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Den

10/07/10 10:37 AM

#5574 RE: PENNIEStoSTACKS #5573

later :)

mick

10/07/10 5:39 PM

#5579 RE: PENNIEStoSTACKS #5573

FEATURED/FUTURE EVENT LOTTO Review/Networking ideas-10-07-2010 Star Media Group, Inc. (BMGI)


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Organization; Board of Directors

http://bigstarmediagroup.com/organization/

Dennis McLaughlin, Chairman
Kit Chambers
Tim Shell

Officers;

Jeff Skillen, Chief Executive Officer
Gary Vincent, Chief Creative Officer

Corporate Offices

Big Star Media Group, Inc.
313 Issaquena
Clarksdale, MS 38614

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KEY STATS;
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=BMGI.PK+Key+Statistics

Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Ends: Sep 30
Most Recent Quarter (mrq): Jun 30, 2010

Income Statement
Revenue (ttm): N/A
Revenue Per Share (ttm): N/A
Qtrly Revenue Growth (yoy): N/A
Gross Profit (ttm): 175.37K
EBITDA (ttm): N/A
Net Income Avl to Common (ttm): -185.22K
Diluted EPS (ttm): -0.00
Qtrly Earnings Growth (yoy): N/A

Balance Sheet
Total Cash (mrq): N/A
Total Cash Per Share (mrq): N/A
Total Debt (mrq): 1.11M
Total Debt/Equity (mrq): N/A
Current Ratio (mrq): 0.00
Book Value Per Share (mrq): -0.02

Cash Flow Statement
Operating Cash Flow (ttm): 540.84K
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm): N/A

Share Statistics
Avg Vol (3 month)3: N/A
Avg Vol (10 day)3: N/A
Shares Outstanding5: 232.61M
Float: 197.98M
% Held by Insiders6: N/A
% Held by Institutions6: N/A
Shares Short 3: N/A
Short Ratio 3: N/A
Short % of Float 3: N/A
Shares Short (prior month)3: N/A

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LATEST DEVELOPEMENTS;
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=BMGI.PK

•Big Star Media Group Announces $7M Reserve Equity Financing Agreement With AGS Capital GroupMarketwire(Thu, Sep 16)

•Big Star Media Group to Broadcast Live Streaming from BB King's Blues ClubsPR Newswire(Wed, Aug 18)

•Big Star Media Group Completes Corporate VideoPR Newswire(Tue, Aug 17)

•Big Star Media Group Engaged In Post Production for Several ProjectsPR Newswire(Tue, Aug 10)

•Big Star Media Group To Offer Internet-Based Business Communication ServicesPR Newswire(Thu, Aug 5)

•Big Star Media Group Partners With Graphic Design / Web Development FirmPR Newswire(Thu, Jul 29)

•BUYINS.NET Updates Big Star Media Group SqueezeTrigger ReportGlobeNewswire(Mon, Jun 14)

•BUYINS.NET Issues Big Star Media Group SqueezeTrigger ReportGlobeNewswire(Mon, Mar 22)

•Big Star Media Group Subsidiary Debuts Live Streaming With New Year's Eve PerformanceGlobeNewswire(Thu, Dec 31)

•Evolution Fuels Provides Clarification Regarding Stock DividendGlobeNewswire(Mon, Dec 28)

IN FULL;
EXCERPT;
[-b]Big Star Media Group Announces $7M Reserve Equity Financing Agreement With AGS Capital Group[-/b]

Press Release Source: Big Star Media Group, Inc. On Thursday September 16, 2010, 9:13 am EDT
CLARKSDALE, MS--(Marketwire - 09/16/10) - Big Star Media Group, Inc. (Pinksheets:BMGI - News) (the "Company") a diversified entertainment and information distribution company, today announced a Reserve Equity Financing Agreement with AGS Capital Group (AGS).

The agreement stipulates a commitment by AGS to purchase, over a period of five years, shares of Big Star Media Group common stock for cash consideration up to an aggregate of $7 million.

AGS Capital Chief Investment Officer, Allen Silberstein, noted, "Big Star Media represents the type of company that we are proud to include in our portfolio, and this funding plan will support their current operations by providing the necessary capital to proceed with their immediate initiatives and continuing the execution of their business plan.

AGS has a track record of successfully helping companies grow, and we look forward to working closely with them to build sustainable value for their shareholders through a significant global business."

The Reserve Equity Financing provided by AGS represents cost effective and flexible financing that places Big Star Media Group in control of how and when it raises equity and debt.

About AGS Capital Group
AGS Capital Group provides debt and equity financing solutions for growth-stage and mature public companies as well as private companies looking to go public.

With offices in New York, Hong Kong, and India, AGS Capital Group has facilitated the growth of companies within the U.S. and those domiciled in foreign markets around the globe.

