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interesting ETO possibly sharing ad revenues? Probably the trend as multi platforms mature. The Yard ENTERTAINMENT ONE'S "THE YARD" TO DEBUT IN THE U.S. EXCLUSIVELY ON HULU AND HULU PLUS LOS ANGELES/TORONTO (May 21, 2011) - Leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne) announced today that its six-part series "The Yard" will be exclusively distributed in the U.S. on the free, ad-supported Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service beginning June 7th, 2012. With more than 500 eOne episodes currently available on the service, this exclusive offering further enhances first-run premium programming offered by eOne on Hulu. Read more at http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/20/entertainment-ones-the-yard-to-debut-in-the-us-exclusively-on-hulu-and-hulu-plus-

US Peppa Pig merchandising kicks off in August....$$$$ Entertainment One Taps Joan Grasso LONDON - Entertainment One Family (eOne Family) has appointed Joan Grasso, vice president, licensing for North America. In her new position, Grasso will lead the U.S. merchandise launch of Peppa Pig this August and implement an integrated marketing program to support the brand's debut at retail. Based in eOne's New York office, Grasso will work closely with Peppa Pig licensing partners like Fisher-Price, in addition to seeking new partners to help drive the brand's North American licensing program. Prior to joining eOne, Grasso worked with from Chorion Silver Lining where she was vice president of toys and games licensing, where she worked on Mr. Men/Little Miss, The World of Eric Carle, Beatrix Potter and Paddington Bear. Grasso also worked as vice president of domestic licensing for American Greetings, senior director for toy licensing at Nickelodeon and as marketing director at Fisher-Price. She will report to Andrew Carley, head of global licensing, eOne and be responsible for developing strong relationships with licensees, retailers, promotional partners and broadcasters. She will also manage budgets and explore commercial opportunities for Peppa Pig and other eOne properties across film and TV. http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551524-Entertainment_One_Taps_Joan_Grasso.php

results will be announced this Monday coming.... http://uk.advfn.com/news/UKREG/2012/article/52503664

looks like things hotter up......we'll know sooner enough.....hope they get a good discount to reflect the recent sp drop! (Am still very long here) "Shares in eOne have dipped as rumors of an Alliance deal spread, with investors speculating that the group may have to issue new equity to bankroll the takeover. eOne stock was off 4.4 percent in trading Friday after an 11 percent drop on Thursday" http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-2012-e1-alliance-takeover-326663

snippet Entertainment One has snapped up global distribution rights for Australian pubcaster ABC's "The Broken Shore," based on Peter Temple's tome. It's eOne's first multi-territory deal on an Aussie TV show. It will handle worldwide sales and distribution rights for the miniseries in all media http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-201205040800reedbusivarietynvr1118053515may04,0,6321158.story

fancy meeting you here!lol sit this one out, imo it will be could be very rewarding....the slip back from £2 reflects the fact that management believe it it is worth much more (recent bid interest not followed through ) 28th May results announced - should be good based on pre-trading statement. http://uk.advfn.com/news/UKREG/2012/article/51794118

Peppa Pig gets royal treatment 17 hours ago by Jeremy Dickson Email/Share In celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee set for June 2 to 5 this summer, Entertainment One (eOne) has announced its Peppa Pig property will mark the event with a special episode starring an animated version of the Queen, a DVD release and a book launch. The Peppa-fied Queen Elizabeth’s upcoming appearance on the ep entitled “The Queen” marks the first time a human character from the real world has been featured in an episode of the hit preschool series. The episode will air in the UK on June 4 at 8:15 a.m. on Channel 5’s milkshake! and at 6 p.m. on Nick Jr. and again at 8 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the channel. A DVD release of the special episode is also set for May 21 and a book published by Ladybird based on the episode called Peppa Meets the Queen launched on May 3. Read more: http://kidscreen.com/2012/05/04/peppa-pig-gets-royal-treatment/#ixzz1tyqou4Sx

EXCLUSIVE: A decision on the sale of Alliance Films is expected within the next two to four weeks, company chairman Victor Loewy told ScreenDaily this week. The timing means that the identity of the winning bidder from a pool of three contenders is likely to become known either in the immediate run-up to or during the Cannes Film Festival. Loewy declined to name the trio of companies vying to acquire Alliance Films from co-owners Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Investissement Quebec, although Entertainment One is understood to be in the hunt http://www.screendaily.com/news/distribution/alliance-sale-expected-to-be-announced-within-the-month/5041221.article?blocktitle=Most-popular&contentID=-1

