Hhse Grace Revised Complaint
Hhse Grace Revised Complaint
Hhse Grace Revised Complaint
vs.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
and
TOM SIMS
7 Bluestem Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712
and
BOBBY S. SARGENT
8012 Chervil Dr
Austin, TX 78759-8918
Defendants.
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Getting Grace Film, LLC a/k/a Getting Grace, LLC, ("Getting
Grace" or "Plaintiff') 2 by and through its attorneys, Florio Penucci Steinhardt and Cappelli LLC, and
files the within First Amended Complaint against the above-named Defendants, and in suppmt thereof
avers as follows:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a principal place of business at 3388 Cowtney Drive Center
Valley, PA 18034.
2. One of Getting Grace's members, Jan1es Andrews, is a resident and citizen of the State
ofTexas.3
of Arkansas and/or Wyoming with a principal place of business at 300 N. College Ave., Suite 311 ,
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Plaintiff is contemporaneously herewith filing a Motion to Remand to the Court of Common Pleas ofNorthampton County,
Pennsylvania. This Amended Complaint is filed without prejudice to Plaintiff's Motion to Remand and shall not be construed
as a waiver of any rights or remedies of Plaintiff or as Plaintiff's consent to federal jurisdiction.
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Although the Distribution Agreement and Promissory Notes referenced in Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint refer to
Getting Grace, LLC as the authorized owner and/or copyright proprietor and licensing source for the original, feature film,
inspirational drama entitled "GETTING GRACE" starring Daniel Roebuck, Madelyn Dundon, Dana Ashbrook and Marsha
Dietlein and produced by Daniel Roebuck, the proper name of the entity is Getting Grace Film, LLC.
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Upon information and belief, Plaintiff has members who are citizens of multiple states across the United States, including,
but not limited to California, as well as.Texas and Pennsylvania. · ·
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Fayetteville, AR 72701, a registered agent address of 1621 Centr·al Ave Cheyenne, WY 82001, and
in the state of Arkansas with a principal place of business at 300 N. College Ave., Suite 311,
Fayetteville, AR 72701, a registered agent' s address of 1428 Chester Street Springdale, AR 72764,
Holly St Fayetteville, AR 72703 and/or 300 N. College Avenue, Suite 311 Fayetteville, AR 72701
and was the Incorporator, Organizer, President and/or Secretary for Hannover House, Inc. and the Vice
President for Medallion Releasing, Inc. for all times relevant to this lawsuit.
N. Old Wire Rd Fayetteville, AR 72703 and/or 1102 Schmieding Ln Springdale, AR 72764 and/or
300 N. College Avenue, Suite 311 Fayetteville, AR 72701 and was the President, Chief Operating
Officer and/or Financial Operator for Hannover House, Inc. and the Secretary for Medallion
Bentonville, AR 72712 and was the Vice President of Sales for Hannover House, Inc. and the
President and/or Incorporator/Organizer for Medallion Releasing, Inc. for all times relevant to this
lawsuit.
Chervil Drive Austin, TX 7859-8918 and was the Treasurer for Hannover House, Inc. for all times
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9. At all times relevant to the instant lawsuit, Defendants Parkinson, Schefte, Sims
and Sargent were acting as individuals and as principals, representatives, owners and/or agents of
10. Getting Grace is the authorized owner and/or copyright proprietor and licensing
source for the original, feature film, inspirational drama entitled "GETTING GRACE," a picture
filmed in Pennsylvania and based in Pennsylvania, staning Daniel Roebuck, Madelyn Dundon,
Dana Ashbrook and Marsha Dietlein and was produced by Daniel Roebuck (the "Picture").
("Agreement") with all of the aforementioned Defendants to this lawsuit, whether individually or
as a principal, representative, owner and/or agent of the other Defendant(s). A true and conect
12. Erik Parkinson, executed the Agreement as C.E.O. for Hannover House, Inc. and
were to serve as the distributors of the Picture for a nationwide theatrical engagement.
engagement, Defendants engaged numerous theaters in Pennsylvania, including, but not limited
to, AMC theater in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, the Roxy theater in the Lehigh Valley,
15. This was not the first occasion where Distributor had worked on a film that was
engaged in production activities on Primate, was planned for a Summer 2015 shoot in
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https://hannoverhousemovies.blogspot.com/2015/03/update-on-hhse-productions.html .
16. Distributor was fmiher obligated under the Agreement to enter into a contract with
Sony Pictures Home Ente1iainment ("SPHE") for releasing the Picture on to physical home video
devises for resale, for sales to retailers, online-seller, and other appropriate outlets in the United
17. Distributor and Getting Grace further agreed, pursuant to the Agreement, to agree
upon a preliminary theatrical release and marketing plan and budget for the release of the Picture
by December 30, 2017 and, accordingly, the parties attached several Exhibits which summarized
18. In Exhibit A to the Agreement, Getting Grace agreed to provide a bus tour using
additional Publicity and Adve1iising ("P&A") monies pursuant to a separate budget to be reserved
by and directed by Getting Grace, in the base amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).
19. In Exhibit B to the Agreement, Getting Grace agreed to provide one hundred and
fifty-thousand dollars ($150,000.00) to Distributor for the release of the Picture to targeted
markets.
20. Section 11 of the Agreement further stated that the Distributor was obligated to pay
to Getting Grace Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) as a Minimum
Guarantee for the USA & Canada market, as well as two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00)
as a Minimum Guarantee for the International market, following full delivery of the Picture and
advance payment by Getting Grace to Distributor of the total of the aforementioned amounts
($450,000.00).
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21. Said Minimum Guarantees described in Paragraph 15, above, were to be paid to
Getting Grace against its Net Revenues and were to be paid on or before twelve (12) months (or
at the latest December 30, 2018) following full delivery of the Picture and rendered regardless of
whether or not the total of Getting Grace's Net Revenues met the sums of the payments.
22. Exhibit G and Exhibit G-1 to the Agreement are Promissory Notes for the payments
23. Erik Parkinson, executed the Promissory Notes as C.E.O. for Hannover House, Inc.
as borrower, to Getting Grace, as creditor, with a principal of two hundred thousand dollars
($200,000.00) for the distribution of the Picture by Distributor pursuant to the Agreement ("P&A
Note").
25. The P&A Note stated that Getting Grace would pay Distributor as follows:
26. In accordance with the Agreement, Getting Grace made full payment to Defendants
in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to cover P&A costs.
27. The P&A Note had a maturation date and was to be paid in full on or before
December 30, 2018, including principal, all accrued interest at a rate of seven percent (7%) per
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annum, and the applicable Investment Advisory Fee ("IAF") of sixteen thousand dollars
($16,000.00).
28. Getting Grace filed and recorded a U.C.C. Security Interest in of all the revenues
to be derived from the distribution of the Picture by Distributors, as authorized by the Agreement
29. Pursuant to the P&A Note, such Security Interest would survive until such time that
the principal, applicable interest and IAF were fully and indefeasibly paid to Getting Grace.
30. Accordingly, Distributor was required, pursuant to the P&A Note, to instruct all
licensors, sub licensors, customers, purchasers, exhibitors and distributors of the Picture to
designate all revenue payments to a specifically designated and segregated bank account
31. The P&A Note fu1iher provided that Distributor would pay all of Getting Grace's
reasonable expenses incun-ed to enforce or collect any of the obligations under the P&A Note,
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, whether incmTed without
or bankruptcy proceeding.
32. Likewise, Exhibit G-1 to the Agreement is a Promissory Note issued by Distributor,
as b01Tower, to Getting Grace, as creditor, in the amount of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($450,000.00) as the Minimum Guarantee being promised in exchange for the rights to distribute
33. The Minimum Guarantee Note stated that Distributor would pay Getting Grace
Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00), which had been paid in the production of
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the Picture, representing the combined Minimum Guarantee payment from Distributor to Getting
Grace.
34. The Minimum Guarantee Note had a maturation date and was to be paid in full on
or before December 30, 2018, including principal, all accrued interest at a rate of seven percent
35. Getting Grace filed and recorded a U.C.C. Security Interest in all of the revenues
to be derived from the distribution of the Picture by Distributor, as authorized by the Agreement
36. Pursuant to the Minimum Guarantee Note, such Security Interest would survive
until such time that the principal and applicable interest were fully and indefeasibly paid to Getting
Grace.
37. Accordingly, Distributor was required, pursuant to the Minimum Guarantee Note,
to instruct all licensors, sub licensors, customers, purchasers, exhibitors and distributors of the
Picture to designate all revenue payments to a specifically designated and segregated bank account
38. Minimum Guarantee Note fu1iher provided that Distributor would pay all of
Getting Grace's reasonable expenses incurred to enforce or collect any of the obligations under
the Minimum Guarantee Note, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
39. Pursuant to Sections lQ and 11 of the P&A Note, failure of Distributor to pay on
the note when due, plus a ten (10) calendar day cure period, entitled Getting Grace to provide
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written notice to Distributor of the total unpaid principal, accrued interest and IAF immediately
40. Additionally, pursuant to the P&A Note, failure by the Distributor to promptly
remit to Getting Grace the amount of a meritorious and uncured demand, including the IAF,
Distributor to pay on the note when due plus a ten (10) calendar day cure period entitled Getting
Grace to provide written notice to Distributor of the total unpaid principal and accrued immediately
42. Additionally, pursuant to the Minimum Guarantee Note, failure by the Distributor
to promptly remit to Getting Grace the amount of a meritorious and uncured demand, entitled
43. In addition to the provisions authorizing attorneys' fees and costs of suit in the
Promissory Notes, the Agreement itself provides that, "in the event of a dispute or lawsuit arising
out of or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs and
expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys' and experts' fees and actual out of pocket costs."
44. The P&A Note and the Minimum Guarantee Note had, in the aggregate, initial
principal amounts of Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00) and were both subject
45. The P&A Note fmiher required, in addition to repayment of the principal balance
46. On or about October 29, 2018, Daniel Roebuck personally paid, on behalf of
Getting Grace, in total, approximately $11,628.50 with his personal credit card for the Picture's
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DVD replication costs to Signature Media as well as shipment costs to Walmart on behalf of
47. Hannover, via email from Eric Parkinson, agreed to pay Daniel Roebuck back in
full from the proceeds that were in process from its Michael Kahn stock venture within
approximately one week. See Walmart Payment Email Chain, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
48. On October 29, 2018, Daniel Roebuck confirmed to Parkinson and Schefte that he
had personally paid approximately $11 ,628.50 to Signature media on behalf of Hannover and
expected to be paid back in full by November 13, 2018, or thereafter with interest. See Exhibit
B.
49. On October 30, 2018, Parkinson responded to Roebuck' s October 29, 2018
demand, stating "Understood and agreed ... we are closing the corp. finance p01iion to cover this
50. A loan was made to the Getting Grace account in order to pay Roebuck and,
51. On November 29, 2018, Plaintiff, by and tlu·ough its representatives and/or agents,
participated in a conference call with Defendants Parkinson and Schefte, who were acting
52. During the aforementioned conference call, Parkinson stated that he was going get
the "rest of the theatrical collected" from the Picture so that he could use that to "retire a portion
54. Having not received the payments due under the Agreement and Promissory Notes,
on January 11 , 201 9, counsel for Getting Grace served Distributor via certified mail, regular mail,
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and electronic mail with a Notice of Default pursuant to Section 14 of the Agreement, Section 10
of the P&A Note and Section 9 of the Minimum Guarantee Note. A true and correct copy of the
55. Having still not received the payments due under the Agreement and Promissory
Notes, on January 25, 2019 counsel for Getting Grace served Distributor via certified mail, regular
mail and electronic mail with another copy of the Notice of Default and ale1ied Distributor to the
fact that counsel had filed UCC liens had been against Hannover and Medallion in accordance
with the Agreement and Promissory Notes. A true and correct copy of the January 25, 2019 letter
56. As of the date of the filing of this Complaint, Distributor still has not made
payments owed to Getting Grace under the Agreement, Promissory Notes and Walmaii Payment.
