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cool, i just posted some cuban stuff...
September 12, 2007
by Josh Gross (joshg@sherdog.com)
Mark Cuban has harangued NBA officials, served Blizzards at Dairy Queen, and played the role of Benefactor on national television.
Now the 49-year-old billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks is set to step full-force into mixed martial arts -- both as a promoter of big-budget events and as the driving influence behind a fledgling television network he intends to make the premiere destination for MMA-related programming.
Dominated by the wildly popular Ultimate Fighting Championship, which Saturday lured more young men to Spike TV for a tape-delayed event than any college football game or NASCAR race attracted to their respective networks the same day, it's clear the combat sport has successfully grappled its way into living rooms across America.
"I think the UFC is a unique property that has a unique approach," Cuban told Sherdog.com during an exclusive e-mail interview. "I think Dana White and the Fertittas have done a remarkable job. [But] their model can only support a finite number of athletes, which leaves the door open for us to coexist.
"We certainly won't be a minor league feeder for them. But I think we would compete minimally for top-end free agents only because UFC locks them up to exclusive deals. I think some fighters would prefer our open approach."
The initial plan, as Cuban described it, was to pool quality regional MMA organizations such as Las Vegas-based Steele Cage Promotions, which in turn would promote enough shows to provide regular programming for HDNet's Friday Fight Night series.
"What he really told us is that he's directing all his efforts to have the No. 1 mixed martial arts TV network," retired boxing referee turned fight promoter Richard Steele said after meeting with Cuban for several hours in Las Vegas.
Currently available in 6 million homes, Cuban launched his high-definition television network in 2001. While a partnership with HDNet would aid promoters like Steele Cage and the International Fight League (it's rumored Cuban is also in serious discussions with WWE's Vince and Linda McMahon) by providing them an independent television carrier, Cuban said his various businesses figure to benefit greatly from a strong connection with MMA.
The ability to market across multiple platforms -- promoting at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, an arena Cuban co-owns; creating DVD content for Magnolia Home Entertainment; broadcasting live events in his movie theaters; and of course producing events for HDNet, which is growing 5 percent a month in a rapidly expanding HD television market -- led Cuban to say that when he chooses to promote his own events, he won't end up like other deep-pocketed, wide-eyed promoters who failed to see a return on their investment.
"We want to keep things good for the athletes but we also have to be financially responsible for what we're doing with our promoters," said Guy Mezger (Pictures), whom Cuban tasked with overseeing talent development and matchmaking duties for MMA on HDNet. "We can't expect some of our promoters to sit here and drop $50,000 for an athlete when they have a show that is not bringing in enough money to justify that."
However, it shouldn't surprise anyone who's followed Cuban's tenure as owner of the Mavericks that he'll ignore his frugal grain if he thinks spending money will improve his product.
"We certainly won't need to blow through $40 million dollars, although it's not an investment level I would be unwilling to make," Cuban conceded, alluding to the hefty sum the UFC spent before it started to see some money coming back.
"At times he is like a great big kid," Mezger said of Cuban, who made a splash last week by throwing his hat into the Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) sweepstakes. "It's like he opens up a Christmas present and he's excited about it and he sees another Christmas present and he's equally excited about it.
"All these opportunities come," the retired fighter continued. "When he first approached me with the idea of doing their own deal and putting this thing on, it was a much smaller idea. But as he gets going, he has tremendous energy. I'm not kidding you, this guy, I mean I don't know when he sleeps."
For MMA fans, Cuban's vigor should yield more fight programming in the short term, including the expectation of live cards on HDNet or pay-per-view, as well as an innovative news program focusing on the sport: "Inside MMA," which debuts Friday.
"Think ‘Inside the NFL' on HBO," the HDNet chairman said.
Fanning the flames of his reputation as a player's owner, Cuban indicated he plans on "making a significant investment in MMA with the goal of promoting it as a professional sport with professional athletes."
