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Great reply from the CEO himself!
Thanks for sharing this Clayton.
This should put to rest some of recent conversations about a reverse split. It's not going to happen!
Oh, people are giving out television networks for free? I'll take two!
I agree with you 100% Quest - issuing shares to expand your footprint is the best thing a company can do with those shares. People can call it what they want. IC Places didn't have millions in the bank just waiting to buy something. That's why this is a partnership. A real win/win for both Steve and Joseph.
ICPA
Read post #59674 (stickied)
You said there is no short interest, then say the numbers are useless when the numbers are provided to you. Why?
Yes, Disher, this is a material event and the numbers must be disclosed in an official 8-K filing with the SEC.
This info will be released any day now. Truly a game changer for IC Places and it's shareholders.
I think we are starting to get the cart ahead of the horse. The CVDN news will come out soon, and we can discuss more at that time.
Today, we can talk about what we DO know - and that's the fact that we own a new television network! Tomorrow, the 8-K should reach the masses and we could have the buying power that should have been here today.
Saddle up, boys and girls, we are in for one hell of a ride!
$192,000 (IC Places' cut of the revenues) per airport. Multiply that by 260 airports (up to 280 since Steve said the contract was expanding). That equals $49,920,000 (on the low end).
ICPA will report these numbers PER YEAR for 4 years. This is only for the CVDN partnership and very well could be expanded.
You are correct that these shows will be efficient to produce. Especially since Clear Channel built IC Places their own Hollywood studio to utilize 24/7.
Again, this is all in the DD (which I know you have read).
Wrong. The deal with CVDN (ClearVision Digital Networks) will put approx $50mm worth of revenue per year for 4 years on IC Places' bottom line. That is our cut. No halfsies. $50mm x 4 yrs = $200mm in revenues for ICPA.
These numbers are in the DD, but you can also wait a few days to see them in a black-and-white press release and 8-K.
I'm not sure if you were here or not, but back in March we had a big consolidation phase in the 002s-004s. People were getting fed up with the same comments by the same posters shouting doom and gloom for the stock. This was before EZVip ever came into the picture, and long before we knew about Punch TV. There were a good amount of people who said "I'm going away and coming back at the end of May!" Some news came out (and news moves the PPS) and we were finally above a .01 for good.
The same thing is happening now. We have some new faces stating their opinions about the PPS going sub-penny again, investors staying away until the next 10-Q, and news (which moves PPS) in the works and about to be released.
This same cycle will happen in the future. I bet my own shares on that.
So, if anyone needs to chill out for a few days/weeks/months, and if you are confident in your investment and truly want to hold "long term", then walk away for a little bit because days like this shouldn't matter.
FYI - I deleted your post. If you are on the board yelling in caps "Longs are gonna get slaughtered", do you think that brings new investors on board, or makes them question why they're here? If you talk about "cheaters", etc. someone is bound to delete your post(s) because it is deemed off-topic. I don't make the rules, and I don't agree with all of them, I'm just telling it how it is.
I have no idea why i-hub hasn't posted the 8-K yet. I don't even have an educated guess that can be posted here. I hope we see it tomorrow for a bigger population of investors.
Yes, the EOD phoney bologna is never something we want to see, but we had extremely low volume today, and a very tight trading range.
The 8-K still is not showing to some of the external sites (Marketwatch, etc.) but it should appear later in the day. People will go home and read about it tonight, and hopefully bring their wallets to the table tomorrow morning.
Settle down Joe. We're on the same page as you, but getting worked up about the 5-min chart will put you in the hospital. We held ground today, despite the 8-K not being seen by the masses. Take it easy - we're still good.
ICPA
People in Cali are just waking up. The ones who run to their computer and look for news on ICPA probably already own a good chunk. The non-shareholders will get wind of the 8-K throughout the day and might decide to jump in with two feet, or at least test the waters by dipping their toes in.
Thanks for the screen shot. Looks like the MMs on the ask don't know where to price ICPA right now. And VFIN has been hanging out in the $1.64 range for weeks!
Why do some people sell shares at these prices? I'm not sure. That's their own decision and their own problem. If they want to sell some to my friends and I, we will gladly pick them up down here.
Because he is bullish on his own ideas and his own company. Oh, and also bullish on Steve and the business decisions that he makes.
Like Dynomite said - Collins just parlayed his $10mm investment into $100mm in the future. Smart. Very smart.
Cheaper shares? Seriously? These shares are cheap now!
The 8-K is now stickied. Lots of good chatter about ICPA this morning. We are setting up for a nice week here.
