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54-456: DHX Cookie Jar Inc. (also known as Cookie Jar Group , originally known as CINAR , formerly known as Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. , or simply just Cookie Jar ) was a Canadian media , production, animation studio, and distribution company owned by DHX Media . The company was first established in 1976 as CINAR Films Inc. , a Montreal -based studio that was heavily involved in children's entertainment. The company's business model, which included

108-524: A free content work. Licensed under CC BY SA 3.0 IGO ( license statement/permission ). Text taken from World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development Global Report 2017/2018​ , 202, UNESCO. The Wombles (1996 TV series) The Wombles is an animated series for children transmitted in 1997 and 1998, based on the 1973 series created by Elisabeth Beresford . The Wombles had remained popular with children into

162-475: A change in which people communicate with others as well as receive information. About 53% use social media to read/watch the news. Many people use the information specifically from social media influencers to understand more about a topic, business, or organization. Social media has now been made part of everyday news production for journalists around the world. Not only does social media provide more connection between readers and journalists, but it also cultivates

216-451: A communication method to aid in scientific research and create interaction. The narrative, layout, and gaming features all share a relationship that can deliver meaning and value that make games an innovative communication tool. Research-focused games showed a connection towards a greater usage of dialogue within the science community as players had the opportunity to address issues with a game with themselves and scientists. This helped to push

270-546: A deal to acquire DIC Entertainment . On July 23, 2008, the acquisition was completed, and eventually DIC was folded into Cookie Jar's entertainment division. When Cookie Jar acquired DIC Entertainment, Cookie Jar also acquired Copyright Promotions Licensing Group and a one-third interest in the international children's television channel, KidsCo . Cookie Jar now had more than 6,000 half-hours of programming as well as rights to several children's brands. Also, DIC's headquarters were taken over by Cookie Jar for Burbank offices, and it

324-596: A deal with American Greetings. In May 2009, American Greetings filed a $ 100 million lawsuit against Cookie Jar and the company filed a $ 25 million lawsuit against American Greetings over the Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake deal. In April 2009, the company hired Tom Mazza, formerly of TriStar Television and Paramount Television , as its executive vice president of worldwide television. Mazza planned to broaden Cookie Jar's slate by pursuing Canadian co-productions intended for global saley. In February 2011, Cookie Jar announced

378-441: A decrease in diversity of content and views in certain countries due to actions made against broadcasters by states via their licensing authorities. This can have an impact on competition and may lead to an excessive concentration of power with potential influence on public opinion. Examples include the failure to renew or retain licenses for editorially critical media, reducing the regulator's competences and mandates for action, and

432-594: A group led by Michael Hirsh , the founder of Nelvana , and changed its name to Cookie Jar Group. In 2008, they agreed to acquire DIC Entertainment , expanding its library. On August 20, 2012, DHX Media announced its intent to acquire Cookie Jar, in a deal that would make DHX the largest independent owner of children's television programming, and by December 25, 2014, Cookie Jar was folded into DHX Media. After their meeting in New Orleans , Louisiana , in 1976, Micheline Charest and Ronald A. Weinberg organized an event for

486-477: A lack of due process in the adoption of regulatory decisions. Governments worldwide have sought to extend regulation to internet companies, whether connectivity providers or application service providers , and whether domestically or foreign-based. The impact on journalistic content can be severe, as internet companies can err too much on the side of caution and take down news reports, including algorithmically, while offering inadequate opportunities for redress to

540-418: A method to prevent the concentration of media ownership. Licensing has been criticized for an alleged lack of transparency . Regulatory authorities in certain countries have been accused of exhibiting political bias in favor of the government or ruling party, which has resulted in some prospective broadcasters being denied licenses or being threatened with license withdrawal. As a consequence, there has been

594-488: A new imprint known as The Jar, which it intended to use on series targeting U.S. primetime television; its development slate included Lori Kirkland Baker 's All Over You for Lifetime , Blah Girls for MTV , Andrew Orenstein's Lords of the Playground for CBS , and Steven E. de Souza 's Spyburbia for Fox and Global . On August 20, 2012, DHX Media announced that they would acquire Cookie Jar Group for $ 111 million;