"There is no reason that a fighter in an undercard match should be treated any differently than how I treat our players on the Mavs," he said. "I don't think MMA professional athletes get treated with the respect and professionalism they deserve and that has created an opportunity for me and HDNet."
When asked if the perceived lack of respect extends all the way to the biggest promoters in the sport, including the UFC, Cuban took dead aim at MMA's promotional structure by comparing it to professional wrestling.
"The UFC has done an amazing job of building a business," he said. "They deserve a ton of credit. But from my perspective they really have taken a page from the WWE. Not that it's scripted, it's not. Rather that the events are over-produced. The attention is taken away from the athletes and placed on the bigger brands.
"The UFC is a great company doing great business and they will be around for a long time," he continued, "but we are going to learn from them and learn from my experiences in the NBA and try to take the best of both worlds to the benefit of the fans and the athletes involved."
Planning upwards of 24 events in 2008, both in conjunction with partner promoters and on his own, Cuban appears to be diving headfirst into a very competitive fighter market.
"I think he could be a major player," Steele said. "He has the TV. He really has the drive to try and boost the company as far as making it visible in the whole country. This guy can do it if he gets behind something."
Steele's International Fighting Organization debuted on HDNet last Friday and became one of the few promotions in the sport to have an independent broadcast crew call fights.
That, said IFO CEO Steve Oshins, is an important component of what the relationship with HDNet brings to his or any other MMA show.
"I think it's helpful. Otherwise what we see with other organizations is better promoting of the guy that they want to win," Oshins said. "They make better comments about who's making them the big money. Whereas having Ron Kruk and his team from HDNet commentating for our events, they're not going to favor anyone because they don't really know who we're promoting on the long-term basis."
That independence has been a trademark of HDNet-produced programming since the network debuted six years ago.
"The key to the future of MMA in my opinion is creating a foundation for young fighters to turn professional with confidence they can make a living and take care of their families," Cuban said.
"I also think the sport has followed the WWE event script too closely. The WWE isn't trying to be a professional sport. MMA should be. If we are going to be a professional sport, covered by sports networks, partnering with sports advertisers, etcetera, the sport might have to do the unthinkable and even get rid of ringside bimbos."
how about sitting at the 52 week high !!!
ZLDV is rockin'
ZLDV .94 almost the 52 week high !
Big volume sitting at .90 !!!!
looking good today !!!
$2.00 easy, IMO
ZLDV at .90 !!! & nice volume !!!
Zaldiva Inc. Receives Progressive Folowing ( M2 )
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Jul 03, 2007 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
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Good Tidings may be investing the Street this Monday as investors'
sentiment take a boost of confidence. Last week's economic readings
have brewed their effects over the weekend, and the much awaited June
manufacturing index will be strengthening the bull march that seemingly
has taken the market over. But according to some economic analysts, the
real short term factor driving the bulls out to the open market is the
series of takeover activities. This is an indication that interest rate
hike is not on the investors' thinking agenda right now. With oil
prices declining by 75 cents, Zaldiva Inc. (OTCBB: ZLDV) (XETRA: UZ8)
(FRANKFURT: UZ8) closed at $0.61 with a trading volume of 369 on the
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board last Friday.
Our dedicated research team has been scrutinizing the Over-The-Counter
Bulletin Board putting much effort in studying some of the potential
companies making the news. Zaldiva Inc. caught our attention and we
decided to put them forward in an attempt to evaluate their progression
in the third quarter.
On Monday July 2nd, 2007, Zaldiva Inc., a specialty and online retailer
of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and
memorabilia, made a press release proclaiming that it has stocked its
retail location and online store with licensed "Transformers"
merchandise in anticipation of yet another summer blockbuster based on
a popular cartoon series.
