Zoo Digital Share Discussion Threads

[deanroberthunt] 19/2/2009 11:02

could've should've would've

[aphzombie] 19/2/2009 10:57

jj, F/Y is end next month so possibly trade update soon after, although results not due 'til June.

would expect them to release Blu-Ray version of their TAS software in the meantime tho' ....

[jacobjohn7] 19/2/2009 10:02

lets hope we see a steady flow ahead of some tasty news.... certainly feel zoo can buck the trend of the markets (and their own history)...
what is on the horizon news wise that we know about? updates/FY?

[jacobjohn7] 19/2/2009 09:59

nice to see. although could have bought for 6p!!! other day

[aphzombie] 19/2/2009 09:01

+ 11.54%

unexpected movement in right direction for once

[aphzombie] 13/2/2009 16:05

Not all bad news ... Paramount dropped by Dreamworks for worldwide dvd distribution in favour of Disney distribution deal:



Disney takes on DreamWorks DVD distribution in 2010

Paramount to handle titles through end of year

By Susanne Ault -- Video Business, 2/9/2009

FEB. 9 | Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will begin releasing new DreamWorks theatrical projects on DVD worldwide starting in 2010, confirmed a Disney spokesman.

This pact spans all territories with the exception of India.

DreamWorks' shift away from its current DVD distributor, Paramount Home Entertainment, coincides with Disney signing on to release DreamWorks' films on the big screen.

[tony727] 12/2/2009 16:37

They have the contract ! Mickey just has to outsource more to Zoo and guess what Mickey is laying off own staff, guess who is picking up the buisness ?ZOO.

[donnydave] 12/2/2009 16:25

What will make this turkey fly is a couple of "new contract" RNS,s.
I find it hard to believe the market hasn,t picked up ZOO on their radars as a new company with tremendous potential.
The share price is a steal at the moment , almost a no-brainer I.M.H.O.

[tony727] 12/2/2009 12:23

Market
The global home entertainment industry is facing a
number of important challenges in the current economic
climate, which is a situation we believe will benefit ZOO.
The studios are already exploring ways to reduce costs
and increase the speed to market of their products.
Currently most of the studios outsource the production of
DVDs and printed items to third parties, however, ZOO's
solutions can significantly reduce the cost of production
by automating the process thereby removing the need for
highly skilled and expensive operators.


Just a reminder

[tony727] 12/2/2009 12:21

Outlook
The Group's strategy of focusing on the major film studios
and home entertainment industry is beginning to reap
rewards. We are in a strong position to benefit from the
current economic environment which will encourage the
studios to take a closer look at their costs and the
opportunities presented on diversified platforms. In the
second half of the financial year management's emphasis
will remain focused on growing revenues and increasing
profitability

[tony727] 12/2/2009 12:19

Stuart Green, CEO of ZOO Digital Group plc said "It has been our strategy to focus on the major film studios and
home entertainment industry. By working closely with our major customers we have been able to develop and refine
our offering and as a result we are delighted to be reporting our first ever profit.
"We are finding that our fundamental offering of reducing costs and time to market is proving very attractive in the
CURRENT economic environment to a wide variety of businesses, both inside and outside the entertainment industry. We
are confident that we now have the right platform on which to continue building during the second half of the year

[tony727] 12/2/2009 12:04

I understand that the MM have a lot of stock from the recent sale at 4p. and hence the share price. the company is operating as it was at the interims and is benefiting from the exchange rate and should make a profit for the year. also in discussions with other studios that will dramatically alter the potential profit. IMHO

[aphzombie] 12/2/2009 11:56

bob_holness - 12 Feb'09 - 10:04 - 5621 of 5624

I hardly think HG would admit to troubles.
The info I received comes from a level way above Helen, though.
----

So let's get this right. You say that you "hardly think the Group Finance Director would admit to troubles" yet you say that a source "from a level way above" that Director HAS been admitting to such troubles?

Somewhat spurious argument methinks ....

[bob_holness] 12/2/2009 11:55

Yes. Don't you know this company? There are a lot of things they cover up and sweep under the carpet. Informal chats often lead to a slip of the tongue.

[jacobjohn7] 12/2/2009 10:31

bob, you mean another director has been giving your privy market information not known by the markets,.... somebody please correct me, but doesn't that sound a BIT illegal..? Stick to the gold run pal, only way you'll make any money.

[deanroberthunt] 12/2/2009 10:17

God?

:¬)

[bob_holness] 12/2/2009 10:04

I hardly think HG would admit to troubles.
The info I received comes from a level way above Helen, though.

[uzbekking44] 11/2/2009 18:39

As predicted. The bowl is out. But who will fill it?

[bob_holness] 11/2/2009 14:42

I've heard they're suffering because of the Disney deal now. Apparently the board are looking for a bank loan but finding it difficult in the current climate, despite their good connections with the local banks. Can't be long now...

[uzbekking44] 05/2/2009 12:18

So much for the global downturn resulting in a "Stay In" culture. I guess if you can rent a DVD for £1.50 why buy a new copy for £15? Broadband downloads are going to start to eat into the DVD market as well over the coming year.

Consumers are also going to put off upgrading their DVD palyers to Blue Ray. That is not neccesarily a bad thing for ZOO.

I think ZOO must cut their overheads inline with the ineveitable tail off in revenues. They need to do this now imo.

[aphzombie] 04/2/2009 14:15

yup, and operating profit for film / dvd division down by 64%.

With Zoo's business model relying on number of titles being released, and Disney being Zoo's only real major customer, doesn't make good reading when headlines read "Disney to release fewer DVD's"

[magnetincognito] 04/2/2009 11:52

thanks for that,..just read on nasdaq
quarter 1 reported 26% decrease in dvd sales