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648-592: A restructure to focus more on new original IPs to take advantage of the synergies between both divisions. The first new project announced under the name was Dark Oracle . The company opened up a Japanese office in May and announced their first new pre-school property The Doodlebops in August for a delivery to Kids' CBC in January 2005, deemed by Cookie Jar to be their flagship franchise. On June 20, 2008, Cookie Jar Group announced

702-430: A sense of belonging through the screen. Gaming is an activity shared amongst others regardless of age, allowing for a diverse group of players to connect and enjoy their favorite games with. This helps with creating or maintaining relationships: friendships, family, or a significant other. As with most interactive media content, games have ratings to assist in choosing appropriate games regarding younger audiences. This

756-494: A settlement to Canadian and Quebec tax authorities of $ 17.8 million (CAD) and another $ 2.6 million (CAD) to Telefilm Canada , a Canadian federal funding agency. The value of CINAR's stock plummeted, and the company was soon delisted. There was some speculation that Hasanain Panju, CFO was the mastermind behind the investment scheme along with John Xanthoudakis of Norshield Investment Group and Lino Matteo of Mount Real Corporation. It

810-600: A source of educational and informational (E/I) programming required by American broadcast standards. Syndicated by Ascent Media , it ceased broadcasting on September 18, 2011. Media (communication) The development of early writing and paper enabling longer-distance communication systems such as mail , including in the Persian Empire ( Chapar Khaneh and Angarium ) and Roman Empire , can be interpreted as early forms of media. Writers such as Howard Rheingold have framed early forms of human communication, such as

864-621: A story is genuine or not. There have also been broader initiatives bringing together a variety of donors and actors to promote fact-checking and news literacy , such as the News Integrity Initiative at the City University of New York 's School of Journalism. This 14 million USD investment by groups including the Ford Foundation and Facebook was launched in 2017 so its full impact remains to be seen. It will, however, complement

918-428: A support for media freedom and development organizations by intergovernmental organizations such as UNESCO and non-governmental organizations . There has been a continued trend of establishing self-regulatory bodies, such as press councils, in conflict and post-conflict situations. Major internet companies have responded to pressure by governments and the public by elaborating self-regulatory and complaints systems at

972-439: A weekend morning block for CBS known as KEWLopolis. On February 24, 2009, it was announced that CBS had renewed its contract with Cookie Jar for the block through 2012. For the 2009–10 television season, the block was rebranded as Cookie Jar TV. Beginning with the 2011–12 television season, Cookie Jar TV was branded as Team Toon in television promos outside the block. Cookie Jar TV was succeeded in 2013–14 by CBS Dream Team , which

1026-455: A women's film festival and worked at distributing foreign films to U.S. theatres. The couple moved to New York City and formed CINAR, a film and television distribution company. In 1984, CINAR changed their focus from media distribution to production and moved operations to Montreal , Quebec , where they concentrated on family-oriented television programming, including The Little Lulu Show , Animal Crackers , Emily of New Moon , Mona

1080-792: Is being spread.  Instagram works with these fact checkers to ensure that no false information is being spread around the site. Instagram started this work in 2019, following Facebook with the idea as they started fact checking in 2016. Developments in telecommunications has provided media the ability to conduct long-distance communication via analog and digital media: Modern communication media includes long-distance exchanges between larger numbers of people ( many-to-many communication via email , Internet forums , and telecommunications ports ). Traditional broadcast media and mass media favor one-to-many communication (television, cinema , radio, newspaper , magazines , and social media ). Electronic Media, specifically social media has become one of

1134-576: Is believed to influence children's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. The usage and consumption of gaming has tremendously increased within the last decade with estimates of around 2.3 billion people from around the world playing digital and online video games. The growth rate for the global market for gaming was expected to grow 6.2% towards 2020. Areas like Latin America had a 20.1% increase, Asia-Pacific - 9.2%, North America - 4.0%, and Europe -11.7%. Studies show that digital and online gaming can be used as

