Shabnam Rezaei is interviewed in this piece by Voice of America Persian Service (VOAPNN) host Parisa Bazagir. They discuss classic Norooz Cartoon they produced called Babak & Friends - A First Norooz. They also talk about oznoz.com, Mixed Nutz and their new project at Big Bad Boo Studios 1001 Nights. Interview is in Farsi. A classic Norooz movie for the whole family. Little Babak feels caught between cultures. With the help of Amoo Norooz, he learns about the Persian New Year through a magical trip to Persepolis. With the talented voices of Oscar-nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo, Ali Pourtash, Catherine Bell and the legendary Parviz Sayyad as Amoo Norooz. Music by Andy. Writer/Director: Dustin Ellis Producers: Shabnam Rezaei & Aly Jetha 33 Minutes - 2D Animated Cartoon on DVD in Persian or English Trailer: www.youtube.com For info: www.oznoz.com Mixed Nutz - Persian Adventure Part of the the Mixed Nutz TV series aired on PBS about 5 multicultural friends, this episode is also a sequel to Babak & Friends - A First Norooz. The kids meet an artist who takes them on a journey through Iran. They visit the Caspian Sea, a real Zoorkhooneh, the Persian Bazaar and many other fascinating site. With the voice of Maz Jobrani and original music by Abjeez. Clips Babak learns to haggle: www.youtube.com A Persian adventure: www.youtube.com More info: www.oznoz.com Products are produced by Big Bad Boo and sold on their retail channel at oznoz.com Big Bad Boo is an animation studio helping kids <b>...</b>

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Ever have trouble fitting in? Well then, this show is for you! Meet Babak, Sousanne, Saman, Briana, Sanjay, Adele, Michael, Damaris and Jae in the new series Mixed Nutz. To buy Mixed Nutz Persian Adventure or other farsi learning cartoons go to www.oznoz.com Persian Language Learning store for kids In Episode 1 of Mixed Nutz, we meet the crew and their teacher Miss Pickelberry who assigns the kids with a show & tell about their backgrounds. Babak is afraid to admit he is from Iran and Michael has similar woes because compared to the other kids, he feels boring. Damaris is Cuban, Jae is Korean and Sanjay is Indian A hilarious new TV series, brought you from the makers of Babak & Friends -- A First Norooz, with an Emmy-Award winning crew of animation writers, directors and artists. The show is available in seven languages and will soon be released on TV around the world. Mixed Nutz on CNN can be viewed here www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz -- Sizzle Reel can be viewed here: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Teaser Trailer can be viewed here: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Main Titles can be viewed here: www.youtube.com For more, go to www.noroozproductions.com Mixed Nutz -- Episode 1 -- Part I in Persian

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Norooz film about little Babak growing up outside of Iran - made in Farsi and English. Animation is simply brilliant and sold on DVD for the world to enjoy. DVD comes with PAL and NTSC system. Watch the trailer and you can buy it on their website at www.oznoz.com Voices of Parviz Sayyad, Catherine Bell, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Ali Pourtash, four of the most popular actors of Iran. Babak's learns about the Persian New Year and appreciates his roots through the celebrations of Norooz. Made by NOrooz Productions who is now making the TV series Mixed Nutz for launch in 2009-2010. Mixed Nutz is about multi-cultural children from IRan, India, Korea and Cuba. Great stuff. Babak & Friends featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com Babak & Friends on CNN International: www.youtube.com ABC News: Norooz Productions Wins Business Plan: www.youtube.com VOA: The making of Babak & Friends: www.youtube.com Smithsonian Film Festival & Babak & Friends www.youtube.com For new projects also see: Mixed Nutz Episode 1 -- Part 1: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz on CNN: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz -- Sizzle Reel: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Teaser Trailer: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Main Titles: www.youtube.com For more go to www.noroozproductions.com

