GOOGLE AND DILBERT DOODLE TOGETHER Google Inc., developer of the industry leading Google search engine, tapped Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, to sketch the Google logo for the week beginning May 20. Dilbert, the world's most infamous office worker, and the rest of his officemates appeared on Google at www.google.com in a "Dilbert-esque" style alongside the Google logo. Over the course of five days, a plot unveiled itself, entertaining Google users as they search the Internet. Dilbert and Google fans also had the opportunity to purchase a commemorative mug featuring both popular logos. The Google search engine receives over 125 million queries a day.
"IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN" TO HIT THE NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES! United Media, Action Performance Companies Inc., Joe Gibbs Racing and The Home Depot have teamed up once again to bring the PEANUTS Gang to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. In celebration of Halloween, Winston Cup driver Tony Stewart, who pilots the No. 20 Home Depot Pontiac Grand Prix, will drive two PEANUTS-themed cars in upcoming races: "In Search of the Great Pumpkin" in August at Bristol Motor Speedway and "It's the Great Pumpkin!" in October at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The races will coincide with the annual Halloween airing of the animated classic, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on ABC.
PRECIOUS MOMENTS IS A HIT AT WAL*MART! Precious Moments merchandise at Wal*Mart is selling like hotcakes. Product from over 30 licensees can be found across the store's wide range of departments including infant, craft & hobby, domestics, jewelry and home and garden. Precious Moments is a consistent best-seller in the infant department, and the new Precious Moments beach towels are the third best selling design among all licensed towels at Wal*Mart. In response to the brand's success, Wal-Mart is currently testing two Precious Moments concept shops in Raleigh, NC and Oneida, NY.
GREAT NEWS FROM COPYRIGHTS AT UNITED MEDIA
Coming off a very successful Baby Days campaign in Spring 2002, Wal*Mart has extended its Beatrix Potter exclusive apparel program through 2003. The retail chain will continue to offer an extensive range of high quality infant wear at everyday low prices.
Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies will be the theme in Spring 2003 for Marshall Field's annual Flower Show. Don't miss seeing the famed Minneapolis store transformed into the secret world of the Flower Fairies.
This holiday season, Paddington will make a trip to Marshall Fields stores in Chicago and Minneapolis. The department store will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the teddy bear with vignettes and window displays taken from the popular story, Paddington Bear and the Christmas Surprise.
"WHERE'S THE BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN?" WINS SILVER PARENT'S CHOICE AWARD Good Grief! "Where's the Blanket, Charlie Brown?" the first title in Tivola Publishing's series of PEANUTS interactive educational games, has been awarded a silver Parent's Choice Award. And it is no surprise. Released this Spring and on shelves this Fall, the new game offers children hours of entertaining play when they discover that Linus' beloved security blanket has disappeared. Together with Snoopy and the rest of the PEANUTS gang, they are guided through a unique CD-ROM game where they will discover hidden clues to help find the missing blanket.
arthur REINVENTS SATURDAY MORNING TELEVISON
Beginning September 14th, arthur: Defenders of the Outer Dimension, the groundbreaking CGI live action television series, will join the ABC Family network. Shown both on Saturday and Sunday, arthur will become a key part of a boy's action block including Power Rangers, Digimon and Spiderman. The series is currently airing Saturdays at 9am on Fox Kids until September.
NEWS FROM INTERNATIONAL... PRECIOUS MOMENTS is expanding to international markets with licensees signed on in Asia, Europe and Mexico. New international licensees include:
Nova Textil (Mexico)
Infant Blankets
Vianney S.A. (Mexico)
Bedding -comforters, crib sets, curtains, pillows
Carnaval de Mexico (Mexico)
Apparel
Manterol (Europe)
Blankets
Philand Industries (Philippines)
Stationery
Carni Crafts (Philippines)
Crafts
Nova Textil (Mexico)
Infant Blankets
Young Art (Korea)
Stationery - planners and photo albums
Pop Three (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwain, Asia)
3D Calendars
Best Gate (Hong Kong)
Precious Moments concept shop
Everwin (Hong Kong)
Gift and stationery products
Coral Stone (Philippines)
Infant feeding items and accessories
Mevas Bank (Hong Kong)
Affinity credit card program
Light Net (Japan)
Cell phone content
Productos Simex (Mexico)
infant accessories
PEANUTS continues to have incredible success in China. Shanghai Zhenxin Garments, a ladies apparel licensee for PEANUTS, plans to open 100 Snoopy stores by the end of 2002 in addition to the existing 80 Snoopy counters already in China. Approximately 50 of the new 100 Snoopy stores have already opened, featuring chic fashions such as fur-collared sweaters, capri pants, and embroidered jean jackets.
This summer, Snoopy will appear once again at McDonald'sin Japan. Beginning in June, eight Snoopy premiums themed to sporting events such as soccer, baseball, skiing, and tennis will be given out with a purchase of the children's menu. A collector's set of all eight figurines also will be available for sale with purchase any of item from the McDonald's menu.
Google Inc., developer of the industry leading Google search engine, tapped Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, to sketch the Google logo for the week beginning May 20. Dilbert, the world's most infamous office worker, and the rest of his officemates 
United Media, Action Performance Companies Inc., Joe Gibbs Racing and The Home Depot have teamed up once again to bring the 
Coming off a very successful Baby Days campaign in Spring 2002, Wal*Mart has extended its 
Good Grief! "Where's the Blanket, Charlie Brown?" the first title in Tivola Publishing's series of