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Exhibit 10.3
Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of April 9, 2007
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re: SHOW BUSINESS: THE ROAD TO BROADWAY
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled SHOW BUSINESS: THE ROAD TO BROADWAY (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: SHOW BUSINESS: THE ROAD TO BROADWAY (running time 102 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’S standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) consisting of two window periods. The first window period shall commence on November 01, 2008 and end on March 31, 2009. The second window period shall commence on March 31, 2011 and end on October 31, 2014.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.

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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.

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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$25,000, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $12,500 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’S obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.

Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:  
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:  
 
      


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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of April 9, 2007,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A. HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
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    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
   120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
 
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end.
ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at OdB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00

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6.   HP videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
 
B.   OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
 
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.

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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of April 24, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard,Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re: KISS THE BRIDE
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled KISS THE BRIDE (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: KISS THE BRIDE (running time 115 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
     (a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
     (b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$35,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $17,500 (“Extension Fee”),
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’s obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.

Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      


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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of April 24, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A. HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
 
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at 0dB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HP videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HP Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
 
B.   OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
 
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of May 2, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C. on
behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re: POLAR OPPOSITES
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled POLAR OPPOSITES (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: POLAR OPPOSITES (running time 101 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.

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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.

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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$50,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $25,000 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’S obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.

Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      


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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of May 2, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A. HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
 
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at 0dB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00

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6.   HD videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
 
B.   OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wiishire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
 
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.

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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone:310-806-4288
Fax:310-806-4268
As of May 9, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard,
Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re: HOUSE OF USHER
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled HOUSE OF USHER (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: HOUSE OF USHER (running time [TBD] minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A:” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2.   Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
 
3.   Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
 
4.   Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”), Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$35,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $17,500 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’S obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.

Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      


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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of May 9, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A. HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
 
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at 0dB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HD videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
 
B.   OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
 
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of May 14, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
          Re: VIVERE
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled VIVERE (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: VIVERE (running time 97 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$20,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $10,000 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’s obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.
Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      

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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of May 14, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A. HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
 
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at OdB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HP videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
B. OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of May 28, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re: SOLAR FLARE
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled SOLAR FLARE (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: SOLAR FLARE (running time 101 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$50,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $25,000 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’s obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.
Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      

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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of May 28, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A. HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
 
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0m V) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at OdB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1 & 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HP videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
B. OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of May 29, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re:   ON THE OTHER HAND DEATH
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled ON THE OTHER HAND DEATH (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: ON THE OTHER HAND DEATH (running time 86 to 102 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and its respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$50,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $25,000 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’s obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.
Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
Its:   Vice President
 

 

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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of May 29, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A.   HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at 0dB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HP videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
B.   OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of June 9, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re:   ICE BLUES
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled ICE BLUES (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: ICE BLUES (running time 86 to 102 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and its respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$50,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $25,000 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’s obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.
Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      

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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of June 9, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A.   HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at 0dB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HD videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
B.   OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of June 25, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re:   HOLDING TREVOR
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled HOLDING TREVOR (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: HOLDING TREVOR (running time 86 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of three (3) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
     6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
     7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$25,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $12,500 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’s obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.
Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      

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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of June 25, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A.   HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at 0dB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HD videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
B.   OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of July 1, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re: CTHULHU
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled CTHULHU (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: CTHULHU (running time 109 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of three (3) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$25,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
     (a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
     (b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
     (c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
     (d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $12,500 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’s obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.
Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      

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EXHIBIT A
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of July 1, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A. HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
 
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
 
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at 0dB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HD videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
B. OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
 
