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This Form 10-K is the subject of a Form 12b-25

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended  December 31, 2003

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from [ ] to [ ]

Commission file number  000-27387

INTERNETSTUDIOS.COM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

134009696

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1601 Cloverfield Boulevard
2nd Floor, South Tower
Santa Monica, CA

90404

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code  888.784.6166

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Nil

Name of each exchange on which registered
Nil

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Shares, par value $0.0001
(Title of class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X]     No [ ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

[ ] Yes [X] No

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter.

Note - If a determination as to whether a particular person or entity is an affiliate cannot be made without involving unreasonable effort and expense, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates may be calculated on the basis of assumptions reasonable under the circumstances, provided that the assumptions are set forth in this form.

10,262,249 common shares @ $0.55(1) = $5,644,236.95
(1) Average of bid and ask closing prices on April 8, 2004.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY

PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.     Yes [ ]     No [ ]

(APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

12,129,209 common shares issued and outstanding as of April 8, 2004.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any proxy or information statement, and (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) or (c) under the Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security holders fo fiscal year ended December 31, 1980).

None.

PART I

Item 1. Business.

This annual report contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled "Risk Factors", that may cause our company's or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

In this annual report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars. All references to "CDN$" refer to Canadian dollars and all references to "common shares" refer to the common shares in our capital stock.

As used in this annual report, the terms "we", "us", "our", and "InternetStudios" mean InternetStudios.com, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.

Corporate Overview

InternetStudios.com, Inc. is a company focused on the production, distribution and marketing of filmed entertainment products, including theatrical motion pictures, television programs, home video products, and digitally delivered entertainment and media.

We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 14, 1998 under the name The Enterprise, Inc. We changed our name to eHealth.com, Inc. in anticipation of acquiring a license to software technology for the health industry. This acquisition was not completed. Effective September 21, 1999 we changed our name to InternetStudios.com, Inc.

Our business model has evolved toward a greater focus on the control of our own filmed entertainment properties. Our shift in focus has been motivated by opportunities management believes have arisen due to recent structural changes in the entertainment sector. The motion picture industry has entered an unusual phase in its history, where the confluence of two trends has created a unique investment opportunity. The first of these is a consumer technology trend - the introduction and mass penetration of DVD players in homes - that has led to a record surge in consumer purchases of movies for home viewing. The second trend is a cyclical market downturn that has driven media asset valuations to recent historic lows, particularly for films and film libraries.

Taken together, these trends have resulted in an environment where valuable, cash-generating assets like production companies and home video distribution rights can be acquired at prices below their ultimate market value. We plan to exploit this situation by assembling a world-class film production and DVD distribution company and management team. To this end, we have entered into negotiations to acquire both filmed entertainment content and a recognizable brand under which this content can be distributed.

As part of this change in business direction, on February 13, 2003, we entered into a Letter of Intent with Dominique Bigle to acquire Bigle's library of over 1500 motion pictures (the "Trocadero Library"). In consideration for acquiring the library of motion pictures, we agreed to issue to Bigle 1,000,000 shares of our common stock and to pay $125,000 to Bigle. As of the date hereof, we have paid a deposit of $115,000 to Bigle and issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock. The closing of this agreement extended by agreements dated July 30, 2003 and January 19, 2004. Those extensions have now expired and we have not obtained any further extensions. Despite not having a further extension, we continue to negotiate in good faith and expect to close this acquisition on the same terms in the near future . We anticipate closing this acquisition by April 30, 2004.

Additionally, as part of this new business strategy, on May 12, 2003 we formed a wholly owned subsidiary called International Media Acquisition Group, a Delaware LLC ("IMAG").

During the quarter ended June 30, 2003, IMAG entered into a letter of intent to acquire RKO Pictures, LLC, ("RKO") one of the classic Hollywood studios. Pursuant to the terms of the letter of intent, IMAG agreed to acquire 100% of the membership interests of RKO Pictures LLC in consideration for $5.5 million in cash. In addition to the purchase price, IMAG agreed to set aside a working capital reserve of $4.5 million. Under the terms of the letter of intent, a warrant was to be issued to the members of RKO Pictures, LLC entitling them to acquire up to five (5%) percent of our fully diluted share capital post-acquisition. The letter of intent with RKO also requires that we enter into a services agreement with the current Chairman of RKO Pictures, for a three-year term during which the individual will be paid total compensation of $875,000. During the three months after the execution of the letter of intent, we paid deposits of $687,500 toward the purchase price.

