PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/123902.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 The Canadian National Committee for United Nations Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Appoints New President and Board Members http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2531754.htm The Canadian National Committee for UNIFEM is pleased announce its new President and Board of Directors. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2009)

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]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2531754.htm The Buzz And Bite Malaria Prevention Campaign Is In Use In 50 Countries http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1817134.htm The Buzz and Bite Malaria Prevention Campaign has crossed the 50 countries threshold. Over 2,000 tapes and DVD's have been distributed around the world to broadcasters, non-governmental organizations, youth groups, universities, schools and hospitals. (PRWeb Jan 5, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1817134.htm Buy-A-Net Malaria Prevention Group And The Buzz And Bite Campaign Co-Operate To Educate Canadian Students And Ugandans About Malaria Prevention http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1353414.htm BUY-A-NET Malaria Prevention Group, a Kingston-based charitable organization and the Ottawa-based Buzz and Bite Malaria Prevention Campaign have agreed to co-operate on educating Canadian school children about the transmission and prevention of malaria. As part of the annual "November for Nets" campaign, BUY-A-NET will distribute DVDs of the Buzz and Bite Campaign throughout Canada. In addition, the BUY-A-NET organization will receive and distribute DVDs of The Buzz and Bite Campaign in Uganda, a country with one of the highest number of deaths due to malaria. Each DVD has been customized to contain the messages appropriate to Uganda in East African English and in Luganda. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1353414.htm Nigeria Is The First Country To Play The Buzz and Bite Malaria Prevention Campaign on Television http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1295914.htm Nigeria has become the first country in the world to play the Buzz and Bite malaria prevention campaign on television. The Buzz and Bite Campaign is the creation of Canadian animation producer and director Firdaus Kharas, working with a team of skilled professionals. The series was launched in Ottawa and at the United Nations by Mr. Kharas in advance of the first World Malaria Day, April 25, 2008.Mr. Kharas said: "I am very pleased that Nigeria has led the way. Nigeria is Africa's most populous country with 97% of the population considered at endemic risk for malaria. The transmission of malaria occurs in the entire country. Thirty-seven species of Anopheles mosquitoes have been identified in the country. Over 250,000 Nigerian children die of malaria each year. The Buzz and Bite Campaign complements the many efforts in Nigeria underway to control and prevent malaria infection."The Buzz and Bite malaria prevention campaign consists of 30 animated Public Service Announcements (PSAs) or spots that provide to the viewer a variety of information about the transmission and prevention of malaria. In addition to the 30 spots created for malaria prevalent countries, two spots have been created to encourage non-malaria prevalent countries to buy long-lasting insecticide-treated bed-nets for malaria at-risk populations.The PSAs are available to any television broadcaster, radio station, NGO, hospital, doctor, community group, university, school, educator or other user, anywhere in the world, free of charge. (PRWeb Sep 7, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1295914.htm 'The Three Amigos' HIV/AIDS Prevention Campaign Reaches Goal of One Billion Viewers through Distribution by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb744954.htm The Three Amigos, a series of twenty (20) world-class animated Public Service Announcements (PSAs) designed to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the world, will now be distributed throughout the Asia-Pacific region by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). The ABU will distribute the series in multiple languages under its Media Awareness Exchange (MAE) banner to more than 120 broadcasters in 53 countries potentially reaching an audience of over three billion people. (PRWeb Mar 6, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb744954.htm Acclaimed Producer Firdaus Kharas Fighting Malaria With Animation Campaign Initial production funding from the Canadian Red Cross http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb571453.htm Firdaus Kharas, a multi-award winning animation producer and director, is pleased to announce the creation of animated Public Service Announcements to provide an educational tool for those trying to reduce malaria infections in Africa. Initial funding of $25,000 is being provided by the Canadian Red Cross to support the project. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb571453.htm 'The Three Amigos' Anti-Aids Campaign to be Distributed by UNESCO for 2007 Aids Day http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560958.htm The Three Amigos, a series of twenty (20) world-class animated Public Service Announcements (PSAs) designed to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the world will be mass distributed by UNESCO for Aids Day, December 1, 2007. Ottawa, Canada-based Director and Producer of The Three Amigos, Firdaus Kharas said: "UNESCO is the perfect partner for The Three Amigos campaign. I welcome its offer to distribute the DVDs in order to increase the availability of resources for use on Aids Day. Already, the PSAs are being used to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in 72 countries. With UNESCO's assistance, we should reach our goal of 100 countries." Speaking for UNESCO, Abdul Waheed Khan, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, says: "Good communication and information such as The Three Amigos campaign can greatly help to prevent HIV/AIDS: it allows people to revise the metaphors and stigmas and to develop new projects to prevent the virus. UNESCO is pleased to support this initiative as it addresses a large variety of people in a culturally appropriate manner."The Three Amigos is a series of purposely varied animated spots that use humour to counter the spread of HIV/AIDS. The series has been adapted into 41 languages, thereby enabling potentially 80% of the world's population to see the series in their own language. