Datatec Share Discussion Threads

[garysmith7] 19/12/2005 21:32

ITV advertising ABBA tomorrow, it has a few stars in it Bono, Daniel Bedingfield, Girls Aloud, Tony Christie and Rachel Stevens to name a few.


I Wonder why ITV have still not shown Michael Jackson. Maybe they are waiting for something.

It could be because MJ is doing an Elvis and releasing 20 singles week after week starting in January.



Or it could be they are waiting on the release of his hurricane song

[jabberstocky] 19/12/2005 18:57

IJ - Fit like a glove? You sound unusually gung ho; if you have been carrying out your own third party due dilligence and fundamental analysis then please let us know.

[garysmith7] 18/12/2005 20:51

Just in case this hasn't already been posted.

[garysmith7] 17/12/2005 23:36

If the effort they are putting into MusicSuite generates profit then I don't see why they should drop it even if it doesn't align with the rest of the business.
Of course if the reverse is true then its probably time it went as the market looks a more crowded than it did when MusicSuite started.
Trouble is we don't know how well it is doing.

[investorjon] 17/12/2005 14:56

Ray Winstone is still a fashionable actor, so I'm sure his name alone will pull in more interest. The more the merrier!

I had a lot of criticisms this year of DTC with most of those issues in the past, but I'm gearing up for the next year, where I hope it is the year that will not be another tired excuse but where everything point to a Goodyear next.

Just one year without grey issues, and one year with real profits will transform this share, and although my comments on the cost of the respective acquisitions, I don't think anyone can really suggest they don't fit like a glove, and in all probability are the missing links which DTC need.

Often in a company like DTC observation alone suggests that it is missing vital elements, like not covering more popular programming etc., but with the new acquisitions it would not surprise me if DTC save on distribution of their own DVDs, having everything needed in house with an enlarged Iambic being the driving force.

Still think DTC will need to bite the bullet with regards to MusicSuite, as it really doesn't seem to fit now and I'd like to see all efforts put in the other areas.

Perhaps DTC can find a buyer for MusicSuite, improving cash position, and reducing any development on that particular item, concentrating on programme creation with its associated benefits throughout the rest of the company.

[michaelmouse] 16/12/2005 21:38

Ray Winstone is appearing on the J Ross show tonight. Will he mention 'Sweeney Todd'? I think we know the answer!!!

[investorjon] 16/12/2005 10:17

No but I believe CH is sending me a Christmas card soon.

[garysmith7] 15/12/2005 21:27

IM Internationalmedia AG website

[garysmith7] 15/12/2005 21:01

"Black facing racketeering charge"

They say "All publicity is good publicity" so this should help sales of "Shades of Black" (not so good for Mr Black)



I understand there is quite a fascination for Conrad Black in Canada which is presumibly why CTV commisioned it from Box.

[inkitin] 15/12/2005 16:35

IM Internationalmedia AG:

Sale of Minority Stake of Box TV

Munich/Los Angeles/London, December 15, 2005 - As well as looking for opportunities to reduce overhead, the company is now focused on developing the three main business areas Intermedia Film, Intermedia Cinema and Intermedia TV.

This involves the sale of affiliated companies, which are not aligned with the adjusted strategy. Because of the limited operational influence on Box TV Ltd, London, a successful integration into the business segment INTERMEDIA TV is not possible in the view of the IM Internationalmedia Group. In line with this strategy, a strategic investor, Digital Classics plc, has acquired the 12.5% interest of the Internationalmedia Group in Box TV Ltd., representing a book profit of approximately 1.4 million US-dollars.

[investorjon] 15/12/2005 13:31

Gary: Will do, but Apple like to keep things pretty quiet...although you may think iPod is great, they have a new 'killer' product next year and on the Intel chip platform for all Windows sufferers.

The new Mac Mini is expected to have Intel chips, iPod dock, and DVR Tivo-like facilities, enabling iPods two-way traffic with regards to content accessibility, which will make even more strains on content provision....just right for DTC to help fill!

With prospects of Apple's (industrial unix strength) OSX one day being available out of the box to those currently on Wintel platform, Microsoft could fall from grace but increase Apple's need for even more content as equipment evolves into serving not just computer needs but all entertainment needs as well.

[garysmith7] 15/12/2005 13:04

Anything shareholders can do to enhance the prospects of DTC must be good so keep up the good work. If you get a reponse then I'm sure we would all like to know what Apple say.