"Hollywood continues to realize the draw these adaptations of classic
and modern comic and cartoon series have with audiences worldwide,"
stated Nicole Leigh van Coller, CEO of Zaldiva. "We have stocked our
retail location and our online store with the latest merchandise
related to the 'Transformers' series. We also continue to experience
demand from previously released sequels, including: 'Superman Returns,'
'Spider-Man 3' and recently the 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver
Surfer.'" She added, "Zaldiva is positioning itself to replicate the
success of our first retail location through a model of acquisition and
expansion into additional markets. We feel that the momentum being
created by the films and collectibles merchandise surrounding the
characters will continue for some time and we intend to capitalize on
the growth trend."
The "Transformers" movie was created by Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks
Pictures, now owned by Paramount, a Hollywood powerhouse. Steven
Spielberg is arguably the most successful director in history,
responsible for such blockbusters as "E.T.," "Jurassic Park," and
"Schindler's List." For "Transformers," DreamWorks tapped celebrated
director Michael Bay, who directed movies including: "Armageddon," "The
Rock," "Pearl Harbor" and "The Island." Bay has created a unique
adaptation that preserves the integrity of the original series yet
doesn't look like a cartoon. According to IMDb
(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/) the "Transformers" movie has
received 8.4 out of 10 stars by users rating the film, with one user
stating, "Best cartoon adaptation ever!!!"
"Mainstream Hollywood is realizing the draw that movies based on
popular comic and cartoon series have," stated Leigh van Coller. "The
merchandise licensing rights to these films represent billions of
dollars in potential added revenue for the licensees and creators of
these series. With big-time studios such as Paramount's DreamWorks,
originally a collaboration between Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg
and David Geffen, and the inventive director Michael Bay, more and more
attention will be given to these series, which will add to the demand
for related collectible merchandise."
Other Hollywood studios plan to release several more comic-based movies
over the summer and additional movies through the end of the year.
Zaldiva plans to stock its stores accordingly and will be ready to meet
the anticipated demand.
Zaldiva.com offers a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture
collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic
novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls,
action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company
offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New
items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices
and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as
through the company's online auctions and in the company's retail store.
As equity prices shoot up on Monday in the first day of trading for the
third quarter in the US market, the European markets take a dip at the
bell as investors are apprehensive about tribulations in the subprime
sector and inflation. UK stock exchange is currently under the negative
effects of the failed attacks in Scotland and London. With the world
economy evolving with their own highs and lows, we are focused on the
future of Zaldiva Inc. and how these factors making the core of
investors' sentiment will weigh on its progression. To follow up with
Zaldiva Inc., please sign up for a free membership on
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Zaldiva Inc. Receives Progressive Folowing ( M2 )
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Jul 03, 2007 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
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community with thousands of investors from around the world. Our goal
is to bring our theories and techniques to investors seeking a
different and unique approach to investment ideas. We have a research
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research and related articles on the company mentioned herein.
Good Tidings may be investing the Street this Monday as investors'
sentiment take a boost of confidence. Last week's economic readings
have brewed their effects over the weekend, and the much awaited June
manufacturing index will be strengthening the bull march that seemingly
has taken the market over. But according to some economic analysts, the
real short term factor driving the bulls out to the open market is the
series of takeover activities. This is an indication that interest rate
hike is not on the investors' thinking agenda right now. With oil
prices declining by 75 cents, Zaldiva Inc. (OTCBB: ZLDV) (XETRA: UZ8)
(FRANKFURT: UZ8) closed at $0.61 with a trading volume of 369 on the
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board last Friday.
Our dedicated research team has been scrutinizing the Over-The-Counter
Bulletin Board putting much effort in studying some of the potential
companies making the news. Zaldiva Inc. caught our attention and we
decided to put them forward in an attempt to evaluate their progression
in the third quarter.
On Monday July 2nd, 2007, Zaldiva Inc., a specialty and online retailer
of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and
memorabilia, made a press release proclaiming that it has stocked its
retail location and online store with licensed "Transformers"
merchandise in anticipation of yet another summer blockbuster based on
a popular cartoon series.
