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Press Release Source: Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc.
Beverly Hills Film Studios Reaches Settlement Monday December 6, 1:21 pm ET
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2004--Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc. (OTC:BVHJ - News) and the company's founder, producer/director, BJ "Beau" Davis, announced today that both parties have mutually agreed to the terms of a settlement resolving their respective lawsuits against each other.
Davis will remain on the company's board of directors as well as to serve in a position that is to be determined by BVHJ President Kimberley Kates, as the two sides rally together to bolster the company's film production.
Beverly Hills Film Studios and Davis are currently coordinating their efforts to ensure all assets of the company have a clear chain of title for delivery to buyers and distributors. Kates stated, "The company and our management team are pleased that these issues and misunderstandings are now behind us. With everyone's interest in mind, and in particular our company's shareholders', we look forward to Mr. Davis' crucial activities in support of the film, 'Forget About It' and are happy that he will be spearheading the completion of this project with the company."
A forensic examination of the Beverly Hills Film Studios operational costs and expenditures assisted in resolving mutual misunderstandings and confirmed that no irregularities were noted by either side. Primarily, the company found no improprieties in any payments made to Julia Davis as the screenwriter of the feature film, 'Forget About It.' Davis was paid within accordance with industry standards.
In an act of good faith, and to show a sign of solidarity with the company and shareholders, Davis has generously agreed to transfer back to the corporation 100,000,000 shares of BVHJ common stock which will be cancelled. With this action, it revises the total issued and outstanding share count to approximately 21.7 million shares.
On an operational front, the much anticipated release of the feature films "Forget About It" and "Dirty Love" have recently received special attention from a variety of distributors. Kates and Davis have projected very positive box office receipts for both films for Beverly Hills Film Studios and look forward to a stellar year ahead of original production for the company.
Safe Harbor Statement under the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act: Statements contained in this document which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based upon management's current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements.
quote:Originally posted by tic_toc: saying that.. they have done a R/S earlier this year in march 100/1
Thanks for the heads up on that. I stay away from stocks that r/s unless it's to move to a higher exchange, would have been nice to be in this morning though LOL
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yeah it's usually a warning for me, but they have restructed the managment lately. This looks good for a short term play. Also cancelling 100 million shares, they could have just kept them and dumped them back in to market and then done another R/S. Only 21 million O/S looks promising, but who knows the A/S? Sadly no filings.
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yeah the R/S was a red flag for me too, but it was also one of the reasons the old president found himself given the boot. he's staying on now in what appears to be a creative capacity, and others have taken over the business end, from what it looks like.
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Posting the PR's from this week here, instead of starting more threads. (I know that gets annoying.) Very exciting things happening in this company, IMO. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041208/85468_1.html
Press Release Source: Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc.
Gus Van Sant to Executive Produce Beverly Hills Film Studios' 'Lightfield's Home Videos' Wednesday December 8, 10:18 am ET
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 2004--Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc. (OTC: BVHJ - News) today announced Gus Van Sant as executive producer for the company's latest film, "Lightfield's Home Videos." Under the editing supervision of Stephen Eckleberry, the film is presently being edited at the studio's post-production facilities, Symphony Entertainment.
"Lightfield's Home Videos" is a compilation of videos shot with numerous celebrities over a 20-year period. Featuring many stars such as Cuba Gooding Jr., Juliette Lewis, Jenna Elfman, Giovanni Ribissi and more, "Lightfield's Home Videos" takes a trip through the life of a fan creating his own movie making career. The film, seen through the view finder of an ambitious 12-year-old, is a visual "love letter" to the movies, music and influences from 1982 to the present.
Studio President Kimberley Kates stated, "Lightfield Lewis has spent his entire life making videos; this is the story of one man's passion to make a real movie, and along the way discovers he's been making one all along. In the spirit of Cameron Crowe's 'Almost Famous,' mixed with the documentary style of 'American Movie,' Lightfield Lewis adds a new and exciting element to our company's growing library of projects."
Executive Producer and Academy Award nominee Gus Van Sant has numerous films to his credit such as "Goodwill Hunting," "To Die For," and "Finding Forester," to mention just a few.
