PRVT » Topics » The Private Fantasy Channel

This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 31, 2006.

The Private Fantasy Channel

Private Fantasy Channel (PFC) is distributed as a Pay-Per-View (PPV) service using PPV technology which enables cable television operators or satellite providers to sell a block of programming, an individual movie, or an event for a set fee. PPV technology also permits cable television operators or satellite providers to sell our programming on a monthly, quarterly,

 

- 16 -


semiannual and annual basis. PPV programming is delivered through any number of delivery methods, including: (a) cable television; (b) DTH (Direct To Home) to households with large satellite dishes receiving a low-power analog or digital signal (C-Band) or DBS (Digital Broadcast Satellite services such as those currently offered in the US by EchoStar Communications Corporation and DirecTV); (c) wireless cable systems; and (d) low speed (dial-up) or broadband Internet connections (i.e., streaming video). The Company is not limited to use any of the described methods of delivery in the future. In order to produce and deliver the channel we have agreements with several subcontractors. The management, programming and output of an encrypted signal is currently carried out in Europe. The encrypted signal is thereafter delivered via cable or satellite to the distributor.

In August 2003, we entered into an agreement with EchoStar Satellite LLC to make the pay per view channel available to more than 9 million DISH Network satellite TV customers in the U.S. On February 4, 2004, the Private Fantasy channel became available to DISH Network satellite TV customers. During 2005 the DISH Network increased its subscription base to 15 million U.S. households.

This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 31, 2005.

The Private Fantasy Channel

 

Private Fantasy Channel (PFC) is distributed as a Pay-Per-View (PPV) service using PPV technology which enables cable television operators or satellite providers to sell a block of programming, an individual movie, or an event for a set fee. PPV technology also permits cable television operators or satellite providers to sell our programming on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual basis. PPV programming is delivered through any number of delivery methods, including: (a) cable television; (b) DTH (Direct To Home) to households with large satellite dishes receiving a low-power analog or digital signal (C-Band) or DBS (Digital Broadcast Satellite services such as those currently offered in the US by EchoStar Communications Corporation and DirecTV); (c) wireless cable systems; and (d) low speed (dial-up) or broadband Internet connections (i.e., streaming video). The Company is not limited to use any of the described methods of delivery in the future. In order to produce and deliver the channel we have agreements with several subcontractors. The management, programming and output of an encrypted signal is currently carried out in Europe. The encrypted signal is thereafter delivered via cable or satellite to the distributor.

 

In August 2003, we entered into an agreement with EchoStar Satellite LLC to make the pay per view channel available to more than 9 million DISH Network satellite TV customers in the U.S. On February 4, 2004, the Private Fantasy channel became available to DISH Network satellite TV customers. During 2004 the DISH Network increased its subscription base to 10.5 million U.S. households.

 

EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:

10-K
Mar 31, 2006
10-K
Mar 31, 2005
Wikinvest © 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Use of this site is subject to express Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. By continuing past this page, you agree to abide by these terms. Any information provided by Wikinvest, including but not limited to company data, competitors, business analysis, market share, sales revenues and other operating metrics, earnings call analysis, conference call transcripts, industry information, or price targets should not be construed as research, trading tips or recommendations, or investment advice and is provided with no warrants as to its accuracy. Stock market data, including US and International equity symbols, stock quotes, share prices, earnings ratios, and other fundamental data is provided by data partners. Stock market quotes delayed at least 15 minutes for NASDAQ, 20 mins for NYSE and AMEX. Market data by Xignite. See data providers for more details. Company names, products, services and branding cited herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The use of trademarks or service marks of another is not a representation that the other is affiliated with, sponsors, is sponsored by, endorses, or is endorsed by Wikinvest.
Powered by MediaWiki