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1188-403: Is done by ESRB ratings and consists of the following: E for Everyone, E for Everyone 10+, T for Teen, and M for Mature 17+. Whenever a new game is released, it is reviewed by associations to determine a suitable rating so younger audiences do not consume harmful or inappropriate content. With these ratings it helps the risks and effects of gaming on younger audiences because the exposure of media

1242-428: Is programmed by Litton Entertainment . On November 1, 2008, This TV launched airing Cookie Jar's daily children's programming block Cookie Jar Toons which provided children's and E/I -oriented programming. Cookie Jar Kids Network (formerly DIC Kids Network ) was a children's programming block that aired selected Cookie Jar programs on local Fox , MyNetworkTV , and independent stations to provide them with

1296-696: The Lascaux cave paintings and early writing, as early forms of media. Another framing of the history of media starts with the Chauvet Cave paintings and continues with other ways to carry human communication beyond the short range of voice: smoke signals , trail markers , and sculpture . In its modern application, the term media is relating to communication channels was first used by Canadian communications theorist Marshall McLuhan , who stated in Counterblast (1954): "The media are not toys; they should not be in

1350-474: The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights , impacts on the presence of independent journalism by defining the limits of what should or should not be carried and prioritized in the most popular digital spaces. Public pressure on technology giants has motivated the development of new strategies aimed not only at identifying ' fake news ', but also at eliminating some of

1404-403: The radio frequency spectrum was public property . This prohibited private organizations from owning any portion of the spectrum. A broadcast license is typically given to broadcasters by communications regulators, allowing them to broadcast on a certain frequency and typically in a specific geographical location. Licensing is done by regulators in order to manage a broadcasting medium and as

1458-538: The Canadian government. However, in 1999, the company was accused of falsely crediting Canadians for work done by Americans. Hélène Charest, the sister of Quebec Liberal Party leader Jean Charest , was listed on over 100 episodes that she did not write. The success of Charest, Weinberg, and CINAR ended in March 2000, when an internal audit revealed that about $ 167 million ( CAD ) was invested into Bahamian bank accounts without

1512-579: The Dark? , A Bunch of Munsch , The Busy World of Richard Scarry , Madeline (specials 2 to 6), The Real Story of Happy Birthday to You , The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures , Space Cases , and its most well-known works, Arthur , Zoboomafoo , and Caillou . The firm became a public company in September 1993. On November 1, 1996, CINAR announced that they would purchase

1566-720: The Vampire , and The Wombles , as well as the English and French dubs of the anime series Adventures of the Little Koala , Ronin Warriors , The Adventures of Albert and Sidney , and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , the Spanish television series The World of David the Gnome , and the English dub of Ultraseven . As a production company, CINAR was also involved in the work of Are You Afraid of

1620-634: The access of programmers to satellite transponders in parts of the Western Europe , North America , the Arab region and in Asia and the Pacific . The Arab Satellite Broadcasting Charter was an example of efforts to bring formal standards and some regulatory authority to bear on what is transmitted, but it appears to not have been implemented. Self-regulation is expressed as a preferential system by journalists but also as

1674-451: The affected news producers. In Western Europe , self-regulation provides an alternative to state regulatory authorities. In such contexts, newspapers have historically been free of licensing and regulation, and there has been repeated pressure for them to self-regulate or at least to have in-house ombudsmen . However, it has often been difficult to establish meaningful self-regulatory entities. In many cases, self-regulations exists in

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1728-435: The board members' approval. CINAR had also paid U.S. screenwriters for work while continuing to accept federal grants and tax credits for the production of Canadian content . The names of Canadian citizens (generally non-writers connected to CINAR, including Charest's sister Helene) were credited for the works. While the province of Quebec did not file criminal charges, CINAR denied any wrongdoing, choosing instead to pay

1782-430: The capacity of directors or officers at any publicly traded Canadian company for five years. There was no admission of guilt and none of the allegations has been proven in court. Charest never lived to see a possible outcome, as she died on April 14, 2004. On March 10, 2011, Weinberg was arrested for securities fraud after a warrant was issued for him to be taken into custody earlier that month. On June 22, 2016, Weinberg