"Lightfield's Home Videos" is projected to be ready for the Cannes Film Market in May 2005.
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Beverly Hills Film Studios Announces Jenny McCarthy in ``DIRTY LOVE'' at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival Thursday December 9, 9:00 am ET
HOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2004--Beverly Hills Film Studios, Inc., (OTC:BVHJ - News) announced today that the recently completed feature film "DIRTY LOVE", Directed by John Asher, screenplay by, and starring Jenny McCarthy, "DIRTY LOVE", will premiere at the PARK CITY AT MIDNIGHT category of the 2005 Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah.
Park City At Midnight is the coveted after-hours hot spot for independent film makers, film die-hards and provides a final dose of nourishment for the film obsessed. This section brings daring, lively and adventurous cinema to festival audiences. Some of the most notable films to come out of this section are: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, DELICATESSEN, RUMBLE IN THE BRONX, and SUPER TROOPERS.
Studio exec, Kimberley Kates stated; "The buzz from the industry for the release and premiere of "DIRTY LOVE" is very, very good and the film is currently being represented by Cassian Elwes of the William Morris Talent Agency. Mr. Elwes has a fantastic reputation, and his credentials are impeccable when it comes to securing distribution for independent films. Although the film has all ready had several excellent offers for distribution, we are waiting for the premiere at Sundance before any final decisions are made."
"DIRTY LOVE" is an outrageous, romantic comedy, and was originally written as a television pilot by Jenny McCarthy for Columbia//Tri-Star and Fox Television who paid for the licensing rights. Over a period of some two years, Ms. Kates worked with business affairs at the studios to get the rights back to McCarthy.
BJ "Beau" Davis gave the green-light for the film which Beverly Hills Film Studios co-financed along with several other investors. Both Davis and Kates are listed as producers on the film.
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Statements contained in this document which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based upon management's current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact:
Beverly Hills Film Studios Corporate Offices, 702-736-2718 Kimberley Kates, 323-960-4014
"Jenny McCarthy has signed a multipicture deal with Beverly Hills Film Studios. The first picture will be DIRTY LOVE, a romantic comedy written by and starring McCarthy. John Asher directs. The follow-up film in the deal will be ROLLIN, a teenage comedy set to start production in February. "
"The after-hours hot spot of the film festival, Park City at Midnight is a treat for film die-hards. This section brings daring, lively, and adventurous cinema to festival audiences...Some of the most notable films to come out of this section are: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, DELICATESSEN, RUMBLE IN THE BRONX, STOKED: THE RISE AND FALL OF GATOR, HAUTE TENSION, OVERNIGHT, and SUPER TROOPERS."
The films screening in the Park City at Midnight category of the 2005 Sundance Film Festival are:
9 SONGS / U.S.A Director: Michael Winterbottom; Screenwriter: Michael Winterbottom
DIRTY LOVE / U.S.A Director: John Asher; Screenwriter: Jenny McCarthy
HARD CANDY / U.S.A Director: David Slade; Screenwriter: Brian Nelson
OLD BOY / South Korea Director: Park Chan-Wook; Screenwriters: Park Chan-Wook, Hwang Jo-yun and Lim Jun-hyeong
STRANGERS WITH CANDY / U.S.A Director: Paul Dinello; Screenwriters: Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, and Amy Sedaris
THREE...EXTREMES / Hong Kong/South Korea/Japan Directors: Fruit Chan, Park Chan-Wook, and Takashi Miike; Screenwriters: Lilian Lee, Park Chan-Wook, and Haruko Fukushima
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This stock seems to have HUGE potential. It appears the legal problems are behind them and they are poised to take off. I am going to do some more DD, but I think I may try to get in on this one Monday morning,
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Pic of McCarthy with Kathy Griffin on set of "Dirty Love", on Griffin's official website. Griffin is all over the place these days, very hot right now. In fact she just popped up on "Last Laugh 2004" as I typed this. http://www.kathygriffin.net/pics.htm
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Still has room to maneuver dow a bit but you see Point C? That's an uptrend confirmation. But it already went up 100% from there. So now it needs to break the symetrical triangle if it's going to move up. RSI is also Bullish, good sign.
