskidsgo.org, while video resources for educators are available at www.shoppbs.com/teachers. PorchLight Ent. can be found at www.porchlight.com.
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