“Travel with Kids” Series Returns with Exciting New Season

April 18, 2011

Janson Media today announced the release of the 4th season of the family travel series Travel with Kids (13 x 30′) to to international Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets. The Roberts Family is back just in time for travel season with a new season of adventure, tips and tricks from the most exciting [...]

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Award Winning Comedy “Jingle Hell” Released to DVD

April 13, 2011

Janson Media today announced the worldwide DVD release of the feature film Jingle Hell, a witty and stylish comedy about the Fitzgeralds, a large Irish Catholic clan from New York, whose grown children and spouses and grandchildren have gathered for a holiday that turns out to be a far cry from the picture-postcard Currier & [...]

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The Civil War at 150 Years

April 12, 2011

Today marks the 150 year anniversary of the American Civil War. Aggression began this day April 12, 1861 when the Confederate Army attacked the Northern Union States at Fort Sumter led by newly appointed President Abraham Lincoln.  Although it stands as the deadliest war in American history, the social, political, economic and racial issues of [...]

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Sonja Henie, A Queen on Ice and the Big Screen

April 7, 2011

Today Janson Media celebrates the legacy of the legendary Sonja Henie, who would have celebrated a birthday tomorrow, April 8th. Sonja discovered early on that she had a gift for skating, becoming the youngest Olympic skating champion at 15 (a record she would hold for 70 years).  However it was Hollywood’s unexpected discovery of Sonja’s [...]

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Latest “Tracks Ahead” DVD Explores New Zealand’s Beautiful Rail Lines

April 6, 2011

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of the DVD Tracks Ahead: New Zealand Rails / Decoster Garden Layout, Connecticut / Omaha Zoo Railroad, Nebraska / Artist Bruce Friesch (1 x 30′). A production of Milwaukee Public Television, New Zealand Rails… is a DVD adapted from the magazine style series for train lovers of all [...]

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Award Winning Series with Audrey Hepburn Licensed to Czech Television

April 1, 2011

Janson Media announced today that its has licensed the Emmy Award winning series Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn (8 x 24′) to Czech Television (Ceska Televize) for broadcast in the Czech Republic.  In her final performance before the camera, the iconic actress travels across the globe to explore 17 of the world’s most [...]

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Happy Birthday to the World Famous Eiffel Tower

March 31, 2011

Today marks a very special anniversary for one of the world’s most recognizable structures, The Eiffel Tower. On this day in 1889 Paris’ most celebrated icon opened up to inspire awe in all who witnessed it, holding the title for tallest man made structure in the world for 41 years . Over a century later, [...]

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Latest “Fighter Aces of World War II” DVD Released Worldwide

March 30, 2011

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of the DVD Fighter Aces of World War II: Big Friend, Little Friend (1 x 30′). An Anthony Potter Production, Big Friend, Little Friend is the 7th release from the 13 disc Fighter Aces of World War II collection, documenting the most infamous air battles in history.

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Doug Gardner Shares His “Wild Photo Adventures” in New Series

March 28, 2011

Janson Media today announced the release of the series Wild Photo Adventures (13 x 30′) to worldwide Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets. Hosted by professional wildlife and nature photographer Doug Gardner and produced by his Totally Outdoors Imaging, Inc., Wild Photo Adventures is the winner of the 2009 EIC Award for Best Outdoor TV [...]

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WWII Documentary Acquired by Czech Broadcaster

March 25, 2011

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed the documentary  Silent Wings – The American Glider Pilots of WWII (1 x 113′) to Czech Television (Ceska Televize).

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Theodore Roosevelt’s Cowboy Origins Explored in New DVD

March 23, 2011

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of the DVD Theodore Roosevelt: A Cowboy’s Ride to the White House (1 x 60′). Produced by Dorgan Films, A Cowboy’s Ride to the White House is the exciting story of a physically challenged young man from Harvard who came to the western frontier in 1883. 

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Kudos For “Guadalupe: A Living Image” DVD In Video Librarian Review

March 22, 2011

The Janson Media DVD Guadalupe: A Living Image (1 x 52′) was recommended  in a recent review by Video Librarian.The reviewer praises the investigative film and its thorough overview of the facts and theories behind the Miracle of Guadalupe.

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New Episodes of “Quilting Arts TV” Series Now Available

March 21, 2011

Janson Media today announced new episodes of the how-to series Quilting Arts TV to international Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets. Now in its 7th Season, Quilting Arts TV is where art and embellishment meet traditional quilt techniques, introducing  a new approach to contemporary quilting with host Patricia (Pokey) Bolton. 

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Prayers for Japan

March 19, 2011

As an international program distributor, we have done business in Japan since our very earliest days as a company. We have many friends and business associates in Japan, and naturally were concerned for them and their families and friends as the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Sendai, causing untold loss of life and destruction of [...]

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Janson Media Announces Release Slate for MIPTV 2011 and MIPDOC

March 18, 2011

Janson Media today announced its slate of programming for MIPTV 2011, to be held in Cannes next month, April 4 through 7. The company is at MIPTV for the 23rd consecutive year, exhibiting at its new stand #R34.03, in the Riviera Hall of the Palais des Festivals. Company executives in attendance include Stephen Janson, Zara [...]

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Who Was St. Patrick?