About Big Star Media Group, Inc.
Big Star Media Group, Inc. is a multi-faceted entertainment and information distribution company focused on web-based presentations of live music events, the promotion of new musical talent, film production, and corporate messaging.

Big Star Media Group holds several subsidiaries that are each focused on specific aspects of the Company's strategic plan, including: Big Star Live, Big Star Records, Big Star Informative Media, Big Star Films, and Big Star Communications. Its various entities focus on everything from the webcasting of live music events, to promoting new musical talent, producing film, and performing corporate messaging. For more information, please visit: http://www.bigstarmediagroup.com.

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Olde Monmouth Stock Transfer Co., Inc.
200 Memorial Parkway
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Phone (732) 872-2727
Fax (732) 872-2728
http://www.oldemonmouth.com

Current O/S : 3,266,606,626

Current A/S : 5,000,000,000

FLOAT : Unknown

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About Us

Big Star Media Group is a multi-faceted music, film, and information communications company. The Company’s strategic focus is to leverage digital media technology to create new entertainment business models for the modern consumer.

Big Star Media Group has created a number of strategic partnerships over the last several months, which include industry leaders such as Pearl Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment, Canon, Yamaha, Steinberg Media Technology, international media & marketing firm Jensen Communications, Inc., and finally a multi-year deal with Sony / RED Distribution LLC, a wholly owned division of Sony Music Entertainment that markets and distributes releases for 50+ independent record labels.


Big Star Media Group holds several subsidiaries that are each focused on specific aspects of the Company’s strategic plan:

Big Star Live ~ Big star records ~ Big Star Informative Media ~ Big Star Films ~ Big Star Communications



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PINKSHEET;
http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BMGI/quote


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Contact Info
313 Issaquena Ave.
Clarksdale, MS
United States, 38614

Website: http://www.bigstarmediagroup.com
Phone: 622-655-1002

Update Company Info;

Financial Reporting/Disclosure
Reporting Status Alternative Reporting Standard
Audited Financials Not Available
Latest Report;

Sep 14, 2010 Attorney Letter with Respect to Current Information
Deregistered a/o Oct 11, 2007
0001086519
Fiscal Year End 9/30
OTC Market Tier Pink Sheets Current

Incorporated In: DE, USA

BMGI Security Details
Share Structure
Market Value1 $22,261 a/o Oct 06, 2010
Shares Outstanding 222,606,626 a/o Mar 31, 2010
Float 8,809,310 a/o Sep 30, 2009
Authorized Shares 500,000,000 a/o Mar 31, 2010
Par Value 0.0100

Shareholders
Shareholders of Record 359 a/o Sep 30, 2009
Beneficial Shareholders N/A

Corporate Actions
Ex. Date Record Date Pay Date

Transfer Agent(s)
http:?//www.Olde Monmouth Stock Transfer Co., Inc.

Legal Counsel;

Quick Law Group PC
900 West Pearl St.
CO, 80302
United States

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ISSUER INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 15 C2-11 (a)(5)
August 16, 2010


http://www.otcmarkets.com/otciq/ajax/showFinancialReportById.pdf?id=35378

Big Star Media Group, Inc.
(a Delaware Corporation)
313 Issaquena Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Phone: 622-655-1002
Cusip # 08963P 102
ISSUER’S EQUITY SECURITIES
COMMON STOCK
$.01 Par Value

510,000,000, shares authorized

232,606,626 shares issued
and outstanding

PREFERRED STOCK
The Company has authorized 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, and has
designated a total of 10,000,000.

Series A Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 5,000 designated. 100 issued and outstanding.

Series B preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 8,495,000 shares designated. None issued or outstanding.

Series C Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares designated. None issued or outstanding.

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http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BMGI/financials

Publish Date Report Title Period End Date Status
Sept 15, 2010 Attorney Letter with Respect to Current Information Jun 30, 2010 Active
Aug 16, 2010 Quarterly Report Jun 30, 2010 Active
May 21, 2010 Attorney Letter with Respect to Current Information Mar 31, 2010 Active
May 17, 2010 Interim Financial Report Mar 31, 2010 Active
Mar 17, 2010 Attorney Letter with Respect to Current Information Dec 31, 2009 Active
Feb 16, 2010 Quarterly Report Dec 31, 2009 Active
Dec 22, 2009 Attorney Letter with Respect to Current Information Sept 30, 2009 Active
Dec 21, 2009 Articles of Incorporation- Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Sept 30, 2009 Active
Dec 11, 2009 Initial Company Information and Disclosure Statement Sept 30, 2009 Active
Dec 11, 2009 Annual Report- Annual Report incorporated for the period ended 9/30/09 Sept 30, 2009 Active

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OTC Disclosure & News Service
http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BMGI/news

Outside News Sources
Publish Date Headline
Sept 16, 2010 Big Star Media Group Announces $7M Reserve Equity Financing Agreement With AGS Capital Group

Aug 19, 2010 http://www.TheWallStreetLeader.com , Pinksheets Company News Alerts: Axxess Pharma, Inc. & Big Star Media Group, Inc.

