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Red carpet event followed by live performance by Laughing Pizza to be held in the Aquarium’s Oceans Ballroom

ATLANTA (January 18, 2012)— Georgia Aquarium and family-favorite musical group, Atlanta’s own Laughing Pizza, invite families to the grand Oceans Ballroom for a one-time, VIP family film premiere Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11:00 a.m. The award-winning band and world’s largest aquarium are teaming up for the world premiere of “Laughing Pizza: The Concert Movie” as well as a live performance by Laughing Pizza after the screening.

Beginning at 11:00 a.m., guests will get the “red carpet treatment” with photographs, a VIP screening of Laughing Pizza: The Concert Movie, spectacular views into the world’s largest aquatic habitat, Ocean Voyager, as well as views into the charismatic beluga whale habitat from within the grand Oceans Ballroom. After the VIP screening, Laughing Pizza will perform a few of their hits and give guests the opportunity to meet Billy, Lisa and Emily, up close and in person!

Laughing Pizza is a real family band that writes and performs all original pop-music for families. Their music videos can be seen every day in more than 18 million homes on PBS stations and TV On-Demand channels around the country. This mom, dad and daughter trio travel across the nation performing at theatres, museums, music  festivals, nightclubs, schools, and other venues – including the White House (with Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers).

Lisa and Billy are both classically trained musicians and former music teachers with a history of success in the grown-up music business – including a #1 Billboard Dance Hit and a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell. Emily, their 15-year-old daughter, plays multiple instruments including flute, drums, guitar, piano, and bass – and co-writes all of the Laughing Pizza songs with her parents. Together they create fun, inspiring (and educational) music for the whole family! Their live performances are energetic, interactive, dance-filled shows that get kids and parents up and moving, and they have a loyal following all across the country.

There are two ticket options for families to purchase. VIP Red Carpet Premiere tickets include admission to the film, live performance by Laughing Pizza, meet and greet with the band, and red carpet festivities. VIP Red Carpet Premiere tickets are $15 (Children under 1 years old are free). For an even more spectacular experience, guests can upgrade their tickets to the VIP Red Carpet Premiere Plus ticket, which includes admission to the premiere and its events, as well as admission to the Aquarium and the 3:30 p.m. showing of AT&T Dolphin Tales. VIP Red Carpet Premiere Plus tickets are $34.95 for adults and $28.95 for children. Children under 3 years old only need a film pass, as they are admitted to the Aquarium for free.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.laughingpizza.com. For more information on Georgia Aquarium’s conservation efforts, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org or call 404-581-4000.

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ABOUT GEORGIA AQUARIUM

Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, is the world’s largest with more than 10 million gallons of water and the largest collection of aquatic animals. The mission of Georgia Aquarium is to be an entertaining, educational and scientific institution featuring exhibits and programs of the highest standards; offering engaging and exciting guest experiences promoting the conservation of aquatic biodiversity throughout the world. Georgia Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. For additional information, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org

HIT ENTERTAINMENT AND TOTSY PARTNER FOR ANGELINA BALLERINA™ EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT SALE

Premiere Shopping Community for Parents Hosts Limited Time Angelina Ballerina Retail Promotion Beginning on Saturday, November 5

NEW YORK, NY (November 4, 2011)—HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality children’s entertainment, announced today that it has partnered with online retailer TOTSY.com for a special Angelina Ballerina™ retail promotion.  TOTSY is an online private sales site and community dedicated to offering exclusive deals on must-haves for parents, babies and kids. The Angelina Ballerina sale, which launches on TOTSY as a five-day exclusive on Saturday, November 5, will run through Wednesday morning, November 9.

During the sale, consumers will be able to find Angelina Ballerina products that were expertly procured by TOTSY’s buyers and offered at a discounted price.  Angelina Ballerina sale offerings are from such companies as the Alexander Doll Company (dolls), Wonder Forge (games), Mattel (figures and playsets), Rubies (costumes), Topsville (apparel), Schylling (kaleidoscopes and alarm clocks) and Penguin Young Readers Group (books).

The five-day sale will be promoted via banner ads on TOTSY.com and AngelinaBallerina.com, and an email newsletter to Angelina Ballerina fans and TOTSY members, as well as through Twitter (@ABLovetoDance, @myTOTSY) and Facebook (facebook.com/angelinaballerina, facebook.com/TOTSYfan).  Lifestyle blogger, Vera Sweeney (I’m Not Obsessed, Lady and the Blog), will host a Twitter Party on Monday, November 7, from 2 pm to 3 pm ET to talk to TOTSY member parents about Angelina Ballerina and the sale.  TOTSY will also feature the sale in their daily email alert.

