Courts overturn earlier Veggie Tales decision.

A TEXAS appeals court has overturned a decision that helped push the creators of the hugely popular Veggie Tales videos and CDs, Big Idea Productions, into bankruptcy. The Fifth District Court of Appeal ruled last month that Big Idea did not breach an agreement with Lyrick Studios over distribution of products. In April 2003, a Texas jury ruled that Big Idea broke an agreement with Lyrick Studios, creator of Barney, over a distribution deal. Lyrick was awarded $11.5 million, but the appeals court ruled last month that the agreement was not a final contract. The reversal means the $11.5 million will go to Big Idea's creditors. CR

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