We anticipated closing this acquisition on September 2, 2003 and executed final documentation between us, IMAG and RKO in anticipation of such closing. Unfortunately, the financing for this transaction did not close. However, the parties continue to negotiate in good faith and expect to close a transaction on substantially similar terms in the near future.

We also plan to continue exploring other available business opportunities whereby it can add to its library of filmed entertainment assets and build a niche-oriented DVD releasing and merchandising company.

History

We are a Nevada corporation, incorporated on April 14, 1998 under the name "The Enterprise, Inc." For a period of time prior to December 14, 1998, we were engaged in the word processing business. We changed our name to eHealth.com, Inc. in anticipation of acquiring a license to software technology for the health industry, however the acquisition was never consummated.

On September 21, 1999, we changed our name to "InternetStudios.com, Inc." We have been in the business of providing web-based solutions for the entertainment industry. In 2003, we changed our business direction to focus on acquiring more traditional media assets.

We have the following active subsidiary:

Subsidiary

Jurisdiction of Incorporation

Date of Incorporation

Percentage of Securities Owned

International Media Acquisition Group, LLC

Delaware

June 30, 2003

100% by InternetStudios

We have the following inactive subsidiaries:

Subsidiaries

Jurisdiction of Incorporation

Date of Incorporation

Percentage of Securities Owned

OnlineFilmandTVSales.com, Inc. (1)

California

April 12, 2000

100% by InternetStudios

InternetStudios UK Limited(2)

United Kingdom

February 21, 2000

100% by InternetStudios

InternetStudios Entertainment Finance(3)

British Columbia

June 29, 2000

100% by InternetStudios

(1) OnlineFilmandTVSales is a California Corporation. This company is not in good standing and has been struck for failure to file its annual statements.

(2) InternetStudios.com UK Limited is a private limited liability company incorporated in England. This company is not in good standing and has been struck for failure to file its annual statements.

(3) On June 29, 2000, InternetStudios formed InternetStudios Entertainment Finance ("IEF") to provide interim financing for the production of filmed entertainment projects with budgets between $2 million and $8 million. This is an inactive company.

We have the following dissolved subsidiaries:

Subsidiaries

Jurisdiction of Incorporation

Date of Incorporation

Percentage of Securities Owned

OnlineFilmSales.com, LLC(1)

Delaware

March 8, 2000

100% by InternetStudios

ReporterTV.com, LLC(1)

Delaware

March 8, 2000

75% by OnlineFilmSales.
com, LLC

StudioBuzz.com, LLC(1)

Delaware

March 17, 2000

50% by OnlineFilmSales.
com, LLC

(1) OnlineFilmSales.com, LLC , ReporterTV.com, LLC and StudioBuzz.com, LLC were cancelled-voided by the State of Delaware Division of Corporations on June 1, 2003. In 2003, we wrote off debts of $244,165 as a result of the cancellation of these LLC's.

Business Overview

InternetStudios.com, Inc. is a development stage company engaged in the acquisition and development of production, distribution and marketing of filmed entertainment products, including theatrical motion pictures, television programs, home video products, and digitally delivered entertainment and media. Our company was founded in 1999 to incorporate innovative structures and technology to address the marketing, sales and releasing of filmed entertainment. Our business model has evolved toward a greater focus on the control of its own filmed entertainment properties, and toward that end we have recently entered negotiations to acquire the Trocadero Library and RKO Pictures, LLC, one of the classic Hollywood studios. In light of these proposed acquisitions, we intend to assemble a world class entertainment company under the classic Hollywood brand of RKO Pictures. Our goal is to leverage the RKO brand and assets along with our own distribution technology platform to establish a new mini-major studio and profitably position our company as a leading purveyor of classic films, memorabilia and merchandise that celebrate the very best that Hollywood has to offer.

Our company's shift in focus has been motivated by opportunities management believes have arisen due to recent structural changes in the entertainment sector. The motion picture industry has entered an unusual phase in its history, where the confluence of two trends has created a unique investment opportunity. The first of these is a consumer technology trend - the introduction and mass penetration of DVD players in homes-that has led to a record surge in consumer purchases of movies for home viewing. The second trend is a cyclical market downturn which has driven media asset valuations to recent historic lows, particularly for films and film libraries. Taken together, these trends have resulted in an environment where valuable, cash-generating assets like production companies and home video distribution rights can be acquired at prices below their ultimate market value. We plan to exploit this situation by assembling a world class film production and DVD distribution company and management team centered around the classic Hollywood brand of RKO Pictures.

