INTELLIGENT INVESTING WITH BANJO,well sort of! (Ed-hmmmm-lol)

Galleon Holdings plc has three key divisions:Galleon Entertainment for entertainment type IP,Croco Worldwide for product IP,Phoenix for interactive TV services for broadcasters in China/South East Asia which includes Robot Information Technology (Lushy Assets ('Yunbo')) who are a wireless interactive platform service provider in China who will work alongside Phoenix to enable GON to hold on to a greater part of the generated revenue and so increase the profit margin......think that's the plan! :-)

This makes Galleon Holdings a 'One Stop Shop' to develop and complete new and existing IP's.

Financial PR Redleaf Communications


WEBSITES/LINKS


Galleon Holdings


The Galleon Group of Companies

Galleon Entertainment
Phoenix
Robot Information Technology
Croco Worldwide

Websites associated with GON

Dragonfruit Studios
Super Soccer Star-2nd Roll out-Malaysia
Fortune 5
Skunk Fu Website
Skunk Fu Merchandise-UK
Skunk Fu Merchandise-USA
Apollo's Pad>
The Hunt for Miss Apollo
Sokator442 Web Page
Mysti Web Page


Toy Shelf-website that appears to get updated regularly
Qube Media-Web Marketing/Production for Apollo's Pad
Lavish
Cake Entertainment
Cartoon Saloon & Their Skunk Fu Blog
FATKAT Animation Studios
Good Story Productions-The Series Producers for Apollo's Pad
Copernicus Studios Inc
The Internet Movie Data Base (Skunk Fu)


GON ANNOUNCEMENTS (updated-26/01/09)

CLICK HERE FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM 2006 TO LATEST PLUS OTHER BITS AND BOBS


Acquisition of Phoenix Investment Global Limited, Placing of Shares and Confirmation of Total Voting Rights-23/10/07
Galleon to buy China's Phoenix Investment for up to 5.5 mln stg UPDATE-23/10/07
Galleon Receives Supply Order for Latin America-25/10/07
TR-1 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES (Ashcourt) 31/10/07
TR-1 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES (Imagination Holdings Limited) 07/11/07
Interactive TV Agreement with TV3 - Malaysia's largest broadcaster 09/11/07
'Skunk fu!' - Global TV placement 12/12/07
TR-1 NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES (Cheyne) 13/12/07
Change of Adviser 17/12/07
Interactive TV Agreement with Metropolitan TV and CH 9 21/01/08
Results 30/01/08
Acquisition of Wireless Interactive Platform Service Provider in China 20/02/08
Galleon launches Soccer Show in China with Chelsea F.C. and Guangdong TV Sports channel 03/03/08
AGM Statement and Partnership with RDF Media 02/04/08
Galleon Holdings sees H1 revenues higher than previous full year 02/04/08
Skunk Fu! Breaks into US-27/05/08
Launch of Toyline in the US and Appointment of Licensing & Distribution Partners-09/06/08
Syndication of Super Soccer Star in Shanghai region-23/06/08
Interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2008-27/06/08
Agreement with Hunan Television in China-07/07/08
Roll-out of latest product IP-14/07/08
New Product Order-29/07/08
Agreement with MMTV in China-14/08/08
US distribution agreement for Skunk fu! toyline-19/08/08
Strategic US Partnership-17/09/08
Co-production agreement for Super Soccer Star in Malaysia & terms agreed for Super Soccer Star in Indonesia -29/09/08
Trading Update-07/10/08
First Earn-Out Payment - Yunbo 13/10/08
BAFTA Nomination & Appointment of Subsidiary Director-17/11/08
UK distribution agreement for Skunk fu! toyline-27/11/08
Yunbo launches Chinese lottery mobile application-10/12/08
Preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2008 (Issued 19/01/09)
Acquires stake in US strategic partner-26/01/09

Latest News/Events

SUPER SOCCER STAR STARTS WEDNESDAY 7 JAN 2009.DON'T MISS IT!

CLIK HERE FOR SOME BACKGROUND INFO.ON Michael Koziol and Melissa Honabach (DRAGONFRUIT STUDIOS)

26th June 2008 Galleon – And Its 'Edgy' Strategy by Tom Bulford

Cawfee is the word and all here,Twin Peaks style:

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PcoMrwEa5o

No real reason for posting this song,only that I just remembered it and found it and I like it-lol

Elvis Costello - I want you


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy0ETiPhWaU&feature=related

Much better quality version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jln3aDC2FnM&feature=related

On a happier note,then again-lol

Joy Division - Atmosphere

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0We9d5J3BLQ

hmmmm,well I love this song.

A bit of Cure to liven things up,great song but frowned upon due to PC and all,shame!

