Entertainment Rights Plc

We look forward to the first full year's contribution from our 2004 acquisitions; The Filmation library of classic contemporary animated programming and Tell-Tale Productions, the creative talent behind the hugely successful TweeniesTM. The integration of Filmation is complete and the successful roll-out of DVD titles for Fat AlbertTM and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe(R) in the US, reaffirms the Board's belief that 2005 will be a significant year for the library. Tell-Tale Productions' integration into the Company has beenrealised and the TweeniesTM live arena show, 'No Sleep 'Till Bedtime' has recently toured the country playing to a total audience of over 110,000. Work continues on Tell-Tale's strong and innovative development and production slate with Tell-Tale's brand new programming Fun Song Factory and BB3B enjoying ratings success on CiTV and the BBC respectively.
The Company is well positioned for long-term growth via its strategy of aggregating quality owned and third party multi-media content. Demand for our content has never been higher as the digital age transforms the global mediamarket. The Board is confident that trading remains in line with market expectations.'

This company is well positioned to go onward and upwards, a nice stock to have in your portfolio, and tell your kids a bedtime story all about your Postman Pat investment. Zzzzzz zzzzzz
Latest announcements
'13/05/2005 Postman Pat goes to the USA'
'2/07/2005 Postman Pat goes to Japan'
ENTERTAINMENT RIGHTS ACQUIRES RUPERT BEAR
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200510310700243557T.html
WWW.EntertainmentRights.com
http://www.entertainmentrights.com

Oh dear ,that's not good for Pat's wholesome image .

postman glitter!!! don't think much of the new uniform , though !!

bos
Yes thanks bos it is old news but nice to read again.

Entertainment Rights PLC
09 January 2006




FIVE COMMISSIONS NEW RUPERT BEAR(R) ANIMATION SERIES FROM ENTERTAINMENT RIGHTS

Entertainment Rights Plc ('ER'), one of the UK's leading independent media
groups specialising in the ownership of children's and family programming,
characters and brands announces today that leading UK broadcaster, Five has
secured the UK broadcast rights to ER's brand new animated television series,
Rupert(R) and Friends. Five has commissioned ER to produce 52 x 10 minute
episodes of Rupert(R) and Friends to appear on Five from Autumn 2006.

This agreement follows ER's acquisition of the controlling rights to Rupert Bear
(R) from Express Newspapers ('Express') in October 2005. Under the terms of the
agreement, ER acquired worldwide in perpetuity all audio visual, licensing and
merchandising, publishing, live events and new media rights to Rupert Bear(R)
and the world of Nutwood.

The brand new series of Rupert(R) and Friends combines high quality stop frame
animation and innovative 3-D computer generated imagery (CGI) to produce a
completely fresh, contemporary and appealing Rupert(R) and Friends television
series for today's pre-schoolers.

Rupert(R) and Friends introduces pre-schoolers to a world of fun, excitement,
magic and adventure as the cast of characters experience the wonderful world of
Nutwood. The much loved and instantly recognisable Rupert(R), Bill Badger,
Edward Trunk and Raggety the Tree Elf are joined by enchanting new characters
including Ping Pong, Ming and Miranda the Mermaid who explore Nutwood and other
fantastical locations in their adventures together.

The Rupert Bear(R) brand lends itself to a whole range of new media and online
opportunities including interactive, music downloads, games and hand held
devices. ER will be implementing a full consumer products campaign, online
campaign and DVD release programme for Rupert Bear(R) with product rolling out
from 2007. The Rupert(R) and Friends animated series will be launched globally
by ER at international television market MIPCOM in October 2006.

Mike Heap, CEO, Entertainment Rights commented:

'We believe that Five is the perfect home for Rupert. Today's announcement
represents a significant programming commission from Five and demonstrates their
commitment to the Rupert Bear brand which will become a key part of their
children's schedule. ER has built an enviable reputation in securing commissions
with key UK broadcasters positioning ER as the leading independent supplier of
children's programming in the UK.'

-Ends-

I think Pats feeling a bit poorly again today he hasnt done his round.

It has been reported that ERT had a mention in Investors Chronicle this week and is rated a buy at 35p

17/01/2006
Entertainment Rights grants further North American DVD distribution rights

LONDON (AFX) - Entertainment Rights PLC has appointed BCI as its DVD distributor in the US and Canada for programming from ER's Filmation portfolio including She-Ra: Princess of Power.

BCI is already the US DVD distributor of Entertainment Rights's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe content.

This new agreement will see 230 hours of programming from ER's Filmation library available on DVD in the US for the first time, including She-Ra: Princess of Power, The Legend of Bravestarr, Blackstar, Ghostbusters, The New Adventures of Zorro, The Lone Ranger and Snow White Happily Ever After.

Mike Heap, chief executive of Entertainment Rights, said: 'We are delighted to continue our relationship with BCI who have already had enormous success with the US DVD launch of ER's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.'

newsdesk@afxnews.com

Onwards, by the power of greyskull !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Al
Onwards and upwards, you on board yet.

No, mate.
No spare readies. :-(
Alan

Happy with that.

150k buy nice one pat

Another good day for Pat.

More good news.

Entertainment Rights secures toy, publishing deals for Rupert Bear brand
AFX

LONDON (AFX) - Entertainment Rights PLC, which controls the rights to several children's characters including Basil Brush and Postman Pat, said it has secured toy and publishing deals for its recently acquired Rupert Bear brand.

British toy company, Martin Yaffe International has been awarded UK Master Toy rights to Rupert Bear, and children's character book publisher Egmont UK Ltd has secured the UK and Commonwealth publishing rights to the brand, it said.

The announcement follows ER's recent agreement with UK broadcaster, Five, for the new animated television series of 'Rupert and Friends' to air on Five's pre-school block, Milkshake.

Martin Yaffe will develop and manufacture a range of pre-school toys including plush and plastic toys, while Egmont will produce a range of publishing formats including annuals, novelty and story books for both the new Rupert Bear brand and the 'Classic' Rupert.

In parliament today a group of MPs tabled a commons motion congratulating CH 5 for the return of Rupert Bear after a 14-year absence.

Rumour is hes standing for the Lib Dem leadership.
Ladbrokes have him a short price favourite ahead of ming the merciless.

The problem is Rupert does like the odd tipple.

Sorry Driver,
Just re-read post 294. First time I read it I thought Rupert was an MP that CH 5 had taken hostage and now released after 14 years in captivity.
I now realise my mistake and this is good news for the company. The old favourites come back year after year.
Alan

This looks like the new Rupert, he looks good for his age.

And quite a tan compared to the previous piccy.
Wonder where hes had his hols.
Alan