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if. -- Strawberry Shortcake invites her fans to participate in the all-new Strawberry Shortcake Berry Princess national promotion this fall. The promotion, co-sponsored by American Greetings Corp., Cleveland, and DIC Entertainment here, features a grand prize getaway and a meet-and-greet character tour. The Berry Princess Day sweepstakes is themed after Fox Home Entertainment's upcoming home video release, "Dress Up Days," which hits stores on Oct. 18. One grand-prize winner will receive a weekend trip with their "little princess" to New York City. The prize drawing will take place in late December as the highlight of a national 10-market meet-and-greet tour at Westfield malls. Entry forms are available on strawberryshortcake.com, in the October issue of Nick Jr. Family Magazine, and at meet-and-greet entry stations.

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BURBANK, Calif. -- Warner Home Video here has confirmed reservations for consumers to join Scooby-Doo and the gang as they take on Europe in "What's New Scooby-Doo? Vol. 7: Ghosts on The Go!" This edition of the animated television series, airing on Cartoon Network, will be available on DVD Tuesday, Nov. 8. A national TV campaign airing on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Toon Disney, ABC Family and DIC Kids Network will support the release. "Ghosts on The Go!" will retail for $19.97 and will be available in a limited edition holiday gift set containing a collectible Scooby-Doo plush toy retailing for $19.98. Oct. 4 is the order due date for the release.