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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Here Networks L.L.C.
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310-806-4288
Fax: 310-806-4268
As of July 10, 2008
Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC
10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90024
     Re:   MURDER.COM
Ladies & Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge and confirm the terms pursuant to which REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C. on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC (“Licensor”) has agreed to license to HERE NETWORKS L.L.C. (“HERE”) the motion picture entitled MURDER.COM (the “Program”) for exhibition on Here Networks program services (“Here Networks”). For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties have agreed to the following:
1. Program(s): “Program(s)” means the motion picture(s) currently entitled: MURDER.COM (running time 85 minutes inclusive of main and end titles).
(a) The Program shall be produced, recorded (not dubbed) and delivered in the English language and available in hi-definition, digi-beta or beta sp video elements in accordance with the technical specifications of HERE’s standard delivery schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A;” and
(b) Shall be completely finished, fully edited and titled, and fully synchronized with language, dialogue, sound and music, recorded with sound equipment pursuant to valid licenses, and in all respects ready, and of a technical quality adequate for general first-class Telecast (as defined below in paragraph 5(b) in the Territory.
2. Term: The term of this agreement shall commence on the date hereof and continue throughout the Exhibition Period as set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof (“Term”). Additionally, prior to expiration of the Term, HERE shall have the option to extend the Term for an additional five (5) year Exhibition Period, as defined in Paragraph 3 below, by payment to Licensor of the Extension Fee as defined in subparagraph 8(d) hereof (“Extended Term”).
3. Exhibition Period: HERE shall have unlimited exhibition rights in the Program during the period of four (4) years (“Exhibition Period”) commencing no later than the earlier of the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory or 6 months from complete delivery to and acceptance by HERE of all of the Programs.
4. Territory: HERE shall have the exclusive right to telecast the Program in the United States and Canada and their respective territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (“Territory”) and military bases, embassies, ships, aircrafts and carriers flying the flags of the foregoing countries.
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5. Telecast and Exhibition Rights:
     (a) During the Term and throughout the Territory, HERE shall have the right to Telecast the Program in the languages licensed hereunder on any and all Telecast Service(s) which is and/or are branded and/or owned in whole or in part and/or operated now or in the future by here! Networks, or a parent company, division, affiliate, subsidiary, or licensee thereof in the territory (“Telecast Service”). Such Telecast Service may be advertiser supported and/or accept and disclose on-air program funding in the form of underwriting.
     (b) HERE shall have the exclusive irrevocable right in the Territory to transmit, distribute, perform and exhibit the Program on the Telecast Service via all forms of “standard television” and “non-standard television” (“Telecast”). The term “standard television” means all forms of “free broadcast television.” The term “non-standard television” means all other forms of “television,” excluding free broadcast television only. The term “television” includes, without limitation, all means, manner and method of transmission via over-the-air, satellite, cable, broadband, wireless, Internet protocol, the Internet (provided access to such transmission is technologically capable of being limited to the Territory, e.g., conditional access) and transmission to mobile and handheld devices and any other technology (including, without limitation, cable, free broadcast, subscription television, pay-per-view, closed circuit and all forms and variations of video-on-demand, interactive and delayed exhibition), now known or hereafter devised by which a television signal is or may be delivered (including but not limited to analog, digital and HDTV). HERE shall have the exclusive right, in the Territory to promote, market, and advertise the Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service in all forms of television and other media, including without limitation the Internet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge that Licensor may seek third party licenses during the Term and for the Extended Term, for all or part of the rights granted hereunder and HERE, at its sole option, shall have the right to relicense such rights to Licensor.
     (c) HERE shall have an unlimited number of Telecasts of the Program, on an unlimited number of exhibition days, on each and every Telecast Service throughout the Territory during the Term thereof.
     (d) The license granted herein is exclusive such that Licensor agrees not to Telecast or otherwise exhibit, or authorize, cause, or permit any other person or entity to Telecast or otherwise exhibit in any manner or form whatsoever, the Program in any language or subtitled version in the Territory during the Term on any form of standard or non-standard television, including via any transmission of the Program on the Internet.
     (e) HERE shall have the exclusive right in the Territory for the original television premiere of the Program such that the Program shall not have been exhibited or otherwise exploited in any media whatsoever anywhere in the Territory prior to HERE’S initial Telecast of the Program on the Telecast Service.
     (f) Licensor irrevocably grants to HERE the exclusive, worldwide right to Telecast the Program and all elements thereof throughout the world, regardless of location, on any and all cruise ships, theme parks, hotels, airplanes, resorts and entertainment centers that are broadcasting any Telecast Services, provided that Telecast of the Program on any such branded and/or owned services shall be limited to closed circuit television or a similar form of limited access television exhibition permitting access only within the particular theme park, resort, entertainment centers, cruise ships, hotels and airplanes.
6. Premiere: HERE’S initial exhibition of the Programs will constitute a premiere in both standard and nonstandard television formats and Internet distribution in the Territory.
7. Exclusivity: The Program shall be exclusive to HERE in the Territory in standard and nonstandard television, including Internet distribution, during the Term.
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8. License Fee: HERE shall pay Licensor a license fee (“License Fee”) for the Program of US$50,000.00, which shall be payable as follows:
(a) 20% on the 15th day of the month following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(b) 40% on the 15th day of the month twelve (12) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(c) 40% on the 15th day of the month twenty-four (24) months following the first Telecast of the Program in the Territory; and
(d) In the event the Term is extended pursuant to Paragraph 2 above, the fee for such extension shall be $25,000 (“Extension Fee”).
9. Delivery: Licensor shall deliver the materials (collectively, “Deliverables”) as more fully set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and forming a part hereof. Timely delivery of the Deliverables shall be of the essence of the Agreement. Licensor shall be responsible for the expense of shipping Deliverables from Licensor to HERE. Distributor acknowledges that Delivery is complete.
10. Editing & Narrating: HERE shall have the right to edit the Program for all purposes, including, without limitation, wrapping, formatting and scheduling, creating promotional interstitial elements, inserting commercials, and conforming with HERE’S standards and practices.
