March 2005: JoJo's Circus DVDs Press Release
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2004 9:06 am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
<center><b>Come Learn and Play Under The Big Top!
JOJO’S CIRCUS
<u>NEW TO DISNEY DVD AND VIDEO
AVAILABLE ON MARCH 22, 2005</u></b></center>
BURBANK, Calif., December 6, 2004 – Preschoolers are invited to come join the circus and discover lessons on
life with <b>JOJO’S CIRCUS</b>, a new DVD and video line from Walt Disney Home Entertainment and Playhouse
Disney. <b>JOJO’S CIRCUS</b> weaves physical activities throughout fun adventures with an adorable little clown
name Jojo and her circus friends. Viewers are encouraged to develop physical, social and early learning skills.
Using a movement-based curriculum, <b>JOJO’S CIRCUS</b> emphasizes imaginative movement, music and math
skills, in addition to essential character-building skills such as cooperation, sharing and respect.
The first two titles in <b>JOJO’S CIRCUS</b> are <b>“TAKE A BOW”</b> (all about the circus) and <b>“ANIMAL A GO-GO”</b>
(all about animals and animal movement). Included on each DVD is a never-before-seen episode. The DVD
features all-new original programming where Jojo talks to viewers, encouraging movement and interaction with the
program.
“Jojo’s Circus” is a popular Playhouse Disney show on the Disney Channel, one that gets preschoolers off the sofa
and on their feet to jump, hop, skip and twist. The show is #1 among all basic cable programs in primary time slot
with girls 2-5 and #2 among boys 2-5.* “Jojo’s Circus” consistently out-performs all basic cable competition
among preschoolers – including “Spongebob Squarepants.”*
<b>JOJO’S CIRCUS: TAKE A BOW</b> and <b>ANIMAL A GO-GO</b> are available separately on March 22, 2005 for $14.99
(VHS S.R.P.) and $19.99 (DVD S.R.P.) each.
<b><i><u>JOJO’S CIRCUS: TAKE A BOW!</b></i></u>
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… it’s time to get up and move with <b><i>JOJO’S CIRCUS:
TAKE A BOW!</b></i> Join JoJo and her best friend Goliath in stories full of music, dance, imaginative
movement, engaging games and activities that encourage your child to get up and start moving.
Your child will join JoJo in giggle-out-loud moves when JoJo’s curiosity gets the best of her, and
she learns a lesson about following instructions. Then, the Groggins teach JoJo and your child
that it’s ok to take a bow – when you try your very best. It’s a three ring circus of fun as your
preschooler explores with JoJo and learns musical and auditory skills, problem solving and
physical movement. Whether it’s being yourself or learning that you don’t have to win to have
fun, growing up happy is even easier when your child joins JoJo to “twist and turn, imagine and
learn.”
DVD bonus materials for <b>“TAKE A BOW!”</b> are:
• “DisneyPedia: Fun Facts About The Circus”
• Jojo Coloring Pages DVD-Rom activity
• Bonus Short: Higglytown Heroes “Havin’ A Ball”
<b><i><u>JOJO’S CIRCUS: ANIMAL A GO-GO</b></i></u>
Child participation is part of the fun in four lively stories hosted by JoJo and her pal Goliath.
There’s bouncy moves ahead when Jojo discovers that she’s not quite ready to fill some pretty big
shoes. But she’s always ready to figure things out, including learning a silly slinky snake dance
to help pick a flower for her dad. From using teamwork to helping Goliath learn, your child will
discover valuable lessons about kindness, teamwork and belonging.
DVD bonus materials for <b>“ANIMAL A GO-GO”</b> are
• “JoJo Says” – A fun exercise in following directions
• JoJo Coloring Pages DVD-Rom activity
• Bonus short : Higglytown Heroes: “Flappy’s Not Happy”
<b><u>STREET DATE: MARCH 22, 2005</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: January 25, 2005
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: February 8, 2005
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $19.99 (DVD); $14.99 (VHS)
<u>Rated</u>: Each title not rated. Bonus materials not rated.
<u>Run times</u>: Approximately 34 minutes per title.
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: 1.33:1, formatted 4x3
*Nielsen Media Research September 29, 2003-December 2003 and Nielsen Media Research January 26, 2004-March 28, 2004
Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry
leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney,
Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
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<center><b>Come Learn and Play Under The Big Top!