Great news indeed! But Mr. Stocktologist, I thought PPS was unaffected by news???
ICPA
Thanks Perchy! Only 135mm shares is good to see. I'll get this stickied when I get to work in a little bit.
Now it's in black and white - spread the word, ICPA is going UP!
SelfHelpCenters has nothing to do with Punch TV, but it is owned by IC Places. It is a website for businessmen and women to expand their knowledge about the industry. It is essentially doing your own due diligence on a topic, create a better "you", and improve your bottom line in sales.
There are other websites like it, but there is also a great need. It is one of Steve's passions and looks to be a large revenue producer going forward.
Nice find mgazel! Good to see those videos out. I, like most of the country, was cheering against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, but them winning was obviously the best thing for EZVip and IC Places. Much more exposure in their flagship city.
Pure speculation. How can someone make a statement like that? There is no substance behind this and the fact that you typed "IMO" doesn't make it alright.
This board is to discuss ICPA (no matter your stance or holding of the stock), not to make irresponsible "IMO" statements.
.0330 on the Ask to open
Are we going to be chasing all day?
I like where your head is. If VNDM really is buying for a big fish, this could get very interesting very quickly...
Nice 500,000 ask slap there. This wall should be crumbling soon.
"Our" money?
Fact: there was only one Dream Team.
IC Places Begins Production of EzVip Reality TV Show for Punch Television Networks and International Syndication
IC Places (ICPA) is pleased to announce it has begun production on Punch Television Networks' first Reality TV Show based on the day to day lives of the people that run EzVip.com.
About the Show
Nightlife doesn't just begin when the sun goes down. It's a 24/7, 365 job that never sleeps. It requires the resilience to withstand huge egos and "I don't care" attitudes. No matter what city you're in (Miami, Vegas, LA...), it's all the same. When millions are at stake and your wildest dreams are on the line, you either step up to the challenge, or collapse under pressure.
IC Places Inc. (ICPA) has formed a production partnership to take viewers behind the scenes to see what it really takes to make it in the multi million dollar world of Nightlife Entertainment. Some of the top celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and business have agreed to appear on the show's premier season.
Like a fly on the wall, viewers will see what it's really like to be a part of the glitz and glamor of meeting high profile celebrities and VIPs, partying with them into the early hours of the morning, only to return to the office at 8 am and begin the start of another work day.
The show will follow the EzVip.com team as they provide their celebrity clients with access and convenience to some of the biggest events in entertainment. In the process showing EzVip.com as a company that is revolutionizing nightlife.
The premier season is slated for 13 episodes and will begin airing this fall on Punch TV Networks and International Syndication. Filming for the show kicks off in Miami at the Versace Mansion July 21st with a celebrity filled event celebrating Al Nelson's birthday bash.
The show will air this fall on Punch Television Networks in the U.S. and Internationally Via syndication. Segments of the show will run throughout IC Places' extended distribution network.
Steven Samblis, CEO of IC Places, said, "Working with Al on the 'Nightlife' sections of www.icplaces.com , I had a chance to see behind the scenes what it took to run these incredible events and cater to his celebrity clientele. I knew immediately that this was entertainment magic. That started the conversation about bringing Al's world to TV. Since appearing on ABC's Shark Tank, Season 3 Premiere this year, where both Mark Cuban and Daymond John invested in EzVip.com, Al has been inundated with offers to take his world to Reality TV, pitching his world from all different angles. When Al saw I had the same vision on how to tell the story of EzVip, we decided to make it happen. This show is going to be a game changer."
The Reality Dream Team
Steven Samblis - Executive Producer / Co-Creator
Steven, CEO and Founder of IC Places and the www.icplaces.com websites, brought together a team of proven production companies and people to create one of the most compelling TV shows airing on network TV this fall.
Al Nelson - Executive Producer / Co-Creator
Nelson, Founder and CEO EzVip.com, the website that allows you to reserve and pay for your bottle service at a nightclub in advance. (Think of it like the popular restaurant application Open Table, but for nightlife.) After three years he decided to pitch his idea on the show that features successful entrepreneurs like Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks owner), Daymond John (founder of FUBU clothing line), Kevin O'Leary (educational software), Barbara Corcoran (real estate) and Robert Hejavec (technology security) who try to outbid each other to invest their own money and get a piece of a new business. Al ended up with several offers but in the end accepted the offer from Cuban and John.