If it doesn't close past .10, look for another sllight drop.
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Also, posters on another board (ihub) have reported calling the transfer agent and confirming the 100M have been returned, but since I did not confirm it myself, take that on a puely fyi basis.
When I was watching the nightclub scene on their website I was wondering why the music went in and out, and figured the music mix must be next. Perhaps these guys are working on that. (Maybe not, just speculation.)
Press Release Source: Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc.
Beverly Hills Film Studios Announces Strategic Alliance with Award-Winning Music Production Company Touch-Tone Productions Tuesday December 21, 9:00 am ET
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2004--Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc. (OTC: BVHJ - News) management is pleased to announce today a joint alliance with Touch-Tone Productions, a California-based music production company. With special focus on the production of music for movie soundtracks, Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc. (BHFS) has teamed with Touch-Tone as producers/composers. Touch-Tone is a dynamic conduit to the music industry and will be involved in all aspects of film music development and production, song placements and recording artist representation packaging for a number of pictures that BHFS will be producing in the next coming years.
Since 1985, Touch-Tone Productions has earned its reputation as an innovative leader within the music recording industry, as a full-service production company specializing in music for motion picture soundtracks, television and major record labels. In addition, it has established itself in the record industry as a multifacet music production company producing a multitude of music genres such as urban and adult contemporary, rock, alternative rock, jazz and classical.
Touch-Tone has positioned itself in the entertainment industry with an international reputation for earning platinum and gold album hits. Its team of producers, composers, arrangers, songwriters, recording engineers and a number of renowned session musicians are seasoned industry veterans and young savvy executives.
The founders of Touch-Tone, Jim Gardiner and Paula Telander, have been working together as a team for more than 14 years. Their experience and expertise in the music industry includes performing, writing, composing, producing and publishing, and has enabled them to finance, design, develop and own Pajama Recording Studios, the first world-class, state-of-the-art commercial recording facility in Oakland, Calif.
Telander has significant film and music video artistic credits, both as a producer and choreographer, and has been associated with such productions as "Synchronicity," an award-winning short film by Industrial Light and Magic (ILM); "America's Most Wanted", a Cameron Casey production; "Streets of San Francisco"; and "Secret Agent Man," a Funhouse Films production, among others.
Gardiner is a multitalented producer, accomplished composer, arranger, award-wining recording engineer and businessman with a well-established 30-year career in the music and recording industries. In recognition of his talents, he has achieved 42 gold and platinum album awards as a music producer and recording engineer utilizing his recording studios and music production enterprises. Most recently, Pajama's client, John Lee Hooker Jr., "Blues with a Vengeance," son of legendary blues artist John Lee Hooker, won the prestigious 2004 Outstanding Blues Album Award at the 27th Annual Northern California Music Awards. Hooker is now nominated for a Grammy Award for the 47th Annual Grammy Awards in the field of BLUES for The Best Traditional Blues Album released in 2004. Gardiner and Pajama Recording Studios share in this Grammy Award nomination for engineering the recording and mixing of the album.
As a child protege, Gardiner's gifted talents were discovered at the age of 12, which enabled him to study at the famed Cornish College of the Arts with jazz composer Stanley King, classical composer Lochram Johnson, and jazz pianist and music theorist Jerry Gray until the age of 18. Gardiner was the founder of the contemporary jazz orchestra for Seattle, winning him the "DownBeat" magazine Hall of Fame scholarship of composition and was awarded a four-year full term to the Berklee College of Music in Boston. At the same time, Gardiner was selected to study privately, the art of film composition, with famed European master composer Bonia Shur, which he chose instead. Gardiner was commissioned to compose and conduct several works for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Following his studies, Gardiner was selected and appointed as composer-in-residence for the state of Washington, taught college-level music and composition, developed and produced many young recording artists and musicians such as Kenny G, EnVogue, Rosie Gaines and Sheila E, just to name a few. Gardiner became one of West Coast's most accomplished and acclaimed professional composers. He has won numerous awards for excellence in his field. He has had the pleasure of working and performing with some of the finest talent throughout the country, which includes such artists as Destiny's Child, Brain McKnight, Vanessa Williams, Jody Watley, Too Short, Master P, Grover Washington Jr., George Benson, Ron Carter, Sammy Davis Jr., Donny Hathaway, Bill Withers, Bobby Hutcherson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Barry White, John Lee Hooker Jr., Rickie Lee Jones, Eddy Money and more.
