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Visit Sunny San Diego In Latest “Travel with Kids” DVD

Mike Mcdonnough — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:20:39 +0000

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

Join the Roberts family as they hit all the family friendly attractions around sunny San Diego, California in the award-winning series Travel With Kids. In two half-hour episodes, the Roberts explore the history of Old Town and Balboa Park, discover the surf culture along Mission Beach and visit the coastal enclaves of La Jolla and Coronado. Along the way, they pet dolphins and get an up-close look at the world’s most famous orca, Shamu, check out some of the world’s largest LEGO creations, discover the wild animals of San Diego Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park, learn to body board, go sailing, explore some sand dunes and much more. Whether planning a trip or just dreaming, Travel With Kids San Diego is great fun for the whole family! Explore, relax, enjoy. Destination…San Diego

Travel with Kids is an award-winning family travel guide series that brings you history, culture and practical travel information for the entire family to enjoy, learn about or plan an upcoming trip to the area. Travel With Kids is both entertaining and educational, yet delivers practical travel information that is interesting and useful for families planning a trip, and armchair travelers alike. Presented with additional pop-up on screen facts on the history, culture and travel tips for both well known and off the beaten path destinations, the entire family will enjoy watching this adventure travel series.

Produced by Equator Creative Media, the series is now available for all television, DVD, VOD, non-theatric, and new media markets worldwide exclusively through Janson Media.

TRAVEL WITH KIDS: SAN DIEGO DVD
LENGTH: 57 Minutes
MSRP: $14.95
CATALOG #: 20505
UPC #: 6-4603205059-2
ISBN #: 1-56839-429-2
RELEASE YEAR: 2012
PRODUCER: Equator Creative Media, LLC
STREET DATE: February 1st, 2012

Polish Channel Acquires Seasons 3 & 4 of “Travel with Kids”

Mike Mcdonnough — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:16:00 +0000

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed Seasons 3 and 4 of the popular travel series Travel with Kids to CANAL + Cyfrowy. The adventurous episodes featuring exciting destinations around the world is scheduled to air on the company’s Planete Poland channel.

Established in 1989, Janson Media is an independent content distribution company based in the United States, with a rights portfolio of over 1,500 hours of exclusive programming available for licensing to worldwide television, VOD, DVD/video, and emerging new media platforms. The company has licensed programming to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include nearly every major broadcaster or media company, as well as a wide range of DVD labels and distributors. Janson Media is also a publisher/ manufacturer of award-winning DVDs.

CANAL + Cyfrowy is one of the leading companies in the Polish media market, the operator of the CYFRA + digital platform, as well as the broadcaster of television channels distributed in over 350 cable television networks. Belonging to the company CANAL +(“C+” meaning “Channel Plus/More” in French), digital platform Digital + CYFRA launched operations in 1998. CYFRA + is the leading digital platform in the Polish market, giving subscribers access to the most attractive television channels in high digital quality.

Finnish Broadcaster Picks Up the Latest Season of “Travel with Kids” Series

Mike Mcdonnough — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:09:47 +0000

Janson Media announced today that it has licensed Season 4 of the hit travel series Travel with Kids (13 x 30′) to Sanoma Entertainment Finland Ltd /Nelonen Media. Following the warm reception of previous seasons, Season 4 has been acquired to air on Finland’s Channel 4. Season 4 of Travel with Kids finds the Roberts family exploring everything from one of the oldest and most magical cities in South America to what is deemed by many to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Each episode is a pleasant surprise with stops in California, Cusco, Peru, Alaska, Greece, Italy and more.

Nelonen Media is a diverse and strongly developing broadcasting group reaching more than 90% of Finns. We offer them lots of different ways to enjoy quality entertainment.

Latest “Travel with Kids” DVD Explores the Amazon and Incas of Peru

Mike Mcdonnough — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:08:28 +0000

Janson Media today announced the worldwide release of the DVD Travel with Kids: Peru (1 x 84′), the latest DVD adapted from a popular episode of its award-winning Travel with Kids television series, filmed in High Definition.

