Roary, the Racing Car Sep 8, 2008
A mixture of stop-motion animation and computer-generated imagery, it also shares DNA with Bob the Builder (both series were created by Keith Chapman) and a homogenous sensibility, from the heavy Scouse accent over the theme song, to the clear delineation of the only foreigner, track owner Mr Carburettor, as a man clearly not to be trusted. This week, Roary learns how to drive on ice - turn your wheel into the slide and don't brake too heavily - for all those little 'uns looking for tips on how... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Touch-a-Truck seeks vehicles for September event Sep 1, 2008
Special attractions again this year will include a vehicle rollover exhibition, Jaws of Life demonstration and a visit from Bob the Builder. Past participants have appreciated the chance to interact with the community, advertise their services, show-off their vehicles and most importantly, entertain and educate children, said Greg Ahearn, a Woburn resident and the sponsor s general field manager. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Vacationing parents find it is better to outnumber the offspring Aug 30, 2008
This wouldn't be our typical few hours at the playground, and there would be no preschool teachers, no grandparents, no episodes of "Bob the Builder" to save us from the rigors of extreme parenting. I saw the trip as a test of how well we could function in the world as a family unit - for better or worse - the way marriage had felt in the early years. (Boston Globe)
Back to the grind Aug 26, 2008
With his Bob the Builder overalls and Superman bookbag, Andrew Effler showed he was ready to face his first day with bravery and confidence. "His goal is to make friends," his mom said. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
GNKids to Rep HIT Entertainment's Barney(TM), Thomas & Friends(TM), Bob the Builder(TM) and Rainbow Magic(TM) Websites in North America and Australia - GN Sales Talent Tapped to Support Rapidly Growing Vertical Aug 26, 2008
GNKids to Rep HIT Entertainment's Barney(TM), Thomas & Friends(TM), Bob the Builder(TM) and Rainbow Magic(TM) Websites in North America and Australia - GN Sales Talent Tapped to Support Rapidly Growing Vertical: Financial News - Yahoo ... GNKids to Rep HIT Entertainment's Barney(TM), Thomas & Friends(TM), Bob the Builder(TM) and Rainbow Magic(TM) Websites in North America and Australia - GN Sales Talent Tapped to Support Rapidly Growing VerticalTuesday August 26, 3:00 am ET ... HIT's portfolio... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Silence of the prams Aug 25, 2008
Turning off a Bob The Builder CD against the wishes of one toddler is scary enough. PARENTS worldwide are rethinking their children's birthday party plans after a noise complaint officer shut down a preschool disco in Auckland for playing Bob The Builder too loudly ... Turning off a Bob The Builder CD against the wishes of one toddler is scary enough; doing it in front of a crowd of them would be like taking a lump of meat from a pride of lions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Aug 25, 2008
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Police evict Tamils from Colombo Aug 25, 2008
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Sri Lanka troops 'kill 30 rebels' Aug 25, 2008
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Police break up rowdy nursery party Aug 22, 2008
Officers arrived to find kids dancing to such rowdy hits as the Chicken Dance and Bob the Builder. The head teacher says the officer who showed up "must have been pretty embarrassed. It just strikes me as pretty absurd. It was only 6:30 p.m.". (FOX23.com, OK)
* World News Quick Take Aug 20, 2008
As parents and the gaggle of children blasted the theme song to Bob the Builder and the Chicken Dance, an irate neighbor spoiled the fun by calling noise control. CAMBODIA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More news reports... Aug 20, 2008
Students build everything from their character to their resume in a process that would make Bob the Builder proud. . (The Battalion, TX)
Preschool party busted for noise Aug 19, 2008
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A New Zealand kindergarten disco was broken up by authorities for pumping out "Bob the Builder" music too loud. While the preschoolers were dancing at the One Tree Hill Kindergarten in Auckland, an unhappy neighbor was busy complaining, The Dominion Post newspaper reported on Tuesday. (MSNBC -- International)
New Zealand kiddie disco forced to turn down noise Aug 19, 2008
