Zoo Digital Share Discussion Threads

[bodgit] 26/8/2008 10:33

scotty1, It would be nice to at least get my money back - anything above that would be wonderful after all these years of LTBHing. It would be particularly pleasing to be able to feel that I 'called it right' - even if my timing was about 5 years out! Good luck all.

[scotty1] 26/8/2008 10:01

Hi JJ long time no hear,hope all is well,looks like ZOO may finally pay off for you and all others faithfull to the cause.Not in these myself at the mo
but starting to hear some half decent "rumours" so may dip my toe in again soon.May miss a initial spike,but if things come to fruition it could have
a long way to travel ;)
Good luck all holders the long long long wait may well be worth it :)

[aphzombie] 26/8/2008 09:29

it all looks a little bit like zoo / scope7 are going to be what gdmx is to warner bros. - a sort of in-house (but separate entity) technology and services provider which also provides production services to other hollywood studios.

[redpin] 26/8/2008 09:09

I was thinking exactly the same thing JJ:-)

[jacobjohn7] 26/8/2008 09:02

scope 7 recruitment i intimated about previously....

...this is from aug 8th monster job listings. note the company name is listed as confidential - the only company in the whole monster job list to be listed as such. of course, from the job & company descriptions you and i both recognise the company as scope7:



Aug 8 DVD Author
Company Confidential El Segundo, CA 90245 2.54

Aug 8 DVD Menu Regionalization Operator
Company Confidential El Segundo, CA 90245 2.54

Aug 8 Senior Python Developer
Company Confidential El Segundo, CA 90245 2.54


Here's the detail job & company description for each posting - you'll see what i mean about recognising description of scope7 for each one!! :

Aug 8 DVD Author
Company Confidential El Segundo, CA 90245 2.54

Company Description:

Leader in the design and development of advanced interactive DVD entertainment, educational and games products.

Requirements:

Experience working in a DVD production environment; three years experience with Scenarist, Panasonic, Toshiba, Creator, or Sony authoring systems; prior work with feature film titles and DVD games a must; experience coordinating/managing projects; knowledge of DVD functionality and operability; excellent problem solving skills; extraordinary attention to detail; ability to read and understand complex specification documents; tenacity in pursuing and resolving all issues for a given project; excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional organizational skills

Responsibilities:

The DVD Author is responsible for the integration of all elements contained on a DVD as well as the functionality and content as defined by the client. The DVD Author programs menus, audio, video and subtitles according to client specifications using proprietary authoring tools.



Aug 8 DVD Menu Regionalization Operator
Company Confidential El Segundo, CA 90245 2.54


We are a DVD entertainment and games company looking for a Menu Regionalization Operator. The Menu Regionalization Operator analyzes existing DVD menus, identifies and modifies any components that are out of spec, uses an automated regionalization tool to format them appropriately for other regions, and outputs the finished assets.

Note: This is not a design position, but does require the ability to make fixes in Adobe CS programs (Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator etc.)

Skills and Experience:
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organization
Self-motivated
Proactive
Great oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Familiarity with multiple languages a plus
Experience working in a DVD production environment desired
Experience with DVD menu design/production or experience in pre-press a plus

OS/Software Requirements:
Photoshop
After Effects
InDesign
Illustrator
some java script
Excel
Mac and Windows operating systems



Aug 8 Senior Python Developer
Company Confidential El Segundo, CA 90245 2.54


We are a media production and design company, providing world-class creative and technical services to select companies in the entertainment and games industries.

We are currently looking for a senior-level Python developer to work on a mix of web and desktop applications and to build web-based workflow and project management software to integrate with our desktop tools.

Essential skills:
Experience in one or more Python web frameworks (Django, Turbogears, etc.)
HTML / CSS / java script
Relational database design and SQL
XML / Web Services

Desired skills:
C or C++
wxPython
Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite


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Like I said previously, this all points to increase in customer requests, probably from multiple companies, but maybe also in conjunction with the next step into total Disney uptake shown in last post.
It does make one wonder whether Disney would just swallow up zoo/scope into their operation?

[jacobjohn7] 26/8/2008 08:52

well here's the something of interest.... looks like zootech/scope7 have been "deepening the relationships with major studios" that we keep on hearing about:



Apparently Disney Channel is releasing Hanna Montanna series on dvd and is including 2008 Disney Channel Games as bonus feature on the box-set.

