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

Super Soccer Star website still evolving which is good to see (exclusive clips section):

http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=navclient&hl=en&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2efootballshow%2ecom%2ecn%2ffs%2fnews%5f5%2ehtml

Skunk Fu makes DVD debut

Samantha Loveday Today, 10:44am


CBBC show to release first DVD on June 30th.
Having proved a hit since its launch on CBBC in July 2007, Skunk Fu is now arriving on DVD.



The launch of Skunk Fu The Art of the Touch marks the beginning of a busy period in the brand's licensing roll out.

Galleon Holdings is set to launch the first Skunk Fu toy line developed in-house by its wholly-owned subsidiary Croco Sourcing Worldwide. The range will consist of collectable action figures, fighting plush, deluxe action figures with added play features, Skunk Fu bop bag with sounds and electronic feature plush.

The DVD will roll out on June 30th from Warner Music Entertainment and will feature seven adventures and two exclusive DVD games. More DVDs are planned for launch later this year.

"Skunk Fu already a hit TV series in the UK and US, is poised to become the next kids' phenomenon and we're thrilled to have a major such as Warner on board," said Stephen Green, Galleon's CEO. "We now look forward to bringing the brand to licensees and retailers."


http://www.licensing.biz/news/1271/Skunk-Fu-makes-DVD-debut

Edit:

Two page interview with executive producer Paul Young-The Smell of Success: Skunk Fu! Conquers the World

BLE team heading to NY

Samantha Loveday May 29 2008, 9:23am

"Advanstar jetting off to Licensing International to fly the flag for European industry.
The Brand Licensing Europe team will be packing its bags and heading off to New York for this years Licensing International flying the flag for the European side of the business, as well as promoting the benefits of attending and exhibiting in London this October."

"The property list also features new brands such as MI High (Metrostar), Rebel Toons (American Retro Museum), Marvo and Chuggington (Ludorum), Bakugan and Ben 10 (Cartoon Network), Timmy and Chop Socky Chooks (Aardman), Thumb Wrestling Federation (Bulldog), Skunk Fu (Galleon), Brainiac (Start Licensing) and Pat & Stan (TV Loonland)."

http://www.licensing.biz/news/1260/BLE-team-heading-to-NY

Well,looks like Qube have completed their online marketing for Apollo's Pad:


Results

We successfully launched the new show online in March 2008, generating more than 24,000 unique visits in the first month alone.

Our social media marketing activity helped the concept gain traction in the online community of puppet enthusiasts as well as with the target age group of 16-24 year olds on social networking sites like Bebo, MySpace and Facebook.

http://www.qubes.co.uk/case-studies/apollos_pad.php


The AP's website stated that changes would be happening on the 2th of June which is obviously a deliberate error so could be the 2nd or even 12th of June-lol

It is quite possible that Apollo's Pad was a trial run for testing and building up an online format that could then be used for other IP's in GON's stable or the format sold to other parties.


Should be an interesting month!

Hmmm,never noticed that before! If you Google Apollo's Pad it now now appears in the 'Sponsored Links' section.

New design for Apollo's Pad,which is nice! :-)

Should see some regular updates and new songs now.




Ohhh and as of today there is a direct click-able link to the Phoenix site from GON's main web page.

Apollo's Pad has evolved :-) phwaaaar

http://www.apollospad.com/

Get back up there,must be an increase in posters today here on MAM.

Galleon Holdings will launch the Skunk Fu! merchandising line next week at the 2008 Licensing Show in NYC. Galleon has appointed The Sharpe Company as licensing agent for property in North America. The Skunk Fu! toy line, developed in-house by Galleon's Croco Sourcing Worldwide, will debut in the US at this year's Licensing Show. Additionally, Galleon is currently in talks with a DVD distribution partner for the US. A Cartoon Saloon, Cake Entertainment and Telegael co-production for TG4 (Ireland) and Super RTL (Germany), The Skunk Fu! (52x13) is aimed at K6-12. Galleon handles the licensing and merchandising rights around the world (excluding Germany).

http://www.cynopsis.com/content/view/3556/53/

June 10th-12th 2008:

There's only one Licensing International Expo.

Its the worlds brand and property marketplacethe very definition of concentrated licensing opportunity. In three days, there are more deals, connections, and ideas than most businesses are exposed to in a lifetime. If any part of licensing and brand extension is your business, Licensing International is your event. The earlier you register, the sooner the pre-show opportunities start flowing your way and your fortunes are realized.


http://www.licensingexpo.com/licensingshow/v42/index.cvn

Sharpe to shepherd 'Skunk Fu' to U.S.

Galleons U.S. licensing roll-out for the property comes on the heels of Skunk Fu!s launch on Cartoon Network last week and the shows U.S. premiere on CW Television Networks Saturday morning Kids WB! animation block last fall.