Press Release Source: Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc.
Beverly Hills Film Studios Reports Shares Outstanding Reduced by 108,900,000 Wednesday January 12, 11:00 am ET Revised Outstanding Now at 21,631,273 Shares
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2005--Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc. (OTC: BVHJ - News) reported today that the company has cancelled 109 million of its shares, which has reduced the shares outstanding of BVHJ to exactly 21,631,273.
Beverly Hills Film Studios President Kimberley Kates stated, "This is an exciting time for the company. Our various projects are in the final stages, and we are getting ready for delivery. We've just added a new film trailer of the movie, 'Forget About It,' the Burt Reynolds, Raquel Welch, Robert Loggia and Richard Grieco project, helmed by BVHJ's BJ Davis, now ready for viewing on the company Web site at www.beverlyhillsfilmstudios.com."
Kates continued, "The company has been contacted by numerous distributors over the last several months for the film, 'Forget About It.' We are going to ensure the best possible deal is secured for this film and BVHJ's interests."
Currently in post-production are the films "Forget About It" and "Lightfield's Home Videos," which is being executive produced by Academy Award nominee Gus Van Sant.
Beverly Hills Film Studios is also creating an "Investor's Forum" for frequently asked questions and comments about the company and its films. This will soon be available on the Web site.
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Beverly Hills Film Studios Inc. Kimberley Kates or Rosslyn Hornsby, 323-960-4014 Fax: 323-960-4015 E-mail: contact@BeverlyHillsFilmStudios.com
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Rebecca is a girl on the verge. Actually, she's in full-tilt emotional meltdown. Her Barbie dreams and dream house are in shambles after she catches her hunky Ken banging another doll. Rebecca finds herself on the street--well, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, to be precise--with no love and no plans except a half-baked vision quest (courtesy of a goofy fortune-teller) to "find the white pony."
Dirty Love is the hilarious manifestation of the warped minds of director John Asher and writer/star Jenny McCarthy. Who knew McCarthy was a master at physical comedy? She literally throws herself from one comic situation into another (and, although she has a rocking body, her best comedic asset is her ever-expressive face); Dirty Love could well establish her as the Lucille Ball of the new millennium. McCarthy is backed by a zany supporting cast playing her so-called friends, including Carmen Electra as a homogenized homegirl, Kam Heskin as a ditsy blonde actress, and Eddie Kaye Thomas as the Cinderfella who would do anything for Rebecca if she would just notice him.
A laugh-out-loud send-up of life in L.A., the hijinks in Dirty Love are unforgettable and outrageous. With political correctness out of the question, Asher and McCarthy blithely bounce across a comic minefield where few dare to tread.— John Cooper
Producers : Trent Walford, Jenny McCarthy, John Asher, Rod Hamilton Cinematographer : Eric Wycoff Editor : Warren Bowman Cast : Jenny McCarthy, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Carmen Electra, Kam Heskin, Victor Webster
Screening Times Saturday , Jan 22 11:30 PM Library Center Theatre DIRTY22LL Sunday , Jan 23 11:30 PM Prospector Square Theatre DIRTY23PL Saturday , Jan 29 3:15 PM Holiday Village Cinema III DIRTY293A Sunday , Jan 30 6:00 PM Broadway Centre Cinemas VI, SLC DIRTY30BE
Director(s) Bios John Asher Son of actress Joyce Bulifant and director William Asher, John Asher was raised around filmmaking. He directed his first feature, Kounterfeit, with Hilary Swank, when he was just 25. He also directed Diamonds for Miramax, starring Kirk Douglas and Dan Akroyd. Dirty Love is his seventh feature film. Also a successful actor, Asher has been seen in Space Cowboys, Double Dragon, Beverly Hills 90210, Who's the Boss?, and NBC's Las Vegas. He is married to actress/writer Jenny McCarthy, and they have a son, Evan.