In addition (and this is the good bit) .... Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing NEW Hanna Montanna AND High School Musical DVD games on same day (November). The crucial bit here is that, previously, both games were DVD Board Games which scope 7 produced for MATTEL. This time, it looks like they are pure DVD Games and yes, you've sussed it already, they are produced directly for Disney.

All this points to the important fact that zoo/scope are now firmly embedded within the working practices of probably all of Disney's family of companies. Which, knowing this relationship, will be taking advantage of zoo's full family of dvd (and marketing/packaging) products... a big accolade in itself.

[deanroberthunt] 26/8/2008 07:10

well by the time results come out, they'll know, near as, what they've done H1 2008/9...or if its much longer...bob on.

couldn't care less what they did last yr, we know that already..its what they say going forward that matters.

[uknighted] 25/8/2008 23:19

JJ Someone who does it for you - must be Cashmagnet!
Regards
UK

[bodgit] 25/8/2008 21:05

jj7, someone who does it for you..... hmmm, consenting adults and all that! After so long of what seems like radio silence from ZOO, almost any news would be welcome. I still feel good about ZOO, despite being well underwater on these. Time will tell. Good luck all.

[jacobjohn7] 25/8/2008 18:40

lots of high profile products connected with tv out there, and being developed.. if you do your research... well, i have someone who does it for me.. and a very good job he does too.! He knows who he is... dont think I ought to say owt, as an actual piece of substance might make our new ramping friends make a sticky mess in their pants...

[jacobjohn7] 25/8/2008 10:32

thanks for informed post dean.

[deanroberthunt] 25/8/2008 08:50

positives...

largest sustatined rise for a yr or so
classsic charting recovery cup formation with gap up to 20p
current valuation priced for bust
robust recent long term contract wins, decent revenue stability going forward
more than half the mcap in cash
possibility that all the mistakes, heavy dilution (placings), problems with integrating acquisitions are behind them
company saying that they are aiming for monthly profitability in this financial yr

negatives

weak balance sheet
AIM listed stock, illiquid, large spread and poorly regualted*
still showing a fy loss, inability to control costs to date
still a minnow and not established, thus earnings visibility is poor
bear market and poor economic outlook for at least another year
further dilution for deferred payments of the acquisition

*poor record of Directors being economical with the truth (to put it midly) to the detriment of shareholders

[deanroberthunt] 25/8/2008 08:32

yet another similarity to another stock we hold....

nature of the beast.

[uknighted] 24/8/2008 22:56

JJ It must be that time of the year again - lots of anticipation followed by much disappointment.
I do hope not.
Regards
UK

[jacobjohn7] 24/8/2008 22:37

scope 7 are doing an awful lot of recruiting at present, dvd software guys.. which says to me, more customers to service... we now have an almost captive audience for the tech. we dont have any competitors, and the tech has moved on way past anything any of us ever dreamed of. Things are getting exciting around here! Lets hope its sustained, and indeed we do have a reason for the excitement, for me it seems like 3+ years of investing may finally come to fruition or at least pay me back my losses..!

[chesty1] 24/8/2008 18:11

i got into these at the right time by the looks of it...

In at 9.4p & hoping for some good news here & soon.

Be lucky to all & has ZOO turned the corner results will tell all.

Bring em on.

[magnetincognito] 24/8/2008 15:53

there is a guy who blogs on the web who works for scope seven as a freelance
and he's recently been gloating about how good the pay is

[uknighted] 23/8/2008 09:14

DRH Yes, in fact you could pick'nmix from two :-)
Regards
UK

[deanroberthunt] 23/8/2008 08:22

it certainly looks like a classic recovery now....but its far from nailed on with AIMers.....short term it could gap up to 20p from a purely charting technical perspective, but in order to sustain any rise and kick on, the management have to deliver, first a profit, then sustain it, then deliver eps growth....uknighted, now what does that sound like!

at £2m mcap, and with half that in cash (currently), wouldn't take much of a turnaround to obtain a re-rating....but can they control costs? mid-long term, and does the business model support a growth story.....stay tuned.

rgs

[deanroberthunt] 23/8/2008 08:18

or even new comers......

[bodgit] 23/8/2008 07:48

The filter button is a very useful feature. I have used it again today. Good weekend to all 'long termers' in ZOO.

[ihavenoclue] 22/8/2008 22:55

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learn how to make money asg 100% today.you were told at 2.93p fanny.

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