New Show Studios

This letter is in response to your office’s correspondence to Mr. AnthonyV[redacted], of New Show Studios, LLC., advising him of the complaint of Mr. [redacted]. As Mr. [redacted] correctly states, New Show Studios, LLC. hasfiled for bankruptcy in the United States District Court for Western...

Pennsylvania.The bankruptcy petition was filed 10/07/2015 and assigned case #15-23688.Contrary to any assertion by Mr. [redacted], filing for bankruptcy is not a“scam”. The surrender of its affairs to the scrutiny, and control, of the bankruptcycourt is an act of complete transparency. While New Show Studios, LLC. regretsany negative impact this action may have on its clients, the dissolution anddistribution of assets is now under the direction of the Bankruptcy Trustee andthe Bankruptcy Court. In light of this action, there will be no further responsefrom New Show Studios, LLC. regarding Mr. [redacted]’s complaint, or anyfuture complaint that may be submitted to your office.[redacted]cc: Anthony V[redacted]

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your officeby Ms. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). Her complaint makesnumerous mischaracterizations and false statements that demonstrate hermisunderstanding of the scope of services contracted. As...

will be detailed, NSS made ahill disclosure of its services and fees BEFORE any contract was entered or monies paid.NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract. There is no basis towarrant a refund for the initial services which were performed.In November 2013, Ms. Kirby submitted an idea for a new show concept to NSS.As with all potential clients, she was provided disclosures, in a printable and savableformat, and she acknowledged that she received and read the disclosures. Thesedisclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. Itis important to note that she acknowledged that she received and read this disclosureBEFORE any contract for services were offered. The disclosure states, among otherdetails; “It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with asubmitted idea.” The disclosure then details the various services and their related fees. Acopy of the disclosure is enclosed. Further, this information is freely available on ourwebsite at the tab entitled “Important Information About New Show Studios”.Subsequently, she entered into a Development Agreement for custom researchservices. The service was to perform research on the submitted show concept. Thecontract requires the compilation of data in three areas; Show Related Data, AudienceProfile Data and a Trademark query. This service was completed and the researchmaterial was sent to her on 06/19/20 14. The Development Agreement that he enteredexplicitly states:“Section II B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a ShowConcept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to apotential Licensee, at Client’s sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer tocreate a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targetedcompany. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtainthem at all.”Following completion of the services under the initial contract, discussions wereheld with Ms. Kirby in which NSS offered to create the Show Concept Package. Thisdiscussion of additional services is consistent with the disclosures that she acknowledgedhaving received and is consistent with the terms of the Development Agreement that sheentered. She has not returned numerous attempts to reach her about these additionalservices and her file was closed on 10 8/2014.In summary, Ms. Kirby was filly informed of all services and related fees offeredby NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services to which acontract existed. No additional services have been contracted and no additional fees havebeen paid. The complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.Sincerely,[redacted]PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC....................www.NewShowStudios.com.. .S•• ••Nfl S410W STUDIOSDisclosureYou should read all of this information before proceeding.NSS does not perfom, or offer profit or revenue evaluations for show idea submissions.We do not perform or offer evaluations or projections of commercial potential or thelikelihood of successful development. Discussing your idea with you or offering servicesto you does not mean that NSS believes that your idea has merit or potential forsuccessful development.We ask that all submitters be realistic. New entertainment development is high risk andthere is very little likelihood that your idea will be successfully licensed or result in profitto you.It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with asubmitted idea. Those contracts are:Pre-Development Agreement - NSS will: (a) provide information on entertainmentsubjects that are relevant to the development and production of your show idea; and (b)attempt to present your idea to a licensee after a concept package is fully developed.NSS charges a fee of four hundred and ninety five dollars ($495), plus a ten percentcommission of all money received by the client on the sale or license of theentertainment product.New Production Sample Agreement - NSS offers to professionally design and develop ashow concept package with DVD, brochure and packaging. While the fees for theseservices are individually quoted based upon the anticipated work to create the showconcept package for the particular show idea, the fees typically range from eightthousand to twelve thousand dollars ($8000-12000).Please check here if you’ve read and understand this disclosure.

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your officeby Ms. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). Her complaint makesnumerous mischaracterizations and false statements that demonstrate hermisunderstanding of the scope of services contracted. As...

will be detailed, NSS made afull disclosure of its services and fees BEFORE any contract was entered or monies paid.NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract. There is no basis towarrant a refund for the initial services which were performed.In December 2012, Ms. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept toNSS. As with all potential clients, she was provided disclosures, in a printable andsavable format, and she acknowledged that she received and read the disclosures. Thesedisclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. Itis important to note that she acknowledged that she received and read this disclosureBEFORE any contract for services were offered. The disclosure states, among otherdetails; “It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with asubmitted idea.” The disclosure then details the various services and their related fees. Acopy of the disclosure is enclosed. Further, this information is freely available on ourwebsite at the tab entitled “Important Information About New Show Studios”.Subsequently, she entered into a Development Agreement for custom researchservices. The service was to perform research on the submitted show concept. Thecontract requires the compilation of data in three areas; Show Related Data, AudienceProfile Data and a Trademark query. This service was completed and the researchmaterial was sent to her on 07/08/2013. The Development Agreement that she enteredexplicitly states:“Section 11 B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a ShowConcept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to apotential Licensee, at Clients sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer tocreate a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targetedcompany. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtainthem at all.”Following completion of the services under the initial contract, NSS offered tocreate the Show Concept Package. This additional service is consistent with thedisclosures that she acknowledged having received and is consistent with the terms of theDevelopment Agreement that she entered. Ms. [redacted] entered this contract on or about09/23/2013. No services under this contract are due to be performed until receipt of frillpayment of the fee. To date, Ms. [redacted] has made not payment toward the contract.Over the next twenty-one (21) months NSS maintained contact with Ms. [redacted] whocontinually indicated a desire to proceed with her project. However, no payments weremade toward the fee. Her file was closed on 06/04/2015. This complaint to your officefollowed.In summary, Ms. [redacted] was fully informed of all services and related feesoffered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services forwhich a contract and payment were received. No payments have been made toward theadditional services contract and her file has been closed. The complaint provides nobasis to warrant a refund. NSS considers this matter closed, and requests that your officedo the same.Sincerely[redacted] [redacted]PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC.EnclosureRIDC

This letter is in response to the supplemental comments submitted by Mr. [redacted]regarding the above referenced complaint. Setting aside the defamatory statementsincluded in his comments, it is clear that Mr. [redacted] has mischaracterized the intendedpurpose of the services which were preformed. Mr. [redacted] goes further and makesnumerous unsubstantiated conclusions. In short, his additional comments provide noissues that were not previously addressed. He acknowledged the services wereperformed; now, after having received the benefit of the services, he alleges unverifiableclaims in an effort to secure a refund for services rendered.As stated in my original response, the contracted service was for custom researchrelated to Mr. [redacted]’ submitted idea. The scope of the research, as outlined in thecontract, was to compile information of existing shows similar to Mr. [redacted]’. Thisresearch would be utilized in the later development of a Show Concept Package. It is theShow Concept Package that would be a tailored to reflect the idea as submitted by Mr.[redacted]. Mr. [redacted] did not engage the services for the development of the ShowConcept Package.Mr. [redacted] incorrectly characterizes New Show Studios’ (NSS) relationship withSFM Entertainment. SFM Entertainment is NOT the parent corporation to NSS. Rather,SFM Entertainment is the exclusive licensing agent for NSS. Mr. [redacted] commentsrelated to the existence of both corporations is not supported by any verifiable reference.In summary, NSS has completed the services to which a contract existed. NSShas offered additional services, which have been declined. The complaint provides nobasis to warrant a refund.President

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your officeby Ms. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). Her complaint makesnumerous mischaracterizations and false statements that demonstrate hermisunderstanding of the scope of services contracted. As will be...