JOJO’S CIRCUS
<u>NEW TO DISNEY DVD AND VIDEO
AVAILABLE ON MARCH 22, 2005</u></b></center>
BURBANK, Calif., December 6, 2004 – Preschoolers are invited to come join the circus and discover lessons on
life with <b>JOJO’S CIRCUS</b>, a new DVD and video line from Walt Disney Home Entertainment and Playhouse
Disney. <b>JOJO’S CIRCUS</b> weaves physical activities throughout fun adventures with an adorable little clown
name Jojo and her circus friends. Viewers are encouraged to develop physical, social and early learning skills.
Using a movement-based curriculum, <b>JOJO’S CIRCUS</b> emphasizes imaginative movement, music and math
skills, in addition to essential character-building skills such as cooperation, sharing and respect.
The first two titles in <b>JOJO’S CIRCUS</b> are <b>“TAKE A BOW”</b> (all about the circus) and <b>“ANIMAL A GO-GO”</b>
(all about animals and animal movement). Included on each DVD is a never-before-seen episode. The DVD
features all-new original programming where Jojo talks to viewers, encouraging movement and interaction with the
program.
“Jojo’s Circus” is a popular Playhouse Disney show on the Disney Channel, one that gets preschoolers off the sofa
and on their feet to jump, hop, skip and twist. The show is #1 among all basic cable programs in primary time slot
with girls 2-5 and #2 among boys 2-5.* “Jojo’s Circus” consistently out-performs all basic cable competition
among preschoolers – including “Spongebob Squarepants.”*
<b>JOJO’S CIRCUS: TAKE A BOW</b> and <b>ANIMAL A GO-GO</b> are available separately on March 22, 2005 for $14.99
(VHS S.R.P.) and $19.99 (DVD S.R.P.) each.
<b><i><u>JOJO’S CIRCUS: TAKE A BOW!</b></i></u>
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… it’s time to get up and move with <b><i>JOJO’S CIRCUS:
TAKE A BOW!</b></i> Join JoJo and her best friend Goliath in stories full of music, dance, imaginative
movement, engaging games and activities that encourage your child to get up and start moving.
Your child will join JoJo in giggle-out-loud moves when JoJo’s curiosity gets the best of her, and
she learns a lesson about following instructions. Then, the Groggins teach JoJo and your child
that it’s ok to take a bow – when you try your very best. It’s a three ring circus of fun as your
preschooler explores with JoJo and learns musical and auditory skills, problem solving and
physical movement. Whether it’s being yourself or learning that you don’t have to win to have
fun, growing up happy is even easier when your child joins JoJo to “twist and turn, imagine and
learn.”
DVD bonus materials for <b>“TAKE A BOW!”</b> are:
• “DisneyPedia: Fun Facts About The Circus”
• Jojo Coloring Pages DVD-Rom activity
• Bonus Short: Higglytown Heroes “Havin’ A Ball”
<b><i><u>JOJO’S CIRCUS: ANIMAL A GO-GO</b></i></u>
Child participation is part of the fun in four lively stories hosted by JoJo and her pal Goliath.
There’s bouncy moves ahead when Jojo discovers that she’s not quite ready to fill some pretty big
shoes. But she’s always ready to figure things out, including learning a silly slinky snake dance
to help pick a flower for her dad. From using teamwork to helping Goliath learn, your child will
discover valuable lessons about kindness, teamwork and belonging.
DVD bonus materials for <b>“ANIMAL A GO-GO”</b> are
• “JoJo Says” – A fun exercise in following directions
• JoJo Coloring Pages DVD-Rom activity
• Bonus short : Higglytown Heroes: “Flappy’s Not Happy”
<b><u>STREET DATE: MARCH 22, 2005</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: January 25, 2005
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: February 8, 2005
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $19.99 (DVD); $14.99 (VHS)
<u>Rated</u>: Each title not rated. Bonus materials not rated.
<u>Run times</u>: Approximately 34 minutes per title.
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: 1.33:1, formatted 4x3
*Nielsen Media Research September 29, 2003-December 2003 and Nielsen Media Research January 26, 2004-March 28, 2004
Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry
leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney,
Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
# # #
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... vemz"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006 ... ZZZZZZ.jpg">
Buy <b>JoJo's Circus: Take a Bow</b> from Amazon.com</a>
<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/jojoscirc ... html">Read our <b>JoJo's Circus: Take a Bow</b> DVD Review</a>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... vemz"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006 ... ZZZZZZ.jpg">
Buy <b>JoJo's Circus: Animal A Go-Go</b> from Amazon.com</a>
<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/jojoscirc ... html">Read our <b>JoJo's Circus: Animal A Go-Go</b> DVD Review</a><br><br><br>