57. Plaintiff would not have contracted with individual or company Defendants had
Defendants not withheld and/or failed to convey certain material facts about individual and/or
company Defendants, which facts would have materially affected Defendants to ability to comply
with their obligations under the Distribution Agreement, Promissory Notes and Walmart Payment.
58. For example, upon information and belief, Defendant Hannover House has failed
to make numerous required filings with the Security and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). See
SEC Filing Repmi for Hannover House, Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit E.
59. Upon infmmation and belief, Defendants' own investors have repeatedly accused the
company and individual Defendants of the aforementioned fraudulent acts on an online investor blog.
See https://investorshub.advfu.com/Hannover-House-Inc-HHSE-5223/.
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60. Upon info1mation and belief, the individual and company Defendants have had
numerous lawsuits filed against them in State and Federal Court and have had significant
61. At no point in the negotiations with Plaintiff related to Getting Grace did
Defendants info1m Plaintiff that they had numerous lawsuits filed against them and numerous
62. Furthe1more, and as more fully outlined below, Defendants had no intention of ever
making full and complete payment under the Agreement, Promissory Notes and/or Walmart
Payment, yet repeatedly conveyed that Distributor would confer illusory benefits on Plaintiff in
order to induce Plaintiff into contracting with Distributor related to the distribution of the Picture.
See December 8, 2017 Email from Daniel Roebuck, attached hereto as Exhibit F.
COUNT I
PLAINTIFF VS. ALL DEFENDANTS
BREACH OF CONTRACT
Complaint as though the same were set out fully at length herein.
64. At all times material to this lawsuit, Defendants were acting individually, or as
65. Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a written Agreement on December 18, 2017,
pursuant to which Distributor executed two Promissory Notes: the P&A Note dated December 30, 2017
in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) and the Minimum Guarantee Note in
66. Erik Parkinson, executed the Agreement and the Promissory Notes as C.E.O. for
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. 67. In total, Getting Grace paid Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to
68. On or about October 29, 2018, Getting Grace, through Roebuck, additionally paid the
"Walmart Payment" for the Picture's DVD replication costs to Signature Media as well as shipment
costs to Walmait on behalf of Hannover, totaling Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Eight
69. Hannover, via email from Eric Parkinson, agreed to pay back the Walmart Payment
70. Defendants have breached their obligations under the written Agreement, Promissory
Notes and Walmait Payment by failing to make payment pmsuai1t to the Agreement, Promissory Notes
71. To date, Defendants have failed to make any payment owed to the Plaintiff pmsuant to
72. As a direct and proximate cause of Defendants' conduct as herein set forth, Plaintiff has
incun-ed damages in excess of Six Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thi1ty-Eight Dollai·s
and Fifty Cents ($677,638.50) plus seven percent (7%) interest per annum.
73. The aforementioned breaches were caused solely by the Defendants and in no way was
74. To the contrary, Plaintiff complied fully with any and all obligations owed to Defendant
WHEREFORE, Getting Grace Film, LLC demands judgment m its favor ai1d against
Defendants in an amount in excess of ai·bitration limits with interest, costs, attorneys' fees, punitive
damages and such other fu1ther relief as the Court deems just and approp1iate under the circumstances.
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COUNT II
PLAINTIFF VS. ALL DEFENDANTS
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
75. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all prior and subsequent Paragraphs of its
Complaint as though the same were set out fully at length herein.
76. At all times material to this lawsuit, Defendants were acting individually, or as
77. Plaintiff and Defendants entered into an Agreement on December 18, 2017, pursuant to
which Distributor executed two Promissory Notes: the P&A Note dated December 30, 2017 in the
amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) and the Minimum Guarantee Note in the
78. Erik Parkinson, executed the Agreement and Promissory Notes as C.E.O. for
79. In total, Getting Grace paid Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to
80. On or about October 29, 2018, Getting Grace, through Roebuck, additionally paid the
"Walmart Payment" for the Picture' s DVD replication costs to Signature Media as well as shipment
costs to Walmart on behalf of Hannover, totaling Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Eight
81. Hannover, via email from Eric Parkinson, agreed to pay back the Walmait Payment
82. Defendants have breached their obligations under the written Agreement, Promissory
Notes and Walmait Payment by failing to make payment pursuant to the Agreement, Promiss01y Notes
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83. To date, Defendants have failed to make any payment owed to the Plaintiff pmsuant to
84. As a direct and proximate cause of Defendants' conduct as herein set forth, Plaintiff has
incurred damages in excess of Six Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars
and Fifty Cents ($677,638.50) plus seven percent (7%) interest per annum.
85. The aforementioned breaches were caused solely by the Defendants and in no way was
86. To the contrary, Plaintiff complied fully with any and all obligations owed to Defendant
87. Defendants appreciated the benefits of Plaintiff's payments pursuant to the Agreement
and Promissory Notes and accepted such payments even though intending not to fulfill their obligations
88. As such, Defendants were unjustly enriched through no fault of the Plaintiff and only
through the wrongful and/or fraudulent acts and omissions of Defendants' failure to pe1form their
WHEREFORE, Getting Grace Film, LLC demands judgment in its favor and against
Defendants in an amount in excess of arbitration limits with interest, costs, attorneys' fees, punitive
damages and such other fu1iher relief as the Cowi deems just and appropriate under the circumstances.
COUNT ill
PLAINTIFF VS. ALL DEFENDANTS
VIOLATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES ACT OF 1972
89. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all prior and subsequent Paragraphs of its
Complaint as though the same were set out fully at length herein.
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90. At all times material to this lawsuit, Defendants were acting individually, or as
91. The Pennsylvania Securities Act , 70 P.S. § 1-401 ("PSA") makes it unlawful for
any person, in connection with the offer, sale or purchase of any security in this State, directly or
indirectly, to: (a) employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud; (b) make any untrue statement
of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made,
in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; and (c) engage in any
act, practice or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any
person.
were executed by Defendants on December 30, 2017, for the total amount of $650,000.00.
93 . In total, Getting Grace paid Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to Hannover
House for Publicity and Advertising costs, making the total owed under the Agreement and Promissory
Notes $666,000.00, inclusive of the IAF owed pmsuant to the P&A note.
94. Representatives of Getting Grace pruiicipated in all discussions with Distributor and/or
its individual principals related to the distribution of the Picture while located in the Commonwealth of
Pem1sylvania.
95. The Promissory Notes were issued to Getting Grace, as the holder of the Note, in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
96. Eric Parkinson, executed the Agreement and Promissory Notes as C.E.O. for
97. The Agreement-authorized Promissory Notes were "securities" within the meaning
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agent, representative and/or principal of another Defendant or Defendants, falsely stated that they
would pay all monies owed to Plaintiff pursuant to the Agreement and Promissory Notes knowing
that such statement was false and having no intention on fulfilling their obligations under the
99. Defendants false statements were made concerning material facts pursuant to the
100. Plaintiff relied on the false statements in the sale of the securities to Defendants.
thereon, Plaintiff has sustained damages in excess of Six Hundred and Sixty-Six Thousand Dollars
($666,000.00) plus interest, amounting to the full amount of the security purchased.
102. Parkinson, Schefte, Sims and Sargent, acting as partners, principal executive officer
or directors for Distributor at all material times relevant to this lawsuit and materially aided in the
act or transaction constituting a violation of the PSA and are, accordingly, jointly and severally
103 . Based on all of the foregoing, Defendants are subject to liability to Plaintiff
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972, § 70 P.S. § 501 and/or§ 503.
WHEREFORE, Getting Grace Film, LLC demands judgment in its favor and against
Defendants in an amount in excess of arbitration limits with interest, costs, attorneys' fees, punitive
damages and such other further relief as the CoUii deems just and appropriate under the circumstances.
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COUNT IV
PLAINTIFF VS. ALL DEFENDANTS
FRAUD/MISREPRESENTATION
104. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all prior and subsequent Paragraphs of its
Complaint as though the same were set out fully at length herein.
105. At all times material to this lawsuit, Defendants were acting individually, or as
106. Plaintiff and Defendants entered into an agreement on December 18, 2017, pursuant to
which Distributor executed two Promisso1y Notes: the P&A Note dated December 30, 2017 in the
amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) and the Minimum Guarantee Note in the
107. Erik Parkinson, executed the Agreement and Promissory Notes as C.E.O. for
108. In total, Getting Grace paid Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to Hannover
109. On or about October 29, 2018, Getting Grace, through Roebuck, additionally paid the
"Walmait Payment" for the Picture's DVD replication costs to Signature Media as well as shipment
costs to Walmart on behalf of Hannover, totaling Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Eight
110. Hannover, via email from Eric Parkinson, agreed to pay back the Walmart Payment
Defendant and/or Defendants, made express and/or implied false representations, in the Agreement and
Promissmy Notes, Walmait Payment ai1d otherwise, to Plaintiff that they would pay Plaintiff the
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amounts owed to Plaintiff pmsuant to the Agreement, Promissory Notes and Walmart Payment and
112. On or about December 8, 2017, Defendant Parkinson induced Getting Grace to enter
the agreement and work with Hannover House, Inc.: (1) that it had negotiated a deal with Sony, which
would provide "credibility and stature to the Pictme in distribution; (2) that, after thirty-two years,
Hannover House has secured the "EXTREMELY VALUABLE" agreement with Sony; and (3) that
Hannover House was providing a "VERY VALUABLE service to GETTING GRACE." See Exhibit
J:.
113. Defendants further made express and/or implied false representations, in the Agreement
and Promissory Notes and otherwise, to Plaintiff that they would use the monies loaned pmsuant to the
Agreement, Promissory Notes and Walmart Payment for their mutual business venture (the Picture) and
no other purpose.
114. The aforementioned false representations made by Defendants were made with the
intent to induce Plaintiff to enter into the Agreement, Promiss01y Notes and Walmrut Payment.
115. It is believed and therefore aveITed that Defendants never intended on fulfilling their
obligations under the Agreement and Promissory Notes and making full payment to Plaintiff according
116. It is believed and therefore aveITed that Defendants never intended on reimbmsing Mr.
117. Upon information and belief, the individual and company Defendants have had
numerous lawsuits filed against them in State and Federal Comt and have had significant
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118. At no point m the negotiations with Plaintiff related to Getting Grace did
Defendants inform Plaintiff that they had numerous lawsuits filed against them and numerous
119. Said false representations were material to the written agreements between the paiiies.
120. Defendants made the aforementioned representations to Plaintiff with actual knowledge
of their falsity at the time they were made, or in reckless disregard of their truth or falsity.
proceeded to enter into the written Agreement, Promissory Notes and Walmait Payment.
122. Plaintiff would not have entered into the Agreement, Promissory Notes or Walmait
Payment with Defendants had Plaintiff known that Defendants' aforementioned representations were
false and that Defendants had no intention of ever fulfilling their obligations pursuant to the Agreement
123. Defendants' conduct, as outlined in this Complaint, was willful, malicious, egregious,
outrageous and pursued with wanton disregai·d of Plaintiff's rights and financial interest.
124. As a result of Defendants' fraudulent conduct, Plaintiff has suffered substantial and
125. As a direct ai1d proximate cause of Defendants' conduct as herein set f01th, Plaintiff has
incurred dainages in excess of Six Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thlliy-Eight Dollai·s
and Fifty Cents ($677,638.50) plus seven percent (7%) interest per annum.
WHEREFORE, Getting Grace Film, LLC demands judgment m its favor and against
Defendants in an ainount in excess of ai·bitration limits with interest, costs, attorneys' fees, punitive
dainages and such other further relief as the Corni deems just and approp1iate under the circumstances.