"Hollywood continues to realize the draw these adaptations of classic
and modern comic and cartoon series have with audiences worldwide,"
stated Nicole Leigh van Coller, CEO of Zaldiva. "We have stocked our
retail location and our online store with the latest merchandise
related to the 'Transformers' series. We also continue to experience
demand from previously released sequels, including: 'Superman Returns,'
'Spider-Man 3' and recently the 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver
Surfer.'" She added, "Zaldiva is positioning itself to replicate the
success of our first retail location through a model of acquisition and
expansion into additional markets. We feel that the momentum being
created by the films and collectibles merchandise surrounding the
characters will continue for some time and we intend to capitalize on
the growth trend."
The "Transformers" movie was created by Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks
Pictures, now owned by Paramount, a Hollywood powerhouse. Steven
Spielberg is arguably the most successful director in history,
responsible for such blockbusters as "E.T.," "Jurassic Park," and
"Schindler's List." For "Transformers," DreamWorks tapped celebrated
director Michael Bay, who directed movies including: "Armageddon," "The
Rock," "Pearl Harbor" and "The Island." Bay has created a unique
adaptation that preserves the integrity of the original series yet
doesn't look like a cartoon. According to IMDb
(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/) the "Transformers" movie has
received 8.4 out of 10 stars by users rating the film, with one user
stating, "Best cartoon adaptation ever!!!"
"Mainstream Hollywood is realizing the draw that movies based on
popular comic and cartoon series have," stated Leigh van Coller. "The
merchandise licensing rights to these films represent billions of
dollars in potential added revenue for the licensees and creators of
these series. With big-time studios such as Paramount's DreamWorks,
originally a collaboration between Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg
and David Geffen, and the inventive director Michael Bay, more and more
attention will be given to these series, which will add to the demand
for related collectible merchandise."
Other Hollywood studios plan to release several more comic-based movies
over the summer and additional movies through the end of the year.
Zaldiva plans to stock its stores accordingly and will be ready to meet
the anticipated demand.
Zaldiva.com offers a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture
collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic
novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls,
action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company
offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New
items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices
and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as
through the company's online auctions and in the company's retail store.
As equity prices shoot up on Monday in the first day of trading for the
third quarter in the US market, the European markets take a dip at the
bell as investors are apprehensive about tribulations in the subprime
sector and inflation. UK stock exchange is currently under the negative
effects of the failed attacks in Scotland and London. With the world
economy evolving with their own highs and lows, we are focused on the
future of Zaldiva Inc. and how these factors making the core of
investors' sentiment will weigh on its progression. To follow up with
Zaldiva Inc., please sign up for a free membership on
www.streetinvesting.com.
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an unbiased perspective and we do not have a vested interest in the
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www.streetinvesting.com will give you access to all the on-going
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theories and concepts and to be informed of unique investment
opportunities should also visit www.streetinvesting.com for a free
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different and unique approach to investment ideas. We have a research
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feel may interest investors looking for that unique and tactical edge.
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ZLDV News "Transformers" Premiers July 4th and Zaldiva Is Ready With Collectibles and Memorabilia
Hollywood Continuing to Focus on Adaptations of Comic and Cartoon Series for Summer 2007 Blockbuster Season
Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTCBB: ZLDV) (XETRA: UZ8) (FRANKFURT: UZ8), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia has stocked its retail location and online store with licensed "Transformers" merchandise in anticipation of yet another summer blockbuster based on a popular cartoon series.
"Hollywood continues to realize the draw these adaptations of classic and modern comic and cartoon series have with audiences worldwide," stated Nicole Leigh van Coller, CEO of Zaldiva. "We have stocked our retail location and our online store with the latest merchandise related to the 'Transformers' series. We also continue to experience demand from previously released sequels, including: 'Superman Returns,' 'Spider-Man 3' and recently the 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.'" She added, "Zaldiva is positioning itself to replicate the success of our first retail location through a model of acquisition and expansion into additional markets. We feel that the momentum being created by the films and collectibles merchandise surrounding the characters will continue for some time and we intend to capitalize on the growth trend."