As parents and the gaggle of children blasted the theme song to "Bob the Builder" and the "Chicken Dance," an irate neighbor spoiled the fun by calling noise control. Teacher Jenny Skerritt said Tuesday that officers -- who were "a little red faced" -- suddenly appeared at the door with a noise abatement notice. (Albany Times Union)
My quarter life crisis Aug 18, 2008
My V.C. Andrews books have been replaced with Elmo and Bob the Builder. My CD collection has been wiped out by Disney theme songs and ABC s. My weekends, once spent at bonfires and parties, are now filled with marshmallow roasts and birthday parties. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Magic Arts & Entertainment Announces Five-Year Partnership With Olympia Entertainment Aug 18, 2008
Magic's current productions include Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance; The Magic of David Copperfield; Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Ted Neeley; Rain, A Tribute to The Beatles; Mannheim Steamroller and the upcoming tours of Bob the Builder Live; and 101 Dalmatians ``The Musical. . (Primezone Releases)
Bob the Builder coming to town Aug 6, 2008
SIOUX CITY -- Bob the Builder will hammer his way into Sioux City in 2009. A stage version of the popular television series will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Orpheum Theatre. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Project to help patients make better health care decisions Aug 6, 2008
audifan08 wrote on Aug 6, 2008 7:55 AM:" What a bunch of idiots we have in this country. "ASK ME 3" is about as lame as these Obongo fans screaming the Bob The Builder chat "YES WE CAN". A nation of idiots. ". PLEASE NOTE: Comments on stories that frequently update through the day disappear with each update. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Crazy racers storm mountaintop festival Aug 5, 2008
Racers this year included: The Adams Family, a rolling white coffin go-cart built for speed that ran true to its design; Bob the Builder s Total Renovation, complete with all the ladders one could need and driven by the mismatched boot wearing Bob himself, this was the largest entry; Chasing the Cheese, a massive mouse riding low to the ground with a wedge of Swiss in its mouth, entered by Last Chance Cheese and Antiques; The Pirates of Platte Clove, a canoe-shaped racer entered perhaps to... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Officials tout Iowa State Fair as affordable 'staycation' Aug 2, 2008
Children's favorite Bob the Builder will perform daily at the fair's Hy-Vee Fun Forest Stage. The State Fair, a frequent campaign stop, will again serve as a setting for politicking. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Iowa State Fair is just around the corner Aug 2, 2008
Children's favorite Bob the Builder will perform daily at the fair's Hy-Vee Fun Forest Stage. Charlotte Eby can be reached at (515) 243-0138 or chareby@aol. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
The Daily Break Aug 1, 2008
Issue date: 8/1/08 Section. Sudoku below Horoscopes and Ledge, play online or print it out. (Daily Iowan, IA)
'Bob the Builder' rescues zoo animals in downloadable game Jul 25, 2008
Bob the Builder' rescues zoo animals in downloadable game - USATODAY.com ... Bob the Builder' rescues zoo animals in downloadable game ... When Bob the Builder, the cartoon handyman of PBS fame, discovers penguins in the ice cream shop, alligators in the public pool, and a lion on top of the mayor's desk, he swings into action to build the Bobland Bay Zoo. (USA Today -- Tech)
Infotainment Jul 24, 2008
Bob the BuilderHague: Bob the Builder, a character from the first theatre production of the show in Hague, Netherlands by the world theatre forum is seen in the photo. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Behind the scenes Jul 24, 2008
Smith is the senior editor on the PBS children s show Barney and Friends, as well as Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine and other shows. The show is owned by Hit Entertainment, which is based in London. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
TIX Corporation and Mannheim Steamroller Announce Two Year Touring Deal Jul 22, 2008
The company is also producing the upcoming tours of ``Bob The Builder Live'' and ``101 Dalmatians. The Musical. (Primezone Releases)
Passion for the job Jul 21, 2008
In fact, she already has landed a major exhibit for next summer, based on her specific interest in programs for children preschool through age 8: Bob the Builder, based on the popular children's television character. The traveling exhibit comes from The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. (Fresno Bee)
Hit Favorites Fun Festival Jul 19, 2008
It's basically a weekend of people dressed up as television characters Barney, Bob the Builder, and Angelina Ballerina. And since it's at Edaville, Thomas the Tank Engine is also expected to attend. (Boston Globe)