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Ever have trouble fitting in? Well then, this show is for you! Meet Babak, Sousanne, Saman, Briana, Sanjay, Adele, Michael, Damaris and Jae in the new series Mixed Nutz. To buy Mixed Nutz DVDs go to www.oznoz.com Persian Language Learning store for kids In Episode 1 of Mixed Nutz, we meet the crew and their teacher Miss Pickelberry who assigns the kids with a show & tell about their backgrounds. Babak is afraid to admit he is from Iran and Michael has similar woes because compared to the other kids, he feels boring. A hilarious new TV series, brought you from the makers of Babak & Friends -- A First Norooz, with an Emmy-Award winning crew of animation writers, directors and artists. As featured on CNN with co-creator Shabnam Rezaei in an interview with Asieh Namdar. The show is available in seven languages and will soon be released on TV around the world. Mixed Nutz Episode 1 -- Part 1 www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz -- Sizzle Reel: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Teaser Trailer: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Main Titles: www.youtube.com For more go to www.noroozproductions.com Babak & Friends featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com Babak & Friends on CNN International: www.youtube.com ABC News: Norooz Productions Wins Business Plan: www.youtube.com VOA: The making of Babak & Friends: www.youtube.com Smithsonian Film Festival & Babak & Friends www.youtube.com Babak & Friends Trailer www.youtube.com VOA Interviews <b>...</b>

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Mixed Nutz -- Episode 1 -- Part III -- Persian Ever have trouble fitting in? Well then, this show is for you! Meet Babak, Sousanne, Saman, Briana, Sanjay, Adele, Michael, Damari Ever have trouble fitting in? Well then, this show is for you! To buy Babak and Friends a First norooz or Mixed Nutz DVDS go to www.oznoz.com Persian Language Learning store for kids Meet Babak, Sousanne, Saman, Briana, Sanjay, Adele, Michael, Damaris and Jae in the new series Mixed Nutz. In Episode 1 of Mixed Nutz, we meet the crew and their teacher Miss Pickelberry who assigns the kids with a show & tell about their backgrounds. Babak is afraid to admit he is from Iran and Michael has similar woes because compared to the other kids, he feels boring. A hilarious new TV series, brought you from the makers of Babak & Friends -- A First Norooz, with an Emmy-Award winning crew of animation writers, directors and artists. As featured on CNN with co-creator Shabnam Rezaei in an interview with Asieh Namdar. The show is available in seven languages and will soon be released on TV around the world. Mixed Nutz Episode 1 -- Part 1 www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz -- Sizzle Reel: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Teaser Trailer: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Main Titles: www.youtube.com For more go to www.noroozproductions.com Babak & Friends featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com Babak & Friends on CNN International: www.youtube.com ABC News: Norooz <b>...</b>

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Ever have trouble fitting in? Well then, this show is for you! Meet Babak, Sousanne, Saman, Briana, Sanjay, Adele, Michael, Damaris and Jae in the new series Mixed Nutz. To buy Mixed Nutz DVDs go to www.oznoz.com Norooz Productions, now Big Bad Boo Studios in Vancouver are working on this brand new televisions series to be aired on TV's around the world and produced in seven languages up front. Episodes are 22 minutes long and are slotted for two full seasons currently. Mixed Nutz on CNN www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz -- Sizzle Reel: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Teaser Trailer: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Main Titles: www.youtube.com For more go to www.bigbadboo.ca

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Andy's Video for Babak and Friends A First Norooz DVD - fun music video from Iranian singer and pop star Andy - cartoon featured the voices of Shohreh Aghdashloo and Parviz Sayyad and Catherine Bell. Andy's music is for all Iranians and his most famous song is "Khoshgehel" - this was for the Persian New Year video Babak and friends. To buy go to www.oznoz.com. The DVD for children - it is in Persian and English and a good way to learn Farsi. Buy DVD on www.oznoz.com where you can also get other language learning tools and cultural products for Iran and Persians for kids. this movie is produced by big bad boo (formerly norooz productions) and produced by shabnam rezaei and aly jetha - for more on them go to www.bigbadboo.ca

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This clip is from Voice of America's coverage of the making of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz - when the producers Shabnam Rezaei and Aly Jetha were still in the studio. Clip also features Dustin Ellis, the writer and director and talks about Babak and why is an important character for all of us. BUY this video to learn all about Norooz on www.oznoz.com Babak & Friends featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com Babak & Friends on CNN International: www.youtube.com ABC News: Norooz Productions Wins Business Plan: www.youtube.com Smithsonian Film Festival & Babak & Friends www.youtube.com Babak & Friends Trailer www.youtube.com VOA Interviews Shabnam Rezaei about PersianMirror.com www.youtube.com for more go to www.babakandfriends.com or http Norooz Productions is now Big Bad Boo Studios. For more about their products go to www.bigbadboo.ca to purchase babak and friends a first norooz or mixed nutz persian adventure or other farsi language learning tools, go to www.oznoz.com