March 17, 2011

On March 17th, the anniversary of patron St. Patrick’s death,  followers of Irish culture celebrate his extraordinary life. On the international religious holiday, observers attend church services in St. Patrick’s honor, wear green attire, and lift Lent restrictions to enjoy alcohol and food such as the traditional corned beef and cabbage.  Many of the details [...]

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Expert John Bogle Examines America’s Financial Crisis in New DVD

March 16, 2011

Janson Media today announced the release of the DVD, An Evening with John Bogle: From Wall Street to Your Street (1 x 60′). Produced by NETworth, the DVD examines America’s financial crisis and focuses on solutions and strategies for the average investor.

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First HDTV of Russia Acquires Episodes of Richard Bangs’ “Adventures with a Purpose” Series

March 11, 2011

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed six episodes of the documentary travel series, Richard Bangs: Adventures with a Purpose to First HDTV of Russia. Produced by Small World Productions, Adventures with Purpose is a popular series of one-hour adventure travel, eco-conscious, historical documentaries. The series is co-produced by KCTS/Seattle, and Richard Bangs Productions [...]

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“Travel with Kids: Scotland” DVD Released

March 10, 2011

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of the DVD Travel with Kids: Scotland (1 x 57′), the latest DVD adapted from a popular episode of its award-winning Travel with Kids television series, filmed in High Definition.

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Award-Winning “Lion and the Mouse: The Story of America and Bermuda” DVD Scores Fantasic Review

March 9, 2011

The award winning Janson Media DVD Lion and the Mouse: The Story of America and Bermuda (1 x 153′) was recommend in a recent review by Video Librarian. The Lion and the Mouse: The Story of America and Bermuda, narrated by Michael Douglas, is a series of three hour-long documentary films that tell the story [...]

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“Fracking” Controversy Spreads Overseas

March 8, 2011

Since its release last year, the documentary Split Estate has made giant steps to spread awareness on an important environmental story about the health risks associated with the controversial natural gas extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing (aka “fracking”). As concerns of this dangerous practice continue to grow on U.S. soil, we learn that the [...]

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“Get A Life!: Cool Careers” Series Acquired by TIVQ in New Deal

March 4, 2011

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed 30 episodes of the series, Get A Life!: Cool Careers (30 x 30′) to TVIQ  for the territory of Malaysia and Brunei. Get A Life! is a collection of career information videos designed specifically for high school and junior high school students. Get A Life! deals with [...]

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Latest “Tracks Ahead” DVD Takes a Ride on San Francisco’s Popular Cable Cars

March 2, 2011

Janson Media today announced the DVD release of Tracks Ahead: San Francisco Cable Cars/ Twin Cities Model Railroad Club, Minnesota / Herber Valley Railroad, Nebraska / Homer Henry, Illinois (1 x 30′). A production of Milwaukee Public Television, San Francisco Cable Cars… is a DVD adapted from the magazine style series for train lovers of [...]

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Janson Celebrates National Craft Month

March 1, 2011

March is National Craft Month and the perfect time to celebrate the recent renaissance in the world of craft. This month craft lovers everywhere will take time out to try out a brand new technique, teach someone their favorite craft or finally dust off and complete that unfinished project. Many craft beginners will also hopefully [...]

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St. David’s Day Celebrates the Rich Culture of Wales

February 24, 2011

The people of Wales are filled with excitement in anticipation of the fast approaching Saint David’s Day holiday. On March 1st each year in memory of the country’s patron saint, Saint David, the people of Wales participate in festive celebrations of  Welsh culture. Most of the country spends the day gathering in special church services, [...]

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“Fighter Aces of World War II: Under All Flags” Released to DVD

February 23, 2011

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of the DVD Fighter Aces of World War II: Under All Flags (1 x 30′). An Anthony Potter Production, Hell in the Pacific is the 6th release from the 13 disc Fighter Aces of World War II collection, documenting the most infamous air battles in history.

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New Season of Creative How-to Series “Scrapbook Memories” Launches

February 21, 2011

Janson Media today announced the release of the latest season of Scrapbook Memories (13 x 30′). A program designed for American scrapbookers, Scrapbook Memories explores the latest techniques and trends to help with scrapbook projects and teaches viewers how to preserve treasured family memories in creative ways.

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Australian Broadcaster Acquires Award Winning DVD Series Starring Audrey Hepburn

February 18, 2011

Janson Media announced today that its has licensed the DVD of the series Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn (8 x 24′) to Reel Corporation Australia Pty Ltd. for broadcast in the Australian Territory.  In her final performance before the camera, the iconic actress travels across the globe to explore 17 of the world’s most [...]

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“Modern Tennis Essential Tools with Bert Rowley” Released to DVD

February 16, 2011

Janson Media today announced the worldwide DVD release of Modern Tennis Essential Tools with Bert Rowley (1 x 94′). Shot in High-Definition, the project is a comprehensive guide to the sport of tennis featuring cutting-edge instruction by British tennis pro Bert Rowley.

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The Symbolism of Canada’s Beauty

February 15, 2011

The Maple Leaf has long been a representation of Canada and its people since it was officially adopted as the Canadian flag symbol on this day February 15th in 1965. In honor of the red 11 point leaf and our North American neighbor, we highlight a recent Bookwatch review of the Janson documentaries Greatest Journeys [...]

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