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560958.htm Magic Cellar Acquired by HBO in Historic Sale http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb533423.htm Magic Cellar, the first animated series to be based on African culture, has been acquired for broadcast in the United States by Home Box Office (HBO). The sale is historic as no African animated television series has ever been acquired by a major American network before.Magic Cellar is the first 3D animated series based on African culture. The series marks the first time Africa's children see themselves in an animated television series. The series is based on 20 folk-tales, partially collected by conducting interviews with elders in African villages. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb533423.htm Firdaus Kharas Thanks Peabody Board for the Life of an "Unknown" Person http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb531553.htm Firdaus Kharas, Director and Producer of The Three Amigos, a series of 20 world-class animated Public Service Announcements (PSAs) designed to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the world, thanked the Board of Directors of the Peabody Award on behalf of a person "unknown and unseen".Speaking to the 600 guests assembled at the awards ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on June 4, Mr. Kharas said, "I hope the Peabody shines a spotlight on this campaign to stop the spread of this dreadful disease..." (PRWeb Jun 7, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb531553.htm Acclaimed Canadian Animation Director and Producer Firdaus Kharas' Work Receives Peabody http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb516732.htm Acclaimed Canadian animation director and producer Firdaus Kharas' work receives Peabody award. The Three Amigos, a series of twenty (20) world-class animated Public Service Announcements (PSA's) designed to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the world, has been awarded the George Foster Peabody Award. (PRWeb Apr 5, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb516732.htm Magic Cellar Is The Only Animated Television Series to Receive Gold At The New York Festivals http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb502579.htm Magic Cellar, the first animated series to be based on African culture, was awarded Gold and Silver World Medals at the 50th New York Festivals. Magic Cellar was the only animated television series in the world across all categories to receive a Gold World Medal.Receiving the award in New York, NY on February 2, 2007 was Ottawa, Canada-based Firdaus Kharas, Director and Executive Producer of Magic Cellar. Mr. Kharas commented, "The fact that Magic Cellar was the only animated series in the world to be honored with a Gold World Medal is remarkable and humbling. I see the award at such an international competition as a testament to the truly cross-cultural nature of the series. While it showcases African culture, it brings universal values to children the world over." (PRWeb Feb 6, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb502579.htm Magic Cellar Wins First Prize at Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb467189.htm Chicago, Illinois: Magic Cellar, the first animated series to be based on African culture, has been awarded First Prize in the Animated Television Production category at the 2006 Chicago International Children's Festival (CICFF). The jury was entirely composed of children. The CICFF receives and presents more product than any other children's festival worldwide and is considered the most prestigious film festival for children. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb467189.htm Magic Cellar has Been Awarded the Highest Award in a Division, the Chris Statuette, at Oldest Film Festival in North America http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb441855.htm Magic Cellar, the first animated series to be based on African culture, has been awarded a Chris Statuette at the Fifty-Fourth Annual Columbus International Film and Video Festival, known as The Chris Awards. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb441855.htm Magic Cellar Receives Rare All-Star Endorsement by the Coalition for Quality Children's Media http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb427017.htm Magic Cellar, the first animated series to be based on African culture, has been awarded a rare “All-Star” endorsement by the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media in the KIDS FIRST!