Feld Entertainment, Inc. and Cookie Jar Entertainment Partner to Bring Kids' Favorite Rockin' Band, the Doodlebops on Premiere U.S. Tour

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    VIENNA, Va., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- FELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC. and
 leading children's company, COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT, announced a
 partnership to bring the new rockin' music sensation for kids, The
 Doodlebops, to 40 cities across the country for their first live U.S. tour.
 The Doodlebops have attracted a legion of pint-sized fans to their popular
 television show on the Disney Channel which introduces children to
 kid-themed music inspired by legendary artists such as The Beatles, The
 Black Eyed Peas, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce.
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     Today, The Doodlebops previewed their U.S. tour with a special
 performance in front of thousands of children at Madison Square Garden
 following the 136th Edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(R)
 10:30 a.m. matinee. The official U.S. tour will kick-off fall 2006 and
 continue through spring 2007. Tour schedules for this sensational kids'
 favorite will be available online at http://www.feldinc.com and
 http://www.doodlebops.com and tickets will be on sale at
 http://www.doodlebops.com and through Ticketmaster later this summer.
     The exploding popularity of the band makes it a perfect live touring
 property. The Doodlebops live-action series focuses on three candy-colored,
 fun loving characters -- band mates Deedee, Rooney, and Moe Doodle who
 happen to be in a world famous rock band! Through their energetic music,
 enviable dance moves, upbeat attitudes, and rockin' storylines, The
 Doodlebops share positive messages with their young viewing audience, and
 introduce them to a variety of musical and dance styles. Whether rehearsing
 their latest dance in their club house, touring the world in their groovy
 tour bus, or debuting a brand new song in concert, The Doodlebops are
 always encouraging youngsters to share, cooperate, learn from each other,
 and to get up and dance!
     The Doodlebops is a top performer for Disney Channel in the U.S., and
 is also one of Kids' Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) most popular
 programs. The talented trio is the most dynamic new children's act on the
 scene, using its top-rated, Toronto-produced TV show to entertain and
 educate preschoolers with a combination of original music inspired by
 artistic icons, dynamic dancing, humor and fun to convey positive
 pro-social messages about teamwork, overcoming fears, and trying new
 things.
     The group has a proven track record of success not only on television,
 but on live tour with their recent sell out of major venues for the spring
 2006 Canadian ticketed tour.
     Chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, Kenneth Feld says, "This
 talented trio has become the new popular band for young children and is
 creating sensational buzz; we look forward to partnering with Cookie Jar
 Entertainment to spread their magic to families and children across the
 United States."
     According to Toper Taylor, President and Chief Operating Officer of
 Cookie Jar Entertainment, "We're thrilled to be working with the world's
 premier live entertainment company, Feld Entertainment, to take The
 Doodlebops on tour across the United States, and we expect a tremendous
 response from the show's enthusiastic and loyal young fans, as well as
 their parents."
     About Feld Entertainment, Inc.
     Feld Entertainment, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and
 presenting live entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and
 create indelible memories, with millions of people in attendance at its
 shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in 50
 countries and on six continents to date and include Disney On Ice, Disney
 Live! and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(R). For more information,
 members of the media are encouraged to call the Feld Entertainment press
 line at (703) 448-4120.
     About Cookie Jar
     Cookie Jar Group develops and markets quality products to children,
 their caregivers, parents and teachers. Cookie Jar Group's products reflect
 its commitment to providing the best in children's published content,
 animated and live action programming and innovative educational and
 entertainment-driven products worldwide. The group of companies consists of
 Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. and Cookie Jar Education Inc., as well as a
 20% interest in Teletoon Canada Inc., Canada's only all-animation
 broadcaster.
     Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc., Cookie Jar Group's entertainment
 operation, is a leading, global, independent producer, marketing and brand
 manager of such renowned children's properties as "Arthur," "The
 Doodlebops," "Caillou" and "Gerald McBoing Boing." Combining
 globally-renowned intellectual properties with an industry-recognized
 management team, Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. is a market-driven, brand
 building company that is committed to children first and foremost and is
 dedicated to the development and production of quality programming that
 embraces the whole child, with animated and live-action series that
 entertain, inspire and enlighten children and family audiences worldwide.
 
 

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