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COUNTV
PLAINTIFF V. DEFENDANTS PARKINSON, SCHEFTE, SIMS, AND SARGENT
PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL
126. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all prior and subsequent Paragraphs of its
Complaint as though the same were set out fully at length herein.
127. That at all relevant times, Defendants Hannover and Medallion were Arkansas
and/or Wyoming corporations, specializing in the distribution and sale of theatrical productions,
128. That at all relevant times, Defendants Parkinson, Schefte, Sims, and Sargent owned
or maintained an interest in Hannover and/or Medallion and conducted and managed its day-to-
day operations.
129. Defendants Parkinson, Schefte, Sims, and Sargent were fully aware of and
authorized the conduct undertaken in caffying out the day-to-day operations of Hannover and/or
Medallion, including the ongoing and continued evasion of the payments owed to Plaintiff
130. The Plaintiff reasonably anticipates discovery will show that Defendants Parkinson,
Schefte, Sims, and Sargent undercapitalized Hannover and/or Medallion in an eff01i to defraud the
131. Defendants Parkinson, Schefte, Sims, and Sargent abused the corporate fonn of
132. Defendants Parkinson, Schefte, Sims, and Sargent used Hannover and/or Medallion
to enter into third paiiy contracts with the intent to avoid performance by use of the corporate
entity and protections as a shield against personal liability and used the corporate identity as a
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133. Defendants Parkinson, Schefte, Sims, and Sargent used Hannover and/or Medallion
as a corporate shield to perpetrate a fraud, evade the law and defeat the ends of justice that would
require the payments owed to Plaintiff pursuant to the Agreement, Promissory Notes and Walmart
Payment.
134. Injustice will occur if the Plaintiff is not permitted to recover the amount owed to
135. The above listed conduct by Defendants Parkinson, Schefte, Sims, and Sargent
shows a level of control over Hannover and/or Medallion, such that the corporation(s) was/were a
136. Upon information and belief, Defendant Hannover House has not filed an SEC filing
since December 3, 2015, when it is required to file, at a minimum, quaiterly 10-Q rep01ts and annual
10-K rep01ts with the SEC. See Exhibit E; see also https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-
edgar?company=hannover+house&owne1-exclude&action=getcompany.
137. Upon information and belief, there ai·e additional public somces of information
Hannover and/or Medallion, undercapitalization of Hannover and/or Medallion and transfened assets
138. For exainple, upon inf01mation and belief, Defendants' own investors have repeatedly
accused the company and individual Defendants of the aforementioned fraudulent acts on an online
139. Upon information and belief, the individual and company Defendants have had
numerous lawsuits filed against them in State and Federal Court and have had significant
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140. At no point m the negotiations with Plaintiff related to Getting Grace did
Defendants inform Plaintiff that they had numerous lawsuits filed against them and numerous
141. The Plaintiff reasonably anticipates that discovery will reveal additional evidence
showing that Defendants Parkinson, Schefte, Sims, and Sargent, disregarded corporate formalities
in their operation of Hannover and/or Medallion, failed to maintain adequate corporate records
with regard to their operation of Hannover and/or Medallion, undercapitalized Hannover and/or
Medallion and transferred assets from Hannover and/or Medallion to a different company to
defraud creditors.
142. Accordingly, it is appropriate to pierce the corporate veil and impose personal
143. As a direct and proximate cause of Defendants' conduct as herein set forth, Plaintiff has
incuned damages in excess of Six Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars
and Fifty Cents ($677,638.50) plus seven percent (7%) interest per annum.
WHEREFORE, Getting Grace Film, LLC demands judgment in its favor and against
Defendants in an amount in excess of arbitration limits with interest, costs, attorneys' fees, punitive
damages and such other further relief as the Court deems just and appropriate under the circumstances.
COUNT VI
PLAINTIFF VS. ALL DEFENDANTS
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO PA. R. CIV. P.1602
144. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all prior and subsequent Paragraphs of its
Complaint as though the same were set out fully at length herein.
145. At all times material to this lawsuit, Defendants were acting individually, or as
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146. At all times material to this lawsuit, Plaintiff was the authorized owner and/or the
147. Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a written Agreement on December 18, 2017,
pursuant to which Distributor executed two Promissory Notes: the P&A Note dated December 30, 2017
in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) and the Minimum Guarantee Note in
148. Pursuant to the Agreement, Getting Grace granted Distributor certain rights for the sale,
licensing and distribution of the Picture in exchange for Distributor's compliance with its obligations
149. In total, Getting Grace paid Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) to
150. Defendants breached their obligations under the written Agreement and Promissory
Notes by failing to make payment pursuant to the Agreement and Promissory Notes.
151. To date, Defendants have failed to make any payment owed to the Plaintiff pursuant to
152. The aforementioned breach was caused solely by the Defendants and in no way was
153. To the contraiy, Plaintiff complied fully with any and all obligations owed to
154. In addition to being liable to Getting Grace for the amounts set forth in this Complaint,
the aforementioned breach of contract by Defendants had the effect of forfeiting and te1minating
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155. As a result of the breach of the Agreement and, in addition to the amounts due and
owing to Getting Grace, any and all rights, interest and/or licenses granted to Defendants by Getting
Grace under the Agreement with respect to the Picture for its sale, licensing and/or distribution, or
WHEREFORE, Getting Grace Film, LLC demands a declaratory judgment that, due to
Defendants breach of the Agreement and Promiss01y Notes, any and all rights granted to Defendants
Respectfully submitted,
BY:
Robert M. Donchez, Esqu-c e _ _~
· :::..
Sarah K. Powell, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Getting Grace Film, LLC a/k/a Getting Grace, LLC
Dated: May 3, 2019
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EXHIBIT A
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"GETTING GRACE"
WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
(Including by way of a partial transfer of rights to applicable divisions of SONY Pictures
Home Entertainment), Covering USA & CANADA Theatrical & "Packaged Goods Home
Video", V.O.D., Television and Non-Theatrical Distribution {including Airlines)
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
This Memorandum of Agreement (''Agreement") is set forth as of December 18, 2017 by and
between Hannover House, Inc. and Medallion Releasing, Inc. (referred to hereunder
individually and collectively as "HHSE'~ or "Sales Agency" or "Distributor") with Getting
Grace, LLC, (referred to hereunder as "GG" or "Licensor") for the theatrical distribution, This
agreement is specifically contingent upon HHSE executing an agreement with Sony Pictures
Home Entertainment (herein "SPHE") dated on or near Dec. 18, 2017 ( referred to herein
"HHSE/SPHE Agreement"} as well as packaged-home video, television and video-on-demand
digital distribution rights in the Territory as defined below for the original, feature film,
inspirational drama entitled "GITTING GRACE'' starring Daniel Roebuck, Madelyn Dundon,
Dana Ashbrook and Marsha Dietlein, which was produced and directed by Daniel Roebuck
(the "Picture"). The following terms set forth in this Memorandum of Agreement shall
govern with the full force and effect of a long-form contract until such time, if ever, that a
mutually agreed upon long-form contract encompassing these terms, and any additionally
agreed to terms, may be drafted and executed.
1. FACTS: This Agreement is made and entered into with reference to the following facts:
a. GG is the authorized owner and I or the copyright proprietors and licensing source
("Licensor") for the Picture.
b. HHSE ("Sales Agency") is in the business of distributing and representing films and television
programs in all applicable formats and media as set forth herein for, packaged good home
video, television and video-on-demand throughout markets in the Territory of the United
States of America (including its territories and possessions), and English-speaking provinces
of Canada (the "Territory"). With respect to sales made for territories and media rights
outside of North America, it is understood and agreed that HHSE will facilitate as part of this
agreeme nt to secure an international sales agreement with Sony International, or an agreed
to alternative international sales agency, or major studio distributor, which shall be mutually
approved by Sales Agency and GG, and shall be engaged for the sales, licensing and
distribution of the Picture ("International Rights"). See item 3a below. The fee for
international sales will be 20% and HHSE will not be entitled to any fee for international
distribution of Getting Grace, unless negotiated in a separate agreement.
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Licensor wishes to engage Sales Agency to represent the Picture for a nationwide theatrical
engagement, and at the same time relies on the agreement between SPHE and HHSC
indicated above for releasing the Picture on to physical home video devices for resale (e.g.,
DVDs, Blu-ray and Ultra HD ideograms) for sales to retailers, on-line sellers, and other
appropriate outlets in the Territory under the Sales Agency terms described hereunder, as
well as for Television and Video-On-Demand ("V.O.D."}. It is understood and agreed that the
theatrical release of the Picture by Sales Agency shall conform to the release requirements as
set forth for the Picture to qualify a Netflix Subscription Video-On-Demand license.
Tel. ----··
SALES AGENCY: Hannover House, Inc.,
Attn: Eric Parkinson, C.E.O.
300 N. College Ave., Suite 311
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 521-5774 /Email: Eric@HannoverHouse.com
3a. GG is reserving the non- theatrical public performance rights and promotional sales in
specialty markets, including but not limited to sale of DVD and Blue Ray in a version
and format different from SONY packaging.
3b. INTERNATIONAL TERRITORY & MEDIA: With respect to territories outside of North
America, it is understood and agreed that Sales Agency shall endeavor and shall use best
efforts to place the International Sales rights for the Picture with Sony Pictures
International ("Sony International"), under the international sales representation
agreement between Sony International and Sales Agency. Under the Sony International
rep resentation arrangement, Sony will place the Picture for distribution in all applicable
territories and media worldwide where Sony International has internaUy operated sales
and marketing or distfiblition di\qsions, and that revenues for Picture shall be treated on
the same favored-nations basis as any other principal film sold for Sales Agency via Sony
International. •
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4. TERM: The Initial Term for Sales Agency's representation of the Picture shall be for
seven years (7) from the date of first release by Sales Agency Sales Agency shall retain
the option, at Sales Agency's sole discretion, to renew the Term for an additional seven
years (7) years if the cumulative total of net (actual) payments to the Licensor during
the Initial Term, after recoupment of all releasin_g costs and interest shall have exceeded
Two Million (USD $2,000,000.) in actual, net payments to~icensor as a result of Sale
Agency's performance of its duties hereunder.
5. SALES AGENCY'S MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION COSTS: Sales Agency and GG sh.all
agree upon a preliminary theatrical release marketing plan and budget for the release of
the Picture into the Territory (the "Theatrical Marketing Plan") by December 30, 2017.
This Theatrical Marketing Plan shall detail Sales Agency's best recommendations for
release methodologies of the Picture to qualify for a Netflix S.V.O.D. contract and to best
position the Picture for maximum home video revenues. Attached to this agreement are
the following Exhibits which summarize the theatrical launch plans currently anticipated
by Sales Agency, specifically:
c) Exhibit "D" - Basic Home Video Launch Costs I Costs of Goods &
Fulfillment-This Exhibit details the costs that SPHE shall incui (separate
and apart from Theatrical P&A) for the preparation, packaging and launch
of the Picture onto Home Video physical formats (DVD, Blu-ray); this
Exhibit also lists the current pricing for bulk quantity DVD and Blu-ray
manufacturing and outbound freight.
6. THEATRICAL & HOME VIDEO COMMITMENT DETAILS - If GG shall promptly provide the
theatrical releasing costs as itemized on Exhibit "B" and per the terms of the Promissory
Note as detailed on Exhibit "G", the following mi?imum theatrical release obligations shall
app~: .
a) Minimum Number of Prints -At least fifty (SO) locations/ screens shall be opened
simultaneously for the initial USA Theatrical Rel~ase, or such quantity as may be required to
comply with the applicable Netflix Subscription Iideo-On-Demand license, Prior to the 50
screen initial opening, HHSE agrees to support GG in conducting a series of a pre-release
"sneak peek" viewings as may be scheduled and supported by HHSE's key theatrical
exhibitors. Plans for this to be developed as marketing plan is developed.
b} Minimum Prints & Ads Expenditure - The theatrical release to theatres in the USA by
Sales Agency shall include an expenditure of the previously indicate one-hundred-fifty-
thousand ($150,000} plus those additional funds as may be required to ae implement an
effective bus tour ("Bus Tour"), which Bus Tour funds shall be provided separately and
funded to suppliers and personnel directly by GG, but which shall still be covered under
HHSE's obligations to fully repay all theatrical releasing costs under this agreement. For
clarity, the total of the funds released by GG to HHSE, as well as those paid or incurred by
GG during the Bus Tour shall be collectively referred to as the theatrical releasing P&A
Funds. (the "P&A Funds").
c) Minimum Theatrical Release Markets - The theatrical release of the Picture shall
theatrical bookings in at least twenty of the top forty (40) largest markets, as measured by
the Nielsen DMA list for 2016.