“Parents across the nation depend on TOTSY for popular, high quality products and we know they will be excited to find the exclusive Angelina Ballerina product sale,” said David Niggli, Chief Merchandising Officer at TOTSY.com. “Angelina Ballerina  is definitely the kind of brand we at TOTSY are proud to be able to offer to our members and we’re looking forward to working with HIT Entertainment to offer parents this very special promotion.”

“TOTSY is recognized for its selection of high quality offerings and incredible customer service, making it the perfect destination for fans to find Angelina Ballerina merchandise,” said Stacey Reiner, Vice President, Licensing, US & Canada, HIT Entertainment Global Brands. “Parents will love finding a large selection of Angelina Ballerina products – from toys to books to apparel – all in one place and perfect for their aspiring young dancers.”

Angelina Ballerina, a beloved publishing property for close to three decades, is a little star with big dreams of becoming a prima ballerina.  This feisty little mouse works hard to reach her goals and along the way, and always learns from her mistakes. When little girls share in Angelina’s experiences, they’re inspired to go after their big dreams too. In addition to the critically acclaimed story books created by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig, Angelina Ballerina dances her way into the hearts of young girls on PBS KIDS^® and Sprout^® in the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps.  For more information about Angelina Ballerina, please visit www.angelinaballerina.com.

About Totsy.com

Headquartered in New York, TOTSY (http://www.totsy.com) is a privately held company dedicated to providing its members with access to coveted and essential products and brands designed for expecting moms and parents of young children at sample sale prices. Shopping events are designer-specific and held over a 72 hour period. Membership is free of charge and by invitation only. For more information, please visit www.TOTSY.com.

About HIT Entertainment

HIT Entertainment is one of the world’s leading independent children’s entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT’s portfolio includes properties, such as Angelina Ballerina™, Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™, Mike the Knight™, Pingu™ and Rainbow Magic™. HIT represents Chapman Entertainment’s Fifi and the Flowertots™ and Roary the Racing Car™ in North America, as well as Wallace & Gromit™, Shaun the Sheep™, Timmy Time™ and Aardman Classics from Aardman Animations.  HIT also acts as representative for The Wiggles® in the UK. Launched in 1989, HIT’s lines of business span television and video production, content distribution, publishing, consumer products licensing and live events and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.  HIT is a part-owner of US-based preschool channel, Sprout^®. For more information, visit www.hitentertainment.com.

Island Transformed into Halloween Transylvania for Club Penguin’s Most Anticipated Event of the Year

Ghosts and goblins invading the most awesome kids’ hot spot online?  This week, Disney’s Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) – the #1 virtual world for kids – kicks off its annual Halloween Party! Last year more than 3 million players celebrated Halloween at this massive in-world party, making it one of Club Penguin’s most anticipated events of the year. This year, the island will be transformed into Halloween Transylvania with spooky trees, carved pumpkins and many other features created especially for this exciting event. The Halloween Party will begin on October 20 and run until November 1. Penguins are invited to put on their coolest costumes ever and join the fun.

Images and video from the Club Penguin Halloween party are available for use here: Images: http://bit.ly/nlA7tQ ; video: http://bit.ly/CP_HalloweenVid).

Some highlights of the 2011 Club Penguin Halloween Party:

• Island Transformation: The Island will morph into a Halloween Transylvania with exciting changes including a dark background complete with full moon, trick-or-treating adventures for Penguins and a haunted Island experience.
• New Games: A new Halloween Scavenger Hunt will take place during the party. Kids can follow clues and locate ghosts to receive a new game background.
• Costumes: Monster Catcher and Ghost Sheets costumes are some of the many Halloween Party costumes and accessories available for players.
• Famous Penguin Visits: Players will be able to interact with rarely-seen Famous Penguins, including Aunt Arctic and Gary the Gadget Guy during the Halloween and Anniversary Parties.
• More Role Playing: A new stage – Night of the Living Sled: The Play – will go live, where kids can role play and re-create the popular video “The Night of the Living Sled.”
• Prizes: Players who visit 10 “Trick or Treat” igloos in one session will win a special stamp.
• Bigger Celebrations: Club Penguin’s 6th Anniversary Party will be held in the Coffee Shop in conjunction with the Halloween Party, making this the biggest party yet.