Look out, Sooty's on the comeback trail Jun 27, 2008
Richard Cadell, the last presenter of the television show before it was axed in 2004, has bought the rights to Sooty for a six-figure sum from the consortium which owns Bob the Builder. He has lined up a new variety show for the puppets, to be filmed in front of a live audience, and is also planning a Sooty sitcom and radio show. (Daily Mail)
In 'manifesto,' Patrick deputy says education system 'locked in the past' Jun 20, 2008
My children used to watch Bob the Builder. The saying was, can we built it. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Make Your Own Baby Time Capsule Jun 19, 2008
Letter welcoming the newborn into the family, with some information about significant others, e.g. Your brother Luke is looking forward to showing you how to use his Bob The Builder toys. In 18 years time, when Luke is captain of the rugby team, this will be cause for much nostalgia and hilarity. (Suite101.com)
Learning Curve Gets Social with Opmom.Com: Learning Curve Brands to Pioneer an Innovative, Social Media Based Marketing-to-Moms Program Jun 11, 2008
Learning Curve Brands, Inc. markets its infant, toddler and preschool products under its Learning Curve family of brands which includes by Learning Curve and Lamaze brands as well as popular and classic licensed properties such as Thomas ds, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, John Deere, Nickelodeon and Sesame Street. The Company's youth and adult products are marketed under the Johnny Lightning and Ertl, brands. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Exploring wonders of the Mississippians' culture Jun 8, 2008
Young minds expand quickly, and he had long ago dispatched the amusements of Bob the Builder for wonder about Wild West cowboys, and then Native Americans. Spinning on Mound B above a vast meadow and its silent sentinels, more than a dozen other high-grassed mounds, the kid sighed. (Boston Globe)
The joy of armchair criticism May 31, 2008
It may come as a shock to punters but Melrose Place's D&D Advertising bore as much resemblance to a real agency as Bob The Builder does to Multiplex. From the early days of Bewitched and the beating we took from personal association with that idiot Darrin Stephens, advertising people have always felt misunderstood and misrepresented. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Brighter Minds Shows 'Luv' for Gogii Games, Signs on for Retail Distribution May 18, 2008
All of the company's products incorporate well-known brands such as Bob the Builder, Caillou, Marvel Heroes and DC Heroes characters, Jurassic Park, PBS Kids and Cartoon Network. Brighter Minds is based in Columbus, Ohio and is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX: BRI.V). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Costly construction job training fizzles May 18, 2008
This is not Bob The Builder or The Discovery Channel ... This is not Bob The Builder or The Discovery Channel ... This is not Bob The Builder or The Discovery Channel. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bob the builder May 16, 2008
Published: May 16, 2008. I approached Bob Rauschenberg in the mid-'80s to design a cover for the Talking Heads record "Speaking in Tongues." I had recently seen some of his black-and-white photo collages at Leo Castelli's gallery on West Broadway and thought they were amazing, and I wondered what he would do with an LP cover. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Like watching a car crash, in slow motion May 15, 2008
bob the builder from Brampton ... Broad Vacant from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada writes: Bob the Builder - (A) There are many Italian war heroes (300,000 dead in WW2 and 1. (Globe and Mail)
When sex isa chore May 9, 2008
I know a few women most seem to have kids under age 5 and spend a lot of time watching "Bob the Builder" videos who would be seriously envious of your sex drive. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pressure grows on Clinton May 8, 2008
His supporters chanted the Bob the Builder slogan "yes, we can" with conviction. Both he and they know that it is almost impossible for Hillary Clinton to make up the difference. (BBC News -- Americas)
The Bigger Picture's Kidtoons, Genius Products and Sesame Workshop Present Sesame Street: Dinosaurs in Family-Friendly Matinees Nationwide May 2, 2008
Recent Kidtoons movie events include Care Bears Grizzle-ly Adventures, Strawberry Shortcake Lets Dance and Bob the Builder: On Site - Roads and Bridges. For a complete list of theatres showing SESAME STREET: DINOSAURS and for other films running throughout the year, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