Killing an Arab - The Cure

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7lULaE6kv4

Super Soccer Star website appears to be evolving:

http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=navclient&hl=en&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2efootballshow%2ecom%2ecn%2ffs%2fhome%2ehtml

Posted over on the 'Dark Side':

May 16, 2008, 4:45pm

Irish films on the rise

"Cartoons Saloon is working on developing its animated TV skein "Skunk Fu," which sold to more than 100 countries worldwide, into a feature film."

Apollo's Pad has been updated:

"Soon all the sexy ladies are getting more and more hot and sweaty.... wearing less and less clothes and running around at the Pad in skimpy outfits ... DAMN I LOVE SUMMER!!!

And that means that Apollo has got to tighten his shit up! New design from 2th June"

All good fun aboard the Galleon.

New entertainment chief to steer Galleon

Children's entertainment rights owner Galleon Holdings has named former Cellcast exec Mahesh Ramachandra as global director of entertainment.



In his new role, Ramachandra (left) will oversee Galleon's convergent media strategy. He will be charged with monetising the company's portfolio of entertainment properties across multiple platforms and territories, including the recently launched multi-platform show Super Soccer Star.

Prior to joining Galleon, Ramachandra was VP of international and product development at Cellcast, overseeing interactive format programming across Cellcast's global network.

Galleon Holdings' CEO Stephen Green said Ramachandra's appointment "comes at a time of aggressive growth for Galleon" and added: "Mahesh's wealth of multimedia and interactive TV expertise globally and especially in Asia will make him an invaluable asset to expand our business activities."

Adam Benzine
21 May 2008
C21 Media 2008


http://www.c21media.net/resources/detail.asp?area=79&article=41932

Will list some links relating to Mahesh Ramachandra below,just to gain a picture type thing:

April 2006-Viewpoints: Strategies of Format Trade in Western Europe

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mramachandra

Ohhhhhhhh,thought I'd seen his name before!

"banjomick - 10 May 2008 10:47 - 1076 of 1087

Mahesh Ramachandra
Director of Entertainment at Galleon Holdings Plc

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/0/A35/01A"

"Galleon's success with its Super Soccer Star format has opened the door to the company's other leading-edge multiplatform properties. His appointment comes at a time of aggressive growth for Galleon and Mahesh's wealth of multimedia and interactive TV expertise globally and especially in Asia will make him an invaluable asset to expand our business activities," said Green.

"Galleon is in an expanding phase and Asia represents a huge opportunity at present," added Ramachandra. "The company has strong and unique multi-platform brands and I look forward to adding to its success."


21/05/08-Galleon appoints Mahesh Ramachandra as global director of entertainment

Apollo's Pad

Apollo's Pad isn't just a nightclub - it's a "comedy meets music" entertainment property available worldwide on-air, online, and on mobile. To promote the launch, Galleon Entertainment turned to Oddcast to deploy avatars that match the characters on the show. Create your avatar, accessorize, and step onto the comedy stage. Tell your best joke, send it to friends, and post it to the gallery - if site visitors like it, you could win a prize.

http://www.oddcast.com/home/clients

Posted over on the 'Dark Side' this morning:


Skunk Fu! Kicks to Cartoon Network

Friday, May 23, 2008
By: Ryan Ball


As further proof that Kung Fu-fighting animals are in vogue these days, Cartoon Network has picked up Skunk Fu! from Cake Distribution and plans to begin airing the animated series in the U.S. on Tuesday, May 27 at 10 a.m. (ET/PT). The show should benefit a bit from all the hype surrounding DreamWorks Animations feature film Kung Fu Panda, which hits theaters on June 6.



Created by Aidan Harte, Skunk Fu! is a series of 52 13-minute episodes that revolve around a young western skunk learning Kung Fu from a wise old Panda in China so that he can help the resistance fight against the evil Dragon and his army of Ninja Monkeys. The show features madcap humor and adventure themes aimed at kids aged 6-11

The Cartoon Network broadcast will provide a fertile basis for the further roll out of Skunk Fu! in the United States, coments Ed Galton, managing director of Cake Distribution. We already knew from our first outing on the Kids WB! that our little Skunk has legs and this is the dream opportunity to see the series blossom further through much improved exposure to its target audience.

Skunk Fu! is a Cartoon Saloon, Cake Ent. and Telegael co-production for TG4 in Ireland and Super RTL in Germany. The series is currently airing on the BBC, France 5 and Super RTL, among other international broadcasters. All audiovisual exploitation rights are controlled by Cake Distribution and all licensing and merchandising rights are controlled by Galleon Plc.

GON,not content with our world,venture forth to claim the universe! :-)

Phoenix closes in on Mars landing


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7411113.stm

WOW :-)

http://www.phoenixglobal.tv/

Products
Phoenix provides end-to-end solutions for broadcasters.