11. Advertising and Promotion Materials: Licensor hereby grants to HERE the following rights with respect to the Program, which rights shall be exclusive to HERE within the Territory:
     (a) The right to use, disseminate, reproduce, print and publish, without the payment of any additional compensation, any and all audio, visual and other elements of the Program, including without limitation, any clips, music (in context only unless otherwise specified herein) existing slides, photos and other publicity and promotional materials reasonably available to or under the control of Licensor (“Advertising Materials”), subject to any pre-existing third party contractual restrictions applicable thereto and of which Licensor informs HERE in writing at the time of delivery of the Advertising Materials. HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any such applicable restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Licensor hereby acknowledges HERE’S preference for original color slides and agrees to use best efforts to furnish same to HERE. To the extent reasonably practical, said Advertising Materials shall be delivered to HERE at Licensor’s sole cost and expense not less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to commencement of the Term, or as early as reasonably and commercial possible. Licensor shall deliver said Advertising Materials in accordance with the Delivery Requirements. Licensor understands that the furnishing of the aforementioned Advertising Materials is a material obligation of this Agreement and failure to comply with such is grounds for termination of this Agreement;
     (b) The right to create and use written summaries, extracts, and synopses for the purpose of advertising, exploitation and publicity;
     (c) The right to advertise, publicize, and promote the exhibition of the Programs by all means and/or media (including, but not limited to the Internet) in the Language specified herein;
     (d) The right to create television promotional spots featuring segments (not to exceed four (4) minutes each) of the Program and the right to engage in commercial or
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promotional tie-ins with sponsors of the Program or the Telecast Service, subject to any restrictions or obligations contained in the talent agreements and notified by Licensor to HERE in writing in advance;
     (e) The right to use and authorize third parties to use the name, likeness and/or voice of, and biographical information relating to, anyone who rendered services in or in connection with the Program, for the purpose of advertising, publicizing or promoting the Programs or the Telecast Service, but not so as to constitute a direct endorsement of any product or Telecast Service other than the Telecast Service referred to in this Agreement, and subject to any applicable guild and third party contractual restrictions of which Licensor notifies HERE in advance in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HERE’S inadvertent or unintentional failure to comply with any applicable guild or third party contractual restrictions shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
     (f) The right to submit the Program or portions thereof for awards consideration within the Territory.
Immediately upon signature of this Agreement, Licensor shall furnish HERE with all available promotional materials as set forth in Exhibit A. Timely delivery of all available promotional materials is of the essence of the Agreement.
12. Warranties and Indemnification: Licensor warrants and represents that it has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant all rights (including but not limited to grand rights) granted herein and to perform all of Licensor’s obligations hereunder and that HERE’S exercise of its rights hereunder, including, without limitation, the exhibition, promotion, publicity and advertising use of the Program or any part thereof as provided herein shall not violate the rights of any third party or cause HERE to have any financial liability whatsoever, except for the License Fee set forth herein and payment to performing rights societies such as ASCAP and BMI.
Licensor shall indemnify and hold harmless HERE from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable counsel fees, relating to the Program or arising from exhibition of the Program by HERE or the Here Networks program services, any breach of any warranty or representation made by Licensor herein, or any promotional use by HERE of the Program or any elements thereof, in any manner in any media (but not as a direct endorsement of any product), including without limitation, clips, photographs and music. HERE shall similarly indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for any breach of any warranty or representation of HERE hereunder.
13. E&O Insurance: Licensor shall cause HERE to be named as an additional insured with respect to the Program under Licensor’s Errors and Omissions and shall provide HERE with an endorsement to the policy evidencing such coverage prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1 Million/$3 Million, shall be obtained prior to the commencement of principal photography of the Program with no exclusions from an entity reasonably approved by HERE and shall have a deductible of no greater than $25,000 per claim. Licensor shall cause its carrier to assume primary responsibility notwithstanding that HERE also may have its own insurance coverage. As a condition to HERE’s obligations under this Agreement, Licensor shall provide HERE with a copy of such Errors and Omissions policy.
14. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein. Licensor hereby consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of California, and any action or suit under this Agreement may be brought in any federal or state court with appropriate jurisdiction over the subject matter established or sitting in the State of California.
15. Assignment: This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Licensor may not assign, license or
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otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any person or entity, provided however that Licensor may assign the right to receive payment hereunder to any third party. HERE may assign any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement for purposes of distribution of the Program, or in connection with a merger or sale of the assets of HERE, as long as assignee assumes all of the obligations hereunder.
16. Termination: HERE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in its sole and absolute discretion if Licensor fails to deliver the Program in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, subject to any notice and cure provisions hereof. Except as expressly provided herein, Licensor shall not have the right to terminate, revoke, cancel, or rescind this Agreement for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration of the Term, unless with the consent of both parties in writing.
17. Remedies: No waiver by either party of any breach hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach hereof. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor’s sole remedy for breach by HERE of any of its obligations under this Agreement shall be an action at law for damages and Licensor acknowledges that such damages are fully adequate to compensate Licensor in the case of any breach by HERE hereunder. In no event shall Licensor seek or be entitled to rescission, injunctive or other equitable relief.
Please sign below to indicate your acceptance of the foregoing as of the date first written above and return all copies of the Agreement to HERE for countersignature. A fully executed copy of the Agreement will be sent to you thereafter.
Very truly yours,
HERE NETWORKS L.L.C.
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Executive Vice President
 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:
REGENT WORLDWIDE SALES L.L.C.
on behalf of CONVERGENT FUNDING, LLC
By:   -s- Illegible Signature
 