About Club Penguin

Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) a product of Disney Online Studios, is the #1 virtual world for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The award-winning virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, is enjoyed by parents and children around the world, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

Release #12-006

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (855) 242-2245
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983

Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: B.O.B.(r) single and double strollers

Units: About 411,700 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada (357,000 units were recalled in February 2011 due to strangulation hazard posed by canopy drawstring)

Importer: B.O.B. Trailers Inc., of Boise, Idaho

Hazard: The stroller canopy’s embroidered logo’s backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of children mouthing the detached patch. Gagging and choking were reported in two incidents. The backing was removed from the children’s mouth without injury. In each of the reported incidents, the children were seated in an infant car seat attached to the stroller.

Description: This recall involves all B.O.B. strollers manufactured between November 1998 and November 2010. Strollers manufactured after October 2006 have a white label affixed to the back of the stroller’s leg with the manufacturing date. Strollers with no manufacturing date listed were produced prior to October 2006 and are included in this recall. The strollers were sold in single seat and double-seat models. The BOB(r), Ironman(r) or Stroller Strides(r) brand name is embroidered on the canopy of the strollers.

Sold at: REI, Babies R’ Us and other children’s product and sporting goods stores nationwide and Amazon.com between November 1998 and October 2011 for between $280 and $600.

Manufactured in: Taiwan and China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers until they remove the embroidery backing patch from the interior of the canopy’s logo. Consumers should contact B.O.B. Trailers for instructions on removing the backing.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact B.O.B. Trailers toll-free at (855) 242-2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.bobnotices.com

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1411

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12006.html

Tickets purchased at Kroger benefit East Lake Foundation

(Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 9, 2011) – The TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, held on September 21-25 at historic East Lake Golf Club, is the finale to the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Courtesy of Southern Company, up to four children aged 18 and younger are admitted free with each paying adult to witness this exciting final event to the golf season (http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r060/tickets.html). Families can feel good about an outing on the golf course by purchasing tickets through local Kroger stores; 100 percent of proceeds from each ticket purchased at Kroger benefits the East Lake Foundation.

“The East Lake Foundation has accomplished so much in the past 15 years, but there is still so much work to be done,” said Madelyn Adams, East Lake Foundation Executive Director. “The money raised through The TOUR Championship ticket purchases from Kroger are used to help fund The First Tee^® of East Lake youth golf and life skills program; college scholarship; literacy support; economic development programs; the East Lake Community Learning Garden; East Lake Health Initiative; and much, much more.”

About the East Lake Foundation

Founded in 1995, the East Lake Foundation’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty in Atlanta’s East Lake community by providing tools that enable residents to build a better future through cradle-to-college education, safe and affordable housing, and community wellness. The East Lake approach has been proven to boost employment, reduce crime and improve educational outcomes. East Lake has become a model for holistic community revitalization programs across the country.

Celebrating the internationally acclaimed “Talk like a Pirate” day through a weekend of fun and free admission for buccaneers dressed in costumes

ATLANTA (September 12, 2011) – Walk the plank into Atlanta’s own ocean and journey alongside aquatic experts for Pirate Days, a weekend of pirate-themed festivities and events helping swashbucklers to better navigate and understand the seven seas, along with the creatures that inhabit them. Festivities will take place Sept. 24-25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and children 12 and under will receive free admission when dressed in pirate costume.

The world’s largest aquarium is celebrating Pirate Days with activities, giveaways and games for the entire family. Celebrations invite guests to dive in and enjoy special pirate costume contests, parades, “treasure hunt” extravaganzas, pirate-themed arts and crafts stations, buccaneer games and more. Young pirates will also receive free activity books, temporary tattoos and can take photos at the pirate ship photo station to commemorate the weekend.

Fans and followers of Georgia Aquarium’s social media networks can digitally dive into the fun through quirky contests and giveaways. Scavengers can submit their best pirate jokes for a chance to win booty on the Aquarium’s Facebook page and Twitter account. Contest details will be updated through these accounts.

Pirate Days encourages families to join the worldwide movement towards conservation and awareness of our oceans. Georgia Aquarium strives to be the leading facility for aquatic animal conservation, telling a global water story through six thrilling galleries and over 70 individual exhibits.  The Aquarium is extending that message throughout Pirate Days.

Pirate Days will take place in Georgia Aquarium’s Atrium and is complimentary with the purchase of general admission tickets or annual passes. Activities and giveaways are complimentary and based on availability. *1 child in pirate costume receives FREE general admission with each paid adult or Annual Pass Member, Sept. 24 & 25, 2011 only.

For more information on Georgia Aquarium’s conservation efforts, visit georgiaaquarium.org or call 404-581-4000.

