Based in Toronto and called The Fight Network, this new Canadian venture is the brainchild of Mike Garrow and had its official launch Friday, Oct. 21. As is often the case with great Canadian ideas, the notion for an all-fighting network was first conceived over post-hockey beers between Garrow and his pals.
"None of us could understand why somebody hadn't done it yet," Garrow explained, "so we figured why not?"
With Garrow on point and friend Sandy Winick taking care of the financial details, they set out to see if it could be done. The further they looked the more excited they became and, as of Oct. 21, the first all fight network in North America will be on the air. Broadcasting an ambitious schedule of recent live events and the taped catalogues of various promotions, The Fight Network will augment its lineup with martial
Garrow points to his Fight Network crew as a great supporting cast. Guys like co-founder Sandy Winick. Brian Sobie. Brad "The Crippler" Sagman. Chad Midgley. And Andrea McCarthy.
"That's the band," said Garrow. "I had a passion to get this done ... and in a lot of cases, I didn't go looking for them, they approached me. In order to have anything grow, you need a core nucleus. Everybody comes up with ideas. These people are hungry to do this."
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Just a little FYI to Ameritrade accounts looking for their divi's:
-----Original Message----- From: APEX Client Services [mailto:apexclientservices*ameritrade.com] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 5:21 PM To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Reorganization and Dividends (KMM29838556I20725L0KM)
Mr. Kilburn,
We have not received the allocation from the Depository Trust Company regarding the spinoff of SNYY shares. We anticipate that the dividend should post in the next few days.
Preliminary information indicates one restricted share of Suncrest Energy Inc. for every 6 shares First Canadian American Holdings for record holders of December 21, 2005.
Jeff B. Apex Reorganization and Safekeeping, Ameritrade Division of Ameritrade, Inc.
one article says sandy winick is a "friend" of garrow, and he is handling the financial side of the business while garrow, who came up with the original idea, creates the network.
hard to believe they just launched oct 21st and already are getting so much attention! i like it!
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What is really making this move the last couple days? Just the symbol change? Anyone still think we may see a decline once the SNYY hits accounts?
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Hi Fight Fans, I hope everyone had an excellent holiday and I wish you all the best in 06! Speaking of 06, The Fight Network is getting ready to, as Chuck Liddell would say, 'Rip it up!' This year we have added some exciting new shows and promotions to our programming line up.
Starting with AWE Wrestling out of Winnipeg which is a hot new Indy promotion on the rise that makes its weekly debut on The Fight Network this month; check out www.aweheat.com for more details on AWE.
We have also added for you Thai boxing fans Super League from Europe which is regarded as the premium Thai boxing organization in the world! Look for Super League to make its (Exclusive Canadian) debut on the Network in the coming weeks. Check out www.superleague.tv for more details on this promotion.
On the MMA front we have also picked up a very in-depth documentary on a day in the life of one of Pride FC's great heavyweights Antonio "Minotauro" Nogueira which is set to debut on Sat Jan 14th at 1pm and, 5pm EST. For more air dates check out www.thefightnetwork.com
I would also like to take this time to thank all you fans that call and email us daily about when is The Fight Network going to be in more areas... well I do have some good news...Your "Television" providers are getting the message and we (The Fight Network) are currently wrapping up a series of carrier deals we will announce very shortly then email all of you who subscribe to the newsletter additional launch dates for various markets as soon as we are set to go!
So lets keep the pressure on them and remember it is you the consumer who has the power to tell them what you want to watch!
So if you want to see "ALL FIGHTS, ALL THE TIME." then keep calling toll free in (Canada) 1-866-396.0003 and tell them you want to Get...The Fight Network On!
Thanks for your time.
Mike Garrow President & C.E.O. The Fight Network Inc.
Mon 1/9/2006 3:35 PM
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I would be surprised to see a drop in PPS for BKMP when the divvi's hit our accounts. I would not be surprised to see SNYY PPS drop a little.
SNYY is an odd stock, though It moves north and south on hardly any volume.
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Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if SNYY dropped a lot. Probably even a lot moreso around next January around the 5th or so right before we can have it! Heheheh... Only time will tell.
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quote:Originally posted by CD's Money: Where will tomorrow take us? Anyone think this will make another big move upward? Where is that major PR that was supposed to come today?
huh?
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quote:Originally posted by CD's Money: Where will tomorrow take us? Anyone think this will make another big move upward? Where is that major PR that was supposed to come today?
huh?
FROM NEWSLETTER ABOVE
I would also like to take this time to thank all you fans that call and email us daily about when is The Fight Network going to be in more areas... well I do have some good news...Your "Television" providers are getting the message and we (The Fight Network) are currently wrapping up a series of carrier deals we will announce very shortly then email all of you who subscribe to the newsletter additional launch dates for various markets as soon as we are set to go!
GLTA!!!!
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quote:Originally posted by CD's Money: Where will tomorrow take us? Anyone think this will make another big move upward? Where is that major PR that was supposed to come today?
huh?
FROM NEWSLETTER ABOVE
I would also like to take this time to thank all you fans that call and email us daily about when is The Fight Network going to be in more areas... well I do have some good news...Your "Television" providers are getting the message and we (The Fight Network) are currently wrapping up a series of carrier deals we will announce very shortly then email all of you who subscribe to the newsletter additional launch dates for various markets as soon as we are set to go!
GLTA!!!!
Freaking awesome!!
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stnkng1: If they announce they have contracts with other carriers. .005 might be just a little low IMO. It all depends on contracts and with who.
