It has built a diverse, global business by
putting kids first in everything it does.
"I don't pretend to be psychic," says Wiebe, "and I've never noticed that
I have any special metaphysical power. In fact, I didn't even place a bet on
the name the new pope would take.

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The novel, which appeared in 2002, is published by the small independent
Komos Books, which Wiebe and his wife own and operate., Canada, the U.

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Timmy , Cosmo and Wanda soon realize that this is all part of an intricate plan
put into motion by the magical , anti-fun loving Pixies, led by camp owner
Flappy Bob. In so doing, they magically fix problems
ranging from a tough homework assignment to a bothersome babysitter.
Nickelodeon, which now enters its 26th year, is the number-one
entertainment brand for kids. The company includes television
programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus
consumer products, online, recreation , books, magazines and feature films. in Philosophical Theology from the University of
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been the number-one-rated basic cable network for more than nine consecutive
years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are
trademarks of Viacom International Inc.net
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"No writer today has a better understanding of the papacy than
George Weigel," says Tim Duggan, Executive Editor at HarperCollins. Headquartered in New York, the company has
publishing groups in the U.

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'School's Out! The Musical,' Premieres in Primetime at 8:00 PM
on Friday, June 10

Method Man and Redman Perform Original Songs, Ben Stein Voices Head Pixie

LOS ANGELES, Nickelodeon's animated hit series The
Fairly OddParents will celebrate kids' favorite time of year, the start of
summer vacation, with music and magic in "School's Out! The Musical," a one
hour special premiering Friday , June 10 at 8:00 p. "His offbeat sense of
humor coupled with his musical talents have created some hilarious songs. Hartman joined Nickelodeon in 1998 where he created
and produced several cartoon shorts for the Oh Yeah! Cartoons series,
including The Fairly OddParents. He is
discovered by a talent agent with her eye on the holdings of the Catholic
Church.ereleases.
"I'm absolutely certain that he will provide a rich, illuminating
account that stands as the defining chronicle of this next phase in
the Church's history. You can visit HarperCollins Publishers on the
Internet at http://www.

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Debuting on Nickelodeon in March 2001, The Fairly OddParents' popularity
has soared among both kids and adults making it the number two ranked kids'
program on broadcast and cable television, second only to SpongeBob
SquarePants. (Source: Nielsen Cume Data - February
2005 )
In partnership with the "School's Out! The Musical," there are three
promotional partners on board: Best Western, Hershey's and Kraft. Despite
the wizardry, though, these overly eager oddballs manage to mess things up
every time.
Butch Hartman began his animation career as an assistant animator on An
American Tail. PDT)
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HarperCollins to Publish New Book by Leading Papal Authority George Weigel

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called with the news," he laughs.

HarperCollins is one of the leading English-language publishers in
the world and is a subsidiary of News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWS.A;
ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.

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still can 't get 'My Shiny Teeth and Me' out of my head from one of his prior
episodes."
"I really enjoy writing songs that are packed with funny lines and rhymes.

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"School's Out! The
Musical" will repeat on Nickelodeon, Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.
"Butch Hartman and his team have already delivered some great, funny songs
as part of Fairly OddParents, so when he suggested a musical episode we knew
we were in for a treat," said Marjorie Cohn, Executive Vice President,
Development and Original Programming, Nickelodeon.
Wiebe claims that his novel is primarily a political satire.D.C.S.

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The special, which
features 11 musical numbers ranging from pop anthems to rap to classic show
tunes, takes place on the last day of school in Dimmsdale, as Timmy Turner and
his friends anxiously await the start of summer vacation. and Sunday,
June 12 at 4 p. After arriving at the camp, Timmy and his
friends immediately see their dreams of freedom vanish and Timmy impulsively
wishes that kids ruled the world. His wish is, as always, granted by his
fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda."
In addition to Witness to Hope, Weigel is the author of The Cube
and the Cathedral: Europe, America, and Politics Without God, Letters
to a Young Catholic, The Courage to Be Catholic , and The Truth of
Catholicism, among several other books.K.

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Weigel's as yet untitled new book , to be published later this
year, will examine the death of the pope and the Church he left
behind , while also offering an unparalleled inside account of the
election of the next pope.
George Weigel lives with his wife and family in North Bethesda,
Maryland.

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Hershey's "Find the Orange Pass" instant win game will
offer consumers a chance to take over Hershey Park for a day with seven
friends .

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From creator Butch Hartman, The Fairly OddParents follows husband-and-wife
sprites Cosmo and Wanda as they wreak mayhem and help Timmy conquer typical
kid obstacles by granting him wishes .
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, and a consultant on
Vatican affairs for NBC News, Weigel's weekly column, "The Catholic
Difference," is syndicated to newspapers across the United States. and Australasia.

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Nickelodeon's Animated Hit The Fairly OddParents Celebrates The End Of The School Year With Hour Long Musical Special

The series is a solid hit among teens and adults, who make up
50% of its 28-million viewers each week.

Contact:

Paul Wiebe, 909/949-8610 (1-5 p.com.

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It's the last day of school and the kids of Dimmsdale are eagerly awaiting
the start of summer vacation and two months of freedom ! But when their
parents decide that too much free time may not be a good thing, they
collectively send their kids to Flappy Bob's Happy Peppy Learnatorium, a "safe
and funducational" summer camp . On June 2,
Best Western will kick off an interactive summer promotion which includes a
The Fairly OddParents limited edition Travel Card and a chance to win a family
trip to Hollywood. Using her state-of-the-art political expertise, she reinvents him and
sets him up as pope. "Our website
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The special
features rap stars Method Man and Redman as the rapping voice of Pixies
performing two original songs, while Ben Stein (Win Ben Stein's Money)
supplies the speaking voice of the malevolent head Pixie. (ET/PT).
Writing the lyrics with our story editor , Steve Marmel, was a way for me to do
more of what I love," said Butch Hartman, creator and executive producer of
The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom. He directed cartoons and created his own shorts for What a
Cartoon!, and also wrote and directed episodes of Dexter's Laboratory, Cow +
Chicken and Johnny Bravo. With his unique access and experience,
Weigel plans to provide an in-depth portrait of this key figure who
will lead the Church into the 21st century, and a challenging analysis
of the issues he and the people of the Church will confront. Its
publishing groups include the HarperCollins General Books Group,
HarperCollins Children's Books Group, Zondervan, HarperCollins UK,
HarperCollins Canada, HarperCollins Australia/New Zealand and
HarperCollins India.

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Timmy knows that in order to restore Fairy World and bring the
fun back to his own world, he must find a way to help Flappy Bob discover his
own inner kid. And bar codes from specially marked packages of Post Kids Cereals and
Kraft Mac + Cheese will offer kids a chance to unlock exclusive, never-before -
seen bloopers from "School's Out! The Musical" online at Nick., When Paul Wiebe wrote a comic
novel entitled "Benedict XVI," he wasn't prophesying or even guessing that
Pope John Paul II would be succeeded by a cardinal who would choose that name."
Several years ago, Wiebe explains, he amused himself by writing a
picaresque tale about an Amish foundling who meanders through life as a con
man - a novice evangelist, a trucker, and a radio talk show host. "It's
directed at American politics ," he says, adding, "I apologize to both
Protestants and Catholics if their churches sustain mild collateral damage.

Publishing Writers/Religion Writers/Business Editors

NEW YORK----HarperCollins will
publish a new book about the end of Pope John Paul II's life and the
beginning of a new era for the Catholic Church by George Weigel, Roman
Catholic theologian and author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of
John Paul II, which became an international bestseller upon its
publication in 1999.harpercollins.

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