Aug 18, 2010 Big Star Media Group to Broadcast Live Streaming from BB King's Blues Clubs

Aug 18, 2010 Pinnacle Digest: Big Star Media Group Completes Corporate Video : Thoughts?

Aug 18, 2010 http://www.DayTradersDigest.com , Small Cap Companies W2 Energy, Inc. & Big Star Media Group, Inc.

Aug 17, 2010 Big Star Media Group Completes Corporate Video

Aug 11, 2010 OTC Tip Reporter: Reports Weekly New, Laser Energetics, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: LNGT), SUFFER (PINKSHEETS: ENTK), AccessKey IP, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AKYI), Big Star Media Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BMGI): Sign-up for our FREE Stock Alerts TODAY!

Aug 11, 2010 Pinnacle Digest: Looking for Shareholder Opinions on Big Star Media Group's Latest News

Aug 10, 2010 Big Star Media Group Engaged In Post Production for Several Projects

Aug 6, 2010 http://www.xtremepicks.com , PK:BMGI Profiles for August 6, 2010

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MISC space; Coming Soon...



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EXCERPT;
Big Star Media Group To Offer Internet-Based Business Communication Services

CLARKSDALE, Miss., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Big Star Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BMGI) (the "Company") a diversified entertainment and information distribution company, today announced that its subsidiary, Big Star Informative Media, will begin offering a new web-based information portal service focused upon development and delivery of corporate messaging and information.

The planned service, called ExecuCast TV, involves a specialized website which is hosted by Big Star Informative Media that presents corporate messages from its clients that are targeted to the client's customers and/or investors.

The customized messaging and presentations will be highly professional in nature, and may contain specific materials aimed at the client's target audience such as printable pitch books, animations, and "message from the CEO" video clips.



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quote;http://www.insidestocks.com/quote.asp?sym=BMGI
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opinion;http://www.insidestocks.com/texpert.asp?sym=BMGI
snapshot;http://www.insidestocks.com/texsnap.asp?sym=BMGI
advance techs;http://www.insidestocks.com/texadv.asp?sym=BMGI
performance;http://www.insidestocks.com/performance.asp?sym=BMGI
projection;http://charts.insidestocks.com/procal.asp?sym=BMGI



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Maybe goes to new website reading;
http://www.barchart.com/detailedquote/stocks/BMGI

Trader's Cheat Sheet;
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20 50 200MA,,,VOLUME - PPO - CMF - SLO STO % PRICES.
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TWO YEAR CHART: 5/23/09


TWO YEAR CHART: 5/23/09
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rigs;one year, 50ma-200ma,RSI,MACD, VOLUME.


rigs;one year, 50ma-200ma,RSI,MACD, VOLUME.
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cha-ching --- CC, 6-mos---cci[20]ema[7],cci[70]-ema[20]50ma-150ema-200ma, volume, william %


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HISTORICAL: 3yr. 50-200ma...RSI - MACD - CMF - PRICES - VOLUME - BLACK BACKGROUND.


HISTORICAL: 3yr. 50-200ma...RSI - MACD - CMF - PRICES - VOLUME - BLACK BACKGROUND.
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2ma-5ma-50ma-200ma-bb with several trendlines. --- kens charting.
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2ma-5ma-50ma-200ma-bb with several trendlines. --- kens charting.


http://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hammer.asp --- Explanation Formations.

MONTHLY VOLUME REPORT;

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10yr, Chart


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enjoy da mick

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Den

10/09/10 1:39 AM

#5602 RE: PENNIEStoSTACKS #5573

$JLIC - solid DD post

...& chart annotated

DD from otcBBKing

JLIC and Tri-Artisan Capital Partners were planning to merge by 2nd Q 2010 per this PR. JLIC's most recent quarterly filing stated the merger was still on for the 3rd Q 2010. Hopefully this merger still goes through after JLIC gets cleaned up during the BK process. Maybe this is why insiders and funds hold 60% of JLIC's outstanding shares? JLIC is a 133 year old company and was on the AMEX up until 2 months ago.

JLIC reported .38 per share in NET assets in their BK filing.