With respect to coses that Sales Agency will spend or incur during the marketing and
Distribution of the Picture onto physical home video devices, including but not limited to the
mastering, packaging and pre-manufacturing costs are expected to be limited to
approximately ten-thousand dollars (USO $10,000), ("Basic Home Video Marketing Costs").
These Basic Home Video Marketing Costs are itemized on Exhibit "D". It is understood and
agreed that Sales Agency has been authorized by GG to include the North American sales of
the Picture through Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Distributed Studios ("SONY"), and
that SONY may incur home video launch costs in excess of the Basic Home Video Marketing
Costs and the Consumer Ad Fund (as defined below); however, due to SONY's higher average
wholesale pricing for home video units and SONY's ability to sell more video units to more
locations than Sales Agency is generally capable of placing directly by Sales Agency, that GG
shall not oppose SONY's direct and reasonable costs for the marketing of the Picture onto
home video in North America, provided that said costs are consistent with those costs
charged by SONY to other suppliers including other titles distributed or sold by Sales Agency.
In addition to the Basic Home Video Marketing Costs, SPHE shall be entitled, but not
required, to spend up to twenty cents (USD $.20) per videogram unit shipped for
additional advertising support {"Video Consumer Ad Fund"). Lastly, all direct and reasonable
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third-party costs incurred by Sales Agency for the physical manufacturing, replication,
packaging, shipping and general order fulfillment of purchase orders for videograms of the
Picture shall be recoupable by SPHE ("Manufacturing & Fulfillment Costs").
d. Donation as part of promotions. GG and HHSE have agreed to split the costs of a
donation to the Children's Miracle network by crediting .50 each ($1 total) per unit for
the first sixty-thousand (60,000) units sold. HHSE has agreed to evaluate the possibility
of endorsement by this group and to potentially have members of the Getting Grace cast
appear on telethon. Details of this alignmentto be provided as part of the marketing
plan.
8. DELIVERY: Licensor acknowledges that time is of the essence with respect to Delivery and
the intention of both Lic.e nsor and Sales Agency to expand the release of the Picture to
theatres on or about March 23, 2018, and to the home video market on or about June
2018. Accordingly, Licensor shall use reasonable good faith efforts to affect Final Delivery
of the Picture to Sales Agency on or before December 30, 2017. Delivery of the Picture
shall consist of all customary master elements and documents to enable Sales Agency to
perform its duties under this Agreement, including but not limited to:
a}. A quality DCP format master of the feature, or if no DCP exists, a high-definition format
video master (either 4k compatible or Digital Hard Drive, 1080p X 1980 or HD CAM SR),
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which video master shall be suitable as a source for the creation of a theatrical quality DCP
release element. The master shall contain a commercially suitable format of stereo and
"split" audio tracks, synchronized to the visual elements of the Picture, and mixed in a
professional manner; if available or needed for the creation of a trailer, the "stem" audio
tracks shall also be delivered or made available to Sales Agency via a Lab Access letter.
b). A reasonable amount of art elements and digital graphic still images from the production
(or HD "frame grabs") which are of a quality and quantity that would be suitable for the
creation of key art posters, advertising and video packaging, as reasonably requested by
Sales Agency; and,
c). Documentation as set forth in paragraph 10 (a), below, evidencing Licensor's authority to
enter into this Agreement, including, but not limited to customary "chain-of-title"
documentation, music rights and guild obligations, as well as an English subtitles dialogue
track.
9. SALES AGENCY FEES. With respect to International, North American Theatrical, Domestic
Television and all forms of digital distribution sales, the selected distributor {presumably
Sony International and Sony Pictures Television) shall receive a Sales Agency Fee of twenty
percent (20%) of all Gross Revenues received from the exploitation of the Distribution
Rights in all media as set forth in paragraph 3a, above, before deduction for the
recoupment by Sales Agency of all of its direct and verifiable Distribution Costs and
Expenses (including the Theatrical P&A, the Basic Video Marketing Costs, the Consumer
Video Ad Fund ond the Manufacturing and Fulfillment Costs).
With respect to North American Theatrical release, HHSE will be entitled to a distribution fee of
20% of the gross revenues collected. HHSA distribution fee is based upon actual money collected.
With respect to physical home video sales (including DVD, BluRay and if applicable, Ultra
BluRay), HHSE shall be entitled to its customary distribution fee of twenty-percent {20%).
With respect to revenues generated by Sony from Domestic Television and all forms of
digital Video-On-Demand, including transactional and subscription forms,
after an initial sum of $48,000 from these revenues sources has been paid to GG, which
shall be subordinate to SPHE's applicable fee of twenty percent {20%) from these revenue
streams, thereafter, HHSE wilt receive 8%
For clarity, HHSE shall not be entitled to any fees or revenue participations generated by
SPHE or the applicable Sony International division, from sales, licenses and distribution of
the Film into territories and media outside of North America {"International Sales").
However, all payments made to GG by Sony from International Sales shall be applied or
otherwise credited to reduce the revenue guarantee amount as specified in paragraph 11-
b below. ~£
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10. DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS RECEIPTS and LOCKBOX : All Gross Receipts derived from the
distribution and all exploitation of the Picture, including theatrical payments, and SONY
revenues, shall be paid solely and exclusively to the lock box as herein defined, established
for the benefit of GG and the P&A Note and Revenue Guarantees as described herein. Film
revenues shall be divided between the parties as follows and in the following order: (1)
Sales Agency and Licensor shall be entitled to retain and/ or be paid recoupment of all of
each of their direct, reasonable, verifiable, and much as practicable, pre-approved out of
pocket costs and expenses, not already paid for through the P&A funding pursuant to a
marketing plan, incurred in release of the Picture, (including any overage amounts of
expenses approved by GG for the Theatrical P&A. (2) Payments to HHSE and GG will be
made at the same time as payments arrive at the lockbox, and shall be disbursed per the
terms of this agreement.
Payment and reporting requirements for those rights and revenues handled by SPHE will
be governed by HHSE/SPHE Agreement. HHSE agrees to provide access to theatrical
information daily during the time the theatrical performance is running.
The parties agree that all revenues from all sources that are generated from Getting Grace
will be paid solely and exclusively the Iberia Bank Lock box through their trust department;
Located at:
Iberia Bank Trust Department
Attn: Chris Howe, Senior Vice President
706 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712
a). USA & CANADA M.G. - On or before the end of the twelfth month following delivery
of the Picture, Sales Agency shall pay to GG the, as if yet unpaid sum, of the guaranteed
two-hundred-fifty-thousand dollars (USO $250,000) as a M.G. against Licensor's Net
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Revenues from any and all media sources generated in the territories of the United States
and Canada;
b). INTERNATIONAL M.G. - On or before the end of the twelfth month following delivery
of the Picture, Sales Agency shall pay to GG 'the, as if yet unpaid sum, of the guaranteed
two-hundred-thousand dollars (USO $200,000) as a M.G. against Licensor's Net Revenues
from any and all med_ia sources generated in territories and media outside of the United
States and Canada.
With respect to the Sales Agency's overall M.G. obligations, excess payments from either
territory (USA and Canada, or outside of USA and Canada) shall be applied to reduce the
overall obligation by Sales Agency to GG, should either territory not achieve the targeted
goals as outlined above by the end of the twelfth month following delivery
c). U.C.C. SECURITY INTEREST - GG shall be authorized and otherwise empowered to file
a U.C.C. Security Interest in and to the receivables and revenues of the Picture that are
generated by Sales Agency or for the benefit of Sales Agency.
13. INDEMNITY: Licensor will and does hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Sales
Agency harmless from and with egard to any and all third-party claims, liabilities, demands,
settlements and suits arising out of or relating to the breach by Licensor of its obligations,
warranties and representations under this Agreement. Sales Agency will and does hereby
agree to indemnify, defend and hold Licensor harmless from and with regard to any and all
third-party claims, liabilities, demands, settlements and suits arising out of or relating to
the breach by Sales Agency of its obligations, warranties and representations under this
Agreement and/or in connection with the marketing, advertising, distribution or other
exploitation of the Picture.
(ii) Honor third party credit obligations in advertising (Licensor to provide statement of
requirements);
(iii) Leave intact all credits on the Picture as delivered (subject to Sales Agency's right to
add credits as specified in Para. 6 and Para. 10 hereof).
14. Notice and Opportunity to Cure and Survival of Certain Terms after Termination. Except
with regard to any performance for which it is specified that time is of the essence, the
breaching party shall not be considered to be in breach or default unless and until the non-
breaching party provides the breaching party with written notice specifying the nature and
extent of the breaches and the breaching party fails to cure the breaches within ten (10}
days after receipt of such notice. In the event that this Agreement is terminated for any
reason, the indemnities, representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement shall
survive.
15. GENERAL PROVISIONS: In the event of a dispute or lawsuit arising out of or relating to this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses of suit,
including reasonable outside attorneys' and experts' fees and actual out of pocket costs
and this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas. This
Agreement, any Exhibits attached hereto, and any written amendments signed by both
parties which may be added shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties
and, except as expressly provided herein, no other statement, promise, warranty or
representation, whether written or verbal has been relied upon by the parties. The terms
and provisions of this Agreement shall be severable and, in the event any part or all of any
term or provision is determined to be unenforceable, the remainder shall be given and
remain in full force and effect. This Agreeme nt may be executed in counte rparts and any
photocopy, fax, scanned or emailed copy of this Agreement bearing one or more signatures
shall be valid, binding and admissible into evidence, for all purposes, as though
original. This Agreement shall not be construed against the drafter, as though it had been
mutually and equally drafted by both parties. There is no Third-Party Beneficiary of this
Agreeme nt. This Agreeme nt may be amende d only in a writing signed by a ll parties. This
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Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the successors, assigns, heirs,
beneficiaries, officer, directors and members of all parties. Time is of the essence reading
all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Notices shall be by First Class US Mail, postage
prepaid to either party at the address set forth herein, above, which address may be
changed by any party by notice as provided for herein. This Agreement may not be
assigned except in writing and approved by all parties. Regarding physical inventories of
video units, and to the extent that surplus video units shall remain of the Picture which are
deemed overstock or otherwise unsaleable, the ownership of these video units shall vest
with Sales Agency until such time that Sales Agency conveys ownership over to GG through
application of reimbursement of said video replication costs to GG This agreement
constitutes a license to Sales Agency to make copies of the Picture onto videograms !DVD
I BluRay and other physical pre-recorded formats), which copying activities are hereby
authorized and shall not constitute a violation of GG's interest in and to the copyright of
the Picture.
16. AUDIT: Licensor shall have the right to audit all of Sales Agency's books and records relating
to sales, collections and expenses for the title up to twice per year, at Licensor's expense.
In the event that the results of such audit reveal a shortfall in payments due to Licensor of
more than three percent {3.0%), Sales Agency shall bear the costs of the audit up to ten-
thousand dollars ($10,000). Licensor shall inform Sales Agency in writing of its intention
to audit with not less than five (5) business days' notice prior to commencement of the
audit. The audit shall be conducted during customa·ry business hours at the principal
location of Sales Agency's business in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Any shortfall disclosed by the
audit shall be paid to Licensor within fifteen {15) days of notice of such amount. In
addition, Sales Agency agrees to issue to licensor detailed statements on a monthly basis
for the first six months following the initial release launch and on a quarterly basis
thereafter, containing all pertinent information related to sales, collections, expenses and
payments.
