Entertainment Rights Share Discussion Threads

[petepostman] 28/5/2008 11:38

The lack of news flow at the moment is probably due to the new guys "statigic review". After that is finished news will start to flow again, hopefully positive. One good film deal could put ERT on the up.

[53tom] 28/5/2008 11:26

Whilst I do not wish to offer false hope to myself or others, I believe there could be something on the horizon to offer comfort.
In the annual report Jane Smith's overview is interesting! She writes the following.

"ER has a number of agreements in negotiation with major US studios to option its properties and characters for worldwide theatrical film production and distribution. The benefits to a brand from the release of a major theatrical film are significant and ER expects to benefit from these agreements in the medium-term."

A number of agreements!
Significant brand benefits!
ER expects to benefit from these agreements in the medium-term!

Sounds like Lone Ranger for Disney 2010 summer blockbuster as doing the rounds earlier in the year, in which case based upon previous years the latest Disney can delay an agreement to is about the end of the year, or february 2009 absolute latest.
Interesting to know what else may interest the major film studios.
I have checked previous interim and annual reports and there has not been any reference to film negotiations before, that I can find, so it seems significant, and probably why it is in her overview and not down in the detailed sections.

Also on the positive side, the significant increase in shareholding by Hemmings and SVG over the last few months and their insistence that anything less than 20p undervalued the company, adds some further comfort that the future is brighter than it currently looks.

However as a insignificant pi it is difficult not to feel a little despondent with the current share price and lack of newsflow.
Kind regards

[petepostman] 28/5/2008 10:25

Agree with wodahsnoom. Only hope that AGM brings something as hotips stated.

[hotips] 28/5/2008 07:17

It will be interesting to see what next weeks AGM brings.

[wodahsnoom] 27/5/2008 21:28

svendid : no idea what you mean. Yes this share is a dog and i have been duped like alot of investors but given the volumes of late, how you could imply some sort of devious stakebuilding is beyond me. As far as I a m concerned, it's a long road to confidence building - i've seen nothing so far to inspire that confidence.

[svendid] 27/5/2008 10:37

I think by now most regulars here will be ready to accept
that the present management have taken control in opposition
to the wishes of those who accumulated a substantial interest
at the expense of shareholders like us!!!

It is our money invested in the Heap days, that is subsidising
the acquisition of at least 20% of the company.

So, whether you like it or not, had a bid come, the price could
have been upwards of 20p....but now that the present management
have assumed that they are fighting on behalf of our interests,
the weight of the money ready and willing in the hands of the opposition
is being used to frustrate the price downwards.....thus allowing
them to acquire more and more shares at a knockdown price,
and at our expense.

With either management, I believe the long standing shareholders are
not in good shape....and saying that.... some may sell....which is the last
thing I want to see.

There is IMO no way back....the thing will get carved up
between them and we will get nothing!!!

How aften have I ignored my own advice....
Don't pick up shares,on the cheap, in companies
like ERT and expect that you will get your money back.....
never mind make a profit!!!

Caveat Emptor!!!!!

[petepostman] 22/5/2008 18:50

And to update the Altium share tip, along with all the others, Ert went down again to 8p today..!
I think, and hope, that Ert will rise in the future, but probably not until next year when the recent debacle starts to fade in the memory. I would be happy if they made it to anywhere near 17p. I have just become very very cynical about these tips. Just where do they get them from? Perhaps a analyst from Altium can post a message here to explain..!

[svendid] 22/5/2008 14:35

They are pretty accurate with their BUY price!!!!

[shauney2] 22/5/2008 13:56

Date Broker name New Price Old price target New price target Broker change
19-May-08 Altium Capital Buy 9.05p 17.00p - Reiteration
22-Apr-08 Altium Capital Buy 9.70p 24.00p 17.00p Upgrade
18-Jan-08 Altium Capital Hold 8.00p 36.00p 24.00p DownGrade
14-Jan-08 Altium Capital Buy 12.25p 49.00p 36.00p Reiteration
29-Nov-07 Altium Capital Buy 18.00p 54.00p 49.00p Reiteration
07-Nov-07 Altium Capital Buy 18.50p 54.00p - Reiteration
22-Oct-07 Altium Capital Buy 22.75p 54.00p - Reiteration
26-Sep-07 Altium Capital Buy 27.00p 54.00p - Reiteration
31-May-07 Altium Capital Buy 32.00p 54.00p - Reiteration
16-May-07 Altium Capital Buy 32.75p 54.00p - Reiteration
08-May-07 Altium Capital Buy 32.25p 54.00p - Reiteration
23-Apr-07 Altium Capital Buy 33.25p 54.00p - Reiteration
23-Mar-07 Altium Capital Buy 35.75p 54.00p - Reiteration
08-Mar-07 Bridgewell Securities Overweight 35.25p - 40.00p Upgrade

I make you right Pete

[petepostman] 22/5/2008 13:50

Not another Buy notice on ERT by Altium..?
Is this the same Altium who zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, I can't be bothered, see past posts.
I think Altium may be biased,they are, after all, the in-house broker for ERT and from their previous attempts at tipping ERT, they would have difficulty predicting the weather in a rain forest.
Ert's recent foray into the digital world has moved the share price down 12%. The only thing that will move it up is profits, big ones.