Film Contact Cassian Elwes William Morris Agency Independent
151 El Camino Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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"Dirty Love" premieres tonight at the Sundance Film Festival. Interview with director John Asher is now on the Sundance website, in the Behind the Scenes section. You have to scroll through the various directors:
"I saw it last night and I have to say that I havn't laughed so much in a long time. It's true, Jenny is easy on the eyes, but here acting and writing are what this film is about. I think this might put her career in a new direction. Posted by: Braegger at January 23, 2005 01:03 PM ------------------------------------------------------------------------
I also just saw DIRTY LOVE last night! I was sitting in the third row just a few feet away from the whole cast. "I haven't laughed that hard in months and only Jenny can do that!" That is how I feel and what I told the Director John Ashton during the Q&A following the film! Everyone in the theater applauded in agreement and then I asked "Has this been picked up for distribution yet because I want to see this again and be able to buy it on DVD" immediately John reached into his pocket and pull out a wad of cash and tried to give me twenty dollar bill but I wouldn't accept it so he just through it at me and thanked me. Afterward I was able to meet Jenny, John, Eddie and the rest of the cast and they were all happy to sign the twenty for me, which I plan on framing with the pictures I had taken with them. It was my most memorable evening at Sundance and I have been going for 4 years!
I suggest EVERYONE go out and see this movie when it comes out! You will laugh you ass off... I PROMISE... if you don't it’s because you have no sense of humor!
PS— It’s not ALL about ecstasy; it makes fun of it in one hilarious scene!
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Sorry, the Director is John ASHER not Ashton! Posted by: Paul Johnson at January 23, 2005 04:50 PM "
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Photos coming in from Sundance. Lots of pic of the Dirty Love folks mixing it up. Can't wait for the distribution announcement!
Alright tried to post links to pics, but the Yahoo system is numerical, and the picture that was #122 a minute ago isn't #122 any more...so if you just go to Yahoo's Sundance coverage you'll find lots of pics of McCarthy, Asher, Electra, Eddie Kaye, and others promoting Dirty Love for us!!!
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Asher & McCarthy on Sundance Channel tonight.
Saw promo for their festival coverage called "Festival Dailies" last night. Tonight's show has a piece on husbands and wives in the film industry, and Dirty Love's Asher and McCarthy featured prominently in the promo. Hope they mention something about the film's progress.
"Oh, and even though I didn't see these titles, my compatriots here in Park City wanted to me to send a few positive shout-outs to Jenny McCarthy's hilarious performance in DIRTY LOVE, the comedian-laden hilarity of THE ARISTOCRATS, and the whole of Kevin Bacon's LOVERBOY. I feel like I missed out by not seeing these flicks myself, but I wanted to share the positive vibes nonetheless."
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"I just left Sundance and this was the highlight of the weekend. I have to say that this was an EXCELLENT movie! It basically brought to light the issues of love and dating through humor that only Jenny could pull off. The cast was outstanding and blended well. Cant wait to see it on the big screen and DVD. Highly recommended. Posted by: Steve at January 25, 2005 04:07 PM"
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I guess I'm basically posting to myself at this point...but if there are any lurkers out there interested in BVHJ, it appears that they are about to get distribution for Dirty Love...and with this new low float, well, a few million dollars (just an assumption) divided by this new low OS is looking good to me...and this is only ONE of their projects reaching market so far.
from today's Variety:
(You need a password to read the article but I was able to sign up for free:)
"Sales are also anticipated for music doc "The Devil and Daniel Johnston," the David Schwimmer starrer "Duane Hopwood," John Asher's "Dirty Love" and Steve Buscemi's "Lonesome Jim," as well as for two competition titles, Mike Mills' "Thumbsucker," which features Keanu Reeves in a supporting role, and Noah Baumbach's dysfunctional family drama "The Squid and the Whale," with buyers planning to take another look at the films today."
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