Rarely in Hollywood does the opportunity arise to inexpensively acquire a great branded company with underexploited assets. In the strong economic climate of the 1990s, huge premiums were paid by the major media conglomerates for such valuable assets as Miramax Films, New Line Cinema, Castle Rock, Artisan, and other independent companies with strong brand names.

But the capital markets have since entered a cyclical downturn with an accompanying decline in asset values, and it has become more of a buyers' market for such strong brands. And now one of the most important brands in motion picture history, RKO Pictures, has become available for acquisition. In the belief that RKO Pictures represents a rare opportunity to purchase and rebuild a unique company to its former great status, we have entered into negotiations to acquire 100% of the members' interest in RKO Pictures, and we are now seeking funding to carry out this acquisition. If we successfully complete our proposed acquisition, we intend to quickly build a niche-oriented DVD releasing and merchandising company focused on Hollywood's classic era. DVD sales have become Hollywood's cash cow, and we plan to capture a share of this rapidly growing market. Secondly, we intend to build a production and releasing operation from the strong foundation of RKO's library of unexploited remake/sequel rights and un-produ ced screenplays.

Just as record buyers embraced the CD-ROM format twenty years ago, movie viewers around the world have fallen in love with the DVD, purchasing some 344 million DVD units in the U.S. alone in 2001. Industry analysts estimate that U.S. DVD sales will exceed 633 million units in 2002, an 84 percent increase over 2001 levels. (Sources: Adams Media; MPAA). Amid this surge of consumer spending niche opportunities abound, and our company is positioned to profitably exploit them. Through its planned acquisition of the Trocadero Films 1,500 title public domain film library, and our pending acquisition of RKO Studios, our company will own the necessary brand, library, and film exploitation rights to establish itself as the leading "classic Hollywood" film company for DVD collectors. Using the RKO label as our marketing platform, we will serve the sophisticated film lover with DVDs of these and other classic films, and with "contemporary classics," that is, new films based on or inspired by classic older films.

Throughout its golden years RKO attracted an impressive list of top Hollywood talent. Orson Welles, John Ford, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, John Wayne, Lucille Ball, Robert Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, Jane Russell, Maureen O'Hara, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Claudette Colbert are just a small representative group of the legends of Hollywood who helped to create some of the greatest films of all time for RKO. Films ranging from "Citizen Kane" to "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" are part of the volume of work associated with the RKO brand.

Now, at a time when consolidation has left Hollywood with few truly independent mini-major studios, the opportunity exists to acquire RKO Pictures and all of its assets, including its name, trademarks, sequel and remake rights, un-produced script rights and other substantial assets. RKO's brand name and its signature lightning bolt tower logo-which embody the enduring qualities of classic Hollywood-are ideally suited for launching a classic DVD releasing company. Moreover, RKO has retained rights to create new productions based on a substantial number of its original titles, over 800 films in all. RKO's assets also include some 800 un-produced screenplays which can provide the source material for new feature films and TV programs. RKO also has a vast archive of historic materials ranging from photographs and letters to original screenplays and interviews which can be exploited through publishing, documentary programs, and other media.

RKO Pictures is clearly distinguished from the dozens of independent production companies dotting the Hollywood landscape, who have no provenance or library depth or brand recognition. The ability to utilize RKO's vast library of stories and titles without paying huge sums for these scripts and underlying rights will create a distinct advantage over other independent production and distribution companies. Moreover, through aggressive and measured use of the RKO name, a branded distribution platform can be created. The time is particularly ripe for this approach given the rapid rise of the DVD platform. Additionally, an RKO-branded block of time on television, which would contain original films from the RKO library as well as original productions based upon the RKO remake and sequel rights, would likely draw meaningful viewership. Further extension of the RKO brand into licensed consumer products is an additional opportunity to be pursued.

Our company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on RKO's assets and leverage RKO into a major media company. By taking advantage of the industry knowledge and relationships of our management team, our core marketing, tracking and licensing technology, and our currency as a public entity, we hope to build RKO into a diversified entertainment company.

