tag:www.forumwarz.com,2007-10-31:/discussions/search_by_character/Al%20KahnForumwarz: Flamebate Posts by Al Kahn2010-07-23T00:00:00+00:00tag:www.forumwarz.com,2007-10-31:DiscussionPost/8406474Kids Entertainment at San Diego Comic-Con<p>Dear ARP,
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</p><p>Yesterday afternoon, 4Kids Entertainment Senior Vice President of Digital Media, Mark Kirk, interviewed several representatives of Anime News Network at San Diego Comic-Con. The <a href="http://www.forumwarz.com/klans/profile/board_of_directors" target="_blank">Board of Directors</a> and I allowed Mark to comment on our handling of the Japanimation property One Piece, but Mark also discussed our recent challenges and future plans for the direction of our company.
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</p><p>A full recording of our session may be accessed at the following address:
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</p><p> <a href="http://hwcdn.net/t3j2s6w9/cds/anncast/anncast044.mp3" target="_blank">http://hwcdn.net/t3j2s6w9/cds/anncast/anncast044.mp3</a>
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</p><p>Regrettably, I was not available for interview, as I am editing footage for a new magical girl property that will debut with our new animation block, “Toonzai”, this coming fall. However, I would be pleased to expand on any questions lingering after Mark’s interview.
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</p><p>Sincerely,
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</p><p>-Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, 4Kids Entertainment</p>Al Kahn2010-07-23T00:07:16Ztag:www.forumwarz.com,2007-10-31:DiscussionPost/830681Team Fortress 2 free weekend. (And half off)<p>Dear Forumwarriorz,
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</p><p>4Kids Entertainment Ltd., in association with NetTranny Corporation is proud to announce the development of our first modification for Valve Corporation’s popular “Team Fortress 2”. This ongoing, joint project is funded by the Net Neuterality movement, a coalition of parents, religious leaders and the non-governmental organization (NGO) Unplanned Parenthood to shield innocent children from the hazards of mature content on the internet.
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</p><p>Our non-optional modification, called “The Scout Dub” will be installed Without Your Consent™ along with the June 10, 2010 patch of ‘Team Fortress 2’. As per our out-of-court settlement with Valve Corporation, we are required to provide a list of changes our modification will make to the current product. They are as follows:
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</p><p>•Scattergun changes
</p><p><ul>•Changed name to “Popblaster”.
</p><p>•Damage reduced to 0.
</p><p>•Cork with string animation added to gun muzzle.</ul>
</p><p>• Force-A-Nature changes
</p><p><ul>•Changed name to “Fist-A-Nature”.
</p><p>•Damage reduced to 0.
</p><p>•Knockback increased by 300%.
</p><p>•Stun effect added.
</p><p>•Team colored Killing Glove of Boxing animation added to gun muzzle.</ul>
</p><p>•Pistol changes
</p><p><ul>•Changed name to “Water Pistol”.
</p><p>•Damage reduced to 0.
</p><p>•Bullet spread now team colored.
</p><p>•Firing sound replaced with select sound for “Bonk! Atomic Punch”.</ul>
</p><p>•Bonk! Atomic Punch changes
</p><p><ul>•Changed name to “Bonk! Atom Punch”.
</p><p>•Ingredients changed to “Water, Sugar, 100% Real Fruit Juice.”</ul>
</p><p>•Crit-a-Cola changes
</p><p><ul>•Changed name to “Critical Cola”.
</p><p>•Mini-Crit damage reduced to 0.</ul>
</p><p>•Melee weapon changes
</p><p><ul>•Bat damage reduced to 0.
</p><p>•Sandman damage reduced to 0.</ul>
</p><p>•Scout line changes
</p><p><ul>•Changed “I don’t usually kill morons this fast” to “I don’t usually shove joiks this fast.”
</p><p>•Changed “I will never… stop… killing you” to “I will never… stop… beating you”
</p><p>•Changed “Get on the freakin’ point, dumbass!” to “Get the point, stupid?”
</p><p>•Changed “How’s the weather over there, dumbass? Get to the freakin’ point!” to “Get ya head otta the clouds and get the freakin’ point!”
</p><p>•Changed “What the hell is wrong with you? Stand on the freakin’ point!” to “What the heck is wrong with you? Stand on the freakin’ point!”
</p><p>•Changed “Would you kindly move ya ass to the freakin’ point?” to “Get your butt moving to the freakin’ point!”
</p><p>•Changed “What da hell’s goin’ on?” to “What da heck’s goin’ on?”
</p><p>•Changed “What the hell is youse guys’ problem?” to “What the heck is youse guys’ problem?”
</p><p>•Changed “What the hell was that crap?” to “What the heck was that about?”
</p><p>•Changed “I broke your stupid crap, moron!” to “I busted up your toy, moron!”
</p><p>•Changed “Drop dead and give me 20!” to “Pants down and give me 20!”
</p><p>•Changed “Dere ain’t enough crits in da world ta kill me!” to ””Dere ain’t enough clits in da world ta slow me!”
</p><p>•Changed “Yo, if ya didn’t want me ta kill ya, ya shoulda said somethin’!” to “Yo, if ya wanted me ta stop smackin’ ya, ya shoulda said uncle!”
</p><p>•Changed “Repeat after me: ‘muhmuhmuh I’m dead!’” to ””Repeat after me: ‘muhmuhmuh I bought a ticket to da Shadow Realm!’”
