gilee68,
i agree with you on all counts. it's difficult at best to put a timetable on anything when other parties are involved, especially when the prospective deal is with a major retailer and 200 locations, let alone entertainment studios. lawyers and accountants and entertainment executives... oh, my... lol
to put it in industry-related terms, i bought my ticket and popcorn and now i'm just waiting for the lights to go down before the show starts. this doesn't necessarily mean i've had my fill of popcorn yet if the wait continues, however :).
regards,
craig.