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Fans Worldwide Continue To Dress The Part As Warner Bros. Consumer Products And Rubie’s Costume Co. Renew Global Relationship

(June 7, 2010 - Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has renewed its global partnership with Rubie's Costume Co. for an extensive library of properties including DC Comics Super Heroes, the “Harry Potter” franchise, Looney Tunes, “The Lord of the Rings” and Hanna-Barbera characters including Scooby-Doo. Since 1999, Rubies has held the worldwide rights to an array of Warner Bros.’ popular properties, allowing fans worldwide to become a part of their favorite films and series. “Our long-standing relationship with Rubie’s has proved to be incredibly successful, making them a valued licensee for our properties around the world,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The company’s creativity combined with their global distribution in both mass and specialty markets has positioned them to be an industry leader and allowed our properties global exposure at Halloween as well as other celebrations throughout the year.” “Warner Bros. Consumer Products has helped us expand our product lines over the years through their creative direction and marketing savvy,” said Howard J. Beige, Executive Vice President, Rubie’s. “We attribute a great deal of our company’s growth to the enduring popularity of Warner Bros.’ properties and characters and look forward to continued success through our partnership.” In addition to WBCP renewing the license for Rubie’s global business in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia/New Zealand and Asia, Warner Bros. also continues Rubie’s license agreement for “The Wizard of Oz,” “Gone With The Wind,” “Friday the 13th,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Beetlejuice” and “Corpse Bride” in North America and various parts of the world. About Warner Bros. Consumer Products Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world. About Rubie’s Costume Co. Rubie’s Costume Co., Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of costume and Halloween products, specializes in the design, production, and marketing of costumes, masks, boxed costume sets, Dress-Up, make-up, theatrical costumes, and accessories. Rubie’s has companies in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, and Asia and distributes products to retailers worldwide. Rubie’s owns a network of manufacturing and warehousing facilities throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Rubie’s, a privately held company, is celebrating its 60TH Anniversary in 2011. (http://www.rubies.com)
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