First J Productions
JOSHUA MANDEL - Production Accountant / Executive Producer
Born in Los Angeles, California. He graduated Landmark West and attended University of Southern California. While in high school, he had an internship at Boss Film Studios where he worked on such films as Starship Troopers, Air Force One, Desperate Measures, and Turbulence. He also assisted the multi Academy Award winner wizard Mr. Richard Edlund. After college, he started working as a production assistant on films such as Rebound, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Little Miss Sunshine, Heartbreak Kid and the TV show The Loop. After working in production and post-production, he moved to freelance production accounting. He worked as a production accountant on the films Tropic Thunder, Surrogates and Real Steel. He is currently working as a production supervisor on 21 and Over.
"First J Productions is proud to be a part of this great team. We aim to show the business side of the club scene and what it takes to make it a VIP night."... Joshua Mandel
Manolin VidVilla http://www.manolinvidvilla.com/
Manolin VidVilla Studios develops and produces a wide range of reality based programming, scripted series, international formats, syndication, talk shows, documentaries, video-on-demand, specials, sitcoms, web based interactive fare and made-for-TV movies, all in an effort to build a leadership position. The company focuses on key market segments outside the realm of the major studios by developing, producing, and delivering cost-effective programming to networks hungry for original programming.
"We are very excited to be joining the project. We look forward to co-producing a highly compelling docu-series around such a great new company as EzVip. Viewers will be captivated by the inner workings of the exclusive VIP club world, and with a point of view unparalleled by any other television series. With Al at the helm, the show also serves a direct-response for EZVIP.com to further launch their intellectual property for being the premiere online destination spot to book your VIP nightclub reservations." Cal Boyington
CAL BOYINGTON - Executive Producer
Cal Boyington launched his media shingle Manolin Studios in early 2008 in a strategic move to develop and produce his own fare. He also serves as Executive Producer of HD Net's award-winning documentary series "Baker Boys," Comedy Central's much hyped new scripted comedy series "Workaholics," currently airing after "South Park," and "Trapped in Paradise," for VH-1.
Boyington is an accomplished executive who, while forming Manolin, jointly served as the President of TV for QED International, a movie production/international sales company. Manolin sold numerous shows including: "Freshman" with Lil Romeo at MTV, "E.S.U." at Discovery, "R5 Sons" a family-docu at TLC, and "That's Rich" hosted by Mo Rocca at the E!. Manolin also produced a ground-breaking web-series for GoArmy.com entitled "Sports Explorers."
Prior to producing, Boyington was the Head of Paradigmʼs Alternative Television Division as well as a veteran talent agent at ICM for several years. As an agent, Boyington put together Animal Planetʼs hit show "Whale Wars" and ABC's "The Next Best Thing." Some of Boyington's other TV sales that debuted included, "Father Hood," the Snoop Dogg family reality sitcom on E! and "6 Months" at A&E, a show chronicling families as they dealt with ailing family members. He sold "Sunday Morning Shootout" to AMC, which ran for over 250 episodes and airs in several territories around the world.
Additionally, Boyington participated in the sales of "Intervention" for A&E, "The Osbournes" for MTV, "Anna Nicole Show" for E!, A&Eʼs "Sons of Hollywood," BETʼs "Baldwin Hills," "TV Land Awards," "US Poker Championship," "Knight School" with Coach Bobby Knight, and "Bound For Glory" for ESPN. He was integral in the success of "The Apprentice," "Americaʼs Next Top Model" and the revived "Last Comic Standing."
In addition to Television development, Boyington has an indie-film in pre-production through Manolin titled, "The Pure Life," which won the American Zoetrope Award for Best Screenplay.
Boyington has had consistent success in producing, packaging, and selling TV shows for Broadcast, and in series format development, acquisition and production. The Hollywood Reporter selected him for "The Next Generation of 2006." Boyington is a member in good standing of The Academy of Television Arts and NATPE. He is experienced in contract negotiations, analyzing market trends and capitalizing on global market opportunities. He has specific experience in leveraging advertising monies as well as licensing and merchandising platforms for programs. High visibility in the entertainment community with continued success in deriving partnerships and innovative media solutions through extensive personal relationships.
JASON BERGENFELD - Executive Producer
Born and raised in Southern California, Jason has always had a passion for many aspects of multimedia programming. What started as watching sports and Saturday cartoons has turned into a career in television lasting more than a decade.
Jason's creative abilities as well as his business sense have enabled him to become a leader in his field. Known as a go-getter, Jason started his career working for the Oscar Award Winning company Kopelson Entertainment, until moving into the music video space during the boom with FM Rocks.
After moving back into television production, Jason produced shows for NBC, FOX, ABC, TruTV, GSN, BET, AOL TV, A & E, MSNBC, CCTV, Phoenix Television, and many more.