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The new PBS multi-cultural show about kids from different place, including Iran, Korea, India and Cuba. This amazing series is currently in production at Norooz Productions now called Big Bad Boo Studios. To buy Mixed Nutz DVDs go to www.oznoz.com Mixed Nutz Episode 1 -- Part 1 www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz on CNN: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz -- Sizzle Reel: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Main Titles: www.youtube.com For more info go to www.mixednutzshow.com or www.bigbadboo.ca

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Main Title animation of the new show Mixed Nutz produced by Big Bad Boo Studios (formerly Norooz Productions) by Randy Rogel. To buy Mixed Nutz DVDs go to www.oznoz.com Mixed Nutz is airing on PBS, Shaw TV Canada, Gem TV Middle East, Portugal TV, Ebru TV and many others. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris -- a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach -- an ex-Navy SEAL, or dodging school yard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! Producers Mixed Nutz was produced and developed by Norooz Productions, now known as Big Bad Boo Studios. Like all products produced by the producers Shabnam Rezaei and Aly Jetha, Mixed Nutz endeavors to teach diversity and understanding by celebrating rich cultural differences. To get Mixed Nutz or other culturally rich products, please visit: www.oznoz.com Mixed Nutz Episode 1 -- Part 1: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz on CNN: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz -- Sizzle Reel: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Teaser Trailer: www.youtube.com Song by Randy Rogel. Produced by Shabnam Rezaei & Aly Jetha

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From the producers of Babak & Friends comes Mixed Nutz! Norooz Productions (now Big Bad Boo) latest project is called MIXED NUTZ, a multi-cultural kids TV show. To buy Mixed Nutz DVDS go to www.oznoz.com Persian Language Learning store for kids Here, the co-creator Shabnam Rezaei is being interviewed by CNN's Asieh Namdar about the show. Mixed Nutz Episode 1 -- Part 1 www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz -- Sizzle Reel: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Teaser Trailer: www.youtube.com Mixed Nutz Main Titles: www.youtube.com For more go to www.bigbadboo.ca Babak & Friends featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com ABC News: Norooz Productions Wins Business Plan: www.youtube.com VOA Interviews Shabnam Rezaei about PersianMirror.com www.youtube.com for more go to www.persianmirror.com

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"Culture Through Entertainment" is the motto of Norooz Productions (now called Big Bad Boo Studios). In this clip, CNN interviews Shabnam Rezaei and covers the story of their first film Babak & Friends - A First Norooz. Anchor Asieh Namdar talks about the importance of raising awareness about the richness of these cultures and what a great thing Norooz Productions has set out to do. The company is looking to add other cultures to this cartoon such as Korean, Arab, Indian and Chinese stories to make it truly diverse. It is top quality with Hollywood's best artist and it is entertaining and educational all at once. What a GREAT idea! To see their product line and purchase quality language products in Farsi, Hindi, Korean and others go to their new site www.oznoz.com Babak & Friends featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN: www.youtube.com ABC News: Norooz Productions Wins Business Plan: www.youtube.com VOA: The making of Babak & Friends: www.youtube.com Smithsonian Film Festival & Babak & Friends www.youtube.com Babak & Friends Trailer www.youtube.com VOA Interviews Shabnam Rezaei about PersianMirror.com www.youtube.com for more go to www.babakandfriends.com or http

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This clip talks about Babak & Friends - A First Norooz and how it entered into many Iranian Film Festivals that toured north america - including the Freer Gallery at the Smithsonian in Washington DC. To buy Babak and Friends a First norooz go to www.oznoz.com Persian Language Learning store for kids. The clip is in Farsi. Shabnam Rezaei is interviewed as the producer and talks about behind the scenes of the cartoon. Babak is a young Iranian boy growing up outside of Iran and feeling left out.After a magical trip to Persepolis and learning about Amoo Norooz (played by legendary actor Parviz Sayyad) - Babak learns to be Persian and PROUD! Babak & Friends featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com Babak & Friends on CNN International: www.youtube.com ABC News: Norooz Productions Wins Business Plan: www.youtube.com VOA: The making of Babak & Friends: www.youtube.com Babak & Friends Trailer www.youtube.com VOA Interviews Shabnam Rezaei about PersianMirror.com www.youtube.com for more go to www.bigbadboo.ca