17. COPIES. Sales Agency shall provide Licensor with thirty (30) copies of the DVD and thirty
(30) copies of the BluRay videograms free of charge. GG may also purchase from Sales
Agency copies of the DVD or BluRay units of the Picture at "cost" for resale by GG to those
to be sold directly by GG through web site and direct other means.
18. SALES AGENCY'S CREDITS, LOGO AND DETAILS - For clarity, Sales Agency and GG shall be
authorized to place its video logo on all copies of the Picture. With respect to home video
packaging Sale Agency, GG. and SPHE shall be required to use their graphic logo on all video
packiAg , and to place its graphic logo and address contact details on all home video
packaging for the Picture. Additionally, Hannover House be listed alongside GG as a
"Presenter" of the Picture on the first line of the official credit block, e.g.:
HANNOVER HOUSE in association with GETIING GRACE, LLC Presents" or alternate name
to be selected by Licensor
... to be followed by the remainder of the legally required credit block information.
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20. Creative approval of promotional materiat{ Gj reserves right to final approval of all
promotional materials pertaining to Gettind' GracJ, not to be unreasonably withheld.
Dated: i 2-[9 - /} ~
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Dated: / ]_,... /) ·- Ir
Eric Parkinson, C.E.O. ~
HANNOVER HOUSE, INC. and Medallion Releasing, Inc.
(" Sale Agency")
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Exhibit "A
Getting Grace
USA /NfTIAL LAUNCH· RELEASE MARKEn (MARCH 23, 2018}
Exhibit "B"
Getting Grace
Planned for March 23, 2018 Theatrical Launch - So+ Screens
VENDOR OR
TYPE { w I Issue Date & On-Sale Date} AGENCY TOTAL
KEY ART & ADS/ CREATIVE (Graphics) Oleum Rain $1,250
MPAA Film Rating MPAA/CARA $2,500
TRAILER & TV EDITORIAL Oleum Ra i n $500
TRAILER NARRATION WME/SAG $825
TRAILER MUSIC LICENSES Various I Allow $0
TRAILER MIX/ COMPLETION ON 2k Fllmworks $500
DCP Trailer Drives (60) Filmworks $1,500
DCP Feature Conversion Filmworks $2,500
DCP Release Print Drives I with Key Codes {60) Deluxe $7,500
DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILERS TO THEATERS Various/ Allow $400
DISTRIBUTE DCP FEATURE MASTERS TO THEATERS Various I Allow $930
VPF FEES (Oned i m, Dolby, DOP) -60+ theatres launch Average at $725 $43,500
PRINT POSTERS (2,000 Lobby} Roark Press $1,880
SHIP POSTERS (UPS} TO ALL 1st & 2nd TI er LOCATIONS Various/ Allow $960
GIANT BANNERS- NY, LA, Oil, DFW- 20 locations Pengtool Graphics $2,800
OUTBOUND FREIGHT FOR WALL BANNERS UPS I Various $700
SELF-DISPLAYING FLOOR MERG!ANDISERS (30 X 84) - 50 Sticke rs & Banners SS.750
Various I Allow
Getting Grace
JULY 2018 SONY Home Video/ SEPT. 2018 NelfliK Streaming
Elfccthe Walmart " E-.etyday Low Prtcing DVD; $12.96 / Blu-Ray: S17.96
o Current Replication Rates from Signature Media Services, Inc., Valencia, CA, based on
initial order of one-hundred-thousand (100,000) units of DVD-5 Format
• SONY D.A.D.C. Replication Rates are comparable (within 10% more ar Jess}
Replication with four color art, top spine and black Amaray case with
Shrink wrap. $0.51 each. $51,000
Red Box Spindled discs. Assume 40,000 units @ $0.23 each $ 9,200
• Current Replicatian Rates from Signature Media Services, Inc., Valencia, CA, based on
initial order offifty-thousand (50,000} units of standard BLURAY Format
Replication with four color art, BD box with shrink wrap and
Top spine. With proof and AACS Certificate charges. $67,150
Note: Replication pricing subject to changing market conditions and quantities ordered; freight
rates also subject to variance based on fuel prices, urgency of delivery and weather factors. The
purpose of these rate estimates is to provide Licensor with a basis to understand the costs for the
release of the Picture onto home video formats following the Picture's theatrical release.
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Exhibit "E"
Getting Grace
International Sales Ranges - By Territory
Exhibit "F"
Getting Grace
Morch 23 USA Theatrical/ July, 2018 SONY Home Video & TVOD /Sept., 201.BNetjlix SVDD
TOTAL "NET" THEATRICAL & PKGD GOODS $ 523,640 $ 937,785 $1,790,286 $2,453,273
ADD-IN SONY NETFtll< DEAL $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 247,500 $ 412,500
Sony Fee on Netjlix IS (40,oooil s (40,oooJI s(49,500)1 $ (82,500)
HHSE Fee on Netflix IS (8,960)j $ (8,960)1 $ (13,600)1 $ (22,560)
Exhibit "G 11 - Terms & Corporate Promissory Note for P&A Loan
PROMISSORY NOTE
This Promissory Note is being issued by Borrower in respect of the tenns of the agreement between
Borrower and Getting Grace, LLS ('"GG") for the distribution by Borrower of the teature film,
"GETTING GRACE" (the "Picture") in the territory of North America (the "Territory"), in all
applicable media. While both Creditor and Borrower believe that revenues from the distribution of
the Picture in the Territory should be sufficient to Cully pay this Promissory Note in a timely manner,
Borrower agrees to pay or cause to be paid to Creditor, in a timely manner, the full amounts due at the
maturation of this Promissory Note should collection revenues as from the distribution of the Picture
result in any shortfall and balance due to Creditor at the end of the Term of this Promissory Note.
Upon demand by Creditor, Hannover House, Inc. and Medallion Releasing, Inc., Uointly and
severally, "Borrower") promise to promptly pay to the order of Creditor, in lmvful money of the
United States of America, at its office indicated above or wherever else Creditor may specify in a
writing delivered to Borrower, the amount as may be required upon maturation of this Promissory
Note, to fully retire all remaining balances to this Promissory Note. This agreement (including all
renewals, extensions or modifications hereof) shall be referred to as the "Note".
(USO $200,000) ("Principal"), which shall be paid by Creditor Lo Borrower as follows: $50,000 within
live (5) business days of execution of this Promissory Note or Dec. 18, 2017, whichever shall occur
first; a second payment of$50,000 on or before Jan. 31, 2018; a third payment of $50,000 on or before
March I, 2018 - and additional sum estimated at $50,000 to be paid directly by GO to vendors and for
costs associated with the Bus Tour as described in the representation agreement. This Note shall have
a one ( 1) year maturation date and shall be paid in full on or before December 30, 2018. including
Principal. all accrued interest and the applicable Investment Advisory Fee ("JAF") due to Creditor as
described below.
2. Interest Rate. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal balance of this Note
at a per
annum rate equal to seven percent (7%) (the "Jntcrest Rate").
4. Interest and Fcc(s) Computation. Interest and fees, if any, shall be computed on the
basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days in the applicable period ("Actual/360
Computation"). The Actual/360 Computation detennines the annual effeclive interest yield by taking
the stated (nominal) rate for a year's period and then dividing said rate by 360 to determine the daily
periodic rate to be applied for each day in the applicable period. Application of the Actual/360
Computation produces an annualized effective rate exceeding the nominal rate.
5. Application of Payments. Monies received by Creditor from any source for application
toward payment of the Obligations shall be applied first to all of Creditor's reasonable expenses
incurred to enforce or collect any of the Obligations, then to accrued interest. then to the IAF and
then to principal. If a Default occurs. monies may be applied to the Obligations in any manner or
order deemed appropriate by Creditor.
If any payment received by Creditor under this Note is rescinded, avoided or for any reason
returned by Creditor, the returned payment shall remain payable as an obligation of the Borrower
under this Note as though such payment had not been made.
6. Security Interest. Creditor shall be authorized to file and otherwise record a U.C.C.
Security Interest in and to all of the revenues to be derived from the distribution of the Picture by
Borrower (''Security Interest"), which Security Interest shnll be entitled to survive until such time that
the Principal, applicable interest and IAF shall have been fully and indefeasibly paid to Creditor. To
the fullest extent possible and utilizing best efforts to enforce, Borrower sh.all instruct all licensors,
sub licensors, customers. purchasers, exhibitors and distributors of the Picture in the Territory to
designate all revenue payments to a specially designated and segregated bank account ("Collections
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Account") for the benefit of Creditor. The Col1ections Account shall be maintained by IBERIA bank
Trust Department Attn: Chris Howe. Senior Vice President, 706 South Walton Blvd, Bentonville
AR, 72712 ..
7. Definitions. The term "Obligations", as used in this Note, refers to any and all
indebtedness and other obligations under this Note.
8. Attorneys' Fees and other Collection Costs. Borrower shall pay all of Creditor's
reasonable expenses incurred to enforce or collect any of the Obligations including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, whether incun-ed without the commencement or a
suit, in any trial, arbitration. or administrative proceeding, or in any appellate or bankruptcy
proceeding.
9. Usury. If at any time the effective interest rate under this Note would, but for this
parngraph, exceed the maximum lawful rate, the effective interest rate under this Note shall be the
maximum lawful rate, and any amount received by Creditor in excess of such rate shall be applied to
principal and then to fees and expenses, or. if no such amounts are owing, returned to Borrower.
10. Default. If any of the following occurs, a default ("Default") under this Note shall
exist; (i) failure of the Borrower to pay the Note when due plus the ten (I 0) calendar day cure period
set forth herein; {ii) failure of the Borrower to observe any term, covenant. warranty. or agreement
contained in this Note unless such failure is cured within 10 calendar days of receipt by the Borrower
of written notice from the Creditor of such event of Default; (iii) the filing of any voluntary or
involuntary bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency, or the appointment of a receiver for the
Borrower; (iv) the Creditor determines in good faith, in its sole discretion, that the prospects for
payment or performance of the Obligations are impaired or there has occurred a material adverse
change in the business or prospects of Borrower, financial or otherwise; or (v) Eric Parkinson is not
actively involved as a senior executive for the Bon-ower for a period of thirty consecutive (30) days.
11. Remedies upon Default. Upon occurrence of an event of Default, subject to any cure
period specified herein, the Creditor may, by written notice to the Borrower, declare the total unpaid
principal, accrued interest and IAF immediately due and payable. No delay by Borrower in exercising
any power or right will operate as a waiver of such power or right, nor will any single or partial
exercise of any power or right preclude any other future exercise of such power or right. In the event
that Borrower fails to promptly remit to Creditor the amount of a meritorious and W1Cured demand,
including the lAF. then Creditor shall be entitled to enter a Consent Judgment against Borrower. and
enjoy all of the rights and remedies available as the holder of a Consent Judgment. including, but not
limited to, the right to demand that if Borrower is unable to promptly pay Creditor in cash, that
Borrower would be obligated to issue freely-trading stock shares in Hannover House, Inc. (OTC:
HHSE). or any publicly-traded successor to Hannover House, Inc., in the amount of the Consent
Judgment ("Stock Conversion Option"). The determination of the quantity ofHHSE or successor
stock shares that Creditor would be entitled to receive in this instance shall be calculated based upon
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the Volume Weighted Average Price of the HHSE shares during the prior ten (I 0) trading days for
that equity, commencing from the date of demand by Creditor for the payment by Borrower under
this Note. Creditor is under no obligation to exercise the Stock Conversion Option in the event of an
uncured default by Borrower. and Creditor may demand payment in cash.
