Gone long here today. System pick churned out last night. chart to follow.

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=201105310700214782H

Entertainment One Ltd.

Fisher-Price appointed as US Toy Partner for Peppa Pig

Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE: ETO), the international entertainment group, is pleased to announce that it is working with leading toy manufacturer Fisher-Price (a subsidiary of Mattel Inc) as the Company's partner in the United States for Peppa Pig to develop a comprehensive toy line based on the animated pre-school TV series.

UPDATE 1-E-One, Fisher-Price tie up for Peppa Pig toy line
31 May 2011 - 08:19

* Toys expected to be available by Christmas 2012

* E-One shares rise 5 pct


(Adds details)

May 31 (Reuters) - Entertainment One Ltd said it was working with Fisher-Price, part of the world's largest toy maker Mattel Inc , to develop a toy line in the United States based on its popular pre-school TV show 'Peppa Pig'.

Details of the partnership will be finalised in the coming weeks and the product is expected to be available in time for Christmas 2012, Entertainment One said.

'Peppa Pig', a British animated series starring girl pig Peppa and her younger brother George, began appearing on Nick Jr in the United States in February and already ranks in the channel's top 10 shows, the company said.

"The initial success of the TV ratings illustrates the potential of the show and the confidence we have that the brand will be a big hit with U.S. consumers," Chief Executive Darren Throop said in a statement.

The Toronto-based entertainment company said it would look to replicate the success of its UK toy category, which had retail sales of more than 200 million pounds ($324.4 million) last year.

Entertainment One shares, which have gained more than half their value since the company signed a three-year U.S. deal for 'Peppa Pig' in November, were up 5 percent at 176.5 pence at 0709 GMT on Tuesday on the London Stock Exchange.

($1 = 0.616 British Pounds)

(Reporting by Anne Pallivathuckal in Bangalore; Editing by Maju Samuel)

Fantastic news for ETO......

http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/201107140700103639K.html

BRIEF-Entertainment One sees major boost from LOVEFiLM deal
14 Jul 2011 - 07:22

LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - Entertainment One Ltd :

* Signed an exclusive output deal with lovefilm

* Expects its trading for the year and beyond to be significantly ahead of

market expectations

((London Equities Newsroom; +44 20 7542 7717))

ETO moving up nicely in a rotten market today. Expecting broker upgrades.

Upgrades are a certainty here given the news, never mind the on-going progress of Peppa

RNS Number : 1864O

Entertainment One Ltd

14 September 2011


Date: 14 September 2011
On behalf of: Entertainment One Ltd. ('the Company', or 'the Group')
For immediate release

Entertainment One Ltd.

Response to press speculation

The Board of Entertainment One Ltd. notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it is considering its strategic options, which may include a sale of the Company in response to interest it has received from various parties. J.P.Morgan and Credit Suisse have been engaged to co-ordinate the review for the board. There can be no certainty that an offer will be forthcoming for the Company. A further announcement will be made in due course.

takeover talks (not quit disney though is it?) sorry about the lengthy link! telegraph

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/media/8933421/Zodiak-in-takeover-talks-for-Entertainment-One.html

Currently at 168p. Prospects for Christmas looking good especially with Peppa launching in the US. A couple of recent interesting deals with Spielberg and Alliance Films. Surprised at lack of interest on this forum.

Gone back in long here.

Chart looks to have plenty of momentum and Ive noticed the company have reported updates around this time every year.

Looks pretty cheap on fundies aswel.

Peppa Pig expands into Russia
RNS
RNS Number : 3236Z
Entertainment One Ltd
06 March 2013



Date:
6 March 2013

On behalf of:
Entertainment One Ltd. ('the Company')

Embargoed until:
0700hrs






Peppa Pig expands into Russia

· Now airing daily on Russia's leading children's TV channel

· Retail and advertising rollout from Spring 2013

· Further merchandise launches in Italy, Benelux, Canada and the Nordics



Entertainment One Ltd.,the international entertainment group, is pleased to announce the expansion of Peppa Pig into the Russian pre-school market, with the show being aired daily on Russia's leading children's TV Channel, Karusel.



Russia's premiere licensing partner Rosman Press has been appointed as master partner and, working alongside eOne, will roll-out to the Russian retail market from Spring 2013. The range, which will include toys, books, Peppa magazines, arts and crafts, will be supported by TV advertising and a localised Peppa Pig website is in development to focus consumer awareness.



In addition to the launch in Russia, Peppa merchandise is due to launch in Italy, Benelux, Canada and the Nordics this year.



Darren Throop, President & CEO, Entertainment One said:

"I am delighted to announce Peppa's arrival in Russia. This is yet another exciting development for eOne Family, and a further step in our strategyfor Peppa to become a global entertainment brand.

"As one of the world's fastest emerging markets for licensed merchandise, we see huge potential for the brand in Russia. We are delighted to be working with Rosman and Karusel, and are confident that with their help we will emulate the success we have seen introducing the Peppa brand and merchandise to the USA, Spain and Australia over the last 12 months."