We are seeking the necessary financing to close the RKO Pictures acquisition. Successful execution of our business plan will profitably position our company as a leading purveyor of classic films, memorabilia and merchandise that celebrate the very best that Hollywood has to offer.

Revenue Sources

If we are successful in completing the Trocadero Library and RKO Pictures transactions, we will derive our revenues from the worldwide exploitation of our filmed entertainment properties across multiple media and distribution channels, both directly as a producer and distributor of those properties, and also indirectly through royalty and license arrangements with third-parties who may pay for the right to exploit our brands and properties.

We expect to receive revenue from all of the following sources:

  • Rental fees from primary theatrical and non-theatrical exhibition of our films
  • Wholesale revenue from the sale of physical copies of our film and television programs on DVD, videocassette, and other home video media
  • Revenue-sharing payments from the rental of our films and television programs via pay-per-view, video on demand and home video rental arrangements
  • License fees from the exhibition of our films and television programs via pay cable, basic cable, network television broadcasting and television syndication
  • Cash advances, license fees and royalty or profit-sharing payments from third parties who acquire from our company the right to exploit the literary and re-make rights to our screenplays and film properties
  • Royalty payments from merchandising of consumer products bearing the logos, brands, and other forms of intellectual property from our company's films, television programs and archives
  • Royalties and license payments from exploitation of soundtrack and music publishing rights for music from our company's films, television programs and archives
  • Catalogue and direct marketing sales of home video products

Sales and Marketing

The digital video disc format for movies has experienced unprecedented popularity and has driven a global swell of consumer demand for movies on disk, both for new releases and for older catalogue titles. Domestic digital video disc revenues reached $8.4 billion in 2002.

We intend to capitalize on this opportunity by providing mainstream-friendly entertainment with worldwide commercial appeal in a low-risk, cost-efficient manner. We plan to exploit our own films in digital video disc format featuring special features and to acquire high quality assets that will be exploitable from a video and ancillary media perspective.

As part of this plan, we intend to distribute or sell directly to mass merchandisers, such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, Target Corporation and Best Buy Co. Inc., and others who buy large volumes of digital video disc's to sell directly to the consumer in international markets.

Competition

We compete with the major studios, numerous independent motion picture and television companies. In addition, our filmed entertainment library competes for audience acceptance with those of other companies. The success of any of our products is dependent not only on the quality and acceptance of a particular motion picture or television program but also on the quality and acceptance of other competing filmed entertainment released into the marketplace at or near the same time.

The sale and distribution of filmed entertainment is a highly competitive business. The entertainment industry now comprises seven major film distributors/studios: Sony Pictures, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Brothers, The Walt Disney Company, MGM/UA and Universal. Today, the major studios are multi-national, multi-media and mass marketing communication complexes with wholly owned distribution operations throughout the world. In addition to these major seven, there are numerous independent production and distribution companies. Many of our competitors are larger and better capitalized than us and have existing distribution channels. In addition, the number of films or television products released in any given period may create an oversupply of product in the market, and that may reduce our share of potential sales and make it more difficult for the films in our library to succeed.

We believe that the principal competitive factors in our market are:

  • filmed entertainment rights industry connections;
  • brand recognition;
  • quality of assets; and
  • quality of filmed entertainment product.

Intellectual Property

We regard the protection of our copyrights, service marks, trademarks, trade dress and trade secrets as critical to our success. We rely on a combination of copyright, trademark, service mark and trade secret laws and contractual restrictions to protect our proprietary rights in products and services. We maintain confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with our employees and contractors, and nondisclosure agreements with parties with which we conduct business to limit access to and disclosure of our proprietary information. Any contractual arrangements and the other steps taken by us to protect our intellectual property may not prevent misappropriation of our technology or deter independent third-party development of similar technologies.

InternetStudios became a registered mark with the United States Trademark and Patent Office's Supplemental Registry effective April 2, 2002.

Employees

As of April 8, 2004, we employed six people, four in the area of corporate administration and two in sales and marketing. We also have two independent contractors providing management consulting services and capital raising services. We are not subject to any collective bargaining agreements and we consider relations with our employees to be excellent.

RISK FACTORS

Much of the information included in this annual report includes or is based upon estimates, projections or other "forward-looking statements". Such forward-looking statements include any projections or estimates made by us and our management in connection with our business operations. While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions, or other future performance suggested herein. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements.