detailed, NSS made afull disclosure of its services and fees BEFORE any contract was entered or monies paid.NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract. There is no basis towarrant a refund for the initial services which were performed.In December 2012, Ms. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept toNSS. As with all potential clients, she was provided disclosures, in a printable andsavable format, and she acknowledged that she received and read the disclosures. Thesedisclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. Itis important to note that she acknowledged that she received and read this disclosureBEFORE any contract for services were offered. The disclosure states, among otherdetails; “It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with asubmitted idea.” The disclosure then details the various services and their related fees. Acopy of the disclosure is enclosed. Further, this information is freely available on ourwebsite at the tab entitled “Important Information About New Show Studios”.Subsequently, she entered into a Development Agreement for custom researchservices. The service was to perform research on the submitted show concept. Thecontract requires the compilation of data in three areas; Show Related Data, AudienceProfile Data and a Trademark query. This service was completed and the researchmaterial was sent to her on 07/08/2013. The Development Agreement that she enteredexplicitly states:“Section 11 B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a ShowConcept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to apotential Licensee, at Clients sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer tocreate a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targetedcompany. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtainthem at all.”Following completion of the services under the initial contract, NSS offered tocreate the Show Concept Package. This additional service is consistent with thedisclosures that she acknowledged having received and is consistent with the terms of theDevelopment Agreement that she entered. Ms. [redacted] entered this contract on or about09/23/2013. No services under this contract are due to be performed until receipt of frillpayment of the fee. To date, Ms. [redacted] has made not payment toward the contract.Over the next twenty-one (21) months NSS maintained contact with Ms. [redacted] whocontinually indicated a desire to proceed with her project. However, no payments weremade toward the fee. Her file was closed on 06/04/2015. This complaint to your officefollowed.In summary, Ms. [redacted] was fully informed of all services and related feesoffered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services forwhich a contract and payment were received. No payments have been made toward theadditional services contract and her file has been closed. The complaint provides nobasis to warrant a refund. NSS considers this matter closed, and requests that your officedo the same.Sincerely[redacted] [redacted]PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC.EnclosureRIDC

Re: [redacted]Your ID#: [redacted]Dear Mr. [redacted]I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office by Ms.[redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). In her complaint she alleges she hiredNSS to take her idea and “turn it to a...

movie”. Setting aside the reasonableness of the belief that amovie could be produced for less then $9,000.00, her complaint mischaracterizes the services ofNSS. Further, I have had numerous recent discussions with Ms. [redacted] in which she hadexpressed a concern over the status of her project (which is currently still under review by anetwork), she has not expressed a concern over the nature of the services provided to her. Aswill be detailed, NSS has performed, and continues to perform, the services pursuant to the termsof the contract. Ms. [redacted] has approved and authorized these services. Her show concept hasnot been licensed or purchased. Accordingly, there are no royalties currently being paid for hershow concept. There is no basis to warrant a refund for services rendered with her expresswritten approval and authorization.NSS is not a movie, or network, studio that produces movies itself. NSS designs,develops, and creates Show Concept Packages for presentation to a network, with the goal ofhaving the network license or buy the show concept and provide royalties to our clients. It is thenetwork that would then produce a movie or show. In February 2013, Ms. [redacted] submitted anidea for a new show concept to NSS. As with all potential clients, she was provided a disclosure,in a printable and savable format, and she acknowledged that she received and read thedisclosure. The disclosure states, among other details: “We ask that all submitters be realistic.New entertainment development is high risk and there is very little likelihood that your idea willbe successfully licensed or result in profit to you.” It is important to note that she acknowledgedthat she received and read this disclosure BEFORE any contract for services were offered.Ms. [redacted] entered into a Production Agreement for the design, development andcreation of a Show Concept Package, not for the creation of a movie. The Agreement containsthe following explicit acknowledgements:“NSS has made no representations concerning the likelihood that the Client will receiveany financial gain from the development of the Show Concept.The Client acknowledges the there is no way of knowing at this time if the targetednetwork will license, buy or pay royalties for the Show concept as a result of NSS’sservices. Client acknowledges that NSS has made no representations concerning thelikelihood of licensing, marketing, royalty payments or profitability.NSS performed its initial design of the show concept and submitted an integrated
rendering for her approval. She approved the design concept. A copy of her signed approval isattached (note the actual design has been redacted for confidentiality purposes). Based upon herapproval, the Show Concept Package (not a full movie), was created and provided to Ms. [redacted].She authorized the presentation of the Show Concept Package to the targeted network. Acopy of her authorization is enclosed. Unfortunately, the first network declined to pursue hershow concept. The concept was presented to a second network. This second network is still inthe process of review and had not provided a decision about her new show concept. NSScontinues to follow up with the second network and will provide updates to Ms. [redacted] asadditional information becomes available.In summary, Ms. [redacted] was fully informed of the risks of new show developmentBEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has performed, and continues to perform, the servicesaccording to the terms of the contract. Ms. [redacted] has provided her approval and authorizationfor the services. The complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.Si erely,[redacted]PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC.Enclosures

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office by Mr. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). His complaint makes numerous mischaracterizations and false statements that demonstrate his misunderstanding of the scope of services contracted. As will be...

detailed, NSS made a full disclosure of its services and fees BEFORE any contract was entered or monies paid. NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract; Mr. [redacted] has simply declined to pursue additional services, which is his prerogative. There is no basis to warrant a refund for the initial services which were performed.In November 2013, Mr. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept to NSS. As with all potential clients, he was provided disclosures, in a printable and savable format, and he acknowledged that he received and read the disclosures. These disclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. It is important to note that he acknowledged that he received and read this disclosure BEFORE any contract for services were offered. The disclosure states, among other details; "It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with a submitted idea/’ The disclosure then details the various services and their related fees. A copy of the disclosure is enclosed.Subsequently, he entered into a Development Agreement for custom research services. This is not a contract for the development of a "diagram” related to his show. The service was to perform research on the submitted show concept. This service was completed and the research material was sent to him on 11/27/2013. The research data comprised eighty-five (85) pages of information. The contract requires the compilation ot data in three areas; Show Related Data, Audience Profile Data and a Trademark query. The complied research contained detailed research on ten (8) relevant shows, three (3) pages of analysis on Audience Profile and data on one hundred (100) U.S. registered trademarks. The cardholder’s contention that this data was not thorough is unsubstantiated.
The Development Agreement that he entered explicitly states:“Section II B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a Show Concept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to a potential Licensee, at Client's sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer to create a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targeted company. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtain them at all.”Following completion of the services under the initial contract, discussions were held with Mr. [redacted] in which NSS offered to create the Show Concept Package. This offer of additional services is consistent with the disclosures that he acknowledged having received and is consistent with the terms of the Development Agreement that he entered. He has declined to enter this agreement. Out last contact with Mr. [redacted], prior to the current complaint, was on 01/13/2014.In summary, Mr. [redacted] was fully informed of all services and related fees offered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services to which a contract existed. NSS has offered additional services, which have been declined. The complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.
Sincerely,[redacted] PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC.Enclosure

I do reject what was said by new show studios.  there was nothing to accept.  their vague response basically tells me and anyone else who files a complain to shut up and take getting ripped off.  It is utter nonsense they can just get away with not paying back monies people paid in good faith.  people, me included, spend months and years pouring their hearts into works they do.  then paying their hard earned money into a company who then files bankruptcy and rips them off.
So yes I reject there response because it offered nothing...not even an apology for basic theft of money (yes I know that isn't what it's called but what it is...before you argue with me calling it theft when someone accepts money for a service that they never provide it is theft) I demand not only my money I paid in back but emotionally compensations.  being controlled by companies who then steal from you isn't the American way...having dreams stolen isn't right and this company needs to own up to their responsibilities or taken to federal court and prosecuted for their crimes.
I realize people fall upon bad times, don't get me wrong...frankly in this case I don't care I went with communication from them for months call after call, message after message then get this heartless response from some guy who doesn't even apologize.
I deserve my money back plus extras for emotional distress.
They are in business of ruining people's dreams and stealing their money.  how long before they re open under another name and do it again?
life insurance companies do it all the time and rip people off...sad the people in this nation have no rights only companies.
[redacted]

Review: THIS COMPANY IS SUPPOST TO BE ABOUT CREATING ENTERTAINMENT. I HAVE SUBMITTED SEVERAL PAGES OF IDEA FOR A PIOLIT TV SHOW THAT I HAD MANY IDEAS FOR TO A [redacted] - DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE WITH NEW SHOW STUDIOS. (YES) THEY RECEIVED MONEY FOR SERVICES THAT I WAS TO RECEIVED. PAYMENTS WERE TAKEN BY MY CREDIT CARD FROM 2011-2012. I HAVE E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THEIR COMPANY TO ME OVER THE 2-YEARS. aLL OF THE SUDDEN IN 2013 THEIR WERE NO MORE CONTACT FROM THEM. WHEN I CALL THEIR COMPANY, OTHER PEOPLE ANSWER THE PHONES, BUT NEVER GET BACK TO ME, PLUS THIS PERSON [redacted] NEVER WORKED THERE. THEY WANTED MORE MONEY FOR A VIDEO SHOOT, BUT I NEVER SENT ANY MORE.Desired Settlement: I WANT PEOPLE TO BE AWARE OF THIS COMPANY AS A SCAM. THEY NEVER DELIVER A THING BUT COPY INFORMATION FROM PAST SHOWS TO STRING PEOPLE ALONG. WOULD BE NICE TO BE REIMBURSED MY MONEY THEY TOOK FROM ME FOR SERVICES NOT RENDER TO ME. BETWEEN $500.00-$800.00

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office

Review: I just tried to call New Show Studios of which I have over $500 tied up in. they filed for bankruptcy protection which means they get protection while everyone else gets ripped off I guess. I tried to market my book as a movie, signed a contract in good faith and frankly get scammed yet again.

