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Monday, March 12, 2012

Netflix "Just for Kids" Now Available on PlayStation® 3

Unlimited Instant Access To Large Variety Of Streaming TV Shows And Movies Picked Especially For Kids 12 And Under Now on PlayStation 3


LOS GATOS, Calif., March 12, 2012 -- Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) today announced the availability of "Just for Kids" on the PlayStation® 3 (PS3) game console, further expanding the availability of the section popular with kids and caregivers.

Netflix "Just for Kids" makes it easier and more fun for kids and families to browse and instantly watch a large selection of kid-friendly TV shows and movies. Since introducing the section in August 2011, Netflix members have watched more than one billion hours of kids titles.

Now Netflix members who use a PS3 can select "Just for Kids" to enter an experience designed for children 12 and under. Kids can click and instantly watch their favorite characters, including "Kick Buttowski," "Bob The Builder," "Thomas the Tank Engine," "Backyardigans," "Caillou," "Curious George," "Power Rangers" and "Arthur."

In addition to the character-based selection, "Just for Kids" displays rows of titles organized by easy-to-understand genres such as superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs and girl power, featuring clear and simple descriptions of the plot of each title. Unique Netflix technology provides each member with a personalized "Just for Kids" experience based on taste and favorites.

Parents can feel comfortable letting their children browse and watch titles in the "Just for Kids" section. As always, there are never any commercials displayed on Netflix and independent ratings and reviews from Common Sense Media were used to make the selections. Common Sense Media is a leading non-profit that provides independent, trustworthy ratings, reviews, and information to help parents make great media choices.

In addition to PS3, Netflix "Just for Kids" is available on the PC and Mac, Nintendo Wii and Apple TV. Other devices including Xbox 360 and tablets are scheduled to follow this year.

Some of the titles available in the Netflix section "Just for Kids" in the US include:

Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie (Lions Gate)
Ballet Shoes (ITV Global)
Good Luck Charlie (Disney)
Shine of Rainbows (Turtle's Crossing)
Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death (Aardman Animation)
Fraggle Rock (Lions Gate)
Angelina Ballerina: Love To Dance (Lions Gate)
The Little Engine That Could (Universal City Studios)
Inspector Gadget (Universal Music Group)
Metajets (Cookie Jar)
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines (Lions Gate)
Babe: Pig in the City (Universal City Studios)
Spy Kids (Miramax)
The Care Bears Movie (MGM)
A Wrinkle In Time (Miramax)

About Netflix:

With more than 23 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Netflix, Inc. [NASDAQ: NFLX] is the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For about US$7.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV programs streamed over the internet to PCs, Macs and TVs.

Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 700 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE Netflix, Inc.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Another Groundbreaking New Children's App...who knew?

That's right, you guessed it....another Children's App.  I can barely keep track of my youngest one's Thomas the Tank collection and now I'm going to have to keep it together with all the new apps coming out. What's a girl to do???

Seriously, though, it's always fun, and mostly interesting, to check out the new tech goodies - especially if my munchkins could benefit from the new possibilities. We'll let you know what we think. Promise us you will, too.

PRESS RELEASE:
TORONTO, December 15, 2011 -- GlassPuppy.com Launches Magic Keyhole - WORLD (Multi-platform interactive app educates and entertains.)

Long car trips with kids just got a whole lot less stressful. Magic Keyhole - WORLD is the first in a series of educational apps for children from Glass Puppy Inc. available for iPad, Kindle Fire, Android tablets, Mac and PC. Designed for pre-readers, young learner, and early readers, it combines the best qualities of classic kids' books with the latest interactive technologies, and can be enjoyed independently or with the support of parents or teachers. Best of all, kids love it.

For a limited time, Glass Puppy will be making the Magic Keyhole - WORLD app available to schools, kindergartens, libraries, children's organizations and institutions for free.

Magic Keyhole - WORLD incorporates reading comprehension, vocabulary and basic geography, while providing an enjoyable way for children to learn as they are taken on a virtual journey to 10 unique environments and places from around the world. Each location is named and introduced with an informative rhyme which can be read aloud by an adult, or narrated by the friendly pre-recorded voice, with each word highlighted as it's spoken. Included in each scene are interactive representations of people, landmarks and animals. Magic Keyhole - WORLD continually rewards curiosity as kids explore the app, with vivid illustrations, memorable verse and eye-catching animations to stimulate a child's ability to learn new things, and features hidden treasures and surprises to enhance memory retention and attention span. Fun puzzle games based on the environments help reinforce what's been learned, while developing spatial awareness.

While most children's learning software is limited to certain devices, Magic Keyhole - WORLD runs on a wide range of devices that families already own, and has been carefully crafted to be engaging to children and parents alike. The kids and teachers who tested it didn't want to stop playing with it.

About Glass Puppy Inc.
Glass Puppy Inc. is an independent developer and marketer of original content for every major computing and mobile platform. The product lines range from games and utility applications, to children's educational & interactive programs. A dedicated team of IT professionals combines great creativity with unparalleled technical expertise. The company focuses on creating fun, exciting and engaging apps that entertain, inform and inspire at the same time, while bringing unique, amazing products to the marketplace.

For further information:
For more information and to download a comprehensive Press Kit, go to http://www.GlassPuppy.com, email Media@GlassPuppy.com or call +1-416-640-3788