Interactive formats
Our innovative formats offer compelling entertainment for viewers while unlocking multiple revenue streams for broadcasters.


Interactive platforms
Phoenix's interactive platform provide viewers with real-time interaction capabilities via mobile, web and IVR. For broadcasters, the Phoenix platform offers ease of integration, easy customization, broadcast-grade graphics capabilities and powerful moderation and reporting capabilities.


Mobile applications, billing and connectivity
Phoenix has mobile billing capabilities and infrastructure to support SMS/MMS and IVR in China (nationwide), Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong.


Marketing and promotions
Phoenix has a team of professionals with a strong background in marketing premiums and promotions, unlocking an additional revenue stream for brands. Sister company Croco Worldwide has design and production capabilities for marketing premiums and promotions, enabling an additional revenue stream for brands.

http://www.phoenixglobal.tv/products.htm

Our Advantage
The Phoenix Team brings the following strengths:

Strong market relationships
Our team comprises experienced professionals with a proven track record in television and New Media who have a deep understanding of the local market and have close relationships with local broadcasters.


Track record
As a pioneer in Interactive TV formats in Asia, we have a strong track record of success in creating and producing interactive formats in Asia.

End-to-end solutions
Our key strength lies in our ability to provide a complete end-to-end solution to broadcasters, ranging from formats to mobile connectivity and billing for SMS/MMS and IVR interactivity.


Strong network and presence in Asia
We have a strong network of relationships that extends throughout China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, providing a diversity of revenues as well as strong links with local and regional broadcasters.

20 May 2008

User-generated comedy app set to create a buzz

Qube has been up to its elbows in Social Media Marketing activity of late we've just launched a new user-generated comedy app to get users involved with a new entertainment show.

To reach a fragmented youth audience for the launch of the new online show, Apollo's Pad, we found new and innovative ways to attract web visitors. Meet the comedy stage.

This innovative web-based app allows visitors to create lip-synced cartoon avatars to tell their jokes and compete for top place in an online league table - and it's going to get budding comedians online buzzing.

Built by New York based developer Oddcast, the app lets people choose a cartoon character and customise its appearance then record a joke or comedy routine to which their character is animated.

As new comedy creations are posted to the gallery, other people rate the jokes to decide who's the funniest.

The comedy stage is an integral part of the Apollo's Pad website, a unique comedy entertainment offering produced by Galleon Holdings plc and backed by Sony BMG.

Qube Media was commissioned to develop and manage the digital strategy for Apollo's Pad, including launching and marketing the show online.

http://qube.typepad.com/blog/

Skunk FU! Breaks into US

Galleon Holdings plc (AIM: GON), the AIM-listed intellectual property owner and developer in the entertainment sector, today announces that its animated kids entertainment property, Skunk Fu! is to be broadcast on leading kids US network Cartoon Network Television, on weekdays from today.

This follows the outstanding ratings the show has been getting on Kids WB in the US on Saturday mornings. Galleon Holdings, who own the licensing and merchandising rights to Skunk FU! will be using this new dual broadcast platform to launch SKUNK FU! in the United States and beyond. Further partnerships and deals in this context will be announced in the weeks ahead.

Commenting on the news CEO of Galleon Holdings, Stephen Green said:

'Skunk FU! has proven a truly global brand, driving great ratings in the UK, US, France and Germany. We are delighted that Cartoon Network has increased Skunk FU's airtime in the US and this dual broadcast platform presents us with a great opportunity to launch the brand into the world's biggest entertainment consumer products market .'



Notes to Editors:

Galleon Holdings plc

Galleon Holdings plc is an AIM-listed company and Intellectual Property and media content owner and is a developer in the entertainment sector. It has three main subsidiaries:

Galleon Entertainment: Owns, develops and manages entertainment based IP targeted at kids and teens.

Croco Worldwide: Designs innovative bespoke in-pack premiums for global Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies. It has the design, manufacturing and operational capabilities to take an idea from concept through to market.

Phoenix: Designs and sells interactive media platforms to broadcasters enabling them to offer interactive voting to viewers. Since its acquisition, Phoenix has been able to provide a provision of content and IP to television broadcasters, creating opportunities to co-produce shows.


About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 91 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200805270700082328V.html

I missed the AFX one:

Galleon Holdings says Skunk Fu! to be broadcast on Cartoon Network in the U.S.

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Galleon Holdings Plc. said its animated childrens entertainment property, Skunk Fu!, will be broadcast in the United States on Cartoon Network Television from May 27.

The AIM-listed media content owner said this move follows the 'outstanding ratings' the show has been getting on Kids WB, also in the United States.

It added it will use this dual broadcast platform to launch Skunk Fu! in the United States and beyond.


http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=2985760