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[rochford6] 14/10/2008 05:52

Monday, October 13, 2008
By: Ryan Ball
Entertainment Rights (ER) has secured worldwide rights to the animated series Me, Myself and the Others outside of Italy, Germany, Austria and German- and Italian-speaking Switzerland. The 52x5 digital 2D series is a co-production between RAI Fiction, Enanimation, Motus and Motionworks, and is based on the publishing franchise Favole by Andrea Pazienza, one of Italy's most successful illustrators. International buyers attending MIPCOM this week can get an exclusive first look.

Me, Myself and the Others revolves around a group of animals including a vegetarian lion, a sporty giraffe and a mild-mannered crocodile. In each episode, one of the characters is inspired to pursue an idea, regardless of the consequences for the rest of the community. In the end, though, harmony is restored and the animal pals are always brought back together by their bond of friendship. The show recently picked up a Pulcinella award for Best Preschool Series.

[rochford6] 14/10/2008 05:51

Shelldon To Make qubo A Greener Place

October 13, 2008



Entertainment Rights has secured a U.S. broadcast partner for the new CGI animated television series, SHELLDON. Through the deal, SHELLDON will be seen on qubo's children's programming block, which currently airs on NBC, Telemundo, and ION TV networks. The 13x30 series, which focuses on environmental themes, targets kids ages 4-8 and is scheduled to premiere in spring 2009.

Entertainment Rights acquired the worldwide distribution rights (excluding Thailand and with shared representation in Japan and Korea) in March 2008 across all forms of television, digital media, home entertainment, music, licensing and merchandising, and all other media.

"We are extremely excited to conclude our first major broadcast partner for SHELLDON in the U.S. and qubo is the perfect home for this new animated series," said Doug Schwalbe, Exec VP, Sales and Co-Production, Entertainment Rights North America. "SHELLDON is a vibrant show that addresses important issues in a very creative, fun and clever way. Following our success in the U.S. we are now actively engaged with key international broadcasters at MIPCOM following the delivery of the first episode, to expand the worldwide presence for this series."

Produced by Shellhut Ent., SHELLDON is a lighthearted series that aims to entertain as well as educate children about marine life and creatures that live in the sea. The series engages kids with environmental themes and an overarching message that shows the characters involved in making the world a better and greener place.

[rochford6] 09/10/2008 13:10

wonder what else will be announced next week

Magoo kicks back in ER movie

A revitalised but still partially sighted Mr Magoo is the result of a movie coproduction deal between UK firm Entertainment Rights and Mexico's Anima Estudios and will debut at Mipcom next week.

Kung Fu Magoo (left, 1x80') unites Entertainment Rights (North America), Anima and Motion Toons and will see a theatrical released in Mexico in 2009. Entertainment Rights will release the feature as a DVD in North America through Genius Products.

The film features voice talent including Cole Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody), Dylan Sprouse and Alyson Stoner (Camp Rock). It features the 59-year-old Magoo character and his 12-year-old nephew as they fight extra-terrestrial baddies in kung fu style.

"With such terrific talent on board and clever storylines, this production will re-introduce Magoo to a new generation of fans," said Doug Schwalbe, executive VP of sales and coroduction at Entertainment Rights North America.

The UK company's US arm was rebranded from Classic Media, which it acquired late in 2006. Classic got hold of the Mr Magoo rights when it merged with Tribune Media Services, the content syndication arm of Chicago-based Tribune Company, in 2005.

[phillis] 06/10/2008 15:41

Need to make disposals pdq

[94alexandra] 04/10/2008 09:24

Guess with Jess has been developed for a pre-school audience aged 2-4 and is set to air in Autumn 2009 on the BBC. I thought this was due to be out 2008. Share price 2p . The Market needs see an audited set of accounts.

[hotips] 03/10/2008 15:26

At this rate the share price is going to reach negative figures.

[53tom] 30/9/2008 13:02

Not that it matters very much now , but the new Postman pat series aired yesterday on BBC. Be mildly interesting to see how it does in the run-up to Xmas.

[caveat_emptor] 29/9/2008 14:38

With advfn...you never can tell....unless there is a 10% spread and the
price so obvious!!!

Catch a falling knife!!!

[rabybay] 29/9/2008 09:41

plently of buys!!

[53tom] 27/9/2008 18:53

The Times article provides the background reason for the seemingly odd contract change, the telegraph article makes no mention of the reason and just looks at the reduced immediate revenue.
Well the big lummox could have emphasized on the RNS the benefits of this change and the reason, and that the company believes the near-term revenue losses will be more than offset by the longer term revenue benefits from the Depp Lone Ranger film from Disney. Presumably the film must be in the bag now to commit to this contractual change.

[highnote] 27/9/2008 17:13

Article from The Times

[petepostman] 27/9/2008 10:29

I think this is the end of ERT, I have also written the investment off. At any time increased debt is not good, in this market/credit crunch it is the end. I can't imagine a bidder coming in, why not wait for the administrators and pick off the good bits for pennies.
And to think a few weeks ago they were still being tipped to rise..!
See you on another board..!

[wodahsnoom] 26/9/2008 21:56

Joey - You're spot on, well said. I'm glad for you that you got out when you did. I'm a long term holder that has lost a serious amount of money on this co. But I'm not here to bleed all over everyone on this board. I backed my judgement on the properties they had but did'nt reckon on the unbelievable incompetence of the management. Tough for me. I don't see them lasting until 2010 and I said a couple of months ago that I had "mentally" written of my investment - soon I can "physically" write it off. Bransgrove, you should be ashamed of yourself. For those of you that are gloating (Bonio1000) you have added nothing to the debate - go and check on your post office savings account.

I thank you..................

[caveat_emptor] 26/9/2008 17:54

Catch a falling knife....

They do not have to tell us a shagging tale until March.

And they won't!!!

[joey wilson] 26/9/2008 13:56

2.25p is my opinion.

JW

[grand plan] 26/9/2008 13:41

A mish-mash that's been making sound profits for the past four years.

Not perfect but is anyone? - they've got to kiss a few frogs to find the princes.

But the price has dropped further again - nearly 10% in the past hour

Where will the bottom be?

[hotips] 26/9/2008 13:37

Now that the idiot Heap has gone it might be time to revisit the original potential buyers. He was only ever interested in protecting his job which would have dissapeared in a takeover.

[rochford6] 26/9/2008 13:14

Now that we have had another profit warning does anyone else think that the companies that aproached us earlier in the year will return and try and buy us out again?

[53tom] 26/9/2008 12:45

Update: Johnny Depp Playing Tonto in The Lone Ranger
Source:ComingSoon.net, Heather Newgen September 23, 2008


During Disney's preview today in Hollywood, the studio questioned who could possibly play the titular character in its upcoming feature The Lone Ranger.

At that, Disney rolled out the USC marching band to come down and play the Ranger's theme song. This was followed by an appearance by Depp himself who took to the stage in full Captain Jack Sparrow attire...wearing The Lone Ranger's mask.

According to our Disney reps, Depp is officially signed to play Tonto and not the Lone Ranger as initially implied.

The Lone Ranger, said to be an origin story, is written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio.