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[rcktmn] 24/1/2005 19:49

Rallyman2, Hope you're right. ... I need it to go to 375/400 to see a lttle profit as in the same situation as you... bought in before the split..however, as you say "it's getting better all the time!".... :)

[rallyman2] 24/1/2005 15:50

dont miss the boat,america if this works then the skys the limit and itv if they want 29% then they will pay well for it ..plus a good set of results in the next few weeks and a possible return to dividend,ive held since the split topped up at the lows and have waited 2 yrs for the big payback ..cannot see any other result than + 300p-350p ..lets see

[jordaggy] 23/1/2005 14:04

James Robinson
Sunday January 23, 2005
The Observer

Cult children's characters Noddy and Big Ears are set to take America by storm. Chorion, the media company that owns the rights to the famous Enid Blyton creations, has signed a distribution deal with American brand management company Funimation Productions to distribute merchandise in the US. The deal is likely to be announced this week.

Chorion's animated series Make Way for Noddy debuts on public service TV channel PBS in July, and a range of products, including DVDs and toys, is expected to go on sale in the second half of the year. The programme was first broadcast on Five in 2002 and has since been shown in more than 100 countries, making it one of the country's most successful TV exports.

Chorion, which is quoted on the Alternative Investment Market, has a growing portfolio that includes Roger Hargreaves's Mr Men and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.

[tonyx] 22/1/2005 09:13

I believe that if you have over 29% stake in a company, you have to make a bid for the entire company.

[goldmachine] 22/1/2005 09:11

In the telegraph today

ITV rose 3.75 to 117.25 after regulator Ofcom set the date for the reviews of the finacial terms for Channel 3 licences. Dealers also speculated the broadcaster was looking to take a 29% stake in Chorion, the owner of childrens character Noddy.Chorion rose 9.5 to 2.85-a two and half year high-on good volumes.

The question is why a 29% stake what control of ITV have of Chorion?

goldmachine

[sweenoid] 21/1/2005 13:49

Big time

but i tend to post news facts etcetc and since we have a TEMPORARY lull in that area for IMG I prefer not to speak unless I can improove on my silence ;-)

cmon Noddy!!

Dave

[ronmikeh] 21/1/2005 13:26

Sweenoid. Are you still in Imagination Tech. Not seen any posts from you recently.

[sweenoid] 21/1/2005 12:49

:-)

finals are going to be a joy

Sweenoid

[srpactive] 21/1/2005 12:03

All

Good afternoon.

I have held for a long time also
anyone remember the trocadero days.


Excellent chart breakout.

Regards

Active

[rallyman2] 21/1/2005 10:52

good support,split price was 10p which eqates to 300p today looks like were nearly there,results will be good and every chance of a divi to,keep holding and the rewards will come for us long holders ....the board have always stated they look after shareholders interests and there bonus is linked to the share price being well above 300p

[ditchbert] 21/1/2005 10:44

Me too. Im chasing £4 per share to get my money back. Stranger things have happened.

[rcktmn] 21/1/2005 09:55

Chessie, Same here mate ! have held since before split.. I reckon it needs to get to about £3.8 before I'm in profit...long way still to go yet but it's looking better. providing the stock mkt holds up and Chorion keep progressing at this rate I think it will take another 12/18 months (imho) hopefully it'll be sooner ! :)

[chessie] 21/1/2005 09:51

patience seems to be paying off, have held these since before the split and who knows....may get my investment back yet !!!

[yump] 21/1/2005 08:05

Looks like a big breakout coming.

[spurrier] 21/1/2005 07:59

Some solid gains this week and a good start today. Sunshine in Noddy Land!

[rallyman2] 17/1/2005 16:44

nice x trade at 268.5p 50,000 units that shows support at the price ..the only way is up 300p + a divi if were lucky

[sweenoid] 17/1/2005 12:41

BRight Things have had a nice pop today which is good for Noddy

Brightthings are apparently at an advanced stage negotiations for a distribution agreement for their new gaming console for tiny-tots

just a reminder about their arrangement with COR

Agreement with Chorion on licensing rights for Noddy

Bright Things PLC, the developer of an educational games console and software
for the pre-school market, has signed an agreement with Chorion, the brand
creation and management business, for the distribution rights for Enid Blyton's
Noddy brand.

Today's announcement marks further progress in Bright Thing's strategy of
seeking distribution rights for characters that will provide the basis for
Bright Thing's games. The partnership with Chorion for the Noddy brand follows
the May 2004 agreement with BBC Worldwide for the distribution rights for other
key children's characters, including The Teletubbies and The Tweenies.

Whilst advances are clearly being made in licensing the characters for the
games, Bright Things is concurrently making good progress with the development
of the actual console on which the games will be played. Pre-school children
will therefore soon be able to enjoy Noddy and other much loved characters on
Bright Thing's own console platform.

Dominic Wheatley, CEO, Bright Things, said:

"Noddy and his friends are hugely popular amongst the pre-school children market
so this is a significant step for Bright Things. Brands like these will form the
basis of our games. After today's announcement and the earlier agreement with
BBC Worldwide, we now have distribution rights for some very exciting and value
enhancing children's characters.