New Study Finds Majority of Parents (86%) Believe that Kids Ages 2-12 Curse More Than When They Were Children

Eight out of Ten Parents Admit to Cursing in Front of Their Children

Waltham, MA (July 7, 2011) – According to a national survey commissioned by Care.com, Inc. (http://www.care.com), parents believe that cursing has become more prevalent in today’s society, particularly among children.  Eighty-six percent of parents who responded to the online survey agree – and 52% agree strongly – that kids ages 2-12 today are cursing more than when they themselves were children.

Care.com, Inc., the premier source of trustworthy family care options, including profiles of hundreds of thousands of babysitters, nannies, and senior caregivers, also found that while 93% of parents have made an effort not to curse in front of their child, eight out of ten reveal that they have cursed in their child’s presence.  Additionally, a majority of parents (54%) reveal that their child has cursed in front of them.  Twelve percent admit that the child was repeating a curse a parent had said, and 20% believe that the child didn’t understand the impact of what he or she was saying.

Nearly forty percent (39%) of the time, parents of a child who cursed blame other children, either from day care, a playgroup or older siblings.  More than a third (34%) blame television, games and movies, though nearly a quarter (24%) blame themselves or their spouses.

Despite the universal belief that kids are cursing more, nearly a quarter (23%) revealed that they were shocked to hear a child of theirs curse.  While more than three-quarters (77%) explained that it was a ‘bad’ word, ten percent laughed.

“Cursing is something that is definitely going to happen, and parents should know this is something to expect and not a reflection of being a bad parent,” said Care.com’s Parenting Expert and psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig. “However, there are steps parents can take to stop the language before it continues, from creating consequences to monitoring the TV shows and movies your kids watch to correcting houseguests and encouraging the use of alternate words.”

Visit Care.com for a full list of Dr. Ludwig’s tips on how to prevent your children from cursing.

The Care.com survey was conducted via an online survey at Care.com among 700 parents from June 15, 2011 – June 27, 2011.

About Care.com, Inc.

Founded in 2006, Care.com is the largest and fastest growing service used by families to find high-quality caregivers, providing a trusted place to easily connect, share caregiving experiences and get advice. The company addresses the unique lifecycle of care needs that each family goes through-child care, special needs care, tutoring and lessons, senior care, pet care, housekeeping and more. The service helps families find and select the best care available based on detailed profiles, background checks and references for hundreds of thousands of mom-reviewed and pre-screened providers who seek to share their services. Through its Care.com Employer Program, corporations can offer Care.com memberships as a benefit to employees. www.care.com.

Get your little ones up and moving with Angelina Ballerina!  Learn the School Bell Handshake!
LARRY KING AND “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, NIGEL LYTHGOE, STRUT THEIR STUFF IN AN INSPIRING PSA WITH ANGELINA BALLERINA™ TO PROMOTE DANCE AS A HEART-HEALTHY ACTIVITY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES

HIT Entertainment and Lythgoe’s Dizzy Feet Foundation also announce recipients of Angelina Ballerina Stars of Tomorrow dance scholarships to promising young dancers 

New York, NY—July 13, 2011—Legendary talk show host, Larry King, has put on his dancing shoes to boogie down with Angelina Ballerina™ and Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of “So You Think You Can Dance” and “American Idol,” in a new PSA that debuts in July celebrating the health benefits of dance. The PSA was produced by HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent children’s entertainment producers, and the Dizzy Feet Foundation, a national organization founded by Lythgoe, director/producer Adam Shankman, “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba, and actress Katie Holmes, among others.  The Angelina Ballerina Stars of Tomorrow PSA will be part of the overall Dance 4 Your Life!, a new national health campaign that was recently launched by the Larry King Cardiac Foundation and the Dizzy Feet Foundation, and asks Americans to dance their way toward an active and healthy lifestyle.

“I had an incredible time talking with my friends Nigel Lythgoe and Angelina Ballerina about dancing your way to good health,” said Larry King.  “It is extremely important to spread the message of taking care of your heart.  And what better way than to encourage people of all ages to have fun, get up and dance your way to a healthier life!”

The PSA spotlights dancing as a heart-healthy form of exercise and features Lythgoe and King being interviewed by Angelina Ballerina (sporting Larry’s signature suspenders and eyeglasses) about the benefits of dance at any age. After the interview, King and Lythgoe join Angelina in a rousing dance number. The PSA will be featured in an online campaign and social media campaign that will encompass kid-targeted websites, including the official Angelina Ballerina website, www.angelinaballerina.com.

King is the founder of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, which provides funding for life-saving cardiac procedures for individuals who, due to limited means and no insurance, would be otherwise unable to receive life saving treatment.

