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Got to get back to the network where the money is right now. Excuse me!
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Yea thats the ticket. Can you imagine a british guy? I thought different nationalities was the norm any more.
Doc I read your letter from Richard and it looks like about what one would expect to hear from Franks people. Sounds like standard operating procedure. Posts: 4245 | From: SMALLVILLE USA | Registered: May 2004
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quote:Originally posted by RNINALVNG: Buys going through * .0002....not good.
Hopefully it's a temp setback All the focus today seems to be on FCDH.
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Dec. 16, 2005, 2:00AM TV FEATURE Gay-friendly network hits cable QTN targets community with premium lineup
By MIKE MCDANIEL Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
Queer television has finally found a cable home in Houston. But you'll have to pay to see it.
Q Television Network joined the Time Warner premium cable lineup earlier this week. Available on channel 537 for $7.99 a month, QTN features content friendly to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, including five hours of live content Monday through Friday.
"When our CEO, Frank Olsen, was coming up with the idea of Q Television, he felt it was important to be live so the GLBT community could interact with us through phone calls, webcams and e-mails," said Scott Withers, executive vice president, programming. "It also allows us to react to major stories taking place that day so we could influence and educate the community we serve."
Live shows include Brunch, a daytime entertainment/talk show that Withers hosts; QTN WorldNews (6 p.m.), a half-hour newscast; On Q Live, a nighttime version of Brunch; The Reichen Show, a call-in program hosted by The Amazing Race's Reichen Lehmkul; and The Q Edge, which Withers describes as "our version of The Tonight Show but way out there in queer interest."
The content appears aimed at young adults, based on what has aired so far. It can be titillating at times (shirtless go-go boys) but not prurient (in a Q Live segment on 2006 calendars, care was taken not to show nudity).
Some of the shows are repeated in the overnight hours. Otherwise, the remainder of the lineup consists of a library of some 2,000 mainstream and independent movies (Camelot, for example), documentaries and such preproduced shows as Q on the Move, a travel show, and Life's a Drag, in which a drag queen travels across the country, primarily small towns, in search of drag shows.
The movies run commercial-free, but the live programs include commercials (mostly public-service announcements so far). This provides QTN income on top of subscription fees — a practice not common on premium channels. One of the draws of premium TV is not having to deal with ads.
It's possible that the double-dipping policy will be altered in the future.
"We're always going to be a pay station," Withers says. "We don't want our network thrust into everybody's homes, because there are places, especially in parts of Texas, that don't want a GLBT network."
As for the commercials, "we'll cut back," he says.
A portion of QTN's income will be devoted to developing more original programming. Withers says plans for next year include "several" reality-based shows and a game show.
"One of the drives for us will be an episodic show," he says. "We're not sure if it's going to be a comedy or drama. I'm personally pushing for a GLBT science-fiction show, but I don't know if I can find a staff that can pull that off."
QTN televised the Houston gay pride parade earlier this year. Ironically, Houston couldn't see it.
"We brought live coverage from seven cities around the country," Withers says. "Houston has a unique pride parade — it's at night, which made it absolutely gorgeous. So we were happy to share it with our viewers who were not in Houston, and we're really excited that Houston will be able to see it this year on Time Warner."
mike.mcdaniel*chron.com
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For those of you who are always asking about ads on QTN, here is your answer:
The movies run commercial-free, but the live programs include commercials (mostly public-service announcements so far). This provides QTN income on top of subscription fees — a practice not common on premium channels. One of the draws of premium TV is not having to deal with ads.
It's possible that the double-dipping policy will be altered in the future.
"We're always going to be a pay station," Withers says. "We don't want our network thrust into everybody's homes, because there are places, especially in parts of Texas, that don't want a GLBT network."
As for the commercials, "we'll cut back," he says.
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Has anyone ever notice every time Q has a new pr new bashers show up, and the closer to a run or up swing the harder they try.
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quote:Originally posted by Esteban99: Where is information for the O/S guesses comming from? I hear 60 Bill a lot.