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Interview with Producers Aly Jetha & Shabnam Rezaei on Vancouver Shaw TV's "Urban Rush" program with Fiona Forbes and Michael Eckford. In this interview, the founders of Big Bad Boo studios discuss the history of Mixed Nutz, and talk about Babak & Friends. Aly Jetha and Shabnam Rezaei talk about the cultural advisers for Mixed Nutz from Iran, Korea, Cuba and India and their role in creating an educational curriculum and culturally rich show for children that is both multicultural and fun. Fiona Forbes and Michael Eckford ask about the animation process for Mixed Nutz and Big Bad Boo studios. Shabnam talks about the "food episode" (music by Randy Rogel) and how multiculturalism is an important element of every day life for kids around the world. Aly Jetha talks about animating in Vancouver, their studios and oznoz.com, the new multicultural platform for distributing children's content in various languages and cultures. Mixed Nutz airs on ch116 on shaw TV every Sunday at 4 pm. Mixed Nutz Persian Adventure DVD was just released on www.oznoz.com in Persian and English featuring a song from Abjeez and starring Maz Jobrani in three roles - as the Pahlavon, the Bazaari and the Painter who takes Babak, Saman and Sousanne on a Journey of a lifetime to Iran, though Ali Qapu, Shiraz, Isfahan, Shomal and many other beautiful places all over Iran. Big Bad Boo animation studios has offices in Vancouver and New York. Mixed Nutz airs on PBS. Big Bad Boo is currently producing a new <b>...</b>

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With the help of a mysterious artist and some magical paintings, Babak, Saman and Sousanne travel through Iran to learn that with a little faith and imagination one can make the mundane and the unbearable fun. They visit an authentic Zoor Khooneh, stop at the Caspian Sea for some Caviar and swimming, visit a Chai Khooneh and go to Shiraz and Isfahan. In this memorable musical clip, we get to enjoy the visit to Iran with the music of Abjeez who wrote a song especially for Mixed Nutz Persian Adventure episode and tell kids they can do anything they want as long as they use their imagination! "Bia Berim" is a favorite already among TV viewers. This episode is also very special because it features the very talented Maz Jobrani, doing voice-over for the Bazaari, the Pahlavoon and the artist. You can purchase the special edition Mixed Nutz Persian Adventure DVD on www.oznoz.com From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". This show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school <b>...</b>

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This is a clip from Episode #7 of the Mixed Nutz series, currently on PBS, Shaw TV and a host of other stations around the world. Produced by Norooz Productions and Big Bad Boo Studios (from the creators of Babak and Friends - A First Norooz). In this clip, Babak learns how to haggle (Chooneh zadan) in an Iranian Bazar. Very funny! To purchase this episode on DVD, you can visit www.oznoz.com or visit www.bigbadboo.ca. Produced by Aly Jetha & Shabnam Rezaei Written & directed by Dustin Ellis and Alfred Gimeno. The DVD is available in Persian and in English with a great song by ABJEEZ and wonderful voice talent done by Maz Jobrani. Babak, Saman and Sousanne travel all around Iran, they go to Shiraz and Esfahan and drink tea and play soccer and go to shomal. What fun! The voice of the Bazaari is Maz Jobrani!!

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School is a nightmare literally! Babak is worried that his new school will be a horrible experience because kids always tease him when they find out where he is from. Michael is worried that he will come across as boring. Both realize, after they get to know one another through a school assignment, thatjust being yourself is good enough. From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new TV series called "Mixed Nutz". This show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether theyre dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! This show is airing later this year on Shaw TV, PBS and many other stations worldwide. For air dates or more info visit www.mixednutzshow.com or www.oznoz.com

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The kids are not only faced with school on a Saturday but with a swimming class taught by a very demanding coach. After a series of trials and tribulations (such as getting frogs stuck in their bathing suites and getting dragged behind a speed boat), the kids learn that teamwork overcomes any obstacle including off-the-wall swim coaches! From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new TV series called "Mixed Nutz". This show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! This show is airing later this year on Shaw TV, PBS and many other stations worldwide. For air dates or more info visit www.mixednutzshow.com or www.oznoz.com

