KidsCo Commissions Original Programming
London – 16th March 2009 – KidsCo, the joint venture channel owned by leading media companies NBC Universal, Cookie Jar Group and Corus Entertainment Inc. (“Corus”), today announces that it has commissioned an exciting new arts and crafts show, Jass Time! The new programme is KidsCo’s first original production and has been commissioned by KidsCo for broadcast globally. Produced in the UK by markthree media, Jass Time! is exclusive to the channel and will air across KidsCo throughout Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Jass Time! is a series of 10 x 90 second episodes featuring art whizz Jass who demonstrates how to create simple and fun craft projects. Created especially for KidsCo viewers, children can join Jass in making fun items including hand puppets, a tiger mask, a crown and jewellery. Jass uses simple, everyday household items to create crafty works of art which will impress family and friends.
Jass Time! is presented by Jassa Ahluwalia, a nineteen year old actor from Leicester. Jass recently landed the lead role in his first feature film, ‘Journey to the Moon’ which is currently in post production.
Commenting on the commission of Jass Time! Paul Robinson, Managing Director, KidsCo said: “We are absolutely delighted to have commissioned Jass Time!, our first original production for KidsCo. This series of shorts, produced by markthree media, who have a strong track record of producing innovative programming for terrestrial and satellite broadcasters, is a fantastic addition to our portfolio and we are sure it will be embraced by KidsCo viewers.”