We know that the A/S is 60 Bil because it is public information and many people have jumped to the conclusion that the O/S is the same. The last time Frank stated the O/S (the conference call on October 19, 2005), he said it was 44 Bil.
We won’t know how much the O/S count is for sure until the audit is released and at this point the audit is getting so old that there will be many people that speculate that the O/S has increased since the audit was done.
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By: qbidvenus 16 Dec 2005, 01:16 PM EST Msg. 1120603 of 1120611 Jump to msg. # From : neb-customer . service * twcable . com Sent : Friday, December 16, 2005 2:44 PM To : XXX Subject : RE: Q Television Network
Dear XXX,
Yes! I have good news. We plan to launch QTN at the end of this year. The tentative launch date is 12/31/05. It will be a premium channel, positioned on channel 392. The monthly rate will be $7.95. A converter box is required to receive the service. Once the channel is up and running feel free to call customer service at 421-0300 and a representative can get it added to your account. If you already have a converter box, this can be taken care of over the phone. If you do not, they can schedule to have one delivered to your home or you can pick one up in our office.
We are please to bring this new channel to Southeast Nebraska!
Sincerely, Cheryl Davis
-----Original Message----- From: XXX Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 7:02 PM To: neb-customer.service Subject: Q Television Network
Dear Sir/Madam,
I understand you currently do not carry the gay channel, Q Televison Network. I am writing to inquire whether Time Warner Cable would soon grant carriage to this channel in the Lincoln, Nebraska area.
Thank you in advance.
Cordially,
XXX
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whats up group.it doesnt take more than 30 days(if filed correctly)to get his audit certified. If he is holding out on us,,which he has the right to do,he cannot hold out public information that the audit was certified. either way we win unless he literally set out to rape some shareholders...and if thats the case, then we shouldnt feel so bad because he literally lied to us the whole way through.from start to finish. what can we do from that one? he lied to me ,one on one, telling me an audit will be released... the only thing i can think of,is that hes gonna release the next level of statements ,,,,certified audit,attempt to move on to the otcbb , and this thing well jump right up again.. no more names but somebody told me its probably gonna happen the early part of january. so thats why i assumed that by then he would have already had it certified..either that or we got ripped off.only time will tell.
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Hi all... I'm on vacation and don't have much computer access. One point about the audit, reporting companies are audited once a year and report quarterly. So the date of the audit, regardless of how "old" it is, will be followed with quarterlies. The audit and quartlies will also, in all probability, have a looking forward projection. My brother will try and attend the Holiday Party for the NLGJA at the Q Studios. He has a ticket. We under stand that Q has something big in the works... in addition to the audit. If We find out anything, I'll call my friend JimS and he will post it this evening sometime after 10:00 pm eastern.
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Posted by: ltesprit In reply to: Lolitchka who wrote msg# 198418 Date:12/16/2005 9:22:11 AM Post #of 198586
I'm pretty sure QTN is 100% owned by QBID (several people in the company have repeatedly said so and there's been no ambiguity to indicate otherwise on that matter), and Olsen has gone on record stating that QBID shares are the sole equity claim on TMM.
I hear the audit delay is because Frank disagrees with some of the asset values the auditors have used. They're trying to figure out how those figures were arrived at since they don't agree with them. God help us, Olsen is an absolute nightmare for shareholders. He is the reason audits were invented.
He has to certify (sign off) that Management provided correct information to the auditors, and he thinks he didn't because the asset values aren't what he expected them to be. Ugh.
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Just in case you lost mine, here is mine resent below
----------------------------------------------------------- Good morning Itsprit,
You said,
"I heard there is internal disagreement over some of the figures in the audit and Frank is not releasing it until the disagreements are cleared up"
I assume this is from the person you spoke with last night that told you this?
Maybe his market cap is down to $100 from $150 million after the auditors straightened him out. --------------------------------------------- Posted by: ltesprit In reply to: seren who wrote msg# 198503 Date:12/16/2005 10:49:24 AM Post #of 198584
Seren, I spoke to two people yesterday, and the answer is 'yes': One of them told me that.