Before joining forces with Manolin Studios, Jason worked as SVP of Development & Acquisitions with Xonger Global Media/C4 Pictures where they produced such hits has Baldwin Hills (BET), Barbershop 1 & 2 (MGM Studios), Meet Joe Jackson (A & E), and many more films and television programs.
GREG GEROSKY - Executive Producer
Prior to being an Executive Producer and partner of VidVilla LLC and Manolin VidVilla Studios LLC, Greg spent 5 years as a Producer and the Head of Post Production for Reveille Studios, now a division of Shine Group owned by Fox / Newscorp.
Greg built a large post division for Reveille with over 50 edit bays including online/finishing in as many as 4 separate locations across Los Angeles.
Greg has Produced and Co-Produced many shows including Masterchef USA (FOX), American Gladiators 1 & 2 (NBC), The Biggest Loser 12 (NBC) Tabatha's Takeover 1-4 (BRAVO), Shear Genius 1-4 (BRAVO), The Buried Life 1 & 2 (MTV), Losing It With Jillian Michaels (NBC), One Born Every Minute 1 & 2 (LIFETIME), Gone Too Soon (Documentary for the TV GUIDE CHANNEL), and numerous other TV programs. Greg has also contributed largely to dozens of Web series projects for MSN and Yahoo, and both scripted and non-scripted development.
Prior to joining Reveille, Greg owned and operated a small production company based in South Florida producing local programming and commercial spots for local businesses. Greg is also a composer and has achieved several successes including a large national campaign for our nation's Border Patrol and underscore for dozens of Reveille shows.
Product Placement
Karen S. Neasi
One of the premiere executives in the world of product placement, Karen started off as the Executive Assistant to Kevin S. Bright (Bright/Kauffman/Crane Production), on Dream On, Friends, Veronica's Closet and Jesse. From there Karen moved into product placement for some of the most successful directors in Hollywood on films including:
EMPIRE STATE (IN PRODUCTION) starring Liam Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson and Emma Roberts.
THE TOMB (IN PRODUCTION) starring Sylvester Stallone , Arnold Schwarzenegger , Vincent D'Onofrio , Jim Caviezel , Sam Neill, Vinnie Jones and 50 Cent.
LOVELACE (IN PRODUCTION) starring Amanda Seyfried, James Franco, Juno Temple , Sharon Stone, Chloe Sevigny and Sarah Jessica Parker.
THE MAGIC OF BELLE ISLE Directed by Rob Reiner and starring Morgan Freeman.
THE DESCENDANTS Winner of the Oscar, Golden Globe and BFCA awards in 2012, starring George Clooney.
SON OF NO ONE starring Al Pacino, Channing Tatum, Ray Liotta and Katie Holmes.
CEDAR RAPIDS starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche and Sigourney Weaver.
THE MECHANIC starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn and Donald Sutherland.
FATHER OF INVENTION starring Kevin Spacey, Camilla Belle and Heather Graham.
THE EXPENDABLES starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, David Zayas, Giselle Itie, Charisma Carpenter, Terry Crews and Mickey Rourke.
SOLITARY MAN starring Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon , Danny DeVito, Mary-Louise Parker, Jenna Fischer, Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg.
WHIP IT Directed by Drew Barrymore, starring Ellen Page and Jimmy Fallon.
THE ROAD starring Viggo Mortensen, Guy Pearce and Charlize Theron.
THE WACKNESS starring Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck and Famke Janssen.
About IC Places:
IC Places is a New Media company that produces weekly entertainment content for several different mediums. In 2012 it hit a milestone of signing partnership agreements to place its content before more then 300 million people a month, giving the company one of the largest distributions foot prints on the planet. This foot print includes online partnerships with Mevio.com and terrestrial partnerships which delivers its content to Checkout TV Network, HDTV Network, Dining Network, Bright House on demand and two upcoming new networks launching in July of this year.
At the core, IC Places is a network of 350 city based entertainment websites. This foundation allows IC Places the unique advantage having a built in fan based for the TV and New Media programs it produces.
Each IC Places City website offers a virtual keyhole view of life in each community. Every unique aspect of a city's social, business, and cultural life is available right at each city's IC Places homepage. IC Places provides the entire community a place to talk, do business and get connected. Businesses are given amazing tools to tell their stories in the best way possible and visitors get unfettered access to businesses, events and people in each city. To see one of the IC Places City sites in action, please visit http://www.icPlaces.com.com/orlando .