I’ve tried numerous times with them paid payments then transferred to someone else besides Judy M[redacted] (not sure of spelling) then this happens. Frankly I deserve more than the money I paid in due to repeated violations of me being scammed.

Companies should not be allowed to violate people such as they do!Desired Settlement: My desired resolution is since I have over $500 tied up into this from my hard work, making payments believing I was going to get something in return. I am asking for the full amount of the contract paid me the contract that I signed in good faith. The amount I was working toward paying in which is just over $8000. due to emotional, and financial discomfort and pain this has caused me.

Business

Response:

This letter is in response to your office’s correspondence to Mr. AnthonyV[redacted], of New Show Studios, LLC., advising him of the complaint of Mr. [redacted]. As Mr. [redacted] correctly states, New Show Studios, LLC. hasfiled for bankruptcy in the United States District Court for Western Pennsylvania.The bankruptcy petition was filed 10/07/2015 and assigned case #15-23688.Contrary to any assertion by Mr. [redacted], filing for bankruptcy is not a“scam”. The surrender of its affairs to the scrutiny, and control, of the bankruptcycourt is an act of complete transparency. While New Show Studios, LLC. regretsany negative impact this action may have on its clients, the dissolution anddistribution of assets is now under the direction of the Bankruptcy Trustee andthe Bankruptcy Court. In light of this action, there will be no further responsefrom New Show Studios, LLC. regarding Mr. [redacted]’s complaint, or anyfuture complaint that may be submitted to your office.[redacted]cc: Anthony V[redacted]

Consumer

Response:

I do reject what was said by new show studios. there was nothing to accept. their vague response basically tells me and anyone else who files a complain to shut up and take getting ripped off. It is utter nonsense they can just get away with not paying back monies people paid in good faith. people, me included, spend months and years pouring their hearts into works they do. then paying their hard earned money into a company who then files bankruptcy and rips them off.

Review: I spoke with [redacted](director new show studios) on 1-06-14 and told him my entire idea over the phone. I am very passionate and proud of my idea he picked up on that and capitalized on that to con me. Dan told me NSS was partnered with SFM in New York and has been making movies and tv shows for over 50 years and that they have built strong relationships in the film industry unique only to them.He told me he would have a vested interest in my idea, and I believed he really liked my story. He told me for $495 they would take my rough draft, put it in the correct format and present it to their industry insiders and I was very excited, but all I received was a dvd about their company and information about networks nothing at all to do with my story, its pretty much crap. Now he tells me to get SFM to produce my own dvd its gonna cost me $10,000. I would like my $495 refunded and no further contact with NSS or SFM.Desired Settlement: $495.00 refund no further contact

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office

by Mr. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). His complaint makes

numerous mischaracterizations and false statements that demonstrate his

misunderstanding of the scope of services contracted by him. NSS is partnered with

SFM Entertaimnent; however the fee of $495 is for our research services, not the

development of a Show Concept Package which would be suitable for presentation.

As will be detailed, NSS made a full disclosure of its services and fees BEFORE

any contract was entered or monies paid. The contracts are simple and clear, containing

no “fine print”. To the extent Mr. [redacted] is, or was, confused about the scope of services,

it is through no fault of NSS. NSS has performed the services for which there was a

contract; Mr. [redacted] has simply declined to pursue additional services, which is his

prerogative. There is no basis to warrant a refund for the initial services which were

performed.

In January, Mr. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept to NSS. As with

all potential clients, he was provided disclosures, in a printable and savable format, and

he acknowledged that he received and read the disclosures. These disclosures outline,

among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. It is important to note

that he acknowledged that he received and read this disclosure BEFORE any contract for

services were offered. Subsequently, he entered into a Development Agreement for

custom research services. The service was to perform research on the submitted show

concept. This service was completed and the research material was sent to him on

01/28/2014. On 02/04/2014, a representative of NSS discussed the research material with

Mr. [redacted]. Further, the contract that he entered explicitly states:

“Section 11 B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a Show

Concept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to a

potential Licensee, at Client’s sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer to

create a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targeted

company. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtain

them at all.”

On 03/19/2014, a second contract was sent to Mr. [redacted] offering to create the

Show Concept Package. This offer of additional services is consistent with the

disclosures that he acknowledged having received and is consistent with the terms of the

Development Agreement that he entered. He has declined to enter this agreement.

In response to the complaint filed with your office, I have made multiple attempts

to contact Mr. [redacted] to address any concerns. He has not responded to any attempt at

further contact.

In summary, Mr. [redacted] was hilly informed of all services and related fees offered

by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services to which a

contract existed. NSS has offered additional services, which have been declined. The

complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.

Review: On October 1,2012 contacted new show studios with an idea of mine from their online advertment,than I spoke to [redacted] he got all info from me told me to pay 500 for them to start.later he sends options for me more money.this morning I supposed to call but desired to see if its a scam.my idea is destroyed by a fake business.I want my money back that I paid believing the company could of helped me within my idea not take me for granted!Desired Settlement: Paying me back my 500

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office by Ms. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). In her complaint, Ms. [redacted] implies she was misinformed about the fees for additional services this is blatantly false. Further, a review of her file indicates that she had amicably closed her project in March 2013. Then, in December 2013, she re-initiated contacted with NSS. We returned her call to determine if she desired to pursue her project further. There has been no further contact from her, despite numerous attempts at contact from NSS, until the present complaint. As will be detailed below, NSS provided Ms. [redacted] with a complete disclosure of our services and fees BEFORE she entered into any contract. NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract; Ms. [redacted] has simply declined to pursue additional services, which is her prerogative. There is no basis to warrant a refund. In October 2012, Ms. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept through NSS’s website. As with all potential clients, she was provided disclosures, in a printable and savable format, and she acknowledged that she received and read the disclosures. These disclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. It is important to note that she acknowledged that she received and read this disclosure BEFOIRE entering into any contract. Ms. [redacted] initially entered into a Development Agreement for custom research services. The service was to perform research on her submitted show concept. This service was completed and the research material was sent to her. Further, the contract that she entered explicitly states: “Section II B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a Show Concept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to a potential Licensee, at Client’s sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer to create a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targeted company. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtain them at all.” Following completion of the Development services, a second contract was sent to Ms. [redacted] offering to create the Show Concept Package. She declined to enter this agreement and closed her project with the following e-mail on March 20, 2013; “I’m not in good status to continue on with this project all cause of money problems. I won’t have no kind of money for this project. I have my hand tied nothing is coming from IRS. Sorry about this I’m on a fixed income so I can’t afford this project. Thanks for everything! [redacted]” Upon receipt of the above e-mail, Ms. [redacted] project was closed. Then in December 2013, Ms. [redacted] contacted NSS. We returned her call to see if she desired to pursue her project again. After two conversations, Ms. [redacted] refused to return any attempts at contact and the present complaint followed. In summary, Ms. [redacted] was fully informed of all services and related fees offered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services to which a contract existed. NSS has offered additional services, which Ms. [redacted] has declined. Her complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.

Consumer

Response:

FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO SAY,NO COMPANY NEED TO LIE ABOUT ANYTHING THAT I WASN'T AWARE OF. IN OCT.2012 YES I ANSWERED AN ONLINE AD WITH MY INFO.TO BE CONTACTED WHICH I WAS. IN THE AD IT NEVER STATED MONEY INVOLVE UP FRONT,SO WHEN I PAID THE $500,I PAID WITHIN MY INTENTION THAT NEW SHOW STUDIO'S WILL BE ABLE TO TELL MY STORY ON LIFETIME OR OTHER CHANNELS. I RECENTLY RECONTACTED A REP; LAST MONTH STATING I NEVER EVER WANTED TO DO A SHOW,THE REP. KNEW THIS: BY NEW SHOW STUDIO'S THEY DID SEND ME OUT CD'S,PAPERWORK,ETC. IT'S NOT AT ALL FOR A NEW SHOW, IT'S A STORY THAT NEED TO BE TOLD IN HELPING OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD. THEY GOT ALL THE DETAILS AND NEVER TRIED TO DELIEVER THE PRODUCT THAT I AS THE CLIENT WAS TRING TO SEEK.Revdex.com,I HAVE EVERYTHING THAT I DID GET FROM THEM AND I'LL BE HAPPY TO SENT EVERYTHING I RECEIVED FROM NEW SHOW STUDIO'S!