</p><p>•Changed “I am owning you, you fat, bald bastard!” to “I am owning you, you fat bald creepazoid!”
</p><p>•Changed ”$400,000 to fire that gun, huh? Yeah, money well spent!” to “Four hundred grand to fire that baby, huh? Yeah, money well spent!”
</p><p>•Changed “Dem $200 bullets ain’t so hot when they don’t hit nothin’, are dey?” to ””Dem $200 gumballs ain’t so hot when they don’t hit nothin’, are dey?”
</p><p>•Changed “Hey lard-fat, those hard arteries don’t stop bullets, do thay?” to “You should thank me, you were a walking heart attack!”
</p><p>•Changed “Here’s a schematic for ya: My ass!” to “Let’s see ya build a way outta the Shadow Realm!”
</p><p>•Changed “Real nice effort, Deutsch-bag!” to “Real nice effort, Wienerschnitzel!”
</p><p>•Changed “That fancy scope of yours, bet ya got a REAL good view of me killin’ ya!” to “That fancy scope of yours, bet ya be seein’ stars now!”
</p><p>•Changed “It was a mercy killin’, ya live in a… camper van!” to “Hey buddy, ya left the lights on in your camper van!”
</p><p>•Changed “Hehey, look, you shape shifted into a dead guy!” to “Hehey, look, you shape shifted into the Shadow Realm!”
</p><p>•Changed “Pop quiz: How long does it take to beat a moron to death? BAM. Sorry, time’s up, you’re dead!” to “Look, up in da sky! It’s a boyd! It’s a plane! It’s…BAM. Your head!”
</p><p>•Changed “Dumbass!” to “Dumbo!”
</p><p>•Changed “Wave goodbye to your secret crap, dumbass!” to “Wave goodbye to your secret junk, bozos!”
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</p><p>We hope you will enjoy these changes as much as we did making them. Look forward to more changes in the future.
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</p><p>Sincerely,
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</p><p>Alfred R. Kahn
</p><p>Chief Executive Officer
</p><p>4Kids Entertainment
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</p><p><em>Without Your Consent is a Registered Trademark (™) of NetTranny Corporation.</em></p>Al Kahn2010-06-11T02:43:04Ztag:www.forumwarz.com,2007-10-31:DiscussionPost/8229484Kids Entertainment 2010 First Quarter Results<p>Dear Gary,
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</p><p>Despite your abrupt departure from our company, it was a pleasure working with you all these years. It was regrettable that your cheerleader squad was not able to follow you to TAJ Productions, but they were contracted to us for several more projects. Just between you and me, it seemed a bit personal as well. Rumor around the set was that your “morning wood” didn’t live up to your family’s “hard as Oak” standards.
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</p><p>I was pleased to hear you obtained a degree in Pokemonology, but I caution you it’s not all about handing out starter Pokemon and studying Gardevoir gynecology. It is a fiercely competitive field, a Pokemon League of its own. If you’re not careful, you might end up as a background character.
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</p><p>Best wishes,
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</p><p>-Al</p>Al Kahn2010-05-12T00:44:31Ztag:www.forumwarz.com,2007-10-31:DiscussionPost/8229284Kids Entertainment 2010 First Quarter Results<p>Dear Francis,
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</p><p>You are not alone. The decline in our advertising revenue from The CW4Kids television block over the past fiscal year suggests children are bored by our programming. In my 23 years with this company, I have developed an intuitive understanding of what kids like. Kids don’t like to be bored, and nothing bores them more than reading.
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</p><p>In our society, reading has become a substitute for parenting, telling children what they can and can’t do. Kids shouldn’t have to read a sign that tells them where the nearest bathroom is: they have the right to go to the bathroom wherever they want. No amount of meaningless words can convince them otherwise.
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</p><p>“Japanimation” lacks this problem. The written language of the Japanimese appears as nothing but graffiti to American children. Our programming is the only part of a child’s life that doesn’t force them to read, so we will naturally with hold their attention longer than teachers, social workers and our competitors. This promotes long term dedicated viewership, and long term commercial contracts.
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</p><p>We are making significant changes to our programming to better satisfy this criteria. Look forward to the exciting new changes this Fall.
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</p><p>-Al</p>Al Kahn2010-05-12T00:19:29Ztag:www.forumwarz.com,2007-10-31:DiscussionPost/8228814Kids Entertainment 2010 First Quarter Results<p>Dear shareholders,
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</p><p>In the first quarter of 2010, our revenue decreased from the comparable period in 2009 due to lower licensing revenue and reduced television advertising revenue. Although first quarter 2010 Yu-Gi-Oh! revenues were essentially flat, the Company received reduced licensing revenues from several properties formerly represented by the Company
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</p><p>Our first quarter results benefited from the cost cutting measures we put into place over the past year, with SG&A down 41%. Although our reported loss was $3.5 million, our cash loss from operations in our traditionally weak first quarter without giving effect to the $3.6 million tax refund we received, was $400,000
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</p><p>Although 4Kids is a smaller, more streamlined company, we continue to have the necessary skills, experience and liquidity to promote our current properties, invest in new properties and generally rebuild the business. We believe that we have a promising pipeline of new properties, some of which will debut at next month’s Licensing Show in Las Vegas. With the dramatic reductions to our cost structure, we can become profitable if any of our new properties gain traction.
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</p><p>We appreciate your commitment, support, and confidence.
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</p><p>-Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, 4Kids Entertainment</p>Al Kahn2010-05-11T20:44:19Z