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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements  
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION

Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. (the “Company”), initially known as Rising Fortune Incorporated, was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 7, 1995. The Company was inactive between the years 1995 and 2003. On November 19, 2003, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to change its name to Maximum Awards Inc. On July 3, 2007, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation again to change its name to Logica Holdings Inc. On July 29, 2008, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation again to change its name to Dolphin Digital Media, Inc.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements represent the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company and include the accounts and results of operations of the Company, Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Hiding Digital Productions LLC, Cybergeddon Productions LLC and Dolphin Kids Clubs LLC for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Dolphin Digital Media (Canada), Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary, was deconsolidated on March 23, 2012 as a result of bankruptcy proceedings (Refer to Note 2).  Anne’s World Limited was dissolved and deconsolidated on June 14, 2012 and Curtain Rising, Inc. was dissolved and deconsolidated on June 22, 2012. (Refer to Note 3).  Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

  

In September 2010, the Company announced the launch of Dolphin Digital Studios as a new division of the Company. Dolphin Digital Studios creates original programming that premieres online, with an initial focus on content geared toward tweens and teens.

 

On August 4, 2011 the Company formed Hiding Digital Productions, LLC a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. as a holding company.

 

On March 7, 2012, the Company formed Cybergeddon Productions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dolphin Digital Media, Inc. for the production of a web series.

 

On May 21, 2012, the Company formed Dolphin Kids Clubs, LLC, and owns 75% interest in the entity, for the purpose of creating online kids clubs. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 810-20, Dolphin Kids Clubs LLC is consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. A note holder converted $1,500,000 of notes payable and contributed an additional $1,500,000 during the year ended December 31, 2012, for a 25% interest in Dolphin Kids Clubs, LLC.  The Company will develop and maintain the kids club websites for its 75% interest in the entity.  Amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest will follow the provisions in the contractual arrangement.  Noncontrolling interest is presented as a separate component of shareholders’ equity.