Review: I was contacted by "New Show Studio's" by email. Their ad asked, "How would you like to be the next person to walk the red carpet?" They were asking, if I had a show idea. Long story short. after giving a short description of my show concept. I was called the next day 3x's and sent a email by [redacted]. I sent a email that day telling him, I would be available to talk to the following day at 9:00. a.m. ET. *hen I talked to him that day he basically told me that he could help me take my show concept idea to the network for $499. and copy write my idea so nobody could steal it. He had me pay $499. and called me once a month to discuss my idea's. after a couple of months he asked me to put together a presentation. I put together a power point to help him understand how my show concept would work. He called me the next day, and said, my final was so good he called in his whole office to see it. I asked him, if this could be copy writted, and he said, "you have 5 concepts rolled into one." He then went on to say that he would have to send me those concepts, and I would have to send them in to be copy written. [redacted] told me he would contact me in a couple of weeks with the concepts, and the address to send them in and then we would discuss the next step. This was around the 16th of May 2013. A couple of weeks later on the date he was suppose to call I waited most the morning for him to call. His secretary called me a couple hours after the regular scheduled time, and told me he was fired. She told me someone else would give me a call later that afternoon. later that day a guy by the name of [redacted] called me. [redacted] stated, he had a idea of where [redacted], and I were at. I asked, if he was going to send me the 5 concepts, and he said, No! That is up to you to do. I said, I was told in the beginning that you would copy write my idea in my name to protect me and [redacted] told me I had 5 concepts. [redacted] then wanted me to sign A new Contract 4 more MoneyDesired Settlement: I feel New Show Studio's should pay me back my $499. and a letter confirming the termination of any services agreements, including any claim by new Show Studios to royalties and a final statement of the account balance of Zero dollars. to finish the last part of the complaint. [redacted] wanted me to sign another contract that was basically to accomplish what they hadn't accomplish thousand of dollars more and a higher percentage of my show and it was allowing them to do similar shows

Business

Response:

This letter is in response to the complaint submitted by Ms [redacted]. *e have been

contacted recently by legal counsel representing Ms. [redacted] and have agreed to the terms

of resolution proposed by her counsel. To the best of our knowledge, this matter has

been resolved.

Consumer

Response:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

Regards, However, I am still waiting for them to get back to me. My lawyer ([redacted]) sent them a proposal, has not heard back from "New Show Studio."

Business

Response:

This letter is in response to your letter dated February 18, 2014 in which you provided

additional concerns of Ms. [redacted]. The company has agreed to the additional terms

proposed by Ms. [redacted] and has mailed its agreement to her legal counsel. To the best of

our knowledge, this matter has been resolved.

Review: hi my name is [redacted] this product called new studio said they well take my idea turn it to a movie which it hasn't happend I paid 8,470.00 nothing I believe(think) they sold it and keep the money I got nothing.the agreement said they get 10% I get 90%. heard that they have a very bad business stell from others its time for these people to be shut down new show studio others get hurt.Desired Settlement: want what I paid 8,470.00 that is all.

Business

Response:

Re: [redacted]Your ID#: [redacted]Dear Mr. [redacted]I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office by Ms.[redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). In her complaint she alleges she hiredNSS to take her idea and “turn it to a movie”. Setting aside the reasonableness of the belief that amovie could be produced for less then $9,000.00, her complaint mischaracterizes the services ofNSS. Further, I have had numerous recent discussions with Ms. [redacted] in which she hadexpressed a concern over the status of her project (which is currently still under review by anetwork), she has not expressed a concern over the nature of the services provided to her. Aswill be detailed, NSS has performed, and continues to perform, the services pursuant to the termsof the contract. Ms. [redacted] has approved and authorized these services. Her show concept hasnot been licensed or purchased. Accordingly, there are no royalties currently being paid for hershow concept. There is no basis to warrant a refund for services rendered with her expresswritten approval and authorization.NSS is not a movie, or network, studio that produces movies itself. NSS designs,develops, and creates Show Concept Packages for presentation to a network, with the goal ofhaving the network license or buy the show concept and provide royalties to our clients. It is thenetwork that would then produce a movie or show. In February 2013, Ms. [redacted] submitted anidea for a new show concept to NSS. As with all potential clients, she was provided a disclosure,in a printable and savable format, and she acknowledged that she received and read thedisclosure. The disclosure states, among other details: “We ask that all submitters be realistic.New entertainment development is high risk and there is very little likelihood that your idea willbe successfully licensed or result in profit to you.” It is important to note that she acknowledgedthat she received and read this disclosure BEFORE any contract for services were offered.Ms. [redacted] entered into a Production Agreement for the design, development andcreation of a Show Concept Package, not for the creation of a movie. The Agreement containsthe following explicit acknowledgements:“NSS has made no representations concerning the likelihood that the Client will receiveany financial gain from the development of the Show Concept.The Client acknowledges the there is no way of knowing at this time if the targetednetwork will license, buy or pay royalties for the Show concept as a result of NSS’sservices. Client acknowledges that NSS has made no representations concerning thelikelihood of licensing, marketing, royalty payments or profitability.NSS performed its initial design of the show concept and submitted an integratedrendering for her approval. She approved the design concept. A copy of her signed approval isattached (note the actual design has been redacted for confidentiality purposes). Based upon herapproval, the Show Concept Package (not a full movie), was created and provided to Ms. [redacted].She authorized the presentation of the Show Concept Package to the targeted network. Acopy of her authorization is enclosed. Unfortunately, the first network declined to pursue hershow concept. The concept was presented to a second network. This second network is still inthe process of review and had not provided a decision about her new show concept. NSScontinues to follow up with the second network and will provide updates to Ms. [redacted] asadditional information becomes available.In summary, Ms. [redacted] was fully informed of the risks of new show developmentBEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has performed, and continues to perform, the servicesaccording to the terms of the contract. Ms. [redacted] has provided her approval and authorizationfor the services. The complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.Si erely,[redacted]PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC.Enclosures

Business

Response:

I talked to you on 24 of dec. I told you no it has not been resolved. I told mr. [redacted] want money back they just dont want the story so just returned money the 8,470 .he continue to say we are close to selling it but he said that befor many times all I want is the money back let it go. he then said I was yelling no then oh now your going to a lawyer no since he put words in my mouth.I know he recored me because he told me. I also recored him too he did the same thing didnt let me talk he did all the talking but was able to tell him not to put words in my mouth.I spoke to you mr. [redacted] on 24 dec. you said to email you because of stress yes you would to if some one called you 3 times on nov. 11 on veterens day I have on my cell phone and then dec. about 18 or 19 he called again he said you well get a letter from me or I think from you Revdex.com. what ever he tryed to scare me well ok . if he said anything different hes good if he altered the recoreding its off on him. now maybe I well get a lawyer to get money back. all I want is that you keep tabs on him if and if its true that he is still trying to sell just dont trust mr. valkenth to many excuses. there a word called breath of contract. the company gauanteed me. got nothing and never told me any of the other company that was interest in my project also if they cant by word I get all my money back but,if they sell then 10% I get 90% to me plus royalties.I know now that this company called new show studio is a fraud so many people complained about them. the email you wrote to Revdex.com.was in 11/13/14 and again in 12/22/14 when I got letter from you Revdex.com.I emailed in those days and now to you 12/29/14.