The "Transformers" movie was created by Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Pictures, now owned by Paramount, a Hollywood powerhouse. Steven Spielberg is arguably the most successful director in history, responsible for such blockbusters as "E.T.," "Jurassic Park," and "Schindler's List." For "Transformers," DreamWorks tapped celebrated director Michael Bay, who directed movies including: "Armageddon," "The Rock," "Pearl Harbor" and "The Island." Bay has created a unique adaptation that preserves the integrity of the original series yet doesn't look like a cartoon. According to IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/) the "Transformers" movie has received 8.4 out of 10 stars by users rating the film, with one user stating, "Best cartoon adaptation ever!!!"
"Mainstream Hollywood is realizing the draw that movies based on popular comic and cartoon series have," stated Leigh van Coller. "The merchandise licensing rights to these films represent billions of dollars in potential added revenue for the licensees and creators of these series. With big-time studios such as Paramount's DreamWorks, originally a collaboration between Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, and the inventive director Michael Bay, more and more attention will be given to these series, which will add to the demand for related collectible merchandise."
Other Hollywood studios plan to release several more comic-based movies over the summer and additional movies through the end of the year. Zaldiva plans to stock its stores accordingly and will be ready to meet the anticipated demand.
Zaldiva's entire collection of classic, pop-culture and modern memorabilia can be seen at www.Zaldiva.com.
"Transformers" movie is Copyright 2007 DREAMWORKS LLC and PARAMOUNT PICTURES. All Rights Reserved.
HASBRO, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
About Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva.com offers a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as through the company's online auctions and in the company's retail store.
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.
Contact Information:
Zaldiva(TM), Inc.
1-877-ZALDIVA (925-3482)
http://www.Zaldiva.com
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"Transformers" Premiers July 4th and Zaldiva Is Ready With Collectibles and Memorabilia
Hollywood Continuing to Focus on Adaptations of Comic and Cartoon Series for Summer 2007 Blockbuster Season
Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTCBB: ZLDV) (XETRA: UZ8) (FRANKFURT: UZ8), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia has stocked its retail location and online store with licensed "Transformers" merchandise in anticipation of yet another summer blockbuster based on a popular cartoon series.
"Hollywood continues to realize the draw these adaptations of classic and modern comic and cartoon series have with audiences worldwide," stated Nicole Leigh van Coller, CEO of Zaldiva. "We have stocked our retail location and our online store with the latest merchandise related to the 'Transformers' series. We also continue to experience demand from previously released sequels, including: 'Superman Returns,' 'Spider-Man 3' and recently the 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.'" She added, "Zaldiva is positioning itself to replicate the success of our first retail location through a model of acquisition and expansion into additional markets. We feel that the momentum being created by the films and collectibles merchandise surrounding the characters will continue for some time and we intend to capitalize on the growth trend."
The "Transformers" movie was created by Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks Pictures, now owned by Paramount, a Hollywood powerhouse. Steven Spielberg is arguably the most successful director in history, responsible for such blockbusters as "E.T.," "Jurassic Park," and "Schindler's List." For "Transformers," DreamWorks tapped celebrated director Michael Bay, who directed movies including: "Armageddon," "The Rock," "Pearl Harbor" and "The Island." Bay has created a unique adaptation that preserves the integrity of the original series yet doesn't look like a cartoon. According to IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/) the "Transformers" movie has received 8.4 out of 10 stars by users rating the film, with one user stating, "Best cartoon adaptation ever!!!"
"Mainstream Hollywood is realizing the draw that movies based on popular comic and cartoon series have," stated Leigh van Coller. "The merchandise licensing rights to these films represent billions of dollars in potential added revenue for the licensees and creators of these series. With big-time studios such as Paramount's DreamWorks, originally a collaboration between Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, and the inventive director Michael Bay, more and more attention will be given to these series, which will add to the demand for related collectible merchandise."