List of the top 100 licensing companies Apr 16, 2008
Thomas ds, Bob the Builder, Barney, Fifi lowertots, Angelina Ballerina. 16. (USA Today -- Money)
If your kid is like mine Apr 13, 2008
How do you think Wendy, on "Bob the Builder," got her start. MARK FEENEY. (Boston Globe)
Gallagher-Bluedorn announces 2008-09 season Apr 13, 2008
As the season progresses, there will be performances by RAIN The Beatles Experience, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bobby McFerrin, Kathy Mattea, the Lakota Sioux Indian Dance Theatre, The Pajama Game, the Russian National Ballet s Cinderella, Bob the Builder Live ... Bob the Builder Live. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A continuing tradition Apr 12, 2008
There will be special appearances by Jonathan Putra, Aishah Sinclair, Hansen Lee, Khir Rahman, Atilia, Suki, Silent Scream, Dina, Fazli Zainal, Adriana Aris, Azleena Najri, Jasmine Abu Bakar, Lim She Ting and the ever popular Bob the Builder character. Ntv7 At The Mall date s. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
blinkx Partners with HIT Entertainment to Offer Popular Children's Programming Apr 8, 2008
HIT s award-winning programming includes Bob the Builder and Thomas and Friends, and from this month will be readily available at ... HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Barney , Bob the Builder , Thomas & Friends , Pingu , Fireman Sam , Angelina Ballerina and Rainbow Magic. (BusinessWire)
There's more to Memphis than Elvis Apr 3, 2008
Got the Memphis Blues. Where Atlantans come to share where their travels have taken them and the places they'd like to go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lionsgate Leaps Into Multiyear Worldwide Agreement With a Leading Education Technology Company to Develop, Produce, and Distribute Original Direct-To-DVD Features Apr 1, 2008
Creating new educational DVD's and acquiring the LeapFrog library supports our mission of delivering trusted product built on the twin themes of entertainment and education to families throughout North America. " "I'm thrilled to be working with Lionsgate, who have established themselves as the premiere distributor of children's product with some of the biggest names in the marketplace included in it's DVD library. (Canada Newswire)
Lionsgate targets Hit videos Mar 25, 2008
Barney and Bob the Builder have a new home Stateside. Lionsgate, which once eyed Hit Entertainment as an acquisition target, will begin distributing the U.K.-based company's properties on homevid in May. (Variety)
Lionsgate Snags HIT Portfolio Mar 25, 2008
The agreement gives Lionsgate exclusive marketing, sales and distribution rights to such iconic franchises as Thomas & Friends, Bob The Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina and Fireman Sam, as well as newly acquired brands such as Fifi & The Flowertots and Roary The Racing Car from Chapman Ent. Shaun the Sheep and the award-winning Wallace & Gromit films from Aardman Animations, and Fraggle Rock and other titles from The Jim Henson Co.. (Animation Magazine)
Lionsgate(R) Selected to Distribute HIT Entertainment's Premiere Family Entertainment Library in North America Mar 24, 2008
" "We are thrilled to work with Lionsgate, whose existing family home entertainment operations have already generated more than 9% North American market share, to bring HIT's high-quality, trusted properties to families through home entertainment," said Weight. "We look forward to a partnership that builds on the massive popularity of franchises such as Thomas, Bob the Builder and Barney, while introducing a rich and diverse portfolio of new properties to the next generation of family audiences.... (Canada Newswire)
PBS Kids offers new learning service for preschoolers Mar 21, 2008
Four new neighborhoods will be added before year's end, including Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends and Super Why. At launch March 18, there were 14 different learning activities. (USA Today -- Tech)
S4C expands children's programmes Feb 29, 2008
Currently the channel screens programmes for nursery children - including a Welsh version of Bob the Builder - for around one hour a day. From June, however, Welsh programmes for pre-school children will be shown every weekday morning from 0700 GMT untill 1330 GMT on S4C's digital channel. (BBC News -- UK)
The Truth About Nationalized Healthcare Feb 27, 2008
But Obama, in his Bob the Builder campaign designed to appeal to the toddler in every American, offers a plan that is all gain and no pain: subsidized health insurance for anyone who wants to buy it, whenever they want to buy it ... But Obama, in his Bob the Builder campaign designed to appeal to the toddler in every American, offers a plan that is all gain and no pain: subsidized health insurance for anyone who wants to buy it, whenever they want to buy it. (Townhall.com)