Review: new shows studio scammed me out of 11 thousand dollars they say they get your reel into the right hands which they never did..me and several of there clients notice they make the reels the same way and I have the script in which one [redacted] use and I have recorded all of our conversations ...me and 9 other of there paying clients have compared notes and all where basicly told the same things there are 4 of us who have recorded conversations and basicly he has told us all the same thing I am looking for the 795 dollar the start up and 10,350 that was paid for a two minute reel that was never given to any networkDesired Settlement: 11,145 dollars is what was given to them and it is what I want returned back to me

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office by Mr.[redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). His complaint makes numerous falsestatements and mischaracterizes the nature of the services provided. The statement that he was“scammed” is defamatory. The statement that his reel was never given to any network is false.His comments about the similarity of his experience with NSS, and that of other alleged clients,mischaracterize our services. Finally, his statement about getting his reel into the “right hands”implies a guarantee that his show concept would be licensed, a guarantee that NSS explicitly doesnot provide. As will be detailed, NSS has performed the services pursuant to the terms of thecontract. Mr. [redacted] has approved and authorized these services. While it is unfortunate that hisshow concept has not been licensed or purchased, that fact does not negate the simple fact thatservices were provided with his approval and authorization. There is no basis to warrant a refund.NSS is not a movie, or network, studio that produces movies itself. NSS designs,develops, and creates Show Concept Packages for presentation to a network, with the goal ofhaving the network license or buy the show concept and provide royalties to our clients. It is thenetwork that would then produce a movie or show. In December 2011, Mr. [redacted] submitted anidea for a new show concept to NSS. As with all potential clients, he was provided a disclosure,in a printable and savable format, and he acknowledged that he received and read the disclosure.The disclosure states, among other details: “We ask that all submitters be realistic. Newentertainment development is high risk and there is very little likelihood that your idea will besuccessfully licensed or result in profit to you.” It is important to note that he acknowledged thathe received and read this disclosure BEFORE any contract for services were offered.Mr. [redacted] entered into a Production Agreement for the design, development and creationof a Show Concept Package. The Agreement contains the following explicit acknowledgements:“NSS has made no representations concerning the likelihood that the Client will receiveany financial gain from the development of the Show Concept.The Client acknowledges the there is no way of knowing at this time if the targetednetwork will license, buy or pay royalties for the Show concept as a result of NSS’sservices. Client acknowledges that NSS has made no representations concerning thelikelihood of licensing, marketing, royalty payments or profitability.”NSS performed its initial design of the show concept and submitted an integratedrendering for his approval. He approved the design concept. A copy of his signed approval isattached (note the actual design has been redacted for confidentiality purposes). Based upon hisapproval, the Show Concept Package was created and provided to Mr. [redacted]. He authorized thepresentation of the Show Concept Package to the targeted network. A copy of hisauthorization is enclosed. His show concept was presented to two networks in the week of08/16/2013. Unfortunately, the Show Concept was not licensed. In October2014, Mr. [redacted]terminated his relationship with NSS.In his complaint, Mr. [redacted] alleges that the similarity of his experience with NSS, ascompared to other alleged clients, is somehow a basis to warrant a refund. NSS offers a varietyof services to its clients. While the specifics of any given Show Concept Package vary, basedupon the initial show concept submitted by the client, there are similarities in the format. NSSutilizes a propriety format for the creation and presentation of a Show Concept Package. As aresult, each client who engages the same services will necessarily undergo a similar process in thecreation of the Show Concept Package.In summary, Mr. [redacted] was fully informed of the risks of new show developmentBEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has performed the services according to the terms ofthe contract. Mr. [redacted] has provided his approval and authorization for the services. Thecomplaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.

Review: On or about 11/5/12, online I submitted an idea to New Show Studious ("NSS") for a show. NSS president [redacted] called me & said he thought my idea was excellent, socially relevant & that he could put my idea in touch w/producers of networks to use for a show. I am an amateur & had no idea how agents work to market an idea. [redacted] said he charged $495 that was not negotiable but that he would take incremental payments. He said that the $495 was to create a DVD in part from interviewing me on video to explain my idea, concept & vision & essentially that this would be the only fee that was not negotiable & that if we were lucky enough to secure the interest of networks or producers, that if any fees were necessary, that he would pledge more to take higher royalties & return from the production. [redacted] lead me to believe that the $495 charged paid for the marketing of my idea to producers & that no more funds were required from me. I told him I had very limited fin'l means, struggled to pay the $495 from 11/14/12-8/2/13 but finished paying $495. [redacted] sent me a cd/dvd that was a slideshow summarizing my idea, listing comparable shows & networks. He reneged on the DVD interview of me but worse, no sooner than I paid off the $495, [redacted] called me asking for $8-12K to "develop" the idea to market-This was directly against what he promised that no further money was required from me. He said he had exciitng news that a network was interested & was meeting w/an executive about my show so I should rush & sign an agreement to pay him which I believe was fraudulence to induce me to start paying him more money! I would NEVER have paid NSS a dime if I knew there was more money required from me to have a chance at producing my show idea. [redacted] used a bait & switch to try to get me to pay him $495 plus & chased me w/phone calls raving praise about my idea & to hurry & pay him that I'm missing opportunities to market my show-Pressuring me for his greed.Desired Settlement: I want the $495 I paid refunded in full.

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office by Ms. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). Initially, please be advised that I have spoken with Ms. [redacted] on 12/19/2013 in an effort to address her concerns. Unfortunately, she became belligerent and the complaint to your office followed. As will be detailed below, NSS provided Ms. [redacted] with a complete disclosure of our services and fees BEFORE she entered into any contract. NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract; Ms. [redacted] has simply declined to pursue additional services, which is her prerogative. There is no basis to warrant a refund. Ms. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept through NSS’s website. As with all potential clients, she was provided disclosures, in a printable and savable format, and she acknowledged that she received and read the disclosures. These disclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. A copy of the disclosure is enclosed. It is important to note that she acknowledged that she received and read this disclosure BEFOIRE entering into any contract. Ms. [redacted] initially entered into a Development Agreement for custom research services. The service was to perform research on her submitted show concept. This service was completed and the research material was sent to her. Further, the contract that she entered explicitly states: “Section II B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a Show Concept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to a potential Licensee, at Client’s sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer to create a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targeted company. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtain them at all.” Following completion of the Development services, a second contract was sent to Ms. [redacted] offering to create the Show Concept Package. Ms. [redacted] has declined to enter this agreement. In summary, Ms. [redacted] was hilly informed of all services and related fees offered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. Her contention that she was informed that the fee for the initial service was the only fee is not supported by the evidence. NSS has completed the services to which a contract existed. NSS has offered additional services, which Ms. [redacted] has declined. Her complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund. Sincerely, New Show Studios, LLC.

Consumer

Response:

I implicitly reject the reply from New SHow Studios ("NSS") President [redacted] ("[redacted]") who was the NSS for the following reasons: 1. I relied on numerous verbal mis-representations expressed by [redacted] which I will detail. Most importantly, I relied on [redacted] stating that the $495 DVD would be the primary tool used to reach networks. My interest in NSS was from [redacted] claiming he had major connections to producers and networks who were capable and successful in producing well-known television shows. [redacted] told me the $495 DVD would be our foot in the door to see if anyone would be interested in my show idea hence, I relied upon the promise of the creation of the DVD for $495 and would NEVER have thrown out my money if I knew that marketing my idea would cost me any further money that the $495. [redacted] said the $495 DVD was our tool NOT some blown-out development of my idea; however after I finished paying the $495, [redacted] called me in October 2013 with "exciting news" that we reached "that point" earlier than he thought we would because he had executives interested in my idea which I assumed was from the $495 DVD. He wanted me to signed yet another contract obligating me to pay between $8-12K which is when I seriously questioned NSS sincerity and wanted to know why more money why more money was expected from me? 2. I am asking that all taped phone conversations be proffered as [redacted] threatened that he taped all of our conversations without my knowledge or consent). On or about 12/19/2013, [redacted] stated/threatened that he recorded all of our numerous telephone conversations which he "threatened" because I argued that I was misinformed about what the $495 I paid him over 10 months time was to cover (i.e. I was promised that the $495 I paid for creating a DVD (to use as a marketing tool) which was also in part to be a video of me explaining my inspiration for the show idea and my vision for the future of the show and that this DVD would the marketing tool to use to sell the show idea to networks and executives and that no further funds were required from me to market the DVD but if and when a network expressed interest in my show idea, NSS would pledge more money to claim more royalties;) [redacted] claimed "You knew---We discussed this..." Which is a farce; hence I demand that all of the recordings [redacted] claims he recorded of our conversations be supplied. I did not know or consent to having our telephone conversations being recorded to begin with but if he has them, he must furnish them; 3. As already furnished to Revdex.com, I paid [redacted] the $495 incrementally between 11/05/2012 and 08/02/2013. I never signed a contract with NSS until 08/30/2013 (almost a month after I finished paying the $495) which an email reflecting this confirms dated 08/30/13 from me at 3:21 PM and the "GOT IT!!" Reply from [redacted] who was confirming receipt of my faxing the signed contract back to him that day 08/30/2013 at 3:26PM--See attached. [redacted] asked me verbally to sign a contract that he claimed he sent me on or about 11/28/2012 but which I never received! Hence, he RE-SENT this contract on 11/30/2013 and I faxed it with signature back to him. In the corresponding attachment which are the emails of 08/30/2013, [redacted] is somewhat deceptive because he crafted the re-send contract sent on 8/30/13 using an email that referred to a 11/28/2012 8:45 AM appointment (which could dupe someone to believe it was actually signed (or even sent because I never received it) in 11/2012) as I noted in my 08/30/2013 which states "I realize this document was a re-send from last November 2012. I cannot believe it has been that long." Hence, [redacted] took my money before I ever signed a contract and took all of the $495 before I signed his contract. 4. [redacted] called very frequently looking for money to pay the $495 between 11/5/12 and 8/2/13 using excessive flattery and praise of my idea as well as sales pressure by saying I missing opportunities to market my idea so hurry hurry and finish paying the $495 so we can get started. He kept telling me how socially relevant my idea was and the time now because of all of the media coverage on the topic of my idea (gay marriages) so I should hurry. [redacted] emphasized the necessity of time-relevance for my idea then audaciously said later in November 2013 after I paid the $495, that I could pay off the $8-12K over time (but was requiring that I pay it before representing me to producers) when he knew the idea was time-sensitive and might become obsolete because it appears he was only interested in getting my money not in a belief of my idea ever becoming produced and profitable from being produced which is what I was interested in: A production and a profit from production. 5. [redacted] used extremely high pressure sales techniques that became worse after I paid him the $495 apparently because he reached his goal of getting the $495 and wanted to dig his hands in my pocket further so he began calling me even more frequently with what he referred to as "exciting news!" Valakanas said verbatim he has executives interested in my show idea and I must hurry and sign a new agreement he was sending me because he had the interest of a network and we had to act fast. He left a message on my answering machine on Wednesday (I think it was 12/11/2013) telling me he had an actual meeting scheduled for Friday (12/13/13) with a producer to specifically discuss my show idea so he needed an answer from me about the new agreement he sent to me dated 11/14/13 (this agreement required that I sign agreeing to a fee schedule between $8-12K). It was very high pressure. I wanted to know who was interested in my show idea and he said "I did not think we would reach this point so soon...It is great news...You have to hurry and sign the agreement so that I can meet with executives about your show" But he would not tell me who was interested. I want to know who was interested in my show as he pressured me to sign his contract based on someone being interested in my idea. I believe he was simply deceiving me with high pressure sales tactics to get more money from me which if someone were truly interested, he should earn his money from royalties not from my having to pay him to discuss my idea with an executive who was interested in my show idea. The week of 12/9/13-12/13/13 was very high pressured sales tactics from [redacted] but he was always pressuring me for money by telling me how I am missing opportunities because my idea is so relevant to the current times as well as complimenting me about how incisive my ideas are. I told him I could not afford anymore than the $495 and that it was a huge financial sacrifice to pay him the $495 because I was a graduate student and a mom of four school-aged children. He reiterated over and over and over how much he believed in my idea and believed it would sell and be profitable. In retrospect, I can see how utterly manipulative [redacted] was. 6. The promised DVD I paid $495 for, amounted to primarily a slide-show of extremely poor quality information. The slide-show consisted of a summary of my idea, possible networks that would be interested (common-sense) and a list of comparable shows that have been done in the past. The DVD was prepared in August 2013 when an almost identical show on ABC Family was aired as a pilot that took off in June 2013. [redacted] should have absolutely known about this show as it was so identical to mine and it was aired publicly 3 months before he created the "DVD". My 13 year old daughter told me about it this fall as she watched it. The DVD appeared to be a copy/paste that could take all of 15 minuted to prepare. [redacted] originally sent me a DVD with my show idea but another "clients" name as he forgot to delete the other clients name and type mine in which is demonstrative of the copy/paste that NSS does. NSS appears to change the names and very simply type-up a one paragraph summary (which I believe is primarily the actual paragraph I provided to them when I sent my idea in response to a pop-up advertisement from NSS when I was reading my general emails). NSS appears to have easily copy/pasted common-sense information about publicly known networks (which if you watched television you could prepare this yourself) who would air a show like my show idea. This "DVD" was not worth $5 let alone $495. I am firmly opposed to [redacted]' reply and want the name of the producer or network he claimed was interested in my show in November 2013 as well as all of the tapes he claimed he recorded of our phone conversations which he did not disclose he was recording until 12/19/2013. I also want the fact that I did not sign any contract with NSS until 8/30/2013 considered and still demand a FULL refund of my $495. Sincerely, [redacted]

Business

Response:

lam writing to respond to the additional comments of Ms. [redacted] regarding the above referenced complaint. She lists six areas of concern which I will address accordingly. I. She continues to allege she was of the belief that the initial payment f $495 would be the only charge associated with the development of her project. As outlined in my initial reply, Ms. [redacted] was provided with a disclosure, BEFORE any contract was entered, that detailed the various services and related fee. Further, she provided an electronic signature confirming her receipt of this disclosure and acknowledging that she read the disclosure. To the extent she believes the initial cost was the full fee for the complete development of her project, she is mistaken through no fault of New Show Studios. 2. Her demand for all recordings is unwarranted and unreasonable. All terms and conditions of the relevant contracts are spelled out clearly within the language of the contract. There are explicit acknowledgments that neither party is relying upon any oral representations. Her concern in this area highlights the need to have all terms stated in writing. If NSS were to start alleging terms not written in the terms of a contract, there would be justifiable concern from clients reasonably arguing that any such term “was not in the contract”. 3. The fact that Ms. [redacted] made payments in advance of her signing the contract has no bearing of the validity of the contact, the scope of the contract, or NSS’s performance of the contract. 4. Similarly, the issue of the “time-sensitive” nature of her project has no bearing on the validity of the contact, the scope of the contract, or NSS’s performance of the contract. 5. Ms. [redacted] complains about the perceived “high pressure” tactics of NSS. Again, at the risk of being repetitive, this complaint has no bearing on the validity of the contact, the scope of the contract, or NSS’s performance of the contract. In the event our desire and enthusiasm to work with Ms. [redacted] to develop her show concept was perceived by her as overly aggressive, I apologize. 6. Finally, Ms. [redacted] raises a concern of the quality of the research service provided, stating “you could prepare this yourself’. It bears noting that she did not raise this concern in her initial complaint, and raises it now at the end of her lengthy list of concerns. Further, in her initial complaint she conceded that she is “an amateur & had no idea how agents work...” This highlights the nature of most all service contracts you could do it yourself, however if you do not know what to do, you agree to pay someone to do the work for you. In summary, Ms. [redacted] was fully informed of all services and related fees offered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services to which a contract existed. NSS has offered additional services, which Ms. [redacted] has declined. Her complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund. Sincerely, President New Show Studios, LLC.

Business

Response:

I am writing to inform you that New Show Studios settled with me for an undisclosed amount as stated in the terms of the agreement. If you have any further questions, please contact me.

Review: was contacted by the company for the first time in August 2013. The "director" explained what she CLAIMED they would do with the money I sent them (which was described as "moving forward") with my project which DID NOT happen. Yet, every time I received a call it was to try and get more money out of me. Whenever I tried to call any number associated with the company's address it goes straight to voice mail! Which of course is very suspicious. Then they send you emails weeks later claiming to schedule "phone interviews" what in the world? From my research I have found that they have ripped other people off as well.Desired Settlement: I've already contacted my card issuer. I would just want my $495 dollars back and for them to stop scheming other people as well.

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office

by Ms. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). In her complaint, Ms.

[redacted] alleges she did not receive the services for which she made payment and that

NSS has been unresponsive. She is incorrect on both counts. As will be detailed below,

NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract; Ms. [redacted] has simply

declined to pursue additional services, which is her prerogative. Her partial payment on

the additional services has been refunded, and there is no basis to warrant a refund for the

initial services which were performed.

In August 2013, Ms. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept through

NSS’s website. As with all potential clients, she was provided disclosures, in a printable

and savable format, and she acknowledged that she received and read the disclosures.

These disclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by

NSS. It is important to note that she acknowledged that she received and read this

disclosure BEFOIRE entering into any contract. Ms. [redacted] initially entered into a

Development Agreement for custom research services. The service was to perform

research on her submitted show concept. This service was completed and the research

material was sent to her on 11/11/2013. Further, the contract that she entered explicitly

states:

“Section II B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for

obtaining a Show Concept Package describing the Show in a professional quality

format for presentation to a potential Licensee, at Client’s sole expense. New

Show Studios, at its option, will offer to create a Show Concept Package,

under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targeted company. Client

is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtain

them at all.”

Following completion of the Development services, a second contract was sent to

Ms. [redacted] offering to create the Show Concept Package. She made an initial partial

payment of $100 toward this contract, but has subsequently declined to enter this

agreement. This partial payment has been refunded to her account. A copy of the refund

receipt is enclosed.

In regard to NSS’s responsiveness, throughout the process, our records document

at least eleven (11) conversations with Ms. [redacted] and numerous attempts to reach her.

In response to her complaint, I have personally made two attempts to reach her, with no

success. To allege that we have not been responsive is a mischaracterization.

In summary, Ms. [redacted] was fully informed of all services and related fees

offered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services to

which a contract existed. NSS has offered additional services, which she has declined

and we have refunded her partial payment for the additional services. Her complaint

provides no basis to warrant a further refund.

President

New Show Studios, LLC.

Review: To whom it may concernMy name is [redacted] and I am writing a complaint against New Shows studios Judy Marchese is with News show studios and I call in for information about how a person can get there movies script out on air an she took my credit card information and ran the point of service she did not get me a receipt of service and she also after that did not explain to me if any other money were involved and until thisyear and I had found out that there were complaint l with this company due to fraud and due to this I do not want to be involved with Judy Marchese and or New Shows studios because if there were more money involved in this she should of said something to me then and she chose not to and I am asking for my refund of the 500.00 due to this reason she was scamming me for 8500.00 more when she told me then that it will only cost me the 500.00 and I do not want no dealing with this at all. Desired Settlement: I am asking for my 500.00 and all of my scripts that she has and plus a additonal 18.00 because she wanted copy of my script and when she had the original and she needed news ones she could of copy them her self and did not

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your officeby Ms. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). Her complaint makesnumerous mischaracterizations and false statements that demonstrate hermisunderstanding of the scope of services contracted. As will be detailed, NSS made afull disclosure of its services and fees BEFORE any contract was entered or monies paid.NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract. There is no basis towarrant a refund for the initial services which were performed.In December 2012, Ms. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept toNSS. As with all potential clients, she was provided disclosures, in a printable andsavable format, and she acknowledged that she received and read the disclosures. Thesedisclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. Itis important to note that she acknowledged that she received and read this disclosureBEFORE any contract for services were offered. The disclosure states, among otherdetails; “It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with asubmitted idea.” The disclosure then details the various services and their related fees. Acopy of the disclosure is enclosed. Further, this information is freely available on ourwebsite at the tab entitled “Important Information About New Show Studios”.Subsequently, she entered into a Development Agreement for custom researchservices. The service was to perform research on the submitted show concept. Thecontract requires the compilation of data in three areas; Show Related Data, AudienceProfile Data and a Trademark query. This service was completed and the researchmaterial was sent to her on 07/08/2013. The Development Agreement that she enteredexplicitly states:“Section 11 B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a ShowConcept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to apotential Licensee, at Clients sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer tocreate a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targetedcompany. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtainthem at all.”Following completion of the services under the initial contract, NSS offered tocreate the Show Concept Package. This additional service is consistent with thedisclosures that she acknowledged having received and is consistent with the terms of theDevelopment Agreement that she entered. Ms. [redacted] entered this contract on or about09/23/2013. No services under this contract are due to be performed until receipt of frillpayment of the fee. To date, Ms. [redacted] has made not payment toward the contract.Over the next twenty-one (21) months NSS maintained contact with Ms. [redacted] whocontinually indicated a desire to proceed with her project. However, no payments weremade toward the fee. Her file was closed on 06/04/2015. This complaint to your officefollowed.In summary, Ms. [redacted] was fully informed of all services and related feesoffered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services forwhich a contract and payment were received. No payments have been made toward theadditional services contract and her file has been closed. The complaint provides nobasis to warrant a refund. NSS considers this matter closed, and requests that your officedo the same.Sincerely[redacted]PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC.EnclosureRIDC

Review: Ordered a product from this company, they promised to be professional and come up with a Diagram related to my TV show Ideas. I left to go over seas on an emergency deployment.When I returned, The items and material that was sent was below par and copy paste from open sources from IMDB.com and other google sources. There was nothing custom about it and it had nothing to do with the concepts that I had for my show.When I got back I have called multiple times, left messages, because no one will answer the phones at the location. I have emailed multiple members of the company and still no response. I am wanting a full refund of the money that I spent of $495.00The company also falsely represented themselves in the form of saying they would contact TV show studios on my behalf if I paid another $8,000-$16,000 to get the pilot filmed. At this point I wasn't moving forward with the company because of the information that was given to me was copy paste from open sources. There was nothing unique or thought out about the information that was "unique" to my TV show concept.Still not refund or response has come form the company.I just want my money back for being lied to.Desired Settlement: Refund of the full amount.

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your office by Mr. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). His complaint makes numerous mischaracterizations and false statements that demonstrate his misunderstanding of the scope of services contracted. As will be detailed, NSS made a full disclosure of its services and fees BEFORE any contract was entered or monies paid. NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract; Mr. [redacted] has simply declined to pursue additional services, which is his prerogative. There is no basis to warrant a refund for the initial services which were performed.In November 2013, Mr. [redacted] submitted an idea for a new show concept to NSS. As with all potential clients, he was provided disclosures, in a printable and savable format, and he acknowledged that he received and read the disclosures. These disclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. It is important to note that he acknowledged that he received and read this disclosure BEFORE any contract for services were offered. The disclosure states, among other details; "It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with a submitted idea/’ The disclosure then details the various services and their related fees. A copy of the disclosure is enclosed.Subsequently, he entered into a Development Agreement for custom research services. This is not a contract for the development of a "diagram” related to his show. The service was to perform research on the submitted show concept. This service was completed and the research material was sent to him on 11/27/2013. The research data comprised eighty-five (85) pages of information. The contract requires the compilation ot data in three areas; Show Related Data, Audience Profile Data and a Trademark query. The complied research contained detailed research on ten (8) relevant shows, three (3) pages of analysis on Audience Profile and data on one hundred (100) U.S. registered trademarks. The cardholder’s contention that this data was not thorough is unsubstantiated.The Development Agreement that he entered explicitly states:“Section II B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a Show Concept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to a potential Licensee, at Client's sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer to create a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targeted company. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtain them at all.”Following completion of the services under the initial contract, discussions were held with Mr. [redacted] in which NSS offered to create the Show Concept Package. This offer of additional services is consistent with the disclosures that he acknowledged having received and is consistent with the terms of the Development Agreement that he entered. He has declined to enter this agreement. Out last contact with Mr. [redacted], prior to the current complaint, was on 01/13/2014.In summary, Mr. [redacted] was fully informed of all services and related fees offered by NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services to which a contract existed. NSS has offered additional services, which have been declined. The complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.Sincerely,[redacted] PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC.Enclosure

Consumer

Response:

In regards to the false information given by Anthony of NSS. Whereas, his comments of providing background research of the show concepts, to include the "show related data, Audience Profile Data, and Trademark Query.All information that was stated was false. 1. Show Concept package that I received was only 16 pages in length. If he concluded that double sided papers were included, that would create a document of only 30 pages maximum. As per contract, if NSS will share with the Revdex.com, it shows that this package was to be custom to my TV show concept. Nothing was custom about this package. As stated before it was just copy/paste material from open sources that anyone can do on their own.2. The Trademark inquiry was lacking, to say the least. There was already a trademark and copy write information related to The TV show concept, along with key words that were given. To test the company, to file reports with the Pittsburgh Attorney Generals Office. They failed to bring up any copy write or trademark affiliation to the TV show concept. Which shows that they didn't even do an inquiry, for I have created those trademarks and copy writes 2 years previous to contacting their company.3. I understand full, the scope of the work that NSS has claimed they have done. Which was not a custom piece of work related to my show, but the Audience profile work was related to, again, copy paste material from IMDB sources related to the TV shows that they thought my Concept aligned to. Subject to the contrary, I work in the related field of Show Business and know some marketing directors in some of the companies that they claimed they would contact. Not one Production company or affiliated company there-of, has ever heard of New Show Studios, nor of their parent affiliate SFM Entertainment.Both companies lie about their affiliation in the industry, in order to lure people into their services. Which in EVERY circumstance, they will never let a show see the light of day, because they simply don't know anyone in the industry. I have letters from each of the companies that NSS has sent to me as "possible prospects" to pick up my TV show concept. All of whom do not know of NSS of SFM, who went on further to claim both of these companies as scams because of the formats of their websites. As SFM entertainment has a Claimed clients page, which I investigated further, where each client listed has never heard of their company, let along done any business with them. As asked before, I want my money back simply because everything about NSS was false. They falsely represented themselves as a company that has good ties in the film/media industry. Which was false.NSS has claimed that the custom package was related to my show alone. Which was false. (copy paste exact words from IMDB profile of other hit shows)Also, there were no hits on the Trademark Inquire, which I had created myself in the past. Which proves that they didn't do anything in relation of an inquiry. Which means that they were in void of their contract with me, by lying about services being rendered.