Such estimates, projections or other "forward-looking statements" involve various risks and uncertainties as outlined below. We caution readers of this annual report that important factors in some cases have affected and, in the future, could materially affect actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in any such estimates, projections or other "forward-looking statements". In evaluating us, our business and any investment in our business, readers should carefully consider the following factors.

RISKS SPECIFIC TO OUR COMPANY

We have a limited operating history

We are an early stage company and have not earned any significant revenues, which makes it difficult to evaluate whether we will operate profitably. Investors must consider the risks and difficulties frequently encountered by early stage companies. Such risks include:

  • competition;
  • whether we can compete successfully with others pursuing the same line of business;
  • whether we can anticipate and adapt to a developing market;
  • whether we can effectively manage rapidly expanding operations should our operations rapidly expand;
  • the amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to expansion of our business, operations and infrastructure;
  • whether we can provide acceptable customer service;
  • whether we can respond to competitive developments;
  • the possibility of unforeseen price competition for our services, or reductions in market prices for digital video disc sales ; and
  • our dependence upon key personnel.

Given our limited operating history, operating losses and other factors set out in this document, there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve our goals and be profitable. In the event that we do not successfully address these risks, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.

We may incur future losses

We may incur net losses for the foreseeable future. The extent of these losses, if any, will depend, in part, on the amount and rates of growth in our net revenue from digital video disc sales, filmed entertainment distribution and related activities. As a result of our early stage of development, we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our operating results are not meaningful and that our operating results for any period should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. To the extent that (a) net revenue does not grow at anticipated rates, (b) increases in our operating expenses precede or are not subsequently followed by commensurate increases in net revenue or (c) we are unable to adjust operating expense levels accordingly, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected. There can be no assurance that our operating losses will not increase in the future or that we will ever achieve or sustain profitability.

Our future operating results are unpredictable

As a result of our lack of operating history, we cannot forecast accurately our revenues, operating expenses and operating results. Accordingly, we may be unable to adjust our expenditures in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall. We may also be unable to increase our spending and expand our operations in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall.

Our annual and quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly as a result of numerous factors, many of which are outside of our control. These factors include, but are not limited to:

  • fluctuating demand for filmed entertainment;
  • the amount and timing of capital expenditures and other costs relating to the expansion of our operations;
  • whether we can acquire filmed entertainment product in a timely and effective manner;
  • whether we can attract new personnel in a timely and effective manner and to retain existing personnel;
  • competition;
  • costs relating to future acquisitions;
  • seasonality;
  • general economic conditions and economic conditions specific to the filmed entertainment rights industry, the Internet or all or a portion of the technology market.

Due to the foregoing factors, we believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results are not an accurate indication of our future performance. It is likely that our operating results for any period may fail to meet or exceed the expectations of our investors. In that event, the value of our common stock would likely be materially adversely affected.

We may need significant additional funds, which we may not be able to obtain

If we raise the financing necessary to complete the RKO and Trocadero transactions, we believe that we will be able to meet our anticipated cash needs for working capital, capital expenditures and normal business expansion for the next 24 months. If we do not manage to raise the full amount necessary, or if our business model should prove to be based on assumptions that prove to have been incorrect, our financial resources may not be sufficient to satisfy our capital requirements for this period. If this occurs, we will probably need to raise additional funds in order to achieve the goals we set for ourselves in our business plan. If our financial resources are insufficient we will require additional financing in order to execute our plans for expansion. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-related or debt securities, such securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our common stock and our stockholders may experience additional dilution. We cannot be certain that additional financing will be available to us on favorable terms, when required, or that additional financing will be available to us at all. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, we may not be able to fund our expansion, promote our brand as we desire, take advantage of unanticipated acquisition opportunities, develop or enhance services or respond to competitive pressures.

Risks associated with the Acquisition of RKO Pictures

Our future performance will depend in part upon our ability to complete our acquisition of RKO Pictures, or to integrate the operations of our company with those of RKO Pictures in order to leverage this relationship into sources of revenue. Acquisitions involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation:

  • material adverse effects on reported results of operations from acquisition-related charges and amortization of goodwill and purchased technology;
  • inability to maintain customers or goodwill of a consolidated business;
  • difficulties in the integration of operations, personnel, technologies, products and the information systems of the consolidated companies;
  • diversion of management's attention from other business concerns;
  • risks of entering geographic and business markets in which we have no or limited prior experience; and
  • potential loss of key employees of consolidated organizations.