“The Angelina Ballerina Stars of Tomorrow program has been instrumental in encouraging young people to pursue their love of dance,” said Nigel Lythgoe. “Partnering with HIT Entertainment and Larry King, the Dizzy Feet Foundation continues to achieve its goal of promoting dance as a wonderful, healthy activity for people of all ages.”

In addition to the recently produced PSA, HIT’s Angelina Ballerina™ Stars of Tomorrow Program (AB Stars), in partnership with the Dizzy Feet Foundation, recently awarded scholarships to three dancers in the AB Stars program who have shown exceptional promise. From AB Stars dance programs hosted at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in New York City and the Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta, three young dancers each received a $2500 scholarship this past spring to continue their dance education.

“Through our PSAs and scholarship programs, the Angelina Ballerina Stars of Tomorrow program and the Dizzy Feet Foundation are reaching more and more youngsters who are embracing the power of dance,” said EJ Minor, Vice President, Marketing, HIT Entertainment. “We welcome Larry King as our newest ambassador to promote dance as a healthy form of exercise.”

The AB Stars program was inspired by Angelina Ballerina, a beloved publishing property created by Katherine Holabird and Helen Craig about a little mouse who works hard to reach her goals.  Kicking off last year, the AB Stars program helps raise awareness for the benefits of dance by providing classes to children.  Goals of the AB Stars program include helping to build confidence, inspiring creativity and promoting physical health, while making dance accessible to all children. To learn more about the Angelina Ballerina Stars of Tomorrow Program, visit www.angelinaballerina.com.

About Angelina Ballerina^™

Angelina Ballerina, a beloved publishing property for close to three decades, is a little star with big dreams of becoming a prima ballerina.  This feisty little mouse works hard to reach her goals and along the way, always learns from her mistakes. When little girls share in Angelina’s experiences, they’re inspired to go after their big dreams too.  In addition to the critically acclaimed story books created by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig, Angelina Ballerina dances her way into the hearts of young girls on PBS KIDS^® in the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps.  Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps is a production of HIT Entertainment and THIRTEEN for WNET.ORG in association with Nickelodeon U.K. Limited.  For more information about Angelina Ballerina, please visit www.angelinaballerina.com. Follow Angelina Ballerina on Facebook (facebook.com/AngelinaBallerina) and Twitter (@ABLoveToDance).

About the Dizzy Feet Foundation

Dizzy Feet Foundation was founded in 2009 by producer Nigel Lythgoe, director/producer Adam Shankman, “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba and actress Katie Holmes, among others, to help underprivileged young people realize their dream of becoming professional dancers and to support, improve, and increase access to dance education in the United States. Dizzy Feet Foundation also sponsors and funds community-based dance programs that expose children in low-income areas to the lifelong benefits of dance education. Dizzy Feet Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

About Larry King Cardiac Foundation

The Larry King Cardiac Foundation (LKCF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide funding for life saving cardiac procedures for individuals who, due to limited means and no insurance, would be otherwise unable to receive life-saving treatment.

The LKCF was established in 1988, the year after Larry King underwent a successful quintuple bypass heart surgery, after his heart had been failing as a result of cardiovascular disease for nearly a year.  To learn more or to donate, visit www.lkcf.org or call 1-866-302-LKCF (5523).

About Dance 4 Your Life

Founded by the Dizzy Feet Foundation and the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, with the assistance of CRT/tanaka, in 2011, Dance 4 Your Life! is a national initiative to promote dance as a daily part of an active, healthy lifestyle. Dance is a fun and easy way to get moving, reduce the risk of heart disease, and combat the obesity epidemic. Anyone, young or old, can dance anywhere at any time, without need for a gym membership, good weather, expensive sneakers, or any equipment. So what’s stopping you? DANCE 4 YOUR LIFE! For more information about Dance 4 Your Life!, visit www.dance4yourlife.org.

About HIT Entertainment

HIT Entertainment is one of the world’s leading independent children’s entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT’s portfolio includes properties, such as Thomas & Friends™, Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™, Mike the Knight™, Pingu™ and Rainbow Magic™. HIT represents Chapman Entertainment’s Fifi and the Flowertots™ and Roary the Racing Car™ in North America, as well as Wallace & Gromit™, Shaun the Sheep™, Timmy Time™ and Aardman Classics from Aardman Animations.  HIT also acts as representative for The Wiggles® in the UK. Launched in 1989, HIT’s lines of business span television and video production, content distribution, publishing, consumer products licensing and live events and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.  HIT is a part-owner of US-based preschool channel, Sprout^®. For more information, visit www.hitentertainment.com.