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Peppa proving to be more popular in Spain than any other region in past 12 months. On partial data, last week was the most popular ever for Peppa - 20% more searches than previous high.

Top 5 regions by popularity (Google):
1 Spain
2 UK
3 Italy
4 Australia
5 Poland

Results released today.

ETO Results 21/05/13

"The Company is actively considering a transfer of the listing category of all of its common shares from the standard listing segment to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority subject to satisfying the required eligibility criteria and has made application to the UK Listing Authority

The Board intends to adopt a progressive dividend policy, with an inaugural dividend payment expected to be made following the 2014 full year financial results"

From IC today - Chart breakout looms

It's worth noting that Entertainment One’s shares are also within touching distance of their record high of 209p. It's blue-sky territory after that. A higher valuation would be fully justified on fundamentals. With the full contribution from the acquisition of Alliance Films to come, broking house Peel Hunt expects revenues to soar to £840m in the current financial year to end March 2014, up from £629m in the year to March 2013. On this basis, pre-tax profits are forecast to increase by more than 40 per cent from £53.8m to £76m in the financial year to March 2014. In turn, this lifts EPS from 15.9p to 20p. May's full-year results gave reason to believe that Entertainment One's management team can hit these estimates. For good measure, the company's board has proposed the introduction of a progressive dividend policy for the end of the current year.

In the circumstances, I continue to rate Marwyn's shares, on a spread of 156p to 159p, a value buy and have lifted my price target from 165p to 185p. I also rate Entertainment One shares a trading buy and have a three-month target price of 240p, equating to a forward PE ratio of 12. This is slightly below the 250p target price of broking house Peel Hunt.

Interim Management Statement

RNS


RNS Number : 9957J

Entertainment One Ltd

24 July 2013



Date:

24 July 2013


On behalf of:

Entertainment One Ltd. ('the Company', or 'the Group')


Embargoed until:

0700hrs






Entertainment One Ltd.

Interim Management Statement

Entertainment One Ltd., the international entertainment group, presents its Interim Management Statement covering the quarter ending 30 June 2013:

§ Year-to-date reported Group revenues up over 40% on prior year, with Group digital revenues more than doubling

§ Year-to-date investment in content and programmes 85% higher than prior year levels

§ Full year earnings expected to be in line with management expectations



Overview

The Group has had a strong start to the financial year, with year-to-date reported revenues up 40% on prior year and Group digital revenues more than doubling, now representing more than 20% of Group revenues. EBITDA margin is up year-on-year, driven by improved gross margin percentages in both the Film and Television divisions, and with operating costs in line with management expectations.



The Group intends to release over 250 films during the current financial year, including The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, RED 2, Now You See Me and Ender's Game. Investment in content and programmes is expected to increase to over £250 million in the current financial year (2013 pro-forma with Alliance: £219 million).



The Group expects earnings for the financial year to be in line with management expectations.



Film

Reported Film revenues have increased by over 65% on prior year (pro-forma in line year-on-year), driven by 68 box office releases (compared to 49 in the prior year) and the performance of the enlarged library of films across the Group. Total box office takings of $68 million were more than three times prior year levels. Theatricalreleases have included Now You See Me, MUD, The Place Beyond the Pines, Scary Movie 5, The Big Wedding and Behind the Candelabra. DVD releases have included Django Unchained, The Impossible, Safe Haven, The Silver Linings Playbook and Bullet to the Head.

Television

Year-to-date Television production is in line with management expectations, delivering 26 half hours in the first quarter, and the production slate for the financial year includes commissioned renewals for season two of Saving Hope, season three of Hell on Wheels and season four of Haven. New shows in production include Klondike, the Discovery Channel's first scripted mini-series. The pipeline of future programming was further enhanced by the recently announced season five of Rookie Blue.

Peppa Pig continues to perform well internationally, and in the US it is now enjoying two prime time slots on Nick Jr. In addition, the Group has strengthened its licensing and brand management business through the acquisition of Art Impressions, an LA-based brand-development and licensing business which owns three key brands, So-So Happy, Skelanimals and Galaxy Girls.

Financing

The Group's operating cashflows are up year-on-year supporting the increased investment in content and programmes, which is over 85% higher in the quarter to 30 June 2013. Net debt at 30 June 2013 was higher than the corresponding point in the prior year, primarily as a result of the Alliance acquisition, and up on the year end position reflecting higher investment in content and programmes. The Group's net asset position is broadly in line with its year end position.

Corporate Development

On 1 July 2013, the Company transferred the listing of its common shares to a Premium Listing on the Official List of the FCA and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and expects to be considered for inclusion in the UK FTSE Index Series.

Red-hot summer


http://www.edisoninvestmentresearch.com/researchreports/eOne240713Flash.pdf

IC's Simon Thompson today - Shares in film distributor and producer Entertainment One

(ETO: 204p) are closing in again on a major share price breakout. This is partly driven by technical buying, but also a re-rating that looks fully warranted at an operational level.




On Monday, Entertainment One Ltd (ETO:LSE) closed at 205.00, 0.00% below its 52-week high of 205.00, set on Jul 01, 2013.

A buy in IC - target price 240p