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16. Related Party Transactions

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16. Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions

Note 16: Related Party Transactions

 

On April 21, 2016, the Company entered into a merchandising and licensing agreement with Andy Heyward Animation Art (“AHAA”), whose principal is Andy Heyward, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The Company entered into a customary merchandise license agreement with AHAA for the use of characters and logos related to Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club and Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 in connection with certain products to be sold by AHAA. The terms and conditions of such license are customary within the industry, and the Company earns an arm-length industry standard royalty on all sales made by AHAA utilizing the licensed content. No amounts were earned during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, under this agreement.

 

On July 25, 2016, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Foothill Entertainment, Inc. (“Foothill”), an entity whose Chairman is Gregory Payne, our corporate secretary. The Company has engaged Foothill Entertainment, Inc. for a term of six months to assist in the distribution and commercial exploitation of its audiovisual content as well as for the preparation and attendance on behalf of the Company at the MIPJR and MIPCOM markets in Cannes. Foothill receives $12,500 per month for these services. This agreement was extended on a month to month basis and terminated on January 31, 2018. As of September 30, 2018, no amounts were owed to the Company by Foothill or by Greg Payne.

 

On October 1, 2016, Llama Productions LLC entered into an animation production services agreement with Mr. Heyward for services as a producer for which he is to receive $186,000 through the course of production of the Company’s animated series Llama Llama. From October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017, Mr. Heyward has been paid $186,000. No amounts were paid during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2018 under this agreement.

 

On, August 31, 2018, Llama Productions LLC entered into an animation production services agreement with Mr. Heyward for services as a producer for which he is to receive $186,000 through the course of production of the Company’s animated series Llama Llama Season 2. No amounts were paid during the during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2018 under this agreement.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 the Company issued 321,697 shares and 599,205 shares of common stock, respectively to a vendor for animation services. The value of these services for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $783,002 and $1,563,002 respectively.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, a Director was paid a consulting fee of $10,000 for their assistance in the Company’s financing activities.