About Punch Television Networks
Launched on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, shortly after Columbus Day, Punch TV is, in many ways, also an explorer. Instead of spending the normal costs of $100 million to launch, Punch TV spent $10 million. Rather than launching by airing re-runs of popular and loved shows, Punch TV offers 70% original programming to its viewers.
And now, Punch TV Network extended its originality even further when in May of this year the company introduced its fall lineup of shows to prospective advertisers and/or their representatives. The success of the Up-Front resulted in commitments of twelve million dollars in advertising dollars to Punch TV's fall line-up of shows.
At Up-Front, Punch TV Network introduced 17 of its roster of 36 new dramas, comedies, variety shows, talk shows, children's shows, and inspirational entertainment. The event was attended by a number of celebrities including Blair Underwood, Bill Duke, Dawnn Lewis, Obba Babatunde, Omar Gooding, Damian Hall, Fonzworth Bently, Kiki Shephard, Lorraine Toussaint, and many others.
Punch TV Network, with a presence this fall in more than 100 cities, does, indeed, personify the spirit of independent television. Punch TV! "Are you thirsty yet?"
IC Places Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact Information:IC Places, Inc. www.icplaces.comSte ven Samblis407-442-0309 Ext. 2Press Inquiries:info@icplaces.com
SOURCE IC Places Inc.
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IC Places Begins Production of EzVip Reality TV Show for Punch Television Networks and International Syndication
Link to press release.
PR NEWSWIRE 2:55 PM ET 07/12/2012
LOS ANGELES , July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IC Places(ICPA) is pleased to announce it has begun production on Punch Television Networks' first Reality TV Show based on the day to day lives of the people that run EzVip.com.
About the Show
Nightlife doesn't just begin when the sun goes down. It's a 24/7, 365 job that never sleeps. It requires the resilience to withstand huge egos and "I don't care" attitudes. No matter what city you're in (Miami, Vegas, LA...), it's all the same. When millions are at stake and your wildest dreams are on the line, you either step up to the challenge, or collapse under pressure.
IC Places Inc. (ICPA) has formed a production partnership to take viewers behind the scenes to see what it really takes to make it in the multi million dollar world of Nightlife Entertainment. Some of the top celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and business have agreed to appear on the show's premier season.
Like a fly on the wall, viewers will see what it's really like to be a part of the glitz and glamor of meeting high profile celebrities and VIP's, partying with them into the early hours of the morning, only to return to the office at 8 am and begin the start of another work day.
The show will follow the EzVip.com team as they provide their celebrity clients with access and convenience to some of the biggest events in entertainment. In the process showing EzVip.com as a company that is revolutionizing nightlife.
Some of the Celebrities Expected to Appear in the Show
Tank (Recording Artist)
Tyrese (Entertainer)
Trey Songz (Music Artist)
Bow Wow (Entertainer)
Shamar Moore (Actor)
Kelly Rowland (Music Artist)
Meagan Goode (Actress)
Wilmer Valdarama (Actor)
Damien Wayans Jr. (Actor)
Rico Love (Producer)
Joe Johnson (NBA)
Lil Wayne (Music Artist)
Mackmaine (Music Artist)
Fabolous (HipHop Artist)
Fat Joe (HipHop Artist)
Andray Blatche (NBA)
Udonis Haslem (NBA)
Dallas Austin (Music Producer)
Big Tigga (TV Personality)
Terrence J (TV Personality)
Claudia Jordan (Actress)
Mya (Music Artist)
DeMarcus Beasley (Soccer Pro)
Kevin Hart (Comedian)
Busta Rhymes (HipHop Artist)
J. Cole (HipHop Artist)
John Wall (NBA)
Jason Terry (NBA)
Chad OchoCinco (NFL)
Dwight Freeney (NFL)
Darrelle Revis (NFL)
Von Miller (NFL)
Cam Newton (NFL)
Mark Barron (NFL)
Dwayne Bowe (NFL)
Reggie Bush (NFL)
Bryannt McKinnie (NFL)
Mark Ingram (NFL)
Antonio Gates (NFL)
Desean Jackson (NFL)
LeSean McCoy (NFL)
Chris Johnson (NFL)
Jessica White (Super Model)
Sidney Rice (NFL)
LeToya Luckett (Music Artist)
Boris Kodjo (Actor)
Lance Gross (Actor)
Eva Marcelle (Super Model)
Pitbull (entertainer)
Gabrielle Union (Actress)
Steve Slaton (NFL)
Theo Ratliff (Retired NBA)
Pierre Thomas (NFL)
Warren Sapp (Retired NFL)
Larry Hughes (NBA)
The premier season is slated for 13 episodes and will begin airing this fall on Punch TV Networks and International Syndication. Filming for the show kicks off in Miami at the Versace MansionJuly 21st with a celebrity filled event celebrating Al Nelson's birthday bash.