The Borrower waives presentment., protest, notice of dishonor, demand for payment, notice of
intention to accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, notice of sale and all other notices
of any kind. Further, each agrees that Creditor may extend. modify or renew this Note for any period.
and grant any releases, compromises or indulgences related to the Note, all without notice to or
consent of the Borrower without affecting the liability of Borrower under this Note.
(a) Assiunment. This Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties
and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Creditor's interests in and
rights under this Note are freely assignable, in whole or in part, by Creditor. Borrower shall not
assign its rights and interest hereunder without the prior written consent of Creditor. and any attempt
by Borrower to assign without Creditor's prior written consent is null and void. Any assignment shall
not release Borrower from the Obligations.
(b). Representations. Borrower represents that Borrower (i) is a duly organized and legal
entity (ii) has the power and authority to own its properties and assets .and to carry on its business as
now being conducted and as now contemplated; and (iii) has the power and authority to execute,
deliver and perform, and by all necessary action has authorized the execution, delivery and
perfom1ance of, all of its obligations.
(c) Applicable Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed undt!r the laws oflhe
state of New York without regard to that state's connict oflaws principles. Jurisdiction and Venue for
any action or proceeding with regard to this Promissory note shall be Washington County. Arkansas.
(d) Severabilitv. ff any provision of this Note shall be prohibited or invalid under
applicable law. such provision shall be ineftective but only to the extent of such prohibition or
invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this
Note. This is an integrated agreement and document and this Note, and other documents specifically
referenced herein, and any written amendments signed by both parties which may be added shall
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constitute the entire agreement between the parties and, except as expressly provided herein, no other
statement, promise, warranty or representation, whether written or verbal has been re)jed upon by the
parties.
(e) Notices. Any notices to Borrower shall be sufficient! given, if in writing and mailed
or delivered to the Borrower's address shown above or such other address as provided hereunder, and
to Creditor, ifin writing and mailed or delivered to the address shown above or such other address as
Creditor may specify in writing from time to time. In the event that Borrower changes Boffower's
address at any time prior lo the date the Obligations are paid in full , Borrower agrees to promptly
give written notice or said change of address by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
all charges prepaid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower, on the day and year first above written, has caused this Note
to be executed.
Borrower:
/(/- :_/I----'--'
Eric Parkinson, C.E.0.
Acknowledged and .
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Exhibit "G-1" -Terms & Corporate Promissory Note for P&A Loan
PROMISSORY NOTE
This Promissory Note is being issued by Borrower in respect of the tem1s oflhe agreement between
Borrower and Getting Grace, LLS C'GG") pertaining to the Minimum Guarantee being promised in
exchange for rights to distribute by Borrower the feature film, aGETTING GR.ACE" (the "Picture")
in the territory ofNorth America (the ·Territory"), in all applicable media. While both Creditor and
Borrower believe that revenues from the distribution of the Picture in the Territory should be
sufficient to fully pay this Promissory Note in a timely manner, Borrower agrees to pay or cause to be
paid to Creditor. in a timely manner, the full amounts due at the maturation of this Promissory Note
should collection revenues as from the distribution of the Picture result in any shortfall and balance
due to Creditor at the end of the Tem1 of this Promissory Note.
Upon demand by Creditor, Hannover House, Inc. and Medallion Releasing, lne., Gointly and
severally, "Borrower") promise to promptly pay to the order of Creditor, in lawful money of the
United States of America, at its office indicated above or wherever else Creditor may specify in a
writing delivered to Borrower, the amount as may be required upon maturation of this Promissory
Note. to folly retire all remaining balances to this Promissory Note. This agreement (including all
renewals, extensions or modifications hereof) shall be referred to as the "Nole".
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l . Principal. The principal amount of this Note is Four-Hundred Fifty thousand dollars
(USD $450,000) ("Principal"), which has been paid in the production of the film Getting Grace. This
note represents the combined Minimum Guarantee payment from Borrower to Creditor. This Note
shall have a one (l) year maturation date and shall be paid in full on or before December 30, 2018,
including Principal, all accrued interest and the applicable Investment Advisory Fee ("IAF") due to
Creditor as described below.
2. ntcrest Rate. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal balance of this Nole at a per
3.. Interest and Fee(s) Computation. Interest and fees. if any, shall be computed on the
basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days in the applicable period ("Aclual/360
Computation"). The ActuaJ/360 Computation determines the annual effective interest yield by taking
the stated (nominal) rate for a year's period and then dividing said rate by 360 to determine the daily
periodic rate to be applied for each day in the applicable period. Application oftheActuaJ/360
Computation produces an annualized effective rate exceeding the nominal rate.
4. Application of Payments. Monies received by Creditor from any source for application
toward payment of the Obligations shall be applied first to all of Creditor's reasonable expenses
incurred to enforce or collect any of the Obligations, then to accrued interest. then to the 1AF and
· then to principal. If a Default occurs, monies may be applied to the Obligations in any manner or
order deemed appropriate by Creditor.
If any payment received by Creditor under this Note is rescinded, avoided or for any reason
returned by Creditor, the returned payment shall remain payable as an obligation of the Borrower
under this Note as though such payment had not been made.
.5. Security Interest. Creditor shall be authorized to file and otherwise record a U.C.C.
Security Interest in and to all of the revenues to be derived from the distribution of the Picture by
Borrower ("Security Interest"), which Security Interest shall be entitled to survive until such time that
the Principal, applicable interest and IAF shall have been fully and indefoasibly paid to Creditor. To
the fullest extent possible and utilizing best efforts to enforce, Borrower shall instruct all licensors,
sub licensors, customers, purchasers, exhibitors and distributors of the Picture in the Territory to
designate all revenue payments to a specially designated and segregated bank account ("Collections
Account") for the benefit of Creditor. The Collections Account shaJI be maintained by IBERIA bank
Trust Department Attn: Chris Howe, Senior Vice President, 706 South Walton Blvd, Bentonville
AR, 72712 ..
6. Definitions. The term "Obligations", as used in this Note. refers to any and all
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7.. Attorneys' Fees and other Collection Costs. Borrower shall pay all of Creditor's
reasonable expenses incurred to enforce or collect any of the Obligations including, without
limitation. reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, whether incurred without the commencement of a
suit, in any trial, arbitration. or administrative proceeding, or in any appellate or bankruptcy
proceeding.
8.. U surv. If at any time the effective interest rate under this Note would, but for this
paragraph. exceed the maximum lawful rate, the effective interest rate under this Note shall be the
maximum lawful rate, and any amount received by Creditor in excess of such rate shall be applied to
principal and then to fees and expenses, or. if no such amounts are owing. returned to Borrower.
9. Default. If any of the following occurs, a default ("Default") under this Note shall
exist: (i) failure of the Borrower to pay the Note when due plus the ten (10) calendar day cure period
set forth herein; (ii) failure of the Borrower co observe any term, covenant, warranty, or agreement
contained in this Note unless such failure is cured within IO calendar days of receipt by the B01Tower
or written notice from the Creditor of such event of Default; (iii) the filing of any voluntary or
involuntary bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency, or the appointment of a receiver for the
Borrower; (iv) the Creditor determines in good faith, in its sole discretion, that the prospects for
payment or performance of the Obligations are impaired or there has occurred a material adverse
change in the business or prospects of Borrower, financial or otherwise; or (v) Eric Parkinson is not
actively involved as a senior executive for the Borrower for a period of thirty consecutive (30) days.
l 0. Remedies upon Default. Upon occurrence of an event of Default, subject to any cure
period specified herein, the Creditor may, by written notice to the Borrower, declare the total unpaid
principal, accrued interest and IAF immediately due and payable. No delay by Borrower in exercising
any power or right will operate as a waiver of such power or right, nor will any single or partial
exercise of any power or right preclude any other future exercise of such power or right. In the event
that Borrower fails to promptly remit to Creditor the amount of a meritorious and uncured demand,
including the IAF, then Creditor shall be entitled to enter a Consent Judgment against Borrower, and
enjoy all of the rights and remedies available as the holder of a Consent Judgment. including, but not
limited to. the right to demand that if Borrower is unable to promptly pay Creditor in cash, that
Borrower would be obligated to issue freely-trading stock shares in Hannover House, Inc. (OTC:
HHSE), or any publicly-traded successor to Hannover House, Inc., in the amoWlt of the Consent
Judgment ("Stock Conversion Option''). The detennination of the quantity ofHHSE or successor
stock shares that Creditor would be entitled to receive in this instance shall be calculated based upon
the Volume Weighted Average Price of the HI JSE shares during the prior ten ( 10) trading days for
that equity. commencing from the date of demand by Creditor for the payment by Borrower under
this Note. Creditor is under no obligation to exercise the Stock Conversion Option in the event of an
uncured default by Borrower, and Creditor may demand payment in cash.
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The Borrower waives presentment, protest. notice of dishonor, demand for payment. notice of
intention to ·accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity~ notice of sale and all other notices
of any kind. Further, each agrees that Creditor may extend, modify or renew this Note for any period,
and grant any releases, compromises or indulgences related to the Note, all without notice to or .
consent of the Borrower without affecting the liability of Borrower under this Note.
(a) Assignment This Note shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties
and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Creditor's interests in and
rights under this Note are freely assignable, in whole or in part, by Creditor. Borrower shall not
assign its rights and interest hereunder without lhc prior written consent of Creditor, and any attempt
by Borrower to assign without Creditor's prior written consent is null and void. Any assignment shall
not release Borrower from the Obligations.
(b). Representations. Borrower represents that Borrower (i) is a duly organized and legal
entity (ii) has the power and authority to own its properties and assets and Lo carry on its business us
now being conducted and as now contemplated; and (iii) has the power and authority to execute,
deliver and perfom1, and by all necessary action has authorized the execution, delivery and
performance of. all of its obligations.
(c) Applicable Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the
slate of New York without regard to that state's conflict of laws principles. Jurisdiction and Venue for
any action or proceeding with regard to this Promissory note shall be Washington Cotmty, Arkansas.
(d) Severability. lf any provision of this Note shall be prohibited or invalid under
applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective but only to the extent of such prohibition or
availability. without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this
e. This is an integrated agreement and document and this Note, and other docwnents specifically
referenced herein, and any wrillen amendments signed by both parties which may be added shall
constitute the entire agreement between the parties and, except as expressly provided herein, no other
statement, promise, warranty or representation, whether written or verbal has been relied upon by the
parties.
(e) Notices. Any notices to Borrower shall be sufficiently given, if in writing and mailed
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or delivered to the Borrower's address shown abov or such >th r addrcs. ns provided h -r ·under, ~ nd
to Creditor. if in writing and mailed or delivered to the ad lrc"s shown abov(.; or such otl (; ~Jdclrt. Ha:,
Creditor may specify in writing from lim ·to time. In the event that I orro w •r C hanges Horni we;r'i-:
address at any time prior to the date the bligati ms <:lr ·paid in full , B >rrower agree:: to promptly
give written notice of said change of address by registered or certified mail return recc:ipt re::qui;;st:i..:.d,
all charges prepaid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF Borrower on the day and year first above written, has caused this. Note
to be executed.
; A
Borrower:
Exhibit "H"
HANNOVER HOUSE, INC./ MEDALLION RELEASING, INC.
300 N. College Ave., Suite 311, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Re: ANY AND ALL REVENUES or PAYMENTS DUE TO HANNOVER HOUSE, INC. OR MEDALLION RELEASING,
INC. DERIVED FROM THE FEATURE FILM, "GETTING GRACE"
Gentlemen - Reference is hereby made to that certain Loan Agreement ("Agreement") dated as of December
18, 2017 between private lenders ("Creditor") with HANNOVER HOUSE INC. and MEDALLION RELEASING,
INC., (referred to hereunder collectively as "Borrower") with respect to the assignment of revenues derived
from the release of the feature film property known as "Getting Grace" (the "Film"), which Borrower shall be
releasing to theatres, home video formats, video-on-demand and other applicable media in the territory of
the United States and Canada.