Tri-Artisan Capital Partners Website: http://www.tri-artisanpartners.com/

Interesting read about the proposed JLIC & Tri-Artisan Merger:

Jesup & Lamont, Inc. and Tri-Artisan Capital Partners, LLC Reach Agreement-in-Principle to Enter Into Combination Transaction

Highly Complementary and Transformative Transaction to Create Next-Generation Diversified Financial Services Firm

NEW YORK, Feb. 11

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jesup & Lamont Inc. (NYSE Amex: JLI), today announced that it has reached an agreement-in-principle for a combination transaction with Tri-Artisan Capital Partners, LLC, a New York based merchant bank engaged primarily in private equity investment and mergers and acquisitions advisory services for corporate, private equity sponsor and institutional investor clients. The transaction is subject to negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, Board and shareholder approvals of Jesup & Lamont and unitholder approvals of Tri-Artisan, and required regulatory approvals. The transaction also contemplates, as a condition of closing, completion of an equity capital raise to fund the combined company's growth plan. Board of Directors and management positions will be equally shared in the combined firm, with Steve Rabinovici serving as Jesup Lamont TriArtisan's Chairman, and Alan Weichselbaum and Gerald H. Cromack as Co-Chief Executive Officers of the combined firm. James Fellus will serve as President and CEO of the broker dealer subsidiary, and Rohit Manocha will be President and CEO of merchant banking operations. The combined firm will, upon closing of the transaction, be renamed and do business as Jesup Lamont TriArtisan, Inc. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2010.

The merger will combine Jesup & Lamont's investment grade and non-investment grade debt and equity sales, trading and research capabilities with the deep corporate, financial sponsor and institutional investor relationships of Tri-Artisan, allowing the new firm the ability to provide its clients with private equity investment opportunities, strategic advisory services and equity and debt capital raising and trading. Jesup Lamont TriArtisan intends to also continue to originate and execute private equity investment opportunities and build its assets under management. Tri-Artisan's current equity holders include 60+ current or former chief executive officers of U.S. and European companies, as well as a number of strategic corporate and private equity sponsor investors. These investors will become shareholders of Jesup Lamont TriArtisan as a result of the transaction.

"This is a highly complementary and transformative transaction that will expand and strengthen our overall capabilities and allow us to compete aggressively in today's financial marketplaces," said Alan Weichselbaum, CEO of Jesup & Lamont, Inc. "Adding Tri-Artisan's extensive and productive origination relationships with some of the world's most prolific corporate and private equity sponsor issuers will allow Jesup to profitably leverage our growing equity and fixed income distribution platforms."

"The equity raise to be funded contemporaneously with closing will provide additional growth capital for the combined firm," added James Fellus, CEO of Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. Â "The combined firm," he continued, "will employ approximately 275 employees, and will have offices in New York, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Beverly Hills, Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale."

Gerald H. Cromack, Co-Managing Partner of Tri-Artisan Partners stated: "We are very pleased to join forces with Jesup & Lamont. We believe that adding the multi-faceted securities distribution capabilities of the Jesup platform, including institutional equity, high yield and investment grade debt, and retail distribution, to Tri-Artisan's advisory and private equity investment activities and client base will provide a solid foundation to grow a next generation diversified financial services firm, configured to take advantage of the dislocation suffered over the past two years by the financial markets and by financial institutions."

"We believe that the Jesup Lamont TriArtisan platform will be well positioned to provide our collective client base with a full range of advisory, investment and capital markets services," added Rohit Manocha, Tri-Artisan Co-Managing Partner. "It should also provide a very appealing platform for recruitment and growth as we add professionals in a number of key areas to address our clients' significant needs for capital raising, investment opportunities and advisory services over the next several years."

Under the terms of the non-binding letter of intent, Tri-Artisan equity holders will receive 25 million shares of Jesup & Lamont common stock and $15.74 million of 5% Convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 21 million shares of common stock.

Tri-Artisan Partners, with offices in New York and London, was founded in 2002 by Gerald H. Cromack and Rohit Manocha, veteran investment bankers, and has acted as advisor in more than $45 billion of completed mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and private equity transactions since inception. The firm has invested equity capital on behalf of its limited partners in eleven private equity platform transactions to date, including notably the buyouts of Claire's Stores, Harrah's Entertainment and Sara Lee Foods Europe. Tri-Artisan's unique merchant banking approach blends the experience base of its veteran Wall Street professionals together with the operating expertise and reach of its 60+ operating partners to generate proprietary investment opportunities as well as provide value added financial advisory services. Advisory clients and private equity investment partners have included Sumitomo Corporation of America, Apollo Management, Oaktree Capital, Countrywide plc and CEVA Group plc.

Established in 1877, Jesup & Lamont, Inc. has an extensive history on Wall Street, with its origins encompassing such successes as providing brokerage services to Standard Oil and raising capital for the construction of Rockefeller Center. Through its wholly owned brokerage subsidiary, Jesup & Lamont provides sales, trading, research and brokerage services in fixed income and equity securities to its individual, institutional and wholesale customers.