The show will air this fall on Punch Television Networks in the U.S. and Internationally Via syndication. Segments of the show will run throughout IC Places(ICPA)' extended distribution network.
Steven Samblis , CEO of IC Places(ICPA), said, "Working with Al on the 'Nightlife' sections of www.icplaces.com, I had a chance to see behind the scenes what it took to run these incredible events and cater to his celebrity cliental. I knew immediately that this was entertainment magic. That started the conversation about bringing Al's world to TV. Since appearing on ABC's Shark Tank, Season 3 Premiere this year, where both Mark Cuban and Daymond John invested in EzVip.com, Al has been inundated with offers to take his world to Reality TV, pitching his world from all different angles. When Al saw I had the same vision on how to tell the story of EzVip, we decided to make it happen. This show is going to be a game changer."
The Reality Dream Team
Steven Samblis - Executive Producer / Co-Creator
Steven, CEO and Founder of IC Places(ICPA) and the www.icplaces.com websites, brought together a team of proven production companies and people to create one of the most compelling TV shows airing on network TV this fall.
Al Nelson - Executive Producer / Co-Creator
Nelson, Founder and CEO EzVip.com, the website that allows you to reserve and pay for your bottle service at a nightclub in advance. (Think of it like the popular restaurant application Open Table, but for nightlife.) After three years he decided to pitch his idea on the show that features successful entrepreneurs like Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks(SL/nba.dall.mave) owner), Daymond John (founder of FUBU clothing line), Kevin O'Leary (educational software), Barbara Corcoran (real estate) and Robert Hejavec (technology security) who try to outbid each other to invest their own money and get a piece of a new business. Al ended up with several offers but in the end accepted the offer from Cuban and John.
First J Productions
JOSHUA MANDEL – Production Accountant / Executive Producer
Born in Los Angeles, California. He graduated Landmark West and attended University of Southern California. While in high school, he had an internship at Boss Film Studios where he worked on such films as Starship Troopers, Air Force One, Desperate Measures, and Turbulence. He also assisted the multi Academy Award winner wizard Mr. Richard Edlund. After college, he started working as a production assistant on films such as Rebound, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Little Miss Sunshine, Heartbreak Kid and the TV show The Loop. After working in production and post-production, he moved to freelance production accounting. He worked as a production accountant on the films Tropic Thunder, Surrogates and Real Steel. He is currently working as a production supervisor on 21 and Over.
"First J Productions is proud to be a part of this great team. We aim to show the business side of the club scene and what it takes to make it a VIP night."... Joshua Mandel
Manolin VidVilla http://www.manolinvidvilla.com/
Manolin VidVilla Studios develops and produces a wide range of reality based programming, scripted series, international formats, syndication, talk shows, documentaries, video-on-demand, specials, sitcoms, web based interactive fare and made-for-TV movies, all in an effort to build a leadership position. The company focuses on key market segments outside the realm of the major studios by developing, producing, and delivering cost-effective programming to networks hungry for original programming.
"We are very excited to be joining the project. We look forward to co-producing a highly compelling docu-series around such a great new company as EzVip. Viewers will be captivated by the inner workings of the exclusive VIP club world, and with a point of view unparalleled by any other television series. With Al at the helm, the show also serves a direct-response for EZVIP.com to further launch their intellectual property for being the premiere online destination spot to book your VIP nightclub reservations." Cal Boyington
CAL BOYINGTON – Executive Producer
Cal Boyington launched his media shingle Manolin Studios in early 2008 in a strategic move to develop and produce his own fare. He also serves as Executive Producer of HD Net's award-winning documentary series "Baker Boys," Comedy Central's much hyped new scripted comedy series "Workaholics," currently airing after "South Park," and "Trapped in Paradise," for VH-1.
Boyington is an accomplished executive who, while forming Manolin, jointly served as the President of TV for QED International, a movie production/international sales company. Manolin sold numerous shows including: "Freshman" with Lil Romeo at MTV, "E.S.U." at Discovery, "R5 Sons" a family-docu at TLC, and "That's Rich" hosted by Mo Rocca at the E!. Manolin also produced a ground-breaking web-series for GoArmy.com entitled "Sports Explorers."