Other Hollywood studios plan to release several more comic-based movies over the summer and additional movies through the end of the year. Zaldiva plans to stock its stores accordingly and will be ready to meet the anticipated demand.
Zaldiva's entire collection of classic, pop-culture and modern memorabilia can be seen at www.Zaldiva.com.
"Transformers" movie is Copyright 2007 DREAMWORKS LLC and PARAMOUNT PICTURES. All Rights Reserved.
HASBRO, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
About Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva.com offers a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as through the company's online auctions and in the company's retail store.
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.
Contact Information:
Zaldiva(TM), Inc.
1-877-ZALDIVA (925-3482)
http://www.Zaldiva.com
Source: Market Wire (July 2, 2007 - 7:00 AM EDT)
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Zaldiva Supports Hot New Comic Book, "Riftor: The True Warrior"
7:00a ET June 20, 2007 (Market Wire)
Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTCBB: ZLDV) (XETRA: UZ8) (FRANKFURT: UZ8), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia, today announced that they have begun to work in unison with local comic artists and writers in order to both promote their work and to increase sales at the store.
Zaldiva now offers a limited amount of art on consignment by local artists and has also developed a relationship with the local Independent Comic Book Publisher, Outerverse Productions. "We've taken a real interest in their latest title, 'Riftor: The True Warrior,'" stated Nicole Leigh-van Coller, President of Zaldiva. "Mr. Hardy (the Writer/Creator) was on-hand during our Free Comic Book Day celebration last month to provide signed pocket sized editions of the book (limited to just 100 copies)... it's an excellent story and we feel the comic will be very popular. Consequently, we've decided to take a full page advertisement in his first run of the comic book, and we not only intend to carry the title when it's officially released later this year, but we'll advertise again in future issues."
Outerverse Productions is an Independent Comic Book Publisher located in Oakland Park, Florida. Their debut title is a Limited Edition Premiere Issue titled "Riftor: The True Warrior," a 24-page, full color, sci-fi, action adventure comic. This title will be limited to only 1,000 copies and will be available at the Florida Supercon from the 22nd - 24th of June. The Writer/Creator is Phillip E. Hardy Jr., and he will be appearing at the Florida Supercon (http://www.floridasupercon.com/). To view pages from their debut title and for more detailed information on the Riftor characters, visit www.outerverse.com.
About Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva.com offers a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as through the company's online auctions and in the company's retail store.
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.
Contact Information: Zaldiva , Inc. 1-877-ZALDIVA (925-3482) http://www.Zaldiva.com
SOURCE: Zaldiva, Inc.
http://www.Zaldiva.com
Zaldiva Supports Hot New Comic Book, "Riftor: The True Warrior"
Zaldiva Supports Hot New Comic Book, "Riftor: The True Warrior"
7:00a ET June 20, 2007 (Market Wire)
Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTCBB: ZLDV) (XETRA: UZ8) (FRANKFURT: UZ8), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia, today announced that they have begun to work in unison with local comic artists and writers in order to both promote their work and to increase sales at the store.
Zaldiva now offers a limited amount of art on consignment by local artists and has also developed a relationship with the local Independent Comic Book Publisher, Outerverse Productions. "We've taken a real interest in their latest title, 'Riftor: The True Warrior,'" stated Nicole Leigh-van Coller, President of Zaldiva. "Mr. Hardy (the Writer/Creator) was on-hand during our Free Comic Book Day celebration last month to provide signed pocket sized editions of the book (limited to just 100 copies)... it's an excellent story and we feel the comic will be very popular. Consequently, we've decided to take a full page advertisement in his first run of the comic book, and we not only intend to carry the title when it's officially released later this year, but we'll advertise again in future issues."