And I believe it. I have no doubt that Frank is capable of such stupidity as disputing an auditor's valuations while characterizing it simply as the 'certification process.'
------------------------------------------------- Posted by: ltesprit In reply to: robertmic71 who wrote msg# 198452 Date:12/16/2005 9:32:18 AM Post #of 198582
If Frank spins off QTN, he must do it at at least the ownership ratio of the QBID shares. I.e., if the new entity were to have 10 million shares outstanding, we'd get 47% of them and Frank gets 53%. This would mean that for every (44 billion / 10 milion) = 44,000 shares you own of QBID you'd get 1 share of QTN. There are two reasons for this: we want to get our 'fair share' of QTN (ie, at least 47%) and we want QTN shares to meet the minimum listable price of $4 per share. At 10 million shares, QTN should be worth at least that much. (It implies a market cap of only 10 million * $4 = $40 million). In fact, it should be over 10 times that within a year, if carriage and growth continue.
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somebody please give me some info about this party that jen is talkin about. i have some free time today..im willing to go down to the studios and do a little snooping
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quote:Originally posted by davidjanas: somebody please give me some info about this party that jen is talkin about. i have some free time today..im willing to go down to the studios and do a little snooping
David: I was suppose to attend this party tonight at Q studios in Burbank. Gates open at 6PM, it's a party for media. I decided not to attend given all the news this week.
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quote:Originally posted by davidjanas: doc..do u think frank or shaman will be there.so i can get in
David, both of them will be there for sure.
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Here’s some information on the NLGJA-LA party:
NLGJA-LA Ho, Ho, Holiday Party 2005
Don your gay apparel and prepare to deck the halls of the new gay Television Network QTN, when NLGJA-LA throws its biggest bash ever! With scrumptious appetizers, an open bar sponsored by ABSOLUT Vodka, surprise celebrity guests and heaps of Ho, Ho,Ho. Whether you are naughty or nice, this is one NLGJA event you do not want to miss!
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David janas it sounds like you should be able to go to the party bring a tiny camera with you. Doc is a doctor. Tell them your a shareholder thats very hungry.
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quote:Originally posted by davidjanas: somebody please give me some info about this party that jen is talkin about. i have some free time today..im willing to go down to the studios and do a little snooping
David: I was suppose to attend this party tonight at Q studios in Burbank. Gates open at 6PM, it's a party for media. I decided not to attend given all the news this week.
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ill tell them they took 50 k from me and now i cant afford dinner. so im here for the drinks and appetizers. and also to ask frank a couple quick questions Posts: 414 | From: los angeles | Registered: Aug 2005
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Ya thats the ticket. Keep your ears opened to what might be said there. Have you got your minicorder charged and ready to go? Try to record Frank promising you the earth,moon & stars on tape. Thanks DJ
quote:Originally posted by davidjanas: ill tell them they took 50 k from me and now i cant afford dinner. so im here for the drinks and appetizers. and also to ask frank a couple quick questions
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Yes, Q Television will be providing some Gay Games coverage live. They are scheduled to provide several hours of coverage each day July 15-22, some of which will be live and some of which will be tape delayed.
You put your corporate affiliation into this email but it is typical for corporate inquiries to come from corporate emails. Is there a special reason that Ford Motor Company might be interested in information about Q Television, or was this a personal inquiry and you just happen to be employed by Ford?
Kevin Boyer Gay Games VII
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From: "Michael xxxxx" <xxxxx*bellsouth.net> Date: December 16, 2005 6:58:22 AM PST To: <rbrigham*gaygames.org> Subject: Gay Games Press Inquiry
December 16, 2005
Dear Mr. Brigham,
Can you please tell me if the federation still agrees to have Q Television Network cover the 2006 games live?
Thank you kindly, Michael xxxxx Ford Motor Company Louisville, Kentucky
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