Its:   Vice President
 

      

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EXHIBIT A DELIVERY
SCHEDULE
Attached to and forming a part of the Agreement dated as of July 10, 2008,
between Here Networks L.L.C. (“HERE”) and Regent Worldwide Sales L.L.C.
on behalf of Convergent Funding, LLC (“Licensor”).
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
A.   HERE PROGRAM AND TRAILER VIDEOTAPE SPECIFICATIONS
LICENSOR shall deliver to HERE on separate masters the (i) Programs and (ii) trailer and any promotion spots of the Program.
All on-air program suppliers and production vendors are required to comply with the following technical specifications. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All videotapes shall be delivered: Here Networks Director of Operations, c/o Andrita Studios, Inc., 3030 Andrita Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Attn: John Mongiardo.
1.   Videotape formats: All programs should be delivered on the best quality master available in the following order and preference of video tape formats: HD CAM, DigiBeta, or Beta SP
2.   Program length vs. videotape length:
    30-minute program = 34 minutes tape
 
    60-minute program = 64 minutes tape
 
    90-minute program = 94 minutes tape
 
    120-minute program = 124 minutes tape
3.   Videotape brands: SONY; other brands require prior approval
4.   Air master or sub-master tapes must conform with the following:
    Air master programs: Recorded on a black & coded tape (video black analog 7.5 IRE; digital 0.0mV) with continuous time code and control track from the beginning of tape leader to the end. ABSOLUTELY NO FALSE START OF VIDEO OR TIME CODE AT THE BEGINNING.
 