Regards,

Dr. [redacted]

Business

Response:

This letter is in response to the supplemental comments submitted by Mr. [redacted]regarding the above referenced complaint. Setting aside the defamatory statementsincluded in his comments, it is clear that Mr. [redacted] has mischaracterized the intendedpurpose of the services which were preformed. Mr. [redacted] goes further and makesnumerous unsubstantiated conclusions. In short, his additional comments provide noissues that were not previously addressed. He acknowledged the services wereperformed; now, after having received the benefit of the services, he alleges unverifiableclaims in an effort to secure a refund for services rendered.As stated in my original response, the contracted service was for custom researchrelated to Mr. [redacted]’ submitted idea. The scope of the research, as outlined in thecontract, was to compile information of existing shows similar to Mr. [redacted]’. Thisresearch would be utilized in the later development of a Show Concept Package. It is theShow Concept Package that would be a tailored to reflect the idea as submitted by Mr.[redacted]. Mr. [redacted] did not engage the services for the development of the ShowConcept Package.Mr. [redacted] incorrectly characterizes New Show Studios’ (NSS) relationship withSFM Entertainment. SFM Entertainment is NOT the parent corporation to NSS. Rather,SFM Entertainment is the exclusive licensing agent for NSS. Mr. [redacted] commentsrelated to the existence of both corporations is not supported by any verifiable reference.In summary, NSS has completed the services to which a contract existed. NSShas offered additional services, which have been declined. The complaint provides nobasis to warrant a refund.President

Consumer

Response:

The services offered were not customized to my show plan. Rather just copy pasted material from Open Source information as I have stated before.New Show Studios along with SFM entertainment have no affiliation with Any production studio let along any of the client that they claim to have worked with. As state with the "disclaimer on their website". As Quoted - "Depiction of any trademarks/logos does not represent endorsement of New

Show Studios, its services, or products by the trademark owner." Which is a legal way to be sure they don't get sued. Which it's also it's a great thing that I recorded the phone calls each time I spoke to the company as they stated a Multitude of times that they have worked with such production companies on various basis. Which is the same thing they do with their other company called Davison Design - Which they use the same format to steal invention ideas etc. Which they have already been sued for in the past. Not ONE TV show concept has ever been created, that came from New Show Studio. Also, not One invention idea has have affiliation with Davision Design. The company continues to falsely present themselves in every format. The same with SFM Entertainment. As SFM is a distributor of products and has NO affiliation with any of the clients on their web site as well.I've called all the company marketing teams related to the companies that New Show Studio has claimed affiliation with, along with all the companies that SFM entertainment claim to have as "clients". No one knows who they are, at all. As a matter of fact, after calling up the companies and then talking to SFM Entertainment, they took down some of the logos that I spoke to them about. As if they were afraid that the logo affiliation would bring some sort of legal action.Which is exactly why I am starting a class action against New Show Studio, Davison Deisgn, and SFM Entertainment - To be sure that no more people will be ripped off by your lies and nonsense affiliation. You have no pull in the industry. I've been working in this industry a while and know some of the CEO's of the companies that you claimed affiliation with. I will be sure to get their documentation to show in courts that your company does nothing but lie, to steal ideas from hard working individuals.Good Luck finding a new scam to fill your pockets.

Regards,

Review: Recently last month I left a voicemail on [redacted] answering machine and I even sent an email requesting for a refund because in the beginning I wasn't aware of any other fees besides the $495 and when I asked if there were any other fees that I had to worry about I was informed that I didn't. Then just five days I was informed via voice message that I wasn't going to receive a refund of $495. They wanted another $10-12,000 before they could move forward with producing my television show idea. Even on their website no where does it states that there will be any additional charges. Only after the last payment on $495 was I aware of any additional payments that had to be made and I don't have the money to pay the additional funds so since I can't come up with the rest I asked for a refund and I was rejected.Desired Settlement: I would just like my refund back and that they should state on their website that there will be additional funds required besides just one certain fee and that's it. instead of just having people think that they're about to have a television show produced and that's that.

Business

Response:

I am writing to respond to the above referenced complaint filed with your officeby Ms. [redacted] against New Show Studios, LLC (NSS). Her complaint makesnumerous mischaracterizations and false statements that demonstrate hermisunderstanding of the scope of services contracted. As will be detailed, NSS made ahill disclosure of its services and fees BEFORE any contract was entered or monies paid.NSS has performed the services for which there was a contract. There is no basis towarrant a refund for the initial services which were performed.In November 2013, Ms. Kirby submitted an idea for a new show concept to NSS.As with all potential clients, she was provided disclosures, in a printable and savableformat, and she acknowledged that she received and read the disclosures. Thesedisclosures outline, among other details, all services and related fees offered by NSS. Itis important to note that she acknowledged that she received and read this disclosureBEFORE any contract for services were offered. The disclosure states, among otherdetails; “It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with asubmitted idea.” The disclosure then details the various services and their related fees. Acopy of the disclosure is enclosed. Further, this information is freely available on ourwebsite at the tab entitled “Important Information About New Show Studios”.Subsequently, she entered into a Development Agreement for custom researchservices. The service was to perform research on the submitted show concept. Thecontract requires the compilation of data in three areas; Show Related Data, AudienceProfile Data and a Trademark query. This service was completed and the researchmaterial was sent to her on 06/19/20 14. The Development Agreement that he enteredexplicitly states:“Section II B. Show Concept Package; Approvals. Client is responsible for obtaining a ShowConcept Package describing the Show in a professional quality format for presentation to apotential Licensee, at Client’s sole expense. New Show Studios, at its option, will offer tocreate a Show Concept Package, under a separate contract for a separate fee for the targetedcompany. Client is aware that he or she is free to obtain such materials elsewhere or not to obtainthem at all.”Following completion of the services under the initial contract, discussions wereheld with Ms. Kirby in which NSS offered to create the Show Concept Package. Thisdiscussion of additional services is consistent with the disclosures that she acknowledgedhaving received and is consistent with the terms of the Development Agreement that sheentered. She has not returned numerous attempts to reach her about these additionalservices and her file was closed on 10 8/2014.In summary, Ms. Kirby was filly informed of all services and related fees offeredby NSS, BEFORE entering into any contract. NSS has completed the services to which acontract existed. No additional services have been contracted and no additional fees havebeen paid. The complaint provides no basis to warrant a refund.Sincerely,[redacted]PresidentNew Show Studios, LLC....................www.NewShowStudios.com.. .S•• ••Nfl S410W STUDIOSDisclosureYou should read all of this information before proceeding.NSS does not perfom, or offer profit or revenue evaluations for show idea submissions.We do not perform or offer evaluations or projections of commercial potential or thelikelihood of successful development. Discussing your idea with you or offering servicesto you does not mean that NSS believes that your idea has merit or potential forsuccessful development.We ask that all submitters be realistic. New entertainment development is high risk andthere is very little likelihood that your idea will be successfully licensed or result in profitto you.It is NSS’s normal practice to seek more than one contract in connection with asubmitted idea. Those contracts are:Pre-Development Agreement - NSS will: (a) provide information on entertainmentsubjects that are relevant to the development and production of your show idea; and (b)attempt to present your idea to a licensee after a concept package is fully developed.NSS charges a fee of four hundred and ninety five dollars ($495), plus a ten percentcommission of all money received by the client on the sale or license of theentertainment product.New Production Sample Agreement - NSS offers to professionally design and develop ashow concept package with DVD, brochure and packaging. While the fees for theseservices are individually quoted based upon the anticipated work to create the showconcept package for the particular show idea, the fees typically range from eightthousand to twelve thousand dollars ($8000-12000).Please check here if you’ve read and understand this disclosure.