Prior to producing, Boyington was the Head of Paradigm's Alternative Television Division as well as a veteran talent agent at ICM for several years. As an agent, Boyington put together Animal Planet's hit show "Whale Wars" and ABC's "The Next Best Thing." Some of Boyington's other TV sales that debuted included, "Father Hood," the Snoop Dogg family reality sitcom on E! and "6 Months" at A&E, a show chronicling families as they dealt with ailing family members. He sold "Sunday Morning Shootout" to AMC, which ran for over 250 episodes and airs in several territories around the world.
Additionally, Boyington participated in the sales of "Intervention" for A&E, "The Osbournes" for MTV, "Anna Nicole Show" for E!, A&E's "Sons of Hollywood," BET's "Baldwin Hills," "TV Land Awards," "US Poker Championship," "Knight School" with Coach Bobby Knight, and "Bound For Glory" for ESPN. He was integral in the success of "The Apprentice," "America's Next Top Model" and the revived "Last Comic Standing."
In addition to Television development, Boyington has an indie-film in pre-production through Manolin titled, "The Pure Life," which won the American Zoetrope Award for Best Screenplay.
Boyington has had consistent success in producing, packaging, and selling TV shows for Broadcast, and in series format development, acquisition and production. The Hollywood Reporter selected him for "The Next Generation of 2006." Boyington is a member in good standing of The Academy of Television Arts and NATPE. He is experienced in contract negotiations, analyzing market trends and capitalizing on global market opportunities. He has specific experience in leveraging advertising monies as well as licensing and merchandising platforms for programs. High visibility in the entertainment community with continued success in deriving partnerships and innovative media solutions through extensive personal relationships.
JASON BERGENFELD – Executive Producer
Born and raised in Southern California, Jason has always had a passion for many aspects of multimedia programming. What started as watching sports and Saturday cartoons has turned into a career in television lasting more than a decade.
Jason's creative abilities as well as his business sense have enabled him to become a leader in his field. Known as a go-getter, Jason started his career working for the Oscar Award Winning company Kopelson Entertainment, until moving into the music video space during the boom with FM Rocks.
After moving back into television production, Jason produced shows for NBC, FOX, ABC, TruTV, GSN, BET, AOL TV, A & E, MSNBC, CCTV, Phoenix Television, and many more.
Before joining forces with Manolin Studios, Jason worked as SVP of Development & Acquisitions with Xonger Global Media/C4 Pictures where they produced such hits has Baldwin Hills (BET), Barbershop 1 & 2 (MGM Studios), Meet Joe Jackson (A & E), and many more films and television programs.
GREG GEROSKY – Executive Producer
Prior to being an Executive Producer and partner of VidVilla LLC and Manolin VidVilla Studios LLC, Greg spent 5 years as a Producer and the Head of Post Production for Reveille Studios, now a division of Shine Group owned by Fox / Newscorp.
Greg built a large post division for Reveille with over 50 edit bays including online/finishing in as many as 4 separate locations across Los Angeles.
Greg has Produced and Co-Produced many shows including Masterchef USA (FOX), American Gladiators 1 & 2 (NBC), The Biggest Loser 12 (NBC) Tabatha's Takeover 1-4 (BRAVO), Shear Genius 1-4 (BRAVO), The Buried Life 1 & 2 (MTV), Losing It With Jillian Michaels (NBC), One Born Every Minute 1 & 2 (LIFETIME), Gone Too Soon (Documentary for the TV GUIDE CHANNEL), and numerous other TV programs. Greg has also contributed largely to dozens of Web series projects for MSN and Yahoo, and both scripted and non-scripted development.
Prior to joining Reveille, Greg owned and operated a small production company based in South Florida producing local programming and commercial spots for local businesses. Greg is also a composer and has achieved several successes including a large national campaign for our nation's Border Patrol and underscore for dozens of Reveille shows.
Product Placement
Karen S. Neasi
One of the premiere executives in the world of product placement, Karen started off as the Executive Assistant to Kevin S. Bright (Bright/Kauffman/Crane Production), on Dream On, Friends, Veronica's Closet and Jesse. From there Karen moved into product placement for some of the most successful directors in Hollywood on films including:
EMPIRE STATE (IN PRODUCTION) starring Liam Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson and Emma Roberts.
THE TOMB (IN PRODUCTION) starring Sylvester Stallone , Arnold Schwarzenegger , Vincent D'Onofrio , Jim Caviezel , Sam Neill, Vinnie Jones and 50 Cent.
LOVELACE (IN PRODUCTION) starring Amanda Seyfried, James Franco, Juno Temple , Sharon Stone, Chloe Sevigny and Sarah Jessica Parker.
THE MAGIC OF BELLE ISLE Directed by Rob Reiner and starring Morgan Freeman.