Nicholas James, Chorion's chief executive, said:

"Noddy has become a global brand spanning publishing, TV, live events and
licensed consumer products - now including games consoles. We're delighted that
Noddy has been selected as a lead character by Bright Things for the launch of
their console."


would like to see the new Finance Director take up her options just announced soon..........

am I a cynic to believe that these are being announced NOW ahead of a nice shareprice rise with results due early March...let's hope so

;-)

regards
Dave

[rexhodges] 14/1/2005 10:30

Chorion goes Japanese
by: Chris Bourke
Intellectual property rights group
Chorion (COR) is sending
Noddy to Japan, the world's
second largest toy market. The
agreement with OLC/Rights
Entertainment Japan will see its
animated series 'Make Way For
Noddy' debut on three Japanese
networks in the H2 2005.
Merchandising rights for Noddy
are part of the deal, in a country
with more than 6 million children
under five. Chorion also reported
trading for the year to December
was in line with expectations.
Shares are trading at 274p.

[bingobarnes] 13/1/2005 10:30

Suggestion in today's Broadcast that Five is developing a new children's digital channel which will presumably look to eat into the key Nick, Nick Jnr, CBBC and CBeebies audience. Opportunites for Chorion? You bet it lets have wall-to-wall Noddy!

Bingo

[jordaggy] 10/1/2005 18:04

I reckon we'll see a divi in 2006 !! such a great portfolio of characters.

[ronmikeh] 10/1/2005 14:22

I could npt aree with you more. Some people like posting for the sack of posting.

[tday] 10/1/2005 14:21

Why do people have to put RNS's on here? We can all read them by clicking on the News button. All it does is glutter up the BB.

[bargain] 10/1/2005 13:45

Just for the record - it certainly speaks for itself ...

RNS Number:1613H
Chorion PLC
10 January 2005


10 January 2005


Chorion secures Japanese contract for Noddy


Chorion is pleased to announce that it has secured an agreement for the
distribution of a Noddy TV series in Japan, the world's second largest toy
market.

A distribution agreement between Chorion and OLC/Rights Entertainment Japan
(ORE), the Tokyo-based intellectual property rights subsidiary of theme park
owner Oriental Land Co. Ltd, will see Chorion's 100 x 10 minute CGI-animated
series, "Make Way for Noddy", debut in Japan on no fewer than three major
television networks, starting in the second half of 2005.

As part of the agreement, Chorion has also awarded ORE publishing, video and
licensing rights for the Noddy brand in Japan, making possible the comprehensive
rollout of Noddy books, toys and home entertainment products into a market in
which there are more than six million children under the age of five1, the
brand's core demographic.

Noddy's new broadcasting partners are:

* Kids Station, one of the most widely distributed and highest rating cable
and satellite channels in Japan (a joint venture channel owned by Mitsui,
Tokyo Broadcasting System and the Sumitomo Corporation/Liberty Media entity
Jupiter Programming Company) and with an audience of six million viewers;

* BS Fuji, the satellite television network of major commercial broadcaster
Fuji Television Network (flagship of Japan's largest media conglomerate, the
Fujisankei Communications Group); and

* Megaport Broadcasting, a national digital interactive television network
(owned by a consortium including Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun and
publisher Kadokawa Shoten)

Today's announcement represents a major step in the global expansion of the
Noddy brand and its licensing prospects.

Japan is the largest toy market in the world after the United States. According
to research agency Euromonitor, the value of the toys and games market in Japan
is Y1022 billion (approx. US$9.7 billion), of which traditional toys and games
account for annual sales worth Y527 billion (approx. US$5 billion).

Within the next 12 months "Make Way for Noddy" will be seen in three of the
world's biggest markets: the United States, mainland China and Japan. The series
is already one of the UK's biggest television exports and is broadcast in
approximately 115 territories. In the UK, "Make Way for Noddy", which made its
debut in 2002, is the most popular television programme for its target audience
of children aged three to five.

Welcoming Noddy's expansion into Japan, Chorion chief executive Nicholas James
said:

"Taking Noddy to Japan represents a landmark achievement for Chorion and the
Noddy brand. The recent sales in major territories such as Japan, the US and
mainland China, underline the character's international appeal and the major
licensing prospects for the brand.

"We are especially delighted to work with such a prestigious partner in OLC/
Rights Entertainment Japan which has secured airtime on prestigious television
networks in Japan."

Japan is also one of the biggest markets for another Chorion brand: crime author
Agatha Christie. Publisher Hayakawa has begun distributing new editions of all
Christie titles and first animated television series based on Christie's works -
created expressly for Japan - recently aired on general entertainment network,
NHK1.

Commenting on recent trading ahead of the company's close period, Mr James said,

"The signing of this very important deal with one of the strongest players in
the Japanese market together with the significant broadcasting success, on ITV,
of the four new Miss Marple TV films throughout December, brings to a close a
very positive year for Chorion. We have seen good growth across our entire
portfolio and trading is in line with market expectations. We look forward to a
very positive 2005."



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