There can be no assurance that we will be able to consolidate our business with that of RKO Pictures, or that if we do, we will be able to integrate the merged or consolidated businesses or technology or otherwise successfully leverage the new businesses into additional user traffic for our web site, advertising agreements or sources of revenue. Such failures could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

We depend on our ability to attract key personnel

We depend on the continued services and performance of our senior management and other key personnel, including senior management at RKO Pictures. The loss or unavailability of any of these individuals for any significant period of time could have a material effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. Our performance also depends on our ability to attract, hire, train, retain and motivate other highly-skilled technical, managerial, editorial, merchandising, marketing and customer service personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully attract, integrate or retain sufficiently qualified personnel. The failure to attract, retain, and integrate such personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

Failure to manage future growth may adversely affect our business.

If our management is unable to manage growth effectively, then our operations could be adversely affected. We will need to add staff to market our new library and website, manage operations, and perform finance and accounting functions. We will be required to hire a broad range of additional personnel in order to successfully advance our operations. This growth is likely to place a strain on our management and operational resources. The failure to develop and implement effective systems, or to hire and retain sufficient personnel for the performance of all of the functions necessary to effectively service and manage our potential business or the failure to manage growth effectively, could have a materially adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

Our management owns a significant percentage of our company and will be able to exercise control over our company

Our management holds a significant voting block which can be used to elect directors and/or approve or block significant corporate transactions. Such share ownership may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our company, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving our company or discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our company, thereby having a material adverse effect on the value of our company's common stock. In addition, investors may have difficulty obtaining the necessary stockholder vote required for corporate actions contrary to the wishes of the management.

RISKS RELATED TO INDUSTRY

Our markets are competitive

The sale and distribution of filmed entertainment is a highly competitive business. The entertainment industry is currently comprised of seven major film distributors/studios: Sony Pictures, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Brothers, The Walt Disney Company, MGM/UA and Universal. Today, the major studios are multi-national, multi-media and mass marketing communication complexes with wholly owned distribution operations throughout the world. In addition to these major seven, there are numerous independent production and distribution companies. Many of our competitors are larger and better capitalized than our company is and have existing distribution channels. In addition, the number of films or television products released in any given period may create an oversupply of product in the market, and that may reduce our share of potential sales and make it more difficult for the films in our library to succeed.

We believe that the principal competitive factors in our market are:

  • filmed entertainment rights industry connections;
  • brand recognition;
  • quality of assets; and
  • quality of filmed entertainment product.

Success depends on external factors in the film and television industry.

Operating in the television and film distribution industry involves a substantial degree of risk. Each television program and motion picture is a unique piece of art that depends on unpredictable audience reaction to determine commercial success. There can be no assurance that our television programs and feature films will be favorably received and even if our products are initially successful, the popularity of any given program may diminish over time.

We face inherent international trade risks.

Selling and distributing filmed entertainment around the world results in a percentage of our revenue coming from sources outside of North America. Consequently, our business is subject to certain risks inherent in international trade, many of which are beyond our control. These risks include:

  • changes in laws and policies affecting trade;
  • changes to laws and policies related to investments and taxes;
  • varying degrees of protection for intellectual property;
  • instability of foreign economies and governments;
  • cultural barriers; and
  • currency risk.

These factors can adversely affect our business and result of operations.

We must develop a marketing program to generate any significant revenues.

We will be required to develop a marketing campaign that will effectively make buyers aware of our catalog of DVD's and filmed entertainment library. We may also elect to enter into agreements or relationships with third parties regarding the promotion or marketing of our DVD's and library. There can be no assurance that we will be able to establish adequate marketing capabilities, that we will be able to enter into marketing agreements or relationships with third parties on financially acceptable terms or that any third parties with whom we enter into such arrangements will be successful in marketing and promoting our services.