[jabberstocky] 15/12/2005 13:02

Inkitin - thanks; it doesn't take long for repeats on BBC4 does it. How do DTC get usually contract distribution: is it pay X to show a programme as many times as your viewers will tolerate within a specific period, or is it usually pay X per showing?

[investorjon] 15/12/2005 08:45

Gary: You may not know this, but I was genuinely instrumental in bringing the first Apple Macs to the UK, with Steve Jobs actually involved in my first consignment when Apple was just a pip and I do have some contacts there that have grown with the company and I kept a few shares.

Steve also developed what was originally a piece of software called MacRenderman, but which went on to development into Pixar now widely acclaimed in film production and special effects.

I sent them details of DTC,but that was really when they only had access to the Classics side, which although a fantastic seller in China, is not so much so elsewhere. I'll chase that up though as now DTC would as far as I'm concerned be a very good trading partner (albeit minnow) as iTunes search for content is likely to be insatiable, and the more content they offer the more competitive advantage they have, and if that means DTC offering them a licensing deal on everything they have so much the better!

[garysmith7] 14/12/2005 23:46

Apple's Next Move
Within three months of introducing a video iPod, the company has sold more than 3 million videos

[inkitin] 14/12/2005 23:44

Stuart Sutcliffe – The Lost Beatle

Showing on "Ovation", three preview clips here:

[garysmith7] 14/12/2005 23:42

The president of NBC on the iTunes deal



Do people want to watch 30- and 60-minute shows on smaller screens?

Every week there are 436,000 illegal downloads of Battlestar Galactica. Clearly, someone is downloading it and watching it on a smaller screen. Ever since iTunes went online with video, there have been 500,000 downloads per week. It's pretty clear people want to watch this stuff. Now, given that we are selling Battlestar Galactica for $1.99, there is finally a legitimate model in place.

[garysmith7] 14/12/2005 23:34

I wonder if the headline will one day say

Digital Classics signs up for iTunes





Looks like iTunes is doing brisk business in video content

[investorjon] 14/12/2005 20:47

inkit: When I first looked at the Stuart Sutcliffe agenda I thought what a boring programme....just shows how wrong you can be. First class.

[investorjon] 14/12/2005 18:15

OFF TOPIC, but of interest to the poor souls who use Windows etc.
Windows warn that a severe security problem exists with its software and I know many here use Windows or Explorer and I wouldn't want them to have their system integrity compromised.

[jabberstocky] 14/12/2005 13:06

I missed the Stuart Sutcliffe programme on Monday, but saw a good write up of it yesterday in the Standard. If its to be repeated please let me know (edit - can you now 'call up' BBC4 progs and watch them after screening & if so how?.

And on good productions - can I just ramp A Christmas Carol (John Mortimer adaptation) at St John's Church Waterloo, Waterloo Road, next to the Imax cinema. The Canon is Chaplin to the Nat Theatre. The Narrator and Scrooge are both electric, and its not often you will find that in such a small performance venue. £10 on the door; this week only at 7.30PM. Don't miss it.

[investorjon] 14/12/2005 07:40

Perusing details of the acquisition further, I would imagine that provided there are not too many costs associated with 'database' (don't go there) as in RM Distribution, that NBD (with the greater asset value) will also allow DTC to amalgamate its content distribution to cover a much wider spectrum. One of its failings imho was the fact that although CH's filming skills are first class, the niche market nature of some of the productions would limit scope, whereas taking in NBD gives DTC a full compliment of rights, from pop, film, documentary and classics, which would not only give economy of scale, but ensure that DTC could service ALL the content needs of its customer base.

On top of this, I mentioned how I thought VITAL DTC's current dvd distributor looked a good set up, but where it was a pity we had to use someone else....well now we won't have to.

So from concept, filming to licensing rights and DVD production and distribution DTC will have it covered.

Yes, we do need to watch the costs, to see that past excuses are not repeated, but I'm pleased that DTC seem to be equipped (after the acquisition) with all parts of the jigsaw necessary to succeed across the whole spectrum of performing/programming content, which will give DTC an advantage over many others. The talk on content ownership in the past has been exhausted, but I will just mention one part of it.

There was no doubt that DTC owned or had under its control 60% of classical type content, which is OK if there is a demand for just that type of content. In the real world however, companies want to deal with others who have access to service all their needs...something DTC will now be equipped to do with content spanning all genres.