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While working at a rummage sale, the kids share with each other what they would like to be when they grow up. Cowboy, Mad Scientist, Superhero, Astronaut! Nothing short of their imaginations can limit their future plans! This episode has a special song by Randy Rogel "What Will I Be?" which has won critical acclaim in several film festivals. From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new TV series called "Mixed Nutz". This show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! This show is airing later this year on Shaw TV, PBS and many other stations worldwide. For air dates or more info visit www.mixednutzshow.com or www.oznoz.com

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Also known as "Bollywood Dreams, we learn in this episode that love and politics never mix. Sanjay learns this first hand when he falls in love with his teacher during class elections. He is too busy imagining her in romantic Bollywood movies, than to pay attention to the needs of the voters. In the end, the more responsible party wins the election and Sanjay is left to realize where he went wrong. This episode was part of the NYTVF in 2008 and won audience favorite votes on youtube as one of their most watched videos when published by NYTVF. From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new TV series called "Mixed Nutz". This show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! This show is airing later this year on Shaw TV, PBS and many other stations worldwide. For air dates or more info visit www.mixednutzshow <b>...</b>

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In this episode Damaris becomes overly obsessed with keeping her hands clean. In parallel, Jae is encouraged by his overly enthusiastic father Mr. Kim to take part in the golf tournament. His mom and sister Hannah don't care. Jae becomes obsessed with golf, not unlike other Koreans. Will Damaris survive the cleanliness nightmares? Will Jae win the tournament or will his Dad get the better of him? Watch this very funny episode. From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". This show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! This show is airing on Shaw TV, PBS and many other stations worldwide. For air dates or more info visit www.mixednutzshow.com or visit www.oznoz.com. DVDs and full episodes will be available on iTunes later this year.

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Big Bad Boo as profiled by Apple Computers for IPhone usage in Animation industry. This video shows how founders of Big Bad Boo Studios Aly Jetha and Shabnam Rezaei use their iPhones in the animation industry to travel around, approve character designs, storyboards, voice records, animatics and animated clips. They show their favorite apps while traveling and how they use the iPhone as a sales and operations tool in the different aspects of the animation and entertainment industry at Big Bad Boo. They also give a sneak peak of their new show "1001 Nights" ("Arabian Nights") and new character designs and clips from Aladdin, Sinbad and Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves. The show won 6th place at Mip Jr in Cannes. They talk about the animation service business and their personal use of the iPhone. For more information on Big Bad Boo or the new "1001 Nights" show, please visit www.bigbadboo.ca. to purchase multicultural videos and games, visit their retail site www.oznoz.com where you can buy Mixed Nutz DVDs and 1001 Nights Comic books 1001 Nights was nominated for 4 Leo Awards in 2010.

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After viewing the interesting foods from around the world that Jae, Sanjay and Babak bring for lunch, Michael's peanut butter and jelly sandwich looks more boring than ever. To top it off, his Dad only promotes eating the same things. Lucky for Michael, his Mom decides to have a pot luck dinner party, and Michael and his Dad both get to experience international flavors. Will Michael figure out a way to enjoy world cuisine? Watch this very funny episode of Mixed Nutz! From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". This show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! This show is airing on Shaw TV, PBS and many other stations worldwide. For air dates or more info visit www.mixednutzshow.com or visit www.oznoz.com. DVDs and full episodes will be available on iTunes <b>...</b>

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In this scene from "Mixed Nutz" Camping Episode 8, the kids are gathered around the camp fire and wondering where Babak and Sousanne have gone off to. Coach Stride looks for them as Sanjay, Adele, Jae and Damaris tell stories around the campfire. Mixed Nutz airs on PBS, Shaw TV and many other stations worldwide and is an educational and multicultural show. You can purchase Mixed Nutz DVDs on www.oznoz.com From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". Airing on PBS, this show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! This show is airing on Shaw TV, PBS and many other stations worldwide. For air dates or more info visit www.mixednutzshow.com or visit www.oznoz.com. DVDs and full episodes will be available on iTunes later this year. Copyright Norooz Productions <b>...</b>

