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Galleon Holdings plc, the AIM-listed intellectual property owner and developer of family entertainment multiplatform properties, announces today that the Skunk Fu! merchandising line is set to launch in the US at Licensing 2008 International held 10-12 June in New York. The US licensing roll-out comes on the heels of Skunk Fu!’s launch on major US kids network Cartoon Network US on 27 May and the show’s US premiere on CW Television Network’s top-rated US Saturday morning Kids’ WB! animation block with strong ratings in September 2007. Galleon has appointed leading IP rights representative, The Sharpe Company, Inc as licensing agent for Skunk Fu! in North America. The Skunk Fu! toy line, uniquely developed and made in-house by Croco Sourcing Worldwide, a wholly owned subsidiary of Galleon Holdings Plc., will premiere in the US at this year’s Licensing International at The Sharpe Group’s booth number 4309. In addition, Galleon is currently in talks with a DVD distribution partner for the US. “This broadcast platform presents us with a significant opportunity to launch our toyline and the brand in the US market,” said Stephen Green, CEO of Galleon Holdings plc. “Having a toyline ready for distribution allows us to respond quickly to this breakthrough. The Sharpe Company are specialists in their own field and we are very excited to be working with a partner of this calibre." “We are delighted to be representing Galleon for Skunk Fu!,” said Charlie Day, President of The Sharpe Company, Inc. “It’s 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.” |