[rochford6] 21/5/2008 05:53

HsHo - what price did Altium say to buy up to?

[hsho] 20/5/2008 21:41

Altium Capital have according to another website recommended ERT as a BUY , and given the recent trading and results etc. certainly looks a fair option in the current volatile markets.

[53tom] 19/5/2008 07:01

Have they forgotten to put the content in this RNS?
Hope future management updates have a bit more/some substance!

I am hoping to go to the AGM this year, see what Nick Phillips is like, anyone else likely to go?

[5dally] 19/5/2008 06:50

Interim Management Statement
Date : 19/05/2008 @ 07:01
Source : UK Regulatory (RNS and others)
Stock : Entertainment Rights (ERT)
Quote : 9.25 0.0 (0.00%) @ 07:49

[rochford6] 16/5/2008 17:58

still strengthening the team



ER Appoints Fabian Milburn To SVP, Business Affairs

May 15, 2008



Entertainment Rights has appointed Fabian Milburn, formerly Senior Vice President of Business Operations at Oxygen Media, to the position of Senior Vice President, Business Affairs, North America and Global Digital, effective immediately.

Based at the company's North American headquarters in New York, Milburn reports to Deborah Dugan, Chief Executive Officer of Entertainment Rights' North American operations. He will also work closely with Entertainment Rights' international team on its Global digital strategy roll out.

Milburn brings to Entertainment Rights more than 10 years of experience in entertainment and television network business in addition to legal counseling. In his newly appointed position, Milburn will oversee all legal, administrative and business affairs for both Classic Media and Big Idea.

In addition, he will lead the development of the overall group's digital business, bringing the Company's brands and characters, including: WHERE'S WALDO?, CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST, GUMBY, GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE, VEGGIETALES, and SHE-RA, to the digital environment. This will encompass such platforms as VOD, Broadband, mobile and IPTV; the company's brands also lend themselves to further opportunities in the video and downloadable games arena.

Previous to joining Entertainment Rights, Milburn was the Senior Vice President of Business Operations for Oxygen Media where he restructured the Business & Legal Affairs division to become a full service team providing counsel and advice to emerging lines of business. Prior to Oxygen Media, he held various roles in business and legal affairs for MTV Networks, Fox Family Channel and Black Entertainment Television.

[94alexandra] 12/5/2008 10:50

could anyone tell me when Guess with Jess will start on tv, Thankyou

[hotips] 08/5/2008 15:18

But the company is still obliged to anounce "material contracts" through the Exchange.

[rochford6] 08/5/2008 10:34

looks like the we need to keep an eye on the wesite for updates,

[joey wilson] 07/5/2008 19:11

The share price will react to good news or bad news. Until then it may tot up a small amount. I would have thought 11p - 12p is a fair price at the moment. Hopefully good news will see an increase soon.

Nobody trusts this lot anymore so they need to prove themselves I think before the share price moves.

I personally think they are making all the right noises.

Fingers crossed, and good luck to all who hold.

JW

[petepostman] 07/5/2008 18:47

Yes, but why doesn't the share price go up..!??

[wodahsnoom] 07/5/2008 18:04

It's early days but I would agree that there seems to be a new momentum gathering. The interesting thing is that at least three suitors talked to ERT and the fact that they did not make a bid means they can come back at any time. An unsuccessful bid would preclude them from making another within 12 months. That does tend to concentrate the mind with the share price at these levels and you've just been granted generous options!

[joey wilson] 07/5/2008 08:48

Like someone said in an earlier post. The pressure is on and a culture of selling seems to be the way forward, rather than buying.

Seems very good news to me.

JW

[rochford6] 07/5/2008 07:18

Hotips

several online trade sites had the same story, all were dated the 6th May.

it would be nice for the company to issue news like this to shareholders at the same time

[hotips] 07/5/2008 07:16

I'm wondering when this news came out, and why it was not announced by the company? Strong evidence of the company working its vast catalogue of rights. Good news.