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The group was established in 1999 and is focus on the creation and exploitation of major children's Character s and Brand s. These include Postman Pat , Rupert Bear , Archibald The Rabbit , Basil Brush , and Little Red Tractor . The company has selected rights to Barbie , and Transformers . Tell-Tale Productions is wholly owned subsidiary of Entertainment Rights, which produces The Tweenies , Fun Song Factory , BB3B and Boo! . Other shows that were associated with Entertainment Rights included The Original Adventures Of Felix The Cat , Katie And Orbie , Dennis The Menace , Cubeez , and Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop . In the beginning of the new millennium, the company acquired the rights to most of the Filmation library from Hallmark Entertainment (who previously acquired them from Group W Productions ). At the end of 2004 it employed on average 95 people. The company reported on June 30 2005 , that its turnover was £12.4 million. On December 14 , 2006 , Entertainment Rights announced it would acquire US-based rival Classic Media for $210 million (£106.9 million). The deal was completed on January 11 , 2007 . Before the acquisition of Classic Media by Entertainment Rights was completed, both companies announced distribution and production agreements with Genius Products , LLC.http://www.geniusproducts.com/PressRelease.aspx?releaseid=207 FOOTNOTES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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