Hit Ent. to build Dubai theme park Feb 22, 2008
Barney, Pingu, Bob the Builder head for Middle East ... The Little Big Club themepark in Dubailand will be designed around Hit properties like 'Bob the Builder ... The deal will see Hit Entertainment execs develop a series of family-friendly projects, including the 25,000 sq. ft. Little Big Club theme park designed around Hit franchises such as Barney, Pingu and Bob the Builder. (Variety)
Dubailand and HIT Entertainment Strike Strategic Alliance, Create World's First 'Little Big Club' Attraction in Global Village Feb 21, 2008
- Theme Park to be Designed Around the Global Popular Characters Barney, Pingu, Bob the Builder and Thomas ds DUBAI, Feb. 21 /CNW/ - Dubailand, a member of Tatweer, today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with UK-based HIT Entertainment, one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights owners, to develop a diverse portfolio of family entertainment projects in Global Village at DUBAILAND(R), the world's biggest tourism, leisure and entertainment... (Canada Newswire)
Borrowed words put Obama in credit crunch Some phrases sound like other... Feb 20, 2008
" Obama knows better than most. In recent days, he has been exposed as a high-risk borrower, accused of taking everything from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's "just words" riff on the power of oratory to Bob the Builder's refrain for preschoolers: "Yes we can ... " Not always the exact same words but sometimes similar phrasing and ideas. The likely nexus: top Obama adviser David Axelrod, who played a similar role for Patrick in 2006 and for Edwards in 2004. That, in turn, may explain why both... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Steel Monkeys Signs an Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement with FOG Studios Feb 20, 2008
Having worked on such high profile IPs as Bob the Builder and the Rocky franchise, the 70+ person development studio has taken a modest approach to exposing their studio to the outside world. Preferring to let their high quality games speak for themselves, Steel Monkeys has maintained a relatively low profile in North America until recently. (IGN PC Games)
Pattison's stable gains exotic dish with Guinness Feb 17, 2008
HIT, once public but now private, is a major producer and distributor of children's TV programming, whose key characters include Bob the Builder, Barney the dinosaur, steam engines Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Angela Ballerina. There are a few clues floating around as to what the world records business might be worth. (Globe and Mail)
Guinness World Records sold to Canadian group Feb 16, 2008
Established in 1989, HIT holds children's character rights for Bob the Builder, Barney, Thomas & Friends, Pingu, Fireman Sam and Angelina Ballerina. "Guinness World Records is an iconic brand, and we are delighted to have been given the opportunity by HIT Entertainment to add this global leader in world records to our group," says Jim Pattison Jr., president of Ripley Entertainment Inc.. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
HIT sells Guinness World Records business to Ripley Entertainment Feb 16, 2008
LONDON The British company that produces the Bob the Builder children's TV show said Friday it sold the Guinness World Records business to a Canadian company that owns Ripley Entertainment, The Jim Pattison Group. Financial details were not disclosed. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pattison goes for the record books Feb 15, 2008
Its roster boasts such kiddie stars as Bob the Builder, Barney the dinosaur, steam engines Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Angela Ballerina. The company's owner is Apax Partners, a private equity investment group. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Bull now dust, back to bricks Feb 12, 2008
WHEN Bob The Builder goes to the 'burbs, the burghers of Mosman have plenty of ideas on how to keep him busy. Some move their pools from one side of the garden to the other. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Kids love campaign 2008 Feb 9, 2008
No Clinton, no Obama, no John McCain or Mike Huckabee the contest, meant to introduce kids to the idea of voting, was between SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Bob the Builder. SpongeBob won. (MSNBC -- Race)
C.diff superbug link to 77 hospital deaths Feb 9, 2008
And a vote for Bob the Builder. A former Busby Babe recalls the tragic crash. (Belfast Telegraph)