You are hereby instructed to remit to the attorney Client Trust Account specified below•. any and all payments
that would otherwise be due and payable to Borrower from the release of the Film until such time that you
receive written acknowledgement from Creditor or IBERIA BANK, that this letter of assignment and
irrevocable direction of payments has been satisfied or otherwise rescinded. Borrower may not unilaterally
rescind these payment directions unless acknowledged or otherwise confirmed in writing by Creditor or
IBERIA BANK. You are hereby instructed to remit all payments fort he Film, as such sums become due and
payable under the existing terms of your relationship with Borrower, made payable to Borrower, but remitted
to the address below:
REMIT ALL PAYMENTS TO:
IBERIA BANK TRUST DEPARTMENT
Attn: Chris Howe, Senior Vice President
706 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712
Borrower hereby warrants and represents that Borrower has not heretofore assigned, transferred or
otherwise disposed of the Payments otherwise payable to Borrower which are being assigned hereunder.
J
Very truly yours,
By and Between: Getting Grace LLC (Movie Maker), Hannover House (Initial Movie Distributor) and
Random Media
This is written to clarify understandings between the parties relative the relative positions regarding the
distribution of income from the distribution of the movie "Getting Grace".
Getting Grace LLC., has an agreement with Hanover House to distribute the film Getting Grace to
Theatres and on video in an agreement dated December 19, 2017
In an effort to access more channels of release, Hannover House made an agreement with Random
Media, so that the film could be distributed through Sony Home entertainment.
Hannover House agreed to split their income only from the movie distribution with Random House.
Getting Grace has no financial obligation to Random Media except the portion promised out of
Hannover's percentage, agreed to in the December 19, 2017 agreement.
1. Random Media will receive the income generated through their direct involvement in the
distribution of the film "Getting Grace", in a timely manner upon receipt
2. As money is delivered, Random Media will retain amount equal to what is owed to them by
Hannover House, and remit ALL remaining monies to Getting Grace LLC., directly at the
following address: GETIING GRACE FILM, LLC
% Samantha Edwards
3388 Courtney Drive
3. Getting Grace will remit to Hannover House in a timely manner par Passau with the monies
received from Random Media. This remitta nee will be calculated by the amount owed to
Hannover house per the December 19, 2017 agreement, less the amount of monies retained by
Random Media.
Signature lines
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EXHIBITB
Case 5:19-cv-01607-JLS Document 7 Filed 05/03/19 Page 59 of 85
Dan - Last night I received an email from the CFO at SIGNATURE MEDIA (a woman named "BO") that
"the owner" of Signature Media had overruled Tracy Vosburgh (our account rep) and decided to NOT
extend replication credit for GETTING GRACE. The rationale for changing credit terms was that "Fred
Shefte did not make the Oct. 1st payment and did not contact them." Tracy understands that this has
been due to Fred's prolonged hospitalization - and his failure to reassign many of his daily operational
tasks before being hospitalized. So Tracy has been very sympathetic. But when the first DVD-9 Stamper
came back as Flawed last week (their fault, not Tammy's), Bo said that the owner of Signature Media
freaked out at having to eat the cost of doing another stamper. .. and wanted to know why the Oct. 1st
payment from Hannover House had not been received.
The product will be ready TOMORROW to ship out. I have already arranged for the FREIGHT via OLD
DOMINION - which will be via a dedicated HOT SHOT TRUCK to Shepherdsville, KY (a Louisville
suburb).
But I am in a total freakin' PANIC right now to come up with the $12, 100 to pay Signature Media for the
GETTING GRACE DVD replication costs. Fred has always handled our "collections" - and since Sept. 4,
literally NO ONE has been calling customers to collect. So I'm doing that now and trying to raise cash.
MEANWHILE - It is my legal responsibility to inform you that Fred Shefte's heart surgery last week was
NOT successful... and that he is still hospitalized with arrythmia and congestive heart failure. The local
doctors have said that there is nothing else that they can do for him... except hospice care. Fred and I
are working to find a second opinion or better options at a larger hospital such as the University of
Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City... or Cedar's Sinai in Beverly Hills.
It can be ONE charge immediately for $5,948.80... or if you're concerned that this is a "large" amount...
then do SIX transactions for $1,000 each. But PLEASE, let's accept this payment format so that we do
not miss our Walmart street date!!
----Original Message---
From:!I' •
To: 'Eric arkinson' i!iiS Al£1JllJ!@•••J~ -
Cc: wa;hics p ; fredshefte1 Tracy
David told me that we need a wire transfer because we need to see that the money is available in our
bank account. Credit cards are tricky when it comes to banks it doesn't show up until three days later
please find a way to wire the money into our bank of America account.
. . . .. - -·- ---- -
From: Eric Parkinson -- .
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 11:01 AM
To: •11!!!!!!1!!!1•••
Cc:. . . ,. I ' 'I ' - a
Subject: Please call HHSE Lender for Credit Card payment
Dear Lauren I Bo - as per my call with David (and your prior email), we can remit a payment of $5,948.80
via CREDIT CARD, which has been calculated as follows:
Please call the lender, Sarkis Mouradian, at nd he will provide the credit
card details.
THANK YOU!
Eric Parkinson, C.E.O.
Hannover House & Affiliated Studios
Medallion Releasing, Inc. I Bookworks, Inc.
300 N. College Ave., Suite 311 .
Fayetteville, AR 72701 I Tel 479-521-5770 . _ . ,
2). They are now REQUIRING that the BALANCE of this new order be paid. It is ESTIMATED at
$5,500 ... and they WILL Take Amex.
3). They WILL release ten cases of 100 units for FEDEX OVER NIGHT from labels that HHSE will
supply.
FINANClf..LL.,Y - if you are able to arrange for a CREDIT CARD for this $5,500 -we will PAY back your
party from the proceeds in process from our Michael Kahn stock venture. It will take about one week.
.. .. • ..... ·;·i .
. SHIPMENT WISE - We are awaiting word from SONY I RANnOM I AEC. But it appears that the HOT
HOT need is for 15,000 - of which 1,000 will be arriving TOMORROW. That means that we COULD split
up the SHIPMENT to one level of 14,000 that goes AIR or super FAST (read: EXPENSIVE) ... and the
balance of 7,000 Units could go via a three or four-day methodology.
Please advise .. .
This email is to memorialize the fact that I personally paid 5978.00 dollars to Signature
media on behalf of Hannover House.
As per Eric's earlier email I expect this amount to paid back in full, to me directly, by
next week.
If payment is not paid by November 9th I will expect the interest as well.
Many Thanks,
Dann
Thanks Daniel, CC Card Auth attached please fill out and send back ($5650.50)
Kind Regards,
Fred ~••••••••
Cc: Mick Trombley •;; ~
Sa~m;.:E~d;
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Roebuck Mike Molewski I
Sent: Tue, Oct 30, 2018 11:12 am
Subject: Roebuck monii_=s total
All, Again to memorialize events of the past 24 hours ...
I have had to place a total amount of $11,628.00 on my PERSONAL Credit card, otherwise we would
have missed our deadline with Walmart .
Please acknowledge here that this money is DUE ME IMMEDIATELY, however I understand that I will
receive it no later than November 13 in full. On day after the 13th and you will also pay interest on the
debt.
Thank you,
Danny
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Oct 30, 2018 at 4:37 PM
Understood and agreed ... we are closing the corp. finance portion to cover this now ...
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To: Fred Shefte ¢
Mike
Malewski · ; Daniel Roebuck -- --
Sent: Tue, Nov 13, 2018 9:12 am
Subject: Wiring instructions for Danny attached DUE TODAY
Thanks, ·· .;. : .. ..
Danny
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Nov 13. ::!O 18 al 8:48 Pi'vl
Hi Dan - I know that Fred is working with Kutak Rock to get the R.ule 144 Exemption letter released -
which is what triggers the cash for replication that we discussed. The good news is that it's in motion ...
the bad news is that it's lilkely to take a few more days as there are two wire transfers that happen before
HHSE flips out the replication reimbursement to you. So if it's AMEX (due on the 27th - at least mine is},
there is no concern about being late at this time (with them, at least).
Thanks,
EXHIBIT C
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FLORIO
PERRUCCI
STEINHARDT & 60 West Broad St, Suite 102 0 610.691.7900
Bethlehem, PA 18018 F 610.69LOB41
CAPPELLI LLC
Re: Notice of Default Pursuant to: (1) the Memorandum of Agreement dated
December 18, 2017 Between Getting Grace, LLC and Hannover House, Inc.
and Medallion Releasing, Inc.; (2) Promissory Note Dated December 30, 2017
In the Amount of $200,000.00; and (3) Promissory Note Dated December 30,
2017 in the Amount of $450;000.00
Please be adv:ised that this Finn serves as counsel to Getting Grace, ILC (hereinafter "GG")
with regard to the Memorandum ofAgreement (the "Agreement") dated December 18, 2017 between
Hannover House, Inc. Q1ereinafter "Hannover") and Medallion Releasing, Inc. Qlereinafter
''J:viedallion" and together with Hannover, the "Distributor"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Distributor
executed two P.t:omisso.ty Notes each dated December 30, 2017 in the amounts of Two Hundred
Thousand Dolla.t:s ($200,000.00) (the "P&A Note") and Four Hundred Fifty 111ousand Dollars
($450,000.00) (the "Minimum Guarantee Note" and together with the P&A Note, the "Notes"). As
set fo.t:th more fully below, this co.i:respondence shall se1ve as fonnal notice that Distributor is in
default under the Agreement and Notes and demand that Distributor immediately pay to GG all
outstanding principal and interest on the Notes within 10 days from. the date of this correspondence.
As you may know, GG is the owner and/or copyright proprietors of a feature film entitled
Getting Grace. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, GG contracted with Distributor to distribute
the film. Notably, as a material te11n of the Agreement, Distributor executed the Notes which, in the
aggregate, had initial principal amounts of Sh: Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00). The
Notes are each subject to seven percent (7%) interest per annum and e}>.'Pressly allow for the recmrei.y
of attorneys' fees ·and collection costs. ·BothNotes·matured oii Dece:i:nbei"30;·2u1S:·TI1e ·P &A Note
also requi.t:ed, in addition to repayment of the principal balance with interest, payment of a Sh-teen
Thousand Dollar ($16,000.00) Investment Adviso1y Fee. To date, Distributor has failed to make the
payments due under the Agreement and Notes and, as a result, is in material breach of the Agreement
and the Notes.
NJ Rochelle Park Phillipsburg : Cherry Hill PA Bethlehem : Harrisburg NY New York City www.llorlol~w.com
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As a result of the default by Distributor and the likelihood of further legal proceedings, this
correspondence shall sei.ve as formal notice to Distributor, its employees, officers, directors, and
agents that all potentially relevant evidence related to this matter must be presei.ved including, without
limitation, documents, records, correspondence (including but not limited to email correspondence),
photographs, videotapes and data (including electronic data). Such p.reseivatlon efforts should·not
only include the retention of existing evidence, but should also include the suspension of any deletion,
overwriting, or any other possible manner of periodic or scheduled elimination of information, data
or records. The destruction or loss of evidence, even if done unintentionallJr, could subject the
Distributor to potential civil penalties, claims for spoliation, sanctions and further claims for monetal.y
damages. Thus, it .is vitally important that all evidence be presei.ved going foiward.