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In this scene from "Mixed Nutz" Mind the Gap Episode 9, the kids go over to Michael's house to do a homework assignment while his old Grandmother is supervising them. They think she is hard of hearing and little do they know, she is clued in on all the things they are up to. Jae, on the other hand, gets a visit from his Grandfather who has just come in from Korea and is dying to share childhood stories with Jae. While Jae's sister Hannah fakes a cold, Jae is left all alone to handle Grandpa. What seem like boring stories and the crazy idea to go fishing at 4 am turn out to be a wonderful bonding experience for grandfather and grandson. Jae learns all about his Korean heritage and is proud of it! Episode written by Sunny Oh. With Joseph Daugherty as Jae's father, Mr. Kim. Mixed Nutz airs on PBS, Shaw TV, Finland's Suomi TV, France 5 and many other stations worldwide and is an educational and multicultural show. You can purchase Mixed Nutz DVDs on www.oznoz.com From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". Airing on PBS, this show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies <b>...</b>

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In this scene from "Mixed Nutz" Haunted Halloween Episode 10, the kids go to Michael's for trick or treating but are forced to stay in due to the big electrical storm. Michael uses hand puppets, Jae tells about a man who gets stuck in an elevator, Babak tells the story of Shangool and Mangool and Sanjay tells the story of the Taj Mahal and the beautiful Persian princess who the palace was built for in India. We also hear the legend of the White Lady and the story of Ichibod Crane and the legendary Sleepy Hallow. Halloween gets off to a great start with the Mixed Nutz kids. Mixed Nutz airs on PBS, Shaw TV, Finland's Suomi TV, France 5 and many other stations worldwide and is an educational and multicultural show. You can purchase Mixed Nutz DVDs on www.oznoz.com From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". Airing on PBS, this show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor <b>...</b>

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In this scene from "Mixed Nutz" New Girl Episode 11, we see the "new girl" Adele, who is Austrian, join the cast of characters. Adele quickly becomes friends with Michael and ends up proving her worth in the most important hockey match in Dyvercity. Meanwhile, Damaris, who has a great relationship with her father gets wrapped up in a social media game, completely neglecting him and driving herself into the ground. Mixed Nutz airs on PBS, Shaw TV, Finland's Family Channel and many other stations worldwide and is an educational and multicultural show. You can purchase Mixed Nutz DVDs on www.oznoz.com From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". Airing on PBS, this show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates cultures of the world with heart and humor. Watch these friends as they learn that no matter where you are from or what food you eat, everyone can be a hero! This show is airing on Shaw TV, PBS and many other <b>...</b>

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In this scene from "Mixed Nutz" Indian Wedding Episode 12, we meet Sanjay's Auntie Sonia, who is his best friend and lives with Sanjay. The only problem is that Auntie Sonia is getting ready to get married to a handsome new suitor, Indian Style. This enrages Sanjay to the point that he decides he will sabotage their perfect day! He recruits the gang of Mixed Nutz to help him out. Will they be successful at poisoning the Henna and messing up the Daal and wonderful Indian dishes? Who will be the voice of reason? Enjoy a great Indian wedding at Sanjay's expense with lots of Bhangra dancers, samosas, mehndi and more... Mixed Nutz airs on PBS, Shaw TV, Finland's Family Channel and many other stations worldwide and is an educational and multicultural show. You can purchase Mixed Nutz DVDs on www.oznoz.com From the creators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". Airing on PBS, this show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the twists and turns of a new place and a new school. Mixed Nutz is a groundbreaking series that celebrates <b>...</b>

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FOX Business interviews Shabnam Rezaei on Norooz Productions, Big Bad Boo Animation Studios in Vancouver and OzNoz Distribution. Shabnam talks about the genesis of Norooz with Babak & Friends, the evolution and making of Mixed Nutz and the future of her work as a young entrepreneur in the media and animation industry. For full interview go to Fox Business Young Guns: www.foxbusiness.com Company websites are www.noroozproductions.com and www.bigbadboo.ca axis of evil ha ha ha