® program. The Coalition recently announced its latest list of 50 titles it endorses. Included in the list are titles from well-known children’s series. Only Magic Cellar received a coveted 3 Star endorsement. The Jury commented on Magic Cellar: “Lovely animation. Crisp, clear colors. Good stories. Imaginative. Great music.” (PRWeb Aug 22, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb427017.htm Magic Cellar Wins Five New International Awards: Wins 2 TELLY Awards From 12,000 Entries and 3 Awards at US International Film and Video Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb398099.htm Magic Cellar, the first animated series to be based on African culture, has been awarded five (5) more international awards: two (2) Telly Awards and three (3) awards at the US International Film And Video Festival. The Telly Awards (bronze) were awarded in the “Use of Animation” and “Children” categories. Over 12,000 entries were received. At the US International, the Silver Screen award was given to Episode 2 for “Children’s Programming” and Certificates of Creative Excellence were awarded to episode 1 in “Children’s Programming” and to episode 3 in “Animation: Computer.” (PRWeb Jun 14, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb398099.htm Honk, Toot and Swo-Swoosh, a Pre-school 3D Animated Television Series, Has Been Awarded Two Telly Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb387151.htm Honk, Toot and Swo-Swoosh, a pre-school 3D animated television series, has been awarded two Telly Awards. The Telly’s were awarded in the Children’s and Use of Animation categories. The Telly’s received over 12,000 entries this year and is therefore considered one of the most difficult awards to win. (PRWeb May 19, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 19 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb387151.htm Magic Cellar Wins Highest Award at World's Largest Video Competition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb380043.htm WORLDFEST® awards the Canadian-South African animated series the platinum REMI award. (PRWeb May 3, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 03 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb380043.htm Africa's First 3D Animated Series To Premiere on March 25 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb361327.htm Magic Cellar, a series of twenty (20) animated shorts is set to have its world premiere on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC 2) on Saturday, March 25, 2006. A one hour nationally-televised special will launch the series. Over 300 under-privileged children will participate in the national launch. Magic Cellar is Africa’s first 3D animated series. Beautifully produced entirely in Maya software, the series marks the first time Africa’s children will see themselves reflected in an animated series. The series celebrates Africa’s culture and traditions while promoting reading as exciting and adventurous. The series is based on African folktales, partially collected from interviews conducted with elders in villages across South Africa. Each episode is broken up into three sections: a brief introduction and set-up; the African story; and a wrap-up with the lessens learnt. Each episode is a self-contained, animated short. (PRWeb Mar 22, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb361327.htm Honk, Toot And Swo-Swoosh Wins Cine Golden Eagle http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb331655.htm HONK, TOOT AND SWO-SWOOSH, a pre-school 3D animated television series, has been awarded a CINE Golden Eagle. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb331655.htm Honk, Toot and Swo-Swoosh Wins CINE Golden Eagle http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb330725.htm Honk, Toot and Swo-Swoosh, a pre-school 3D animated television series, has been awarded a CINE Golden Eagle. The Golden Eagle was awarded in the Children’s Programs category. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb330725.htm The Three Amigos AIDS Prevention PSA’S Win Four Major Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236044.htm The Three Amigos, a series of twenty (20) world-class animated Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) designed to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the world, has been awarded the Gold REMI Award and the Silver REMI Award at Worldfest®, the CINE Special Jury Award and the Telly Award (Bronze). (PRWeb May 4, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 04 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236044.htm World’s Largest Behaviour Modification Programme Launched at UN http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb195494.htm The Three Amigos, a series of 20 short, world-class animated Public Service Announcements designed to entrench the use of condoms to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the world, is now available in 41 languages. Featuring three animated condom characters called Shaft, Stretch and Dick, these Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) use comedy to deliver a serious message. The launch today at the United Nations by Firdaus Kharas, Producer and Director of the series, signifies the start of the world’s largest integrated behaviour modification programme. Consisting of 820 PSA’s, this public awareness programme has a potential reach of approximately 80% of the world’s population. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb195494.htm The Three Amigos consists of 800 Public Service Announcements Adapted Into 40 Languages http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb194491.htm The Three Amigos, a series of twenty (20) world-class animated Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) designed to entrench the use of condoms to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the world, has been created in 40 languages. The potential reach of this behaviour modification programme is therefore approximately 80% of the world’s population. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb194491.htm The Three Amigos Wins CINE Golden Eagle Only Commercial/PSA to Win Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb194484.htm The Three Amigos, a series of twenty (20) world-class animated Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) designed to entrench the use of condoms to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout the world, has been awarded a CINE Golden Eagle. (PRWeb Jan 7, 2005)

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