Australian pay-TV operator Foxtel plans to launch the latest season of Entertainment One-produced preschool series Peppa Pig on its on-demand service. On May 16, the VoD service will allow Foxtel subscribers with web-connected set-top boxes to access new Peppa episodes, on the same day the season’s DVD is released. New episodes of the girls-skewing show will cost A$1.95 (US$2) and will come with an added episode from a previous season. It is the first time Foxtel has launched any season on-demand on the same day as its DVD release, said general manager of Foxtel On-Demand Brendan Moo. Foxtel On-Demand launched nearly five years ago. Foxtel – which is majority owned by local telco Telstra and also counts News Corp and Consolidated Media Holdings among its shareholders – is close to buying pay-TV rival Austar, with the deal expected to go through on May 24. http://www.c21media.net/archives/81056

all going well, like the plans for a premium listing... Entertainment One Ltd. Pre-close trading update -- Strong fourth quarter trading with increased investment driving future growth -- Peppa Pig allocated extra half hour broadcast slot in the US and international expansion continues with plans to enter Far East markets -- Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 highest selling DVD release to date in 2012 in UK and Canadian markets and the Company's biggest ever digital release -- Television completes a strong year of growth with encouraging future pipeline -- Board is actively considering moving the Company to a Premium Listing during the next financial year Prior to entering its close period, Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO), the independent international entertainment group, is pleased to announce the following update for the financial year ended 31 March 2012

so no selling out on the cheap then, potentially more acquisitions, numbers look good...one to tuck away... http://uk.advfn.com/news/UKREG/2012/article/51148765

Peppa Pig retains number one pre-school toy licence status Beyond the UK, it will be a significant year for Peppa Pig with full international product launches in the US, Australia, France, Benelux, Spain. http://www.toynews-online.biz/news/35431/Peppa-Pig-retains-number-one-pre-school-toy-licence-status

the gun somewhat!............the firing has yet to start! out all day today....catch you guys later

yes, news soon hopefully on those approaches/ strategic review, been a while......sitting tight....and meanwhile "Entertainment One's Darren Throop, who hails from a Canadian farming background, walked away with Entrepreneur of the Year on the back of work which has seen the business sign a key distribution deal with Amazon movie rental business LoveFilm and achieve successful expansion into the US. The entertainment company has seen its share price more than double over the course of a year, backed up by household names including zombie survival hit The Walking Dead, and children's favourite Peppa Pig." http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/news/business-news/1687663/entertainment-ones-darren-throop-picks-up-entrepreneur-of-the-year-gong.thtml

eOne Lands Canadian Rights to Remstar Features http://www.worldscreen.com/articles/display/2012-04-01-eOne-Remstar-Canada .....as the BoD continue to mull over its future...news must be imminent

Historically one of the weakest weekends of the year at theaters, the weekend after Thanksgiving saw no new major films at the box office, opening the door for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1 to take the No. 1 spot for the third straight weekend http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/story/2011-12-04/box-office/51641542/1 ....all quiet then, £400m clearly not enough...

£400m wont be enough though......think we might see a few more predators emerging http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/media/8933421/Zodiak-in-takeover-talks-for-Entertainment-One.html

Entertainment One Grabs U.S. Rights to 'Special Forces' From Studiocanal http://filmwatch.com/news/895942/entertainment-one-grabs-u-s-rights-to-special-forces-from-studiocanal

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 has broken records to top the UK box office. The penultimate movie in the supernatural series took over £13.9 million on its opening weekend, making it the biggest opening of a US movie ever in the UK. Director of film at Entertainment One Alex Hamilton said: "We have the highest three-day opening ever for an American film in the UK. I'd like to thank all the fans of Twilight that have given this three-year-old independent distributor a weekend to remember." http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/official-twilight-breaking-dawn-replica-wedding-dress/253566

....more exposure...no stopping ETO... Entertainment One Family, the firm that owns the Peppa Pig children’s brand, is overhauling its digital strategy to include interactive content, Facebook and Twitter for all its core brands. It will launch enhanced web pages, dedicated Facebook pages and Twitter for its Peppa Pig, Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom and Humf brands, as well as online stores. The new Peppa Pig site will also include original interactive content including a feature that allows children to create their own Peppa Pig avatar by customising the existing characters. They can then use these to play online. Users of the site will also have access to promotional offers, applications, newsletters, competitions and updates on the brand. It is also launching online advent calendars for Peppa Pig and Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom to engage with children in the run up to Christmas. Andrew Carley, head of global licensing at Entertainment One says: “The internet is an integral part of the every day lives of parents and children and we have recognised that our brands need to develop robust digital strategies to reach families online. “Mums in particular are adopting new technologies such as smart phones and social media to make their lives easier whether that means staying in touch with family and friends, research, online shopping and finding discounts and of course keeping children entertained and engaged.” http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/sectors/media/peppa-pig-undergoes-digital-overhaul/3032078.article