THE DESCENDANTS Winner of the Oscar, Golden Globe and BFCA awards in 2012, starring George Clooney.
SON OF NO ONE starring Al Pacino, Channing Tatum, Ray Liotta and Katie Holmes.
CEDAR RAPIDS starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche and Sigourney Weaver.
THE MECHANIC starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn and Donald Sutherland.
FATHER OF INVENTION starring Kevin Spacey, Camilla Belle and Heather Graham.
THE EXPENDABLES starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, David Zayas, Giselle Itie, Charisma Carpenter, Terry Crews and Mickey Rourke.
SOLITARY MAN starring Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon , Danny DeVito, Mary-Louise Parker, Jenna Fischer, Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg.
WHIP IT Directed by Drew Barrymore, starring Ellen Page and Jimmy Fallon.
THE ROAD starring Viggo Mortensen, Guy Pearce and Charlize Theron.
THE WACKNESS starring Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck and Famke Janssen.
About IC Places(ICPA):
IC Places (ICPA) is a New Media company that produces weekly entertainment content for several different mediums. In 2012 it hit a milestone of signing partnership agreements to place its content before more then 300 million people a month, giving the company one of the largest distributions foot prints on the planet. This foot print includes online partnerships with Mevio.com and terrestrial partnerships which delivers its content to Checkout TV Network, HDTV Network, Dining Network, Bright House on demand and two upcoming new networks launching in July of this year.
At the core, IC Places(ICPA) is a network of 350 city based entertainment websites. This foundation allows IC Places(ICPA) the unique advantage having a built in fan based for the TV and New Media programs it produces.
Each IC Places City website offers a virtual keyhole view of life in each community. Every unique aspect of a city's social, business, and cultural life is available right at each city's IC Places(ICPA) homepage. IC Places(ICPA) provides the entire community a place to talk, do business and get connected. Businesses are given amazing tools to tell their stories in the best way possible and visitors get unfettered access to businesses, events and people in each city. To see one of the IC Places City sites in action, please visit http://www.icPlaces.com.com/orlando.
About Punch Television Networks
Launched on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, shortly after Columbus Day, Punch TV is, in many ways, also an explorer. Instead of spending the normal costs of $100 million to launch, Punch TV spent $10 million. Rather than launching by airing re-runs of popular and loved shows, Punch TV offers 70% original programming to its viewers.
And now, Punch TV Network extended its originality even further when in May of this year the company introduced its fall lineup of shows to prospective advertisers and/or their representatives. The success of the Up-Front resulted in commitments of twelve million dollars in advertising dollars to Punch TV's fall line-up of shows.
At Up-Front, Punch TV Network introduced 17 of its roster of 36 new dramas, comedies, variety shows, talk shows, children's shows, and inspirational entertainment. The event was attended by a number of celebrities including Blair Underwood, Bill Duke, Dawnn Lewis, Obba Babatunde, Omar Gooding, Damian Hall, Fonzworth Bently, Kiki Shephard, Lorraine Toussaint, and many others.
Punch TV Network, with a presence this fall in more than 100 cities, does, indeed, personify the spirit of independent television. Punch TV! "Are you thirsty yet?"
IC Places Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact Information:
IC Places, Inc.(ICPA)
www.icplaces.com
Steven Samblis
407-442-0309 Ext. 2
Press Inquiries:
info@icplaces.com
SOURCE IC Places Inc.(ICPA)
From IC Places:
One of the best ways to follow the shows we are working on is IMDB. With this you can not only get what shows we are producing, but all the news around them. This is a great resource. It will help you guys keep in the loop.
I like how Steve said this slow and steady growth will bore the hell out of the short-termers and reward the long investors. He wants shareholders, not day traders.
I'm pretty sure most people here would agree with that statement! News changes EVERYTHING.
When NEWS came out yesterday about the completion of the acquisition of Punch TV Network, there was aggressive buying, which pushed the PPS higher and higher.
When NEWS comes out regarding our partnership with Clear Channel/ClearVision, we will immediately see aggressive buying that will push the PPS higher on the 1-min chart, 4.2-week chart, and 84-day chart. Those of us who hold shares long will see an increase in our portfolios.
When we see NEWS about Q2 revenues in August, we will immediately see aggressive buying that will push the PPS higher.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
Wash, rinse, repeat.
Maynerd - that post wasn't directed at you.
The only way to go from here... is up
Good eye, Perch man.
FOX's logo was on the old ClearVision site along side ours. But, so was CBS's. Maybe FOX is now acting in a larger capacity on ClearVision's platform. ?