Get ready for Karaoke fun...Care Bears style!
Kids Can 'Sing Like A Star with New Care Bears Karaoke CD Available Now From Madacy Kids
Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) September 29, 2004 -- Kids can join their favorite Care Bears and sing-along Karaoke style with the latest CD from Madacy Kids, the leading distributor of childrens audio, video and DVD product -- Care Bears Sing Like A Star." Featuring guest appearances by Funshine Bear, Friend Bear, Wish Bear and the rest of the Care Bears crew, this very special two-CD set includes one CD with vocal versions of 12 childhood favorites and four all-new tunes.
Additionally, aspiring young performers can join in and sing-along with a second CD, which features music-only versions of the same 16 songs. Through CD+G technology, the song lyrics appear on the television screen when played on a CD+G Karaoke machine, allowing for hours of entertainment. The Joester Loria Group -- American Greetings exclusive worldwide licensing agency for the property, brokered the deal on behalf of American Greetings, which chose Madacy Kids as the official licensee to produce and market branded music products based on the ever-popular Care Bears.
Children ages 2-6 will love to sing-along with their furry friends to a wide variety of musical styles including pop, blues, country, rock n roll, bluegrass and calypso. Care Bears Sing Like A Star" gives traditional songs a whole new Care Bear twist with unique, child-appropriate lyrics. This very special 2-CD collection is now available from Madacy Kids for a suggested retail price of $9.98 US and $14.98 in Canada.
Care Bears Sing Like A Star" is the newest release from the Care Bears line of musical CDs from Madacy Kids. Meet the Care Bears," the initial title in the CD launch, celebrates key Care Bear values like sharing, friendship, caring, happiness and fun through a collection of 12 original songs and traditional favorites. To celebrate the season, Madacy Kids will release Care Holiday Hugs" September 21, 2004. The CD features eight traditional holiday favorites and four all-new original tunes.
About The Care Bears
The Care Bears are a group of adorable, furry friends, each with a special caring mission. They help teach people how to care. Every Care Bear wears a bright-colored tummy picture that tells the world who they are and what is their special area of caring. Created by American Greetings, Care Bears were first launched as toys and other products in 1983. They quickly became Americas Teddy Bear" with over 40 million Care Bears toys sold between 1983 and 1987. The Care Bears released their first full-length feature film The Care Bears Movie in 1985. Care Bears have also starred in their own television series; appeared in countless publishing outlets including storybooks, coloring books and activity pages; and featured of course, on greeting cards. Recently, Care Bears products have made a huge resurgence at retail with an estimated $600 million in sales for 2004.
About Madacy Kids
Madacy Kids is the home for all childrens audio, video and DVD products distributed by Madacy Entertainment Group, a full-service entertainment company headquartered in Montreal which licenses, markets and distributes music, video, DVD and customized corporate entertainment premiums through its offices throughout North America, Europe and Latin America. For more information about Madacy Kids products please visit www.madacy.com, e-mail madacykids@madacy.com, or call 1-888-2MADACY.
About American Greetings Corporation
American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of social expression products. Along with greeting cards, its product lines include gift wrap, party goods, reading glasses, candles, stationery, calendars, educational products, ornaments and electronic greetings. American Greetings is also the creator and owner of many celebrated character properties, including Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual net sales of approximately $2 billion. For more information visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.
About The Joester Loria Group
The Joester Loria Group, www.joesterloriagroup.com, is a full-service licensing and marketing agency providing its clients with a full array of services including: strategic planning, competitive analysis, implementation of licensing strategy, management of publicity, advertising and marketing for licensing programs. The Joester Loria Group represents Berlitz, DaimlerChrysler Corporation for Jeep and Chrysler, American Greetings for Care Bears, Gruner+Jahr including Parents Magazine and YM, Pepsi and Mountain Dew, Schering-Plough, Inc. brand Coppertone, New York City Police Department and the family of Rodale Inc. magazines including Mens Health and Prevention.
Press Information:
Andrea Blain
Andrea Blain Public Relations
9750 Crawford Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-933-9884 phone
ablain@aol.com
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