Join the Roberts family as they learn about the rich culture and history of the Incas and the amazing nature in the Amazon in the award-winning series Travel With Kids. In three half-hour episodes, the Roberts explore the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, roam the markets of Cusco and the Sacred Valley and discover the incredible creatures that inhabit the Amazon in Peru. Along the way, they kayak the Amazon, pet llamas, learn to play pan flute, march in a parade and more. Whether planning a trip or just dreaming, Travel With Kids Peru is great fun for the whole family! Explore, relax, enjoy. Destination…Peru.

Bonus Features:

►Trip Planner with information and videos on family-friendly accommodation & transportation
►Family Travel Tips and Resources
►Peru at Home section with recipes language and crafts

Season 1 of “Travel with Kids” Now Available on iTunes

Mike Mcdonnough — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Janson Media today announced that the first season of the popular family travel series Travel with Kids (10 x 30′) is now available to rent and/or buy on iTunes. Now in its fourth season, Travel with Kids is an entertaining yet practical travel adventure series featuring two real-life kid brothers and their parents traveling to well known and off the tourist track destinations. The premier season features fun-filled adventures throughout the Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico.

Produced by Equator Creative Media, the series is now available for all television, DVD, VOD, non-theatric, and new media markets worldwide exclusively through Janson Media.

“Travel with Kids: Florida” DVD Highly Recommended by Video Librarian

Mike Mcdonnough — Tue, 03 May 2011 12:42:53 +0000

The Janson Media DVD Travel with Kids: Florida ( 1 x 95′) was highly recommended in a recent review by Video Librarian. Produced by Equator Creative Media and filmed in High Definition, Travel With Kids is an entertaining yet practical travel adventure program featuring two real life kid brothers and their parents traveling to well-known and off-the-tourist track destinations.

In the latest edition of the Travel with Kids series, the Roberts family heads to Florida for three half-hour segments covering Orlando and the “Space Coast,” Miami and the Everglades, and the Florida Keys. Highlights in Orlando include a rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center and rollercoaster rides at various theme parks. Miami offers plenty of beach fun and a visit to an aquarium before the crew heads inland to the Everglades (an experience that includes some close encounters with alligators). A drive along the famous U.S. Highway 1—the just-above-the-ocean road that links the mainland and the Keys—leads to Key West, where a trolley ride, a snorkeling expedition, shipwreck museums, and street buskers keep everyone entertained. In addition, a tour of “Papa’s” house, where Ernest Hemingway lived during one of his most prolific periods, features the added attraction of a multitude of six-toed cats who love attention from visitors. DVD extras include a trip planner (with information and segments on transportation and family-friendly accommodations), travel tips and resources, and a “Florida at Home” section featuring crafts and recipes. Highly recommended. – Video Librarian

Join the Roberts family as they explore the family attractions and natural wonders of Florida in the award-winning series Travel With Kids. In three half-hour episodes, the Roberts traverse the sunny peninsula from amusing Orlando to quirky Miami to the laid back Keys. Along the way, they watch a rocket launch, look for nesting sea turtles, ride high-speed rollercoasters, watch for alligators, eat frog legs, discover the wealth of treasure hunting in Key West, snorkel and much more. Whether planning a trip or just dreaming, Travel With Kids Florida is great family fun! Explore, relax, enjoy. Destination…Florida.

Video Librarian is the video review magazine for public, school, academic, and special libraries, as well as video fans who are interested in a wider variety of titles than what’s found in the average video store. Written by staff, librarians, teachers, and film critics, Video Librarian offers over 225 critical reviews per issue, alerting readers to upcoming new releases of special-interest, documentary, and video movie titles.

