KoolKidz Television & Publishing, LLC
175-28 Grand Central Parkway, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432-1306
Koolkidzpublishing.com (718) 751-5813 [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2008 CONTACT: Rich McKeown
HELPING CHILDREN LOOK DEEPER
A milestone was reached during the Black History Month Film Fest Tour. KoolKidz Television & Publishing LLC, one of the only independently Black owned & operated production companies of Afro-centric animated children’s short films has garnered it’s 40th Official Film Festival selection. Based out of Jamaica, New York, founder Rich McKeown adapts children’s picture books and brings them to life on the screen. With captions featured on his DVD’s, Rich states that his work is a great way to re-introduce our children to the passion of reading. “Since children are sitting more and more in front of the screen, whether it’s the TV or computer, parents can feel more comfortable with what their children are watching!â€
Along with the many film festival screenings, KoolKidz Television & Publishing, LLC, has also received the 2007 NAPPA Honors Award, Dove “Family Seal†award, and most recently was a finalist in the 2007 Aegis Video & Film Production Award for the film, Wormhead. KoolKidz brings fresh, intelligent programming to today’s sophisticated children. Our mission is to instill pride and knowledge of self, particularly for children of color, with high quality programs consisting of original music and artwork that both entertains and educates.
Featured titles are Kung Fu Lee, Wormhead and also Obara & the Merchants, which stars the voice of “Last Comic Standing’s†Alonzo Bodden. These lil’ films have been screened throughout the US, Canada, France & India. Previews of all products are available at koolkidzpublishing.com.
Rich McKeown is currently working on the sequel to the Obara series. Obara the Gatekeeper as well as Obara & the Merchants, is a joint venture with Water Daughter Publishing. Rich plans to complete developing a fully animated television series by years end.
Wormhead, Obara & the Merchants as well the first KoolKidz TV & Pub title, Kung Fu Lee are available at:
Barnes & Noble.com
Baker & Taylor
Target.com
Ingram Books
Library Video Company
Filmbaby.com
Dolllikeme.com