We are delighted to be representing Galleon for Skunk Fu!, said Charlie Day, Sharpes president. Its an exciting entertainment brand that has been gathering awareness in the United States following its television launch on The CW some months ago. Sharpe is well placed to build a significant merchandise program for Skunk Fu! in North America.

http://www.playthings.com/article/CA6567149.html?industryid=47330

late double post-lol

Qube Media updated their website today with the following:

"Now the show has launched, Galleon's internal marketing team are now managing the campaign. We look forward to seeing where they take it in the future."

http://qubes.co.uk/case-studies/apollos_pad.php

Also interesting to note that yesterday the link to 'Robot Information Technology Co.' website was down in both the English and China versions.Today only the front page can be seen but only via the China link below:

http://www.weyee.com/


A few days ago (on Super Soccer Star) when you let your mouse pointer just rest over the Icon it came up with 'Yunbo' which would explain why this Icon is part of 'The Galleon Group of Companies' on the Phoenix website below:

Edit-just noticed it's actually still there in the address,doh!

http://www.footballshow.com.cn/fs/imag/yunbo.jpg

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


It's also worth noting that the news updates contained within the 'Robot Information Technology Co.' website stopped at 2005!

Therefore,it is logical that this website is in the middle of being updated!

(Ed-straight to the point as usual!)

Ahhhhhh,I should have guessed that 'The Sharpe Company' are at next weeks Licensing International Expo 2008 for Skunk Fu:

http://www.licensingexpo.com/licensingshow/v42/index.cvn?id=10437

Looks all a bit last minute,imo.

I think if you read the link below it would appear GON are just testing the water here and maybe seeing if the potential/interest is there from manufacturers who would pay GON a license fee for the manufacture of various goods eg duvet covers and the like using the Skunk Fu brand name.
Anyway,it should be a positive news week regarding Skunk Fu at this event.

http://www.toynewsmag.com/opinion/24/Galleon-Going-it-alone

Skunk Fu started it's run on French 'France 5' in January 2008 and still going strong by the look:

http://www.france5.fr/programmes/articles/famille-jeunesse/1392-skunk-fu.php

and translated for banja players:

http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=navclient&hl=en&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2efrance5%2efr%2fprogrammes%2farticles%2ffamille%2djeunesse%2f1392%2dskunk%2dfu%2ephp

Hmmm,carrying on with the Skunk Fu theme it would appear that the DVD which is available from the 30th June,initially I thought just in the UK but it looks like it's Europe wide or part off anyway!

Amazon-France Available 7th July

Amazon-Germany Available 30th June


Going back to the original announcement dated 02 August 2007 this stated:

"Galleon Holdings plc is delighted to announce that it has licensed the UK DVD
rights of Skunk Fu! series one to Warner Music Group in return for a minimum
guarantee and further royalties linked to sales volume."

"Stephen Green CEO of Galleon commented, 'This is the first licensed deal
received for the UK and we are delighted to be working with a partner of this
calibre in a key category like DVD's."

Galleon Signs DVD Licensing Agreement for Skunk Fu!

Building up quite nicely:

Date: 9 June 2008

Galleon Holdings PLC

Launch of Toyline in the US
Appointment of Licensing & Distribution Partners

Galleon Holdings plc (AIM: GON), the AIM-listed intellectual property owner and developer in the entertainment sector, today announces the launch of Skunk Fu! as a merchandising brand in the US and Canada. Following the announcement on 27th May that the series will have a dual broadcast platform in the US airing on the CW on weekends and the Cartoon Network Television on weekdays, Galleon can also announce that the show has now also been sold to leading Kids TV channel YTV in Canada.

The brand will be launched at the New York Licensing Show, held June 10-12, the world's leading show in the entertainment brand and property marketplace with over 25,000 attendees. Galleon has appointed The Sharpe Group Inc ('Sharpe Group') as licensing agent for Skunk Fu!, in the North America. Sharpe Group is a boutique intellectual property agency, with an emphasis in marketing IP in North America. A Skunk Fu! toyline has been developed by Croco Worldwide, Galleon's toy division and this will be also previewed at the show by the Sharpe Group.

Further to this NCircle have secured as DVD distribution rights for Skunk fu! in the US. NCircle is an entertainment content distributor, specialising in children's programming. The company is a division of Alliance Entertainment Corporation (AEC) is the largest single source of home entertainment, with distribution channels with over 110,000 stores throughout North America.



http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200806090700072282W.html

From todays announcement:

"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."

Why then on the Phoenix website does it clearly show four and states:

'The Galleon Group of Companies'




Will have to look further into this as I assumed one was Yumbo......(Ed-It's ok,he always talks to himself)

Oooooo and a new webisode on Apollo's Pad.....splendiferous,well I laughed! :-)