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would also like to take this time to thank all you fans that call and email us daily about when is The Fight Network going to be in more areas... well I do have some good news...Your "Television" providers are getting the message and we (The Fight Network) are currently wrapping up a series of carrier deals we will announce very shortly then email all of you who subscribe to the newsletter additional launch dates for various markets as soon as we are set to go!
and we (The Fight Network) are currently wrapping up a series of carrier deals we will announce very shortly
and we (The Fight Network) are currently wrapping up a series of carrier deals we will announce very shortly
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and we (The Fight Network) are currently wrapping up a series of carrier deals we will announce very shortly
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I hope so. I heard this stuff before from QBID. IMO BKMP has way more on the ball than QBID ever did. Just one carrier such as Direct TV, DISH or something similar and this thing could really take off.
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I dont think you'll get that current newsletter , as I didnt when I signed up on the date of a newsletter release....
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WHAT DOES EVOLUTION HAVE TO SAY ABOUT DRINKING BEER OR GREY GOOSE, WHILE WATCHING THE FIGHTS?
Well you see, it's like this.
A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.
In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
And that, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
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The ones that die first for me are the ones that help me rememb...
Ah S#%T, what was I going to say again?
BF
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Guys...Look I am not blowing smoke or just dreaming but I believe if this baby takes off in the good ole U.S.A. like I think it will, along with other business ventures, it could realistically go .20 - .40. I believe there are 250 millionish people in the U.S. If only 5 million people subscribed to TFN at....lets say 2.50 a month. Thats $12,500,000 per month income. How many companies can say they take in that much revenue per month.
Any thoughts? or am I way off?
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quote:Originally posted by Rasica: WHAT DOES EVOLUTION HAVE TO SAY ABOUT DRINKING BEER OR GREY GOOSE, WHILE WATCHING THE FIGHTS?
Well you see, it's like this.
A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.
In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.
And that, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
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andrew: Heres my two cents worth. At last I knew BKMP does not control all of TFN. But for speculation lets say it does. Last I new BKMP had an O/S of about 4B shares. Some one correct me if I am wrong. Now with $12,500,000.00 per month. That would give BKMP $150,000,000.00 a year. Now with an O/S of 4B that would give them a worth of .0375 per share. Thats it.
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quote:Originally posted by andrew: Guys...Look I am not blowing smoke or just dreaming but I believe if this baby takes off in the good ole U.S.A. like I think it will, along with other business ventures, it could realistically go .20 - .40. I believe there are 250 millionish people in the U.S. If only 5 million people subscribed to TFN at....lets say 2.50 a month. Thats $12,500,000 per month income. How many companies can say they take in that much revenue per month.
Any thoughts? or am I way off?
Hey andrew, I noticed that you referred to me as an "idiot" in a different thread. I'd rather not respond to you here and take this subject off topic so why don't you open up your p/m option and we can discuss it?
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Ameritrade is for some reason showing BKMP as a non- valid symbol. Yesterday it wasn't. Anyone else having this problem?
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Blackout Media Corp. Announces New Corporate Direction Jan 10, 2006 8:45:00 AM TORONTO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/10/06 -- Blackout Media Corp. (OTC: BKMP), formerly known as First Canadian American Holding Corporation (FCAHC), announced today that the corporate direction that the new entity will focus on as both the operating name and trading symbol changes have been successfully accepted.
"We are very pleased that both the name and symbol changes where approved at all levels," said Mr. Winick, the Chairman of Blackout Media Corp. "These changes are very symbolic to the new direction and focus that our Corporation has taken."
"After successfully launching The Fight Network television, radio and web services in the fall of '05 with the involvement of both Mr. Winick and FCAHC, we came to realize that there was the potential of bigger things to come if both companies could find a way to work closer together, and now we have," said Mr. Mike Garrow, President and COO of Blackout Communications. " I'm pleased of the change of FCAHC to its new name known as Blackout Media Corp. and that the corporate direction set forth will be to develop and manage entertainment brands that can be cross-pollinated through all of our areas of our operations be it digital television, VOD and PPV, radio, the internet and print in order to create a true convergence experience for all of our consumers worldwide," he added.
"The Fight Network brand is growing," said, Mr. Winick. "As a television channel that has already been successfully launched into the Canadian marketplace (September 22, 2005) with its radio component as well, we are pleased that this brand is part of the BKMP family from day one of operations," he added.
Mr. Garrow also stated that, "Additional carrier deals for the television channel have also been lined up and will be announced in joint with cable and satellite providers in the coming weeks and months ahead, along with other brand extensions for The Fight Network that are in the works as well. This is a very exciting time for BKMP. We look forward to the continued challenge of growing out The Fight Network brand, while developing other entertainment properties as well which we hope brings greater value to BKMP's shareholders going forward."
About Blackout Media Corp.:
Blackout Media Corp. is a holding company with subsidiaries that conduct operations in areas of digital television, VOD, PPV, radio the internet and print. Blackout Media Corp. has offices in Toronto and New York. See www.blackoutmedia.com for more details.
Safe Harbor
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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News out -- wow Additional carrier deals for the television Mr. Garrow also stated that, "Additional carrier deals for the television channel have also been lined up and will be announced in joint with cable and satellite providers in the coming weeks and months ahead, along with other brand extensions for The Fight Network that are in the works as well. This is a very exciting time for BKMP. We look forward to the continued challenge of growing out The Fight Network brand, while developing other entertainment properties as well which we hope brings greater value to BKMP's shareholders going forward."
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bmarley57801: The potential is for sure there. Now they just have to deliver on what they say they will.
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I'm having trouble getting through to etrade. It's still showing fcdh and a bunch of 0000s. Anyone else still in this same boat?
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Scottrade is still showing FCDH# with a value as of Friday's close. Didn't move yesterday, and probably will not again. I can track BKMP though I cannot sell without going thru a broker.
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