Granada Ventures is delighted to announce an exciting deal with Tigerprint, a division of Hallmark Cards Plc, which will see Numberjacks products launching in Marks and Spencer stores nationwide this Autumn.

Tigerprint is the exclusive supplier of cards and wrapping to Marks and Spencer, in addition to supplying several ranges of gifts and toys. The deal, brokered by Julie Quirke, Senior Brand and Licensing Manager, Granada Ventures and Sarah-Jane Porter, Licensing manager, Tigerprint, will see Numberjacks merchandise hitting M&S shelves from October 2008.

Julie Quirke, Granada Ventures, says “We are delighted that M&S have shown early commitment across a total of five SKU's - a real testament to the quality and popularity of the Numberjacks brand. We have certainly underlined the appeal of the Numberjacks brand through a rapidly increasing number of licensees signing up – now 17 in total to date; and the firm commitment of M&S is a value added endorsement from a high street favourite.”

Tigerprint's Sarah-Jane Porter adds, "We are thrilled to be working with Granada on this product launch as the brand fits M&S so well and complements the educational values that we endeavour to incorporate into our toy products."

The first products confirmed for launch will be Numberjacks puzzles and dominoes and a range of children's greeting cards and plush toys. The plush toys will be available in two sets, with one set including plush Numberjacks characters 3, 4 and 5 and the other set featuring 6,7 and 8.

Numberjacks is the award-winning series for preschoolers currently topping the ratings on CBeebies, and has a regular audience of 500,000 viewers. The deal with Tigerprint marks the latest in a succession of deals for this popular brand. Granada Ventures will oversee the roll out to UK retail of a significant programme of Numberjacks licensed merchandise throughout 2008, including a book range from Egmont, plush toys from Gosh and ride on toys from Gelert.

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About Granada Ventures

Granada Ventures currently works with 250 licensees throughout 70 countries, with more than 1,000 product lines across Children's, Entertainment, Sports, Comedy, Drama and Film properties. Specialist licensing and marketing teams are based in London and LA, with group offices in Germany, Australia, Brazil and Hong Kong. As well as representing the core ITV brands such as Coronation Street, I'm a Celebrity..Get Me Out of Here and kids' favourite Pocoyo, Granada Ventures also works with other broadcasters, production houses and intellectual property owners, to help fully develop their licensing potential. Recent acquisitions include internet based horse-themed brand Bella Sara, Cbeebies hit Numberjacks, one of the hottest pre-school properties this year, as well as long running representation of the iconic Little Britain and The Catherine Tate Show, and evergreen classic Thunderbirds. Granada Ventures also acts as the media and licensing partner for big name sport brands.

For more information please contact Alice Burden, PR Manager, Granada Ventures Tel: 020 7389 8609 Email: alice.burden@itv.com