1836-450: The case of requests from governments. At the same time, however, the study signaled a number of companies that have become more opaque when it comes to disclosing how they enforce their own terms of service, in restricting certain types of content and account. State governments can also use "Fake news" in order to spread propaganda. In addition to responding to pressure for more clearly defined self-regulatory mechanisms, and galvanized by

1890-470: The debates over so-called 'fake news', internet companies such as Facebook have launched campaigns to educate users about how to more easily distinguish between 'fake news' and real news sources. Ahead of the United Kingdom national election in 2017 , for example, Facebook published a series of advertisements in newspapers with 'Tips for Spotting False News' which suggested 10 things that might signal whether

1944-511: The existing FilmFair catalogue to the world. Following CINAR's financial issues and the scandal, CINAR Europe was put up for sale in September 2001 but was closed in February 2002. The closure led to CINAR's European partners, like Alphanim, to find other studios to co-produce shows with. By 1999, CINAR boasted annual revenues of $ 150 million ( CAD ) and owned about $ 1.5 billion (CAD) of the children's television market. In February 1999, CINAR acquired

1998-713: The film library of Salt Lake City -based production company Leucadia Film Corporation from the Leucadia National Corporation , with the company's acquisition of 55 titles in the WonderWorks library following at the end of the year. CINAR's rights to the Leucadia library and WonderWorks specials were purchased by Feature Films for Families in 2003. CINAR also owned the dubbing studio Fandango Studios in Mexico City . CINAR received over $ 50 million in tax benefits from

2052-801: The hands of Mother Goose and Peter Pan executives. They can be entrusted only to new artists because they are art forms." By the mid-1960s, the term had spread to general use in North America and the United Kingdom. According to H. L. Mencken , the phrase mass media was used as early as 1923 in the United States. The term medium (the singular form of media ) is defined as "one of the means or channels of general communication, information, or entertainment in society, as newspapers, radio, or television." The role of regulatory authorities (license broadcaster institutions, content providers , platforms) and

2106-491: The individual company level, using principles they have developed under the framework of the Global Network Initiative . The Global Network Initiative has grown to include several large telecom companies alongside internet companies such as Google , Facebook and others, as well as civil society organizations and academics. The European Commission 's 2013 publication, ICT Technology Sector Guide on Implementing

2160-415: The involvement of U.S. screenwriters in its productions in order to continue receiving Canadian tax credits for domestic productions. Over a decade later, these scandals would result in criminal charges, convictions, and fines for four suspects, which included two executives at the company, co-founder Ronald A. Weinberg and chief financial officer Hasanain Panju. CINAR was sold in 2004 for $ 190 million to

2214-424: The licensing of its properties into educational markets, had a significant impact on its success; by 1999, CINAR held CDN$ 1.5 billion of the overall children's television market. In the 2000s, CINAR became the subject of multiple business scandals, including accusations that the company had used offshore accounts to transfer money out of the company, had plagiarized the concept of one of its series, and had obfuscated

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2268-706: The offerings of other networks such as the International Fact-Checking Network launched by the Poynter Institute in 2015 which seeks to outline the parameters of the field. Instagram has also created a way to potentially expose "fake news" that is posted on the site. After looking into the site, it seemed as more than a place for political memes, but a weaponized platform, instead of the creative space it used to be. Since that, Instagram has started to put warning labels on certain stories or posts if third-party fact checkers believe that false information

2322-671: The participation and community amongst technical communicators and their audiences, clients, and stakeholders. The gaming community has grown exponentially, and about 63% have taken to playing with others, whether online or in-person. Players online will communicate through the system of microphone applicability either through the game or a third party application such as Discord . The improvements upon connectivity and software allowed for players online to keep in touch and game instantaneously, disregarding location almost entirely. With online gaming platforms it has been noted that they support diverse social gaming communities allowing players to feel

