Warner Bros. Consumer Products Named Master Worldwide Licensee For The “Goal!” Trilogy Of Football Films

(August 17, 2005 - Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that they are partnering with Milkshake Productions and Goal Ltd., to represent the “Goal!” trilogy of football films as their worldwide master licensee. Known as soccer in the United States, international Football is considered the most popular global sport. The deal gives Warner Bros. Consumer Products merchandise licensing rights for the first two films in the trilogy, as well as an option for the third. Supported by the leading football governing bodies, European Clubs and several premiere brands, the film has broad appeal for filmgoers of all ages, not just football fans. It features quality cinematography, authentic football action and great performances from the likes of Kuno Becker, Anna Friel and Alessandro Nivola. “Goal!” will also feature cameos from some of the biggest football stars in the world including: David Beckham, Kieron Dyer, Zinedine Zidane, Raul Gonzalez, Patrick Kluivert and Alan Shearer. The first movie launches in the UK on September 30, 2005 and is planned for a March 2006 release in the U.S. The worldwide premiere is set for September 13, 2005 in London. The second movie is due for release at the end of May 2006 just before FIFA World Cup 2006 commences. “‘Goal!’ is a terrific fit in our growing portfolio of leading football properties,” said Jordan Sollitto, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and International Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “It gives us every opportunity to leverage our unique set of skills in football licensing on a global scale.” Warner Bros. Consumer Products will create a line of licensed merchandise on behalf of “Goal!” The company has developed a strong art program that will incorporate three distinct graphic concepts: “Logo,” “Photographic” and “Dreams.” Key product categories will include apparel, sports accessories, gifts and stationery, as well as football fan articles. “We are extremely excited to announce Warner Bros. Consumer Products as our worldwide master licensee. Their expertise in licensing and merchandising will provide 'Goal!' with a global retail platform,” said Danny Stepper, Co-Producer of "Goal!" The international football industry, as well as major global brands including Adidas, McDonalds, Coca-Cola and Philips, are supporting this project through various marketing and promotional initiatives. Directed by Danny Cannon and written by Mike Jefferies with Adrian Butchart, “'Goal! Every dream has a beginning'” is intended as the first chapter in a trilogy about a young Latino boy named Santiago Munez who becomes an international football star. Like millions of kids around the world, Santiago harbors the unbelievable dream of being a professional footballer. However, living in the Barrios section of East Los Angeles, he is many miles and a lifetime away from ever being able to make that dream a reality. Until, one day an extraordinary turn of events has him trying out for the English FA Premier league team, Newcastle United. The second film in the trilogy picks up with Santiago nearly becoming the superstar he’s always dreamed of being -- he is transferred to one of the world’s top clubs, Real Madrid. How will he measure up to playing in the UEFA Champions League, alongside Galacticos like David Beckham, Raul Gonzalez and Zinedine Zidane? In the final film, the next FIFA World Cup Finals take place in Germany in 2006. This is the ultimate sporting stage and marks the pinnacle of football players’ careers. Santiago finds himself stepping out onto the global stage where mere mortals are transformed into legends. Finally, he is living the ultimate dream in the beautiful game. 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. # # #