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Stephen Colbert has a big pair!  He dared to taunt the Bilderberg Group during the opening of his April 15, 2010 show on Comedy Central.  Is he crazy – like a fox?

Or was it a dare?  He did point to a member of the audience or someone behind the scenes after making the comment.  If he seemed nervous doing it you couldn’t tell.  Maybe he thinks his persona is too big to gain attention from what some say is the most powerful group of people and corporations on our planet.  Time will tell.

Either way Colbert spoke the secret rulers of the world’s coded name just as he commenced his program. Sure it was just a quick mention and then a plea for the Bilderberg organization ‘not to shoot freelance reporters’ like him – as he kind of referred to himself.

Is he brave?  Is he causing eyes that he doesn’t want watching his show to begin following one of the funniest and most powerful comedic brands on Earth?  Is this wise?

The Bilderberg Group first got their nick-name from the hotel in Holland they held their initial meeting at (or the first meeting that was uncovered and revealed to the public).   It is known that these rich and powerful people/companies influence almost everything in our lives but no one dares to talk much about this or can get close enough for insight into what they are planning for all of our futures.  Love to be a videorecorder on the wall during one of their conferences.

With most of the world’s media under the Bilderberg members control, it will be surprising how much anyone, Colbert or otherwise, is willing to say out loud.  I mean, could the networks or cable providers silence him by terminating his show, even though he is so damn popular?  If anyone can stop Colbert – it’s the Bilderberg Group. lol

Will Colbert speak out more on this topic?  We can only hope so as more people need to know the truth!

Keep your eyes open and learn who really rules our world…

How are movies based on toys a good idea?

Well those that have been following my posts know that I have been calling feature length films that are based on entertainment properties like Spiderman, X-Men, Men In Black, Hellboy, etc…  ninety minute commercials for the toys.  Most in the know would agree but Mattel’s move into transmedia, specifically films and a possible television series to promote a new line of toys it is developing confirms everything I have been saying.  I mean it was obvious after Transformers and G.I. Joe came out.

The toy company’s latest project,  according to Playthings Magaziine and the New Yorker, is about “…an alien civilization that’s been living in the depths of Earth’s oceans.” The article added that the Mattel executives decided that this idea had the most inherent “transmedia” options, which is the current buzzword for the potential to spiral off into every possible product that people will pay to play with, see, hear, or eat.”

I think the executives of the film and toy industries are blurring the edges, if not overlapping product placement and/or substituting quality of subject with whatever sells the damn stuff.  The challenge will be for the screenwriters to take a basic concept or 2 dimensional character and flesh it out so that it entertains.  Some Marvel, Darkhorse and DC franchises have been successful but can a Toy company make the grade?  Time will tell.

I will check out this project just out of curiosity but they better get it right the first time because there most likely won’t be a second chance to take my money.  Especially when I am trying to compete with the big boys.

I am sure those that appreciate and love cinema believe the merging of toy-and-screen will be the death of film, but licensing and merchandising professionals are cheering and believe it’s the next logical move for Hollywood.  The Toy industry could benefit big time if this is successful… after James Cameron’s AVATAR… anything goes!!

Question:

Q: What should I pay to someone who locates funds for my project?

A: I haven’t checked within the last couple of years so first I recommend you check with the Securities Exchange Commission in your jurisdiction and the government on their requirements. There are also conditions on how you can present your investment opportunity and if you require a prospectus or not.

The Finders Fee parameters were as follows the last time I was raising money:  a)  a maximum of 10 % on the first $300,000; b) a maximum of 7.5% on amounts between $300,000 to $1,000,000; and a maximum of 5% on amounts above one million dollars.

Please check with your financial advisers and legal counsel to ensure that the compensation amounts and rules haven’t changed and always have professionals review and edit any business plans or potential investment packages you are thinking about using to raise money for your projects or investing in.

Sandford

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