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ABC show Money Matters features Babak & Friends - A First Norooz and the work of Norooz Productions (now Big Bad Boo Studios) - a company that is aiming to teach culture and diversity through cartoons and animation. To buy Babak and Friends a First norooz go to www.oznoz.com Persian Language Learning store for kids In this interview with Shabnam Rezaei, one of the founders of the company, the discuss current products, and future planes. Very cool stuff! Finally someone is doing something notable and worthy for entertainment. Culture though entertainment. Babak & Friends featuring Shabnam Rezaei on CNN www.youtube.com Babak & Friends on CNN International: www.youtube.com VOA: The making of Babak & Friends: www.youtube.com Smithsonian Film Festival & Babak & Friends www.youtube.com Babak & Friends Trailer www.youtube.com VOA Interviews Shabnam Rezaei about PersianMirror.com www.youtube.com for more go to www.babakandfriends.com or http

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Shabnam Rezaei is interviewed in this CNN International clip - by Asieh Namdar to discuss Persian Culture. She talks about her efforts to teach the world about the beautiful people of Iran, with PersianMirror.com, and Babak & Friends - A First Norooz. With nuclear Iran being a hot topic in the news, her expertise in bringing understanding to the people of Iran. Persian Culture rules! Also look up Mixed Nutz for the new series which includes Sanjay from India, Jae from Korea and Damaris from Cuba! fun To buy Babak and Friends a First norooz go to www.oznoz.com Persian Language Learning store for kids Watch the ABC Interview with Shabnam on Babak & Friends www.youtube.com For more on these guys, Babak & Friends on CNN International: www.youtube.com ABC News: Norooz Productions Wins Business Plan: www.youtube.com VOA: The making of Babak & Friends: www.youtube.com Smithsonian Film Festival & Babak & Friends www.youtube.com Babak & Friends Trailer www.youtube.com VOA Interviews Shabnam Rezaei about PersianMirror.com www.youtube.com for more go to www.babakandfriends.com or http SUPPORT them.

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In this scene from "Mixed Nutz" Persian Adventure, Babak learns how to haggle in an Iranian Bazar! The voice of the Bazaari is Maz Jobrani and he is featured throughout the episode doing 3 other voices (Uncle, Artist, Pahlavon & Bazaari). With the help of a mysterious artist and some magical paintings, Babak, Saman and Sousanne travel through Iran to learn that with a little faith and imagination one can make the mundane and the unbearable fun. They visit an authentic Zoor Khooneh, stop at the Caspian Sea for some Caviar and swimming, visit a Chai Khooneh and go to Shiraz and Isfahan. In this memorable clip, we get to enjoy an iranian bazaar and babak learning to haggle Persian style! This episode is also very special because it features the very talented Maz Jobrani, doing voice-over for the Bazaari, the Pahlavoon and the artist. You can purchase the special edition Mixed Nutz Persian Adventure DVD on www.oznoz.com From thecreators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". This show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard bullies, the kids discover themselves as they journey through the <b>...</b>

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In this video, Shabnam Rezaei is interviewed by Forbes Magazine as part of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum 2009 and featured as a "Thought Leader" on Forbes.com. Shabnam was a recipient of the 2009 Ernst & Young Winning Women Award in Palm Springs where entrepreneurs and business leaders such as Howard Schultz (Starbucks), Jim McCann (1-800-flowers), Tom Adams (Rosetta Stone), Matt Szulik (redhat) and many other leaders spoke and interacted for a week long program. In this interview with Forbes, Shabnam talks about the history of Big Bad Boo Animation studios, their mission and the new shows "1001 Nights" which won 6th place at the Mip Jr Festival in Cannes out of 1200 properties. For more information on their animated shows, please visit www.bigbadboo.ca. For more information on the E&Y Strategic Growth forum and the Winning Women program, please go to www.ey.com Shabnam Rezaei is the producer of Mixed Nutz TV series, as well as the co-creator of the new HIT TV show "1001 Nights" from Big Bad Boo Studios. To buy Mixed Nutz DVDs or 1001 Nights comic books, please visit www.oznoz.com

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This is a 1 minute video produced by Big Bad Boo showcasing the sponsors of the show Mixed Nutz for the wider PBS run launch in March 2010. Sponsors for Mixed Nutz include oznoz.com, Parissa, Ernst & Young winning women program and Toonboom's Flipboom, which allows children to learn how to animate! For more information on Mixed Nutz Air dates and episode guide, character guides and storylines go to www.mixednutzshow.com. For more information about distribution of Mixed Nutz series, go to www.bigbadboo.ca

