Cookie Jar Unveils New Online Video Destination

BURBANK: Cookie Jar Entertainment has launched a public beta version of Jaroo.com, a new online portal that houses full-length episodes from a range of current and classic kids’ series.

Debuting today, the site offers 50 shows, with a minimum of 500 episodes available on demand any time at no charge. New shows and episodes will be added daily, with more than 2,000 episodes expected to be available over the next three months. Jaroo.com launches with complete episodes of series such as Inspector Gadget, The Adventures of Paddington Bear, Johnny Test, Super Mario Bros., Zelda and Mona the Vampire. There are also shows such as Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Horseland, Liberty’s Kids and Cake.

"Jaroo.com not only has a robust programming slate, but the site was specifically designed to be easily navigated and is hosted in a kid-safe, kid-friendly environment," said Kenneth Locker, the senior VP of digital media at Cookie Jar Entertainment. "It’s for kids and fans alike. What makes Jaroo.com different is the breadth and depth of programming available, from animation to live action, and our series are not exclusive to any particular network.”

Locker added: "Jaroo’s programming will initially come from Cookie Jar Entertainment’s rich 6,000-episode library; however, we plan to include series from other television distributors as well as original made-for-the-web content. Jaroo.com features hit programming that has aired all around the world."