2376-463: The private fund TD Capital, for over CA$ 190 million. The company would be taken private and relocate to Toronto, where Hirsh lived. The deal was closed on March 15, 2004. Two weeks later on March 28, Hirsh announced that the company would rebrand and relaunch as Cookie Jar, which would comprise a combined entertainment division (Consisting of CINAR and FilmFair) and educational division (consisting of Carson-Dellosa Publishing and HighReach Learning) and

2430-611: The programming library and animation unit of the London-based FilmFair from the Caspian Group for $ 10.5 million. After the deal closed, CINAR reopened FilmFair and utilized its acquired catalogue to launch a dedicated London-based European production and distribution studio - CINAR Europe in March 1997. The aim of the new subsidiary was to produce, with FilmFair; revival series based on existing properties including The Wombles and The Adventures of Paddington Bear , and bring

2484-476: The purchase made DHX the world's largest independent owner of children's television programming. The acquisition was completed on October 22, 2012. The company began operating under the in-name-only unit ("DHX Cookie Jar, Inc."). On December 25, 2014, DHX Media ceased usage of the Cookie Jar brand, thus integrating it into DHX's charter. At the time of Cookie Jar's acquisition of the company, DIC had been programming

2538-463: The resistance to political and commercial interference in the autonomy of the media sector are both considered as significant components of media independence . In order to ensure media independence, regulatory authorities should be placed outside of governments' directives. This can be measured through legislation, agency statutes and rules. In the United States, the Radio Act of 1927 established that

2592-521: The shadow of state regulation, and is conscious of the possibility of state intervention . In many countries in Central and Eastern Europe , self-regulatory structures seems to be lacking or have not historically been perceived as efficient and effective. The rise of satellite channels that delivered directly to viewers, or through cable or online systems, renders much larger the sphere of unregulated programing. There are, however, varying efforts to regulate

2646-712: The structural causes of their emergence and proliferation. Facebook has created new buttons for users to report content they believe is false, following previous strategies aimed at countering hate speech and harassment online . These changes reflect broader transformations occurring among tech giants to increase their transparency. As indicated by the Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index, most large internet companies have reportedly become relatively more forthcoming in terms of their policies about transparency in regard to third party requests to remove or access content, especially in

2700-449: The top forms of media that people use in the twenty-first century. The percent of people that use social media and social networking outlets rose dramatically from 5% in 2005 to 79% in 2019. Instagram , Twitter , Pinterest , Tiktok , and Facebook are the most commonly used social media platforms. The average time that an individual spends on social media is 2.5 hours a day. This exponential increase of social media has additionally caused

2754-493: The understanding of how gaming and players can help advance scientific research via communication through games. A vBook is an eBook that is digital first media with embedded video , images , graphs , tables , text , and other useful media. E-Book An E-book combines reading and listening media interaction. It is compact and can store a large amount of data which has made them very popular in classrooms. [REDACTED]  This article incorporates text from

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2808-464: Was announced that Cookie Jar was in negotiation with American Greetings to buy the Care Bears , Strawberry Shortcake , and Sushi Pack franchises. The deal was not finalized yet in late 2008 and with the current scenario, the transaction did not progress. On March 30, 2009, Cookie Jar made a $ 76 million counter bid for Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake. Cookie Jar had until April 30, 2009, to complete

2862-487: Was claimed that Charest and Weinberg (and later Panju) used CINAR as a 'piggy bank' and schemed to transfer funds out from the company through a series of complicated transactions to their own offshore holding companies. In 2001, as part of a settlement agreement with the Commission des Valeurs Mobilières du Québec (Quebec Securities Commission), Charest and Weinberg agreed to pay $ 1 million each and were banned from serving in

2916-453: Was sentenced to 8 years and 11 months in prison, and the other two received sentences of 7 years and 11 months each. On May 3, 2019, he was fully paroled. After companies like DreamWorks became interested in purchasing the company, it was announced in October 2003 that CINAR would be sold to an investment group made up of Nelvana founder Michael Hirsh, former Nelvana president Toper Taylor and

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