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Special Bonus Feature: from "Mixed Nutz", Episode 3 "When I Grow Up" comes the brilliant song from Emmy-award winning multi-talent Randy Rogel "You Can Be Anything". As the kids ponder what they want to be when they grow up, Babak is not sure about his future. His Auntie "Khaleh" (played by Shahrzad Ardalan) tells him he can do anything he sets his mind to. In this wonderfully sweet song, Babak explores being a world traveler, an art connoisseur, a chef, a policeman. In the end, he can do anything he sets his mind to! Randy Rogel, who has written award-winning songs for Animaniacs as well as written on shows like Batman and 1001 Nights comes through with a brilliant score and inspiring lyrics that are fun for the whole family. Winner at the Chashama Film Festival in New York. Mixed Nutz airs on PBS, Shaw TV, Finland's Family Channel, Ebru TV and many other stations worldwide and is an educational and multicultural show. You can purchase Mixed Nutz DVDs on www.oznoz.com From thecreators of Babak & Friends - A First Norooz, comes a hilarious new multicultural TV series called "Mixed Nutz". Airing on PBS, this show is like Peanuts but with an international cast from Iran, Cuba, Korea and India. Meet Sanjay, Babak, Jae, Adele and Damaris a group of friends from around the world. These Mixed Nutz stick together, because being from different places and trying to fit in can be tough. Whether they're dealing with their demanding swim coach an ex-Navy SEAL or dodging schoolyard <b>...</b>

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Excerpts from a one-hour special with Producer Shabnam Rezaei on VOA's Program "Rooyeh Khat" with Host Behnood Mokri. This video is in Persian. In this one hour interview, the producer discussed the history of the show, Babak & Friends and the genesis of Mixed Nutz. She talks about Dustin Ellis, the writer/director of the shows as well as the animation process, crew, actors and music for Mixed Nutz. In the full version, they show the Mixed Nutz Persian Adventure episode with the song from Abjeez and starring Maz Jobrani in three roles - as the Pahlavon, the Bazaari and the Painter who takes Babak, Saman and Sousanne on a Journey of a lifetime to Iran, though Ali Qapu, Shiraz, Isfahan, Shomal and many other beautiful places all over Iran. In addition, she talks about Aly Jetha, Guity Shahbaz, Mojtaba Rezaei, Alfred Gimeno and the entire cast and crew for the production done by Norooz Production (now Big Bad Boo Studios) in New York, LA and Vancouver and also about where the show is airing on PBS, Shaw and other stations worldwide. These are just some short clips. The longer interview can be seen on VOA site for Rooyeh Khat with Behnood Mokri. Animation and clips are also show throughout the interview of Mixed Nutz. For more you can visit www.bigbadboo.ca or www.mixednutzshow.com You can purchase Mixed Nutz DVDS on www.oznoz.com Mixed Nutz was produced by Shabnam Rezaei and Aly Jetha, the owners of Big Bad Boo Studios and creators of the new hit TV series "1001 Nights"

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This clip features parts of the 13th episode of the exciting new PBS series "Invitation To World Literature - 1001 Nights". Select clips show producers Aly Jetha and Shabnam Rezaei as they talk about the famous book of 1001 Nights and how it has influenced their lives and why they decided to produce the new animated cartoon series "1001 Nights" for children. Having come from Iran and growing up with the tales, Shabnam Rezaei discusses the original 1001 Nights framing story about King Shahryar and the famous story teller Shahrzad (Scheherzade). They discuss other cartoons that have used the literature as a source of inspiration and their intentions with the new adaption of this animated comedy series which will be airing on stations such as CBC, Disney, and ORF Austria among others. They also are doing 1001 Nights comic books for children. Other interpretations of the Arabian Nights or Nights Tales are presented such as Rimsky-Korsakov's famous composed music piece by the same name. Invitation to World Literature includes other tales such as Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, The Bhagavad Gita, The Tale of Genji, The Bacchae and more. Other cast members include Philip Glass, Yusef Komunyakaa, Mary Zimmerman, Tim Blake-Nelson, Marin Alsop, Azar Nafisi and David Damrosch. Explore world culture and story-telling like never before. Great epics, plays, poetry, and other literary texts have made their way around the world through time and translation, and are still captivating audiences <b>...</b>

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