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Warner Bros Jewelry and Watches

RTM note - there are two press releases on this page, one for jewelry and one for watches.



WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS ENLISTS ALTER EGO DESIGNER, ERIKA WALTON, TO PRODUCE LINE OF HIGH-END JEWELRY

Whimsical Accessories will Feature Characters from Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics Super Heroes

Burbank, Calif., June 15, 2011 -- Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced today a partnership with Alter Ego designer, Erika Walton, for an affordable collection of women's high-end jewelry featuring characters from Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera and the DC Comics Super Heroes. The jewelry is designed using both vintage and new toy products to create this new whimsical line of accessories featuring the Warner Bros. characters.

The Looney Tunes and DC Comics collections, which include necklaces and bracelets, are available now on the Alter Ego website (alteregojewelry.com) and at high-end boutiques across the nation. Stay tuned for the Hanna-Barbera collection.

Retail prices for the jewelry line range from $65-$200, with super hero necklaces starting at $65 and Looney Tunes necklaces starting at $150.

"Whether it's the animated fun of the Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera characters or the super heroic attributes of DC Comics, our portfolio is rich with iconic characters that translate effortlessly into the world of fashion," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing at Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We're excited to add Erika Walton Jewelry to our partner base as her collections always prove to be unique and especially fun."

"We're so excited to team up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products," said Erika Walton, Alter Ego's designer and founder. "I decided to do this collection because summer is such a perfect time to explore new trends and express yourself. Invoking fun characters from Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics Super Heroes is a great way to do it!"

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 DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to such iconic DC Comics properties as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, MAD Magazine, and Fables, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its superheroic characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing over 1,000 comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Comics is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

About Erika Walton Jewelry
Erika Walton Jewelry is an original jewelry brand from designer and fashion entrepreneur Erika Walton, founder of Alter Ego jewelry. Erika Walton Jewelry combines fashion and fun for affordably priced accessories that incorporate children's toys, gems and beads. From hip, Harajuku girls to louche, LA rockers, Erika Walton's bold designs have managed to attract like-minded visionaries who share a passion for stylish innovation. Erika Walton Jewelry is sold online at alteregojewelry.com and in over 150 stores worldwide.



WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND ACCUTIME CAPTURE TIMELESS LOONEY TUNES AND DC COMICS CHARACTERS THROUGH ALL-NEW PREMIUM WATCH COLLECTIONS

BURBANK, Calif., June 2, 2011 - Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has announced a partnership with Accutime Watch Corp., one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, to introduce a variety of premium designs in the watch category inspired by legendary characters from the DC Comics Universe and Looney Tunes.

Debuting later this year, just in time for the holidays, fans can take their favorite super heroes and beloved animated characters with them wherever they go. The robust, fashionable product line will allow fans to choose from a selection of styles highlighting DC Comics' most revered super heroes, including Batman, Superman, Supergirl and Wonder Woman; an exclusive fashion collection of Looney Tunes' Tweety, Taz, Marvin and other Looney Tunes favorites; and lastly, an exclusive DC Comics Collector assortment with Batman and Superman for the ultimate comic aficionado.

"Both Looney Tunes and DC Comics characters enjoy a timeless appeal among an unprecedented base of loyal followers," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We're looking forward to launching an exciting line of products in this trending category with Accutime that allows consumers to have a great 'time' and add 'character' to their accessory options with the flick of a wrist."

"Accutime is thrilled with the opportunity to create a line of fashionable watches inspired by the legendary DC Comics super heroes and the beloved Looney Tunes," said Harold Kirshner, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Licensing, Accutime Watch Corp. "The retailer response is overwhelming and we know that fans everywhere will relish the opportunity to enjoy our incredible timepieces featuring their favorite characters from television, comics and film."

The products will be available at retail nationwide, beginning October 1, 2011, and will range in price from $10 - $50.

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 DC ENTERTAINMENT
DC Entertainment, home to such iconic DC Comics properties as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, MAD Magazine, and Fables, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its superheroic characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing over 1,000 comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Comics is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

ABOUT ACCUTIME WATCH CORP.
Accutime Watch Corp., founded in 1967 and headquartered in New York City, is considered one of the fastest growing companies in today's watch market. Accutime designs, manufactures, and markets on-trend, private label, branded fashion watches for Men, Ladies, Juniors, and Kids.

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