This correspondence is sent without prejudice to any rights or remedies of GG, which are
e:i.."Pressly reserved. Please be guided according!}'·
;;(ff~
Robert M Donchez
RMD/rt
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FPsc I FLORIO
PERRUCCI
STEINHARDT &
CAPPELLI LLC
60 West Broad St.. Suite 102
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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610.691.7900
610.691.0841
As you are aware, this Finn represents Getting Grace, ll..C. Previously, by way of co.trespondence
dated Januaty 11, 2019, this Finn se.t.ved a founal Notice of Default upon Hannover House, Inc. and
Medallion Releasing, Inc. with regard to the above-referenced Agreement and Promisso1y N~tes. Acopy
of the Janua.ty 11, 2019 correspondence is enclosed. To date, no response has been received and both
Hannover House, Inc. and Medallion Releasing, Inc. remain in default
Please be advised that, in accordance "1.vith the Agreement and Promisso1y Notes, this Fi.on lias filed
UCC Liens against Hannover House, Inc. and Medallion Releasing, Inc. A copy of the UCC Liens are
enclosed. In addition, Getting Grace, ll..C intends to vigorously pursue any and all remedies available
pursuant to the Agreement, the Promisso1y Notes and/or which exist at law or equity unless and until full
payment is made.
This co.t:tespondence is sent without prejudice to any rights or remedies of Getting Grace, ILC,
which are expressly reseived. Please be guided accordingly.
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& CAPPELU, I.LC
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Enclosures
cc: Getting Grace I.LC (w/enc.)
HJ Rochelle Park i Phillipsl::lurg I Cherry Hill PA Bethlehem i Harrisburg NY New York City www.florlolaw.com
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FLORIO
PERRUCCI
STEINHARDT 8: 60 West Broad St., Suite 102 0 610.691.7900
F 610.69l0841
CAPPELLI LLC Bethlehem, PA 18018
Re: Notice of Default Pursuant to: (1) the Memorandum of Agreement dated
December 18, 2017 Between Getting Grace, LLC and Hannover House, Inc.
and Medallion Releasing, Inc.; (2) Promissory Note Dated December 30, 2017
In the Amount of $200,000.00; and (3) Promissory Note Dated December 30,
2017 in the Amount of$450;ooo.oo
Please be adv.ised that this Finn serves as counsel to Getting c;3-race, !LC (hereinafter "GG")
with regard to the Memorandum ofAgreement (the "Agreement'') dated December 18, 2017 between
Hannover House, Inc. (11ereinafter "Hannover") and Medallion Releasing, Inc. (hereinafter
''Iviedallion" and together with Hannover, the ''Distributor"). Pursuant to the Agreement, Distributor
executed two Promissory Notes each dated December 30, 2017 in the amounts of Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) (the "P&A Note") and Four Hundred Fifly TI1ousand Dollars
($450,000.00) (the "Iv.finimum Guarantee Note" and together with the P&A Note, the "Notes"). As
set forth more fully below, this correspondence shall se1ve as fo1mal notice that Distributor is in
default under the Agreement and Notes and aemand that Distributor immediately pay to GG all
outstanding principal and interest on the Notes within 10 days from the date of this correspondence.
As you may know, GG is the owner and/ or copyright proprietors of a feature fi.lm. entitled
Getting Grace. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, GG contracted with Distributor to distribute
the film. Notably, as a material term of the Agreement, Distributor executed the Notes which, .in tl1e
aggregate, had initial priricipal amounts of Sfa Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00). The
Notes are each subject to seven percent (7%) interest per annum and expressly allow for the recovei.y
·· of attorneys' fees ·and collection·costs. ·Both Notes·fuatured oii Deceinbei"30;·20l8;·TI1e ·P&A Note
also required, in addition to repayment of the principal balance with interest, payment of a Si\ieen
Thousand Dollar ($16,000.00) Investment Adviso1y Fee. To date, Distributor has failed to make the
payments due under the Agreement and Notes and, as a result, is in material breach of the Agreement
and the Notes.
NJ Rochelle Park Phillipsburg : Cherry Hill PA Bethlehem : Harrisburg mNew York City www.florlol~w.com
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As a result of the default by Distributor and the llicelihood of further legal proceedings, this
correspondence shall seive as formal notice to Distributor, its employees, officers, directors, and
agents that all potentially relevant evidence related to this matter must be presei.ved including, without
limitation, documents, records, correspondence (including but not limited to email correspondence),
photographs, videotapes and data (including electronic data). Such presetvatlon efforts should-not
only include the retention of existing evidence, but should also include the suspension of any deletion,
overwriting, or any other possible manner of periodic or scheduled elimination of information, data
or records. T11e destruction or loss of evidence, even if done unintentionally, could subject the
Distributor to potential civil penalties, claims for spoliation, sanctions and further claims for monetaty
damages. Thus, it is vitally important that all evidence be preseived going fo1ward.
This correspondence is sent without prejudice to any rights or remedies of GG, wluch are
e:iq>ressly resetved. Please be guided accordingly.
~~
Robert M Donchez
IUvID/rt
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Debtor (1)
Company Name: MEDALLION RELEASING, INC.
Mailing Address: 1428 CHESTER STREET
City: SPRINGDALENGDALE
State: AR
Zip Code: 72764
Country: USA
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Collateral is:
held in a trust
being administered by a Decedent's Personal Representative
X Not Applicable
Ag. Lien
Non-UCC Filing
X Not Applicable
Debtor is a Transmitting Utility
Filed in connection with a Manufactured-Home Transaction - effective 30 years.
Filed in connection with a Public-Finance Transaction - effective 30 years.
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Debtor (1)
. Company Name: HANNOVER HOUSE, INC.
Mailing Address: 1 W. CENTER STREET
City: FAYETTEVILLE
State: AR
Zip Code: 72701
Countzy: USA
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timber to be cut
as-extracted collateral
is filed as a fixture filing.
Description of Real
Estate:
Collateral is:
held in a trust
being administered by a Decedent's Personal Representative
X Not Applicable
Ag. Lien
Non-UCC Filing
X Not Applicable
Debtor is a Transmitting Utility .
Filed in connection with a Manufactured-Home Transaction - effective 30 years.
Filed in connection with a Public-Finance Transaction - effective 30 years.
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AS STATED IN OUR CALL. .. when we first started speaking about "GETTING GRACE" -we did NOT have this
SONY deal readied. At that time, we were using CINEDIGM as our video wholesale-consolidator. .. and we
were selling NETFLIX and Video-On-Demand sites "directly" as Hannover House. Frankly, we were not very
good at selling V.O.D. on our own .. . based upon the OUTSTANDING numbers that SONY showed to us. We
were happy to sell NETFLIX for $60,000 and get a 20% ($12,000 fee) ... but our jaws dropped when Ben and Ilia
showed us that "qualifying theatrical titles" (such as GETTING GRACE) are getting $200,000 from Netflix
through SONY - as they have the leverage of mega-hits to force higher fees across the board.
This brought up a dilemma for GETTING GRACE, in that it was not felt to be "fair" to the producers that SONY
would earn a 20% fee for Netflix I Video-On-Demand .. AND ... Hannover House would earn an ADDITIONAL
20% fee on those same sales.
The dilemma works for both GETTING GRACE and HANNOVER HOUSE. Let me elaborate.
1). Hannover House NEEDS to be paid for our services ... which INCLUDE the tremendous value of delivering
GETTING GRACE to SONY.
2). Hannover House NEEDS to get "as much money as possible" to PASS THROUGH from all revenue
streams to GETTING GRACE, to satisfy the P&A and MG agreements.
3). GETTING GRACE is probably "pleased" with the credibility and stature of having the film distributed by
SONY (through the HHSE output agreement); but NOT if it means that GETTING GRACE is making LESS
MONEY than if HHSE sold the film to Netflix and V.O.D. directly.
In this respect, I spoke with Fred and we have a structure that we feel is FAIR TO BOTH PARTIES with respect
to Netflix and V.O.D. sales generated by SONY.
* HHSE will earn a 0% fee for the first FORTY-EIGHT-THOUSAND DOLLARS (USO $48,000) in Netflix and
V.O.D. revenues from SONY. This is because $48,000 is the LIKELY AMOUNT that would have been passed-
through to Getting Grace HAD HANNOVER sold Netflix directly (and not through SONY).
* HHSE will earn an EIGHT PERCENT (8%) fee for all net revenues from Netflix and V.O.D. generated
through SONY after this base threshold of $48,000 in payments is met.
The rationale' for this is that Getting Grace is making MORE money under the SONY deal... but it should NOT
be at the expense of HHSE participating. After all, it's taken me 32-years to Fl NALLY have a Studio Output
agreement, and this is EXTREMELY VALUABLE as there are only 8 indie studios with such full service access
through the majors. We earned this coveted position through demonstrating our ability to theatrically release
quality, indie films, and to recognize those required elements for commercial success. So Hannover House is
definitely providing a VERY VALUABLE service to GETTING GRACE in enabling the film to be released through
SONY. .. and we feel that 8% "after break-even" levels were met, is a FAIR compromise.
WITH RESPECT TO PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION (DVD I BluRay), SONY is providing the function as one-stop
wholesaler. .. we would have to use SOMEONE in this role (e.g. our "other" wholesaler is CINEDIGM ...
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previously we used Anderson Merchandisers, Allegro Music and Alchemy). So, there's no basis to not pay us
our agreed upon distribution fee for the sales of all physical copies of GETTING GRACE. We like SONY over
CINEDIGM for so many reasons, specifically:
1). SONY controls 4-times more Shelf Space at retail than Cinedigm ... meaning that we are in a good position
to sell MORE units of each release.
2). SONY commands a higher wholesale price to Walmart, Target, Best Buy (the Big Three), which is more net
monies passing through to HHSE and our suppliers.
3). SONY has a "returns liquidation formula" that monetizes the hold-backs much faster than Cinedigm; plus
SONY pays each month on the 15th, via bank wire, with no drama to collect.
4). SONY is credible, financially solvent and provides a respectable "co-label" for all HHSE releases ... and in
turn, this adds credibility to our producer's films.
In any event, please get back to me with your thoughts and comments . .
Best Regards,
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Attached please find a draft of the Distribution Agreement between Hannover House and Sony Pictures Home
Entertainment. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments. We are happy to schedule a call to
discuss them once you've had a chance to review.
Best regards,
Vi
Vi Schwartz
Senior Counsel, Legal Affairs
Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Sam - attached are the Financials that were also part of the Agreement. You will note that we have been
tracking costs by "line item" on the BUDGET sheet of this XL .. with a column marked for paid to date, amount
remaining to complete and a tracking for over/(under) budget by line item. I was not tracking the BUS TOUR
expenses, except for THEATRE RENTALS, the initial signage, and some DCP masters and freight.
The big items that we are "over" budget on are the Trail Mix delivery (Deluxe), the Bus Tour theatre
rentals (mostly Regal) and the Virtual Print Fees for having more locations.
The big items that we are "under" budget on are Giant Banners, a variety of mastering related costs, and my
recommendation to AXE the floor displayers and the Ticket Promotions (savings of $10, 750). These last two
items will not a measurable impact our theatre traffic ... and are "optional" whereas the Bus Tour - which
generated a LOT of buzz, incurred unexpected theatre rental costs - which I feel were clearly a better use of
those funds.
* Pay Deluxe DCDC for creating and distributing DCP drives to theatres.
* Launch Regal Crown Club Member email blast ($6,000 for4.5-million emails).
* Launch theatre specific FaceBook support (67 locations confirmed for Friday- not counting 24 standby).
This does NOT include the potential that SOME of the 24 "standby" locations will come aboard for 3/23. It's
save to assume that these will result in $850 each for Virtual Print Fee, $15 each for poster shipping and $100
each for FaceBook support (total of $965 per NEW location).
We are sitting on $10k+ which is enough to pay the LAB and START on FaceBook... but not enough to
complete FB for the week, or to pay for the Regal Crown Club email campaign ... which is why we are hopeful
that you are successful in raising the remaining $10k (or getting access to a credit card for any portion thereof) .
.·.·r..
Thanks ERIC