Outerverse Productions is an Independent Comic Book Publisher located in Oakland Park, Florida. Their debut title is a Limited Edition Premiere Issue titled "Riftor: The True Warrior," a 24-page, full color, sci-fi, action adventure comic. This title will be limited to only 1,000 copies and will be available at the Florida Supercon from the 22nd - 24th of June. The Writer/Creator is Phillip E. Hardy Jr., and he will be appearing at the Florida Supercon (http://www.floridasupercon.com/). To view pages from their debut title and for more detailed information on the Riftor characters, visit www.outerverse.com.
About Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva.com offers a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as through the company's online auctions and in the company's retail store.
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.
Contact Information: Zaldiva , Inc. 1-877-ZALDIVA (925-3482) http://www.Zaldiva.com
SOURCE: Zaldiva, Inc.
http://www.Zaldiva.com
.80 !!!!!
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ZLDV long & strong.....
Zaldiva Accepted as Certified Guaranty Company Authorized Member Dealer
6:30a ET June 18, 2007 (Market Wire)
Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTCBB: ZLDV) (XETRA: UZ8) (FRANKFURT: UZ8), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia, today announced their acceptance as an Authorized Member Dealer for the CGC (Certified Guaranty Company - www.cgccomics.com).
"We're thrilled to be able to offer this service to the customers at our store," stated Nicole Leigh-van Coller, President. "We want to offer as many comic-related services as we can -- it's another way we can stand out among local competitors, another reason for people to shop with us. Additionally, it's a great way to substantially increase our revenue, by having certain comic books graded, as well for direct sale to consumers both in our store and online." Here's a recent example of what a CGC rating will do for a comic book: Transformers #01 Near Mint: Un-graded Retail Value $8.00. That same book with a CGC 9.8 Grade: Retail Value $470.00. On eBay, CGC Graded issue #138 of X-men sold for $55.00. That same un-graded title went for $8.20.
Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) is an independent member of the Certified Collectibles Group of companies, located in Sarasota, Florida. The Certified Collectibles Group is an umbrella organization consisting of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America (NGC), the leading grading service in rare coins; Paper Money Guaranty (PMG), the leading currency certification service; and CGC, the first independent, impartial, expert third-party grading service in comics and photographs. These certification companies have a proven and respected commitment to integrity, accuracy, consistency and impartiality in grading collectibles that has made them leaders in their fields. This proven model of success is ideally suited to adapt to the unique challenges of grading comic books.
About Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva.com offer a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page (www.zaldiva.com) as well as through the company's online auctions and in the company's retail store.
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.
Contact Information: Zaldiva , Inc. 1-877-ZALDIVA (925-3482) http://www.Zaldiva.com
SOURCE: Zaldiva, Inc.
http://www.Zaldiva.com
"Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" to Be Released June 15th
10:54a ET June 14, 2007 (Market Wire)
Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTCBB: ZLDV) (XETRA: UZ8) (FRANKFURT: UZ8), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia, is eagerly anticipating the upcoming release, this Friday, June 15th, of "Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer." The movie is expected to be a summer blockbuster and comes directly after the release of the spectacularly successful "Spider-Man 3," which set records at the box office.
The incredible reception that the 'comic' based movies have received from Hollywood and the public is encouraging, and the anticipated continuing growth in popularity of this genre of film is aligned perfectly with Zaldiva's business model.
Zaldiva's new retail location and online store (www.zaldiva.com) are prepared with a huge variety of merchandise and collectibles to support the movie's release. Collectors and fans are invited to visit the store or log in to the web site to see all the latest available products.
Visit our web site for links to regular updates, information about comic books, and lists of participating publishers (and their comics) www.zaldiva.com.
* Fantastic 4 is a registered trademark of Marvel. Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a registered trademark of Twentieth Century Fox and its related entities.
About Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva.com offer a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as through the company's online auctions and in the company's retail store.
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.