    Time code type: LTC drop frame DFTC (continuous control track).
 
    Color bars: NTSC (analog or digital)
 
    Audio Tone: 2 or 4 channels 1 KHz at 0dB analog or digital embedded audio tone.
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only.
 
    Programming video and audio levels must be referenced to the color bars video level and audio tone level; if not, master will be rejected.
5.   Videotape leader must conform with the following:
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 30 seconds; time code: 00:58:00:00
 
    Color bars duration: 60 seconds; time code: 00:58:30:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:30:00
 
    Program slate: Title; episode #; date, duration; duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:40:00
 
    Video black (7.5 IRE for analog or 0.0mV for digital) duration: 10 seconds; time code: 00:59:50:00
 
    Program video: Actual programming starts at time code 01:00:00:00. DO NOT include ratings, disclaimers or FBI warnings.
 
    Two-tape programs: One tape is preferred, but if program is on 2 tapes, tape #1 program should start at TC 01:00:00:00; tape #2 should start at TC 02:00:00:00
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6.   HD videotape technical standard:
    Resolution shall be 1920x1080 pixels 29.97-frame rate Interlaced; referenced to 59.94HZ (Aka1080i)
 
    Audio channels: Channel 1& 2 complete stereo mix; Channel 3&4: stereo music & effects only (Dolby 5.1 channels is not accepted at this time)
 
    Time code: Continuous drop-frame time code locked and referenced to the HD video stream at the 29.97 frame rate.
 
    HD Color Bars
7.   Videotape container label required information:
    Type of recording (master, backup, dub, etc.)
 
    Production agency
 
    Production center
 
    Program title
 
    Episode title and number, if applicable
 
    Program length
 
    Recording standards (e.g., high band, color, etc.)
 
    Audio track information (e.g., mono, stereo, etc.)
 
    Audio noise reduction information (e.g., Dolby A, Dolby SR, DBX, etc.), if applicable
 
    Date of production
 
    Beta format videotape of all principal music themes.
8.   Here technical inspection and acceptance: HERE shall have up to forty-five (45) days from delivery to inspect the videotape master for compliance with the foregoing technical specifications. If the master does not meet the technical specifications or is otherwise defective, HERE shall give notice to Licensor, including a list of any defective elements. Licensor shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of notice to cure the defects and redeliver the master videotape. If Licensor does not cure, then HERE shall have the option to (i) terminate this Agreement with no further liability or obligation to Licensor, or (ii) create or cure the defective elements and charge the cost thereof to Licensor.
B.   OTHER DELIVERABLES
All other Deliverables should be delivered to: here! TV, Director of Marketing, 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Penthouse, Los Angeles, California, 310-806-4298, Attn: Andrea Krauss
1.   Promotional materials: All available advertising and promotional print materials relate to the Programs including:
    Ad slicks, slides, press announcements, on-air promos and trailers (if available).
 
    Color production stills with captions, texted and textless key art and poster art; captioned host/star/director head shots all in the highest resolution available on all of the following formats available: diskette and transparencies.
 
    On diskette and hard copy Program logos, a synopsis and description of the Program (including the title and a brief description of the Program’s topic and content), a complete list of cast and credits, and biographies of key Program performers and host, if any
 
    Trailer and promotional spots in all digitized versions available in all formats created (if available).
2.   Complete music cue sheet and licenses for the Program: In customary form, setting forth for each musical composition contained within the Program, the title, type of use, duration of use and the names of the composer, lyricist, publisher, copyright proprietor and performing rights society, if any
3.   Credit Statement: One (1) original typewritten copy with a copy on diskette in Word 4.0 format of a statement of credits applicable to the Program setting forth the names and credit obligations of Licensor with regard to all persons to whom Licensor is contractually obligated to accord credit on the screen, in any paid advertising.
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