“Travel with Kids” Series Returns with Exciting New Season

Mike Mcdonnough — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:14:05 +0000

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 destinations around the world. Join the fun without having to leave your home, but don’t be surprised if you’re inspired to book your next family vacation either. In Season 4 of Travel with Kids, the Roberts family explores everything from one of the oldest and most magical cities in South America to what is deemed by many to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Each episode is an pleasant surprise with stops in California, Cusco, Peru, Alaska, Greece, Italy and much more.

Produced by Equator Creative Media, the series is now available for all television, DVD, VOD, non-theatric, and new media markets worldwide exclusively through Janson Media.

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Happy Birthday to the World Famous Eiffel Tower

Mike Mcdonnough — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:43:08 +0000

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, the Eiffel Tower continues to impress its visitors both young and old, standing as the most visited paid monument in the world. As the symbol of France, The Eiffel Tower is only one the the many must-see attractions that the city has to offer. Janson Media’s favorite traveling family, The Roberts prove just how fulfilling a trip to the destination filled with history and culture is in their DVD Travel with Kids: Paris, France (1 x 52′).

Travel With Kids Paris, France is an award winning family travel guide DVD featuring a real family with two kids as they navigate and experience the incredible French capital city. From where to stay, how to get around and where to eat with the kids, plus lots of money saving tips, Travel With Kids Paris is an educational and practical travel planning tool. Travel With Kids Paris is packed with history, culture and excellent tips for traveling to the city of light with the family. Full of goofy mis-adventures that come with kids on any trips and beautiful scenery, everyone is sure to enjoy Travel With Kids Paris.

“Travel with Kids: Scotland” DVD Released

Mike Mcdonnough — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:59:18 +0000

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.

Join the Roberts family as they explore the cosmopolitan city of Edinburgh and the rugged terrain and culture of the Scottish Highlands in the latest installment from the award-winning series Travel With Kids. In two half-hour episodes, the Roberts discover Scotland’s history at the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, explore the grassy plains of Cairngorms National Park and travel to the black waters of Loch Ness. Along the way, they learn to play bagpipe, taste haggis, feed reindeer, search for Nessie, hold a tarantula and more. Whether planning a trip or just dreaming, Travel With Kids Scotland is great fun for the whole family! Explore, relax, enjoy. Destination…Scotland.

Bonus Features:

• Trip Planner with information and videos on family-friendly accommodation & transportation

• Family Travel Tips and Resources

• Scotland at Home section with recipes, language & crafts

TRAVEL WITH KIDS: SCOTLAND DVD
LENGTH: 57 Minutes
MSRP: $14.95
CATALOG #: 20478
UPC #: 6-4603204789-9
ISBN #: 1-56839-402-0
RELEASE YEAR: 2011
PRODUCER: Equator Creative Media, LLC
STREET DATE: March 23, 2011

Roberts Family Explores the Tropical Island Of Jamaica in New “Travel with Kids” DVD

Mike Mcdonnough — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:54:43 +0000

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

Join the Roberts family as they explore the rugged interiors and amazing beaches of Jamaica in the award-winning series Travel With Kids. In two half-hour episodes, the Roberts explore the Gold Coast of the North including Ochco Rios and Montego Bay and destinations in Jamaica’s less visited west coast like Negril. Along the way, they learn the “irie” culture of Jamaica, swim with dolphins and sting rays, climb up waterfalls, meet Jamaica’s dog sled team, go horseback riding, cliff diving and more. Whether planning a trip or just dreaming, Travel With Kids Jamaica is great fun for the whole family! Explore, relax, enjoy. Destination…Jamaica.

Bonus Features:

►Trip Planner with information and videos on family-friendly accommodation & transportation
► Family Travel Tips and Resources
►Jamaica at Home section with recipes & crafts
►Bloopers Reel

TRAVEL WITH KIDS: JAMAICA DVD
LENGTH: 57 Minutes
MSRP: $14.95
CATALOG #: 20476
UPC #: 6-4603204769-1
ISBN #: 1-56839-399-7
RELEASE YEAR: 2011
PRODUCER: Equator Creative Media, LLC
STREET DATE: February 9th, 2011