Contact Information: Zaldiva , Inc. 1-877-ZALDIVA (925-3482) http://www.Zaldiva.com
SOURCE: Zaldiva, Inc.
http://www.Zaldiva.com
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Zaldiva Appoints Jeremy van Coller as Chief Operating Officer
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – June 7, 2007 Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTC BB: ZLDV.OB) (XETRA:UZ8.DE) (Frankfurt:UZ8.F), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia today announced the appointment of Jeremy van Coller as its Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. van Coller has 10 years of experience in computers and networking and has previously worked for various South Florida ISP's, serving as a network administrator and computer technician. For the past 5 years he has been instrumental in building Zaldiva.com's comic book and collectible division. For the past 20 years van Coller has been an avid comic reader and collector, which has given him an invaluable knowledge of past, current and possible future trends in the industry. He currently puts that knowledge to use daily by addressing customer inquiries, helping new collectors select comic book titles they'll enjoy and perhaps most important, by managing the monthly pre-orders of comic books and graphic novels. Comic books and graphic novels are ordered two-months ahead of their release date, so it requires someone with van Coller's knowledge to handle the task and foresee what titles will be in demand.
Van Coller’s experience in computers and networking will prove valuable to Zaldiva as the company expands into new retail outlets, grows its online presence and acquires other businesses. The smooth integration of existing technology and the seamless implementation of new technologies to grow the business will be instrumental in Zaldiva’s future success.
Visit our web site for links to regular updates, information about comic books, and lists of participating publishers (and their comics) www.zaldiva.com.
About Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva.com offer a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as through the company's online auctions.
Source: Zaldiva, Inc.
Contact Information:
Zaldiva(TM), Inc.
1-877-ZALDIVA (925-3482)
http://www.Zaldiva.com
NEWS !!!
Zaldiva Appoints Jeremy van Coller as Chief Operating Officer
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – June 7, 2007 Zaldiva(TM), Inc. (OTC BB: ZLDV.OB) (XETRA:UZ8.DE) (Frankfurt:UZ8.F), a specialty and online retailer of new and vintage Pop Culture collectibles, comic books and memorabilia today announced the appointment of Jeremy van Coller as its Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. van Coller has 10 years of experience in computers and networking and has previously worked for various South Florida ISP's, serving as a network administrator and computer technician. For the past 5 years he has been instrumental in building Zaldiva.com's comic book and collectible division. For the past 20 years van Coller has been an avid comic reader and collector, which has given him an invaluable knowledge of past, current and possible future trends in the industry. He currently puts that knowledge to use daily by addressing customer inquiries, helping new collectors select comic book titles they'll enjoy and perhaps most important, by managing the monthly pre-orders of comic books and graphic novels. Comic books and graphic novels are ordered two-months ahead of their release date, so it requires someone with van Coller's knowledge to handle the task and foresee what titles will be in demand.
Van Coller’s experience in computers and networking will prove valuable to Zaldiva as the company expands into new retail outlets, grows its online presence and acquires other businesses. The smooth integration of existing technology and the seamless implementation of new technologies to grow the business will be instrumental in Zaldiva’s future success.
Visit our web site for links to regular updates, information about comic books, and lists of participating publishers (and their comics) www.zaldiva.com.
About Zaldiva, Inc.
Zaldiva.com offer a large variety of new and vintage Pop-Culture collectibles including, but not limited to: comic books, graphic novels, statues and figurines, seasonal decor, DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures, T-shirts, die-cast vehicles and more. The company offers discounted Pre-Orders and Comic Book Subscription services. New items are listed at a significant discount to suggested retail prices and weekly deals can be found on Zaldiva.com's home page as well as through the company's online auctions.
Source: Zaldiva, Inc.
Contact Information:
Zaldiva(TM), Inc.
1-877-ZALDIVA (925-3482)
http://www.Zaldiva.com
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Have a great weekend everyone....
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and this concerns you how ?
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hope its $$$$ money time when that happens.
have a great weekend
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