Risks associated with brand development

We believe that establishing and maintaining an accepted brand of filmed entertainment product is critical to attracting buyers to our digital video disc sales and to expanding our commerce relationships. In order to attract and retain purchasers, advertisers and commerce partners, and to promote and maintain our brand in response to competitive pressures, we intend to increase substantially our financial commitment to creating and maintaining distinct brand loyalty among these groups. We expect our efforts to include advertising and marketing and traditional media advertising campaigns directed at the filmed entertainment rights industry. In addition, we may need to expend additional resources to build the brand. If we do not generate a corresponding increase in net revenue as a result of our branding efforts or otherwise fail to promote our brand successfully, or if we incur excessive expenses in an attempt to promote and maintain our brand, our business, prospects, financial condition and results o f operations, will be materially and adversely affected.

We have not implemented sophisticated managerial, operational and financial systems, which could effect our ability to manage growth effectively

We have not implemented sophisticated managerial, operational and financial systems and controls. We are required to manage multiple relationships with various strategic partners, technology licensors, users, advertisers and other third parties. Our ability in this regard will be strained in the event of rapid growth of our company or in the number of third party relationships, and there can be no assurance that our systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support our operations or that our management will be able to manage any growth effectively. To manage the expected growth of our operations and personnel, we will be required to significantly improve or replace existing managerial, financial and operational systems, procedures and controls, and to expand, train and manage our growing employee base. We also will be required to expand our finance, administrative and operations staff. Some key members of management have other professional obligations beyond their obligations to our company that may impact their ability to implement the necessary financial, administrative and operational systems necessary for our success. There can be no assurance that we will complete in a timely manner the improvements to our systems, procedures and controls necessary to support our future operations, that we will be able to hire, train, retain, motivate and manage required personnel or that we will be able to successfully identify, manage and exploit existing and potential market opportunities.

Risks associated with potential general economic downturn

Our success may be affected significantly by changes in local, regional and national economic conditions. Factors such as inflation, labor and energy costs, the availability and cost of suitable technical employees, fluctuating interest and insurance rates, federal, state and local regulations and licensing requirements can all have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

Our intellectual property may be subject to infringement claims

There can be no assurance that our business activities will not or have not infringed upon the proprietary rights of others, or that other parties will not assert infringement claims against us. From time to time, we may be subject to claims in the ordinary course of our business, including claims of alleged infringement of the trademarks, service marks and other intellectual property rights of third parties by us and the content generated by our members. Such claims and any resultant litigation, should it occur, might subject us to significant liability for damages and might result in invalidation of our proprietary rights and even if these claims are not meritorious, could be time consuming and expensive to defend and could result in the diversion of management time and attention, any of which might have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, results of operations and financial condition.

We are an early stage company and have not earned any significant revenues which makes it difficult to evaluate whether we will operate profitably.

To December 31, 2003, we have incurred regular operating losses and have no significant source of revenue. Unanticipated problems, expenses and delays are frequently encountered in ramping up sales and launching new businesses. Our ability to successfully acquire additional filmed entertainment assets, to utilize our website and to generate significant operating revenues will depend on our ability to successfully develop and maintain a brand name for our products and to attract new and maintain old users of our services.

Given our limited operating history, operating losses and other factors set out above, there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve our goals and develop a sufficiently large user base of our website to be profitable. Our management intends to raise debt and equity capital as needed on a private placement basis to finance the operating and capital requirements. In addition, our management expects cash flow from operations to increase over the next year. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as described in an explanatory paragraph to our independent auditors' report on the December 31, 2003 audited financial statements. Our future will depend upon our ability to obtain adequate financing and continuing support from stockholders and creditors and to achieve and maintain profitable operations. To the extent that we cannot achieve our plans and generate revenues, which exceed expenses on a consistent basis and in a timely manner, our business, res ults of operations, financial condition and prospects would be materially adversely affected.

Since our shares are thinly traded and trading on the OTCBB trading may be sporadic because it is not an exchange, stockholders may have difficulty reselling their shares.

Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and is thinly traded. In the past, our trading price has fluctuated widely, depending on many factors that may have little to do with our operations or business prospects. In addition, the OTC Bulletin Board is not an exchange and, because trading of the securities on the OTC Bulletin Board is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on an exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., you may have difficulty reselling any of our common shares.

Trading of our stock may be restricted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") penny stock regulations which may limit a stockholder's ability to buy and sell our stock.

The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define "penny stock" to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and "accredited investors." The term "accredited investor" refers generally to institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must p rovide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer's confirmation. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities. We believe that the penny stock rules discourage investor interest in and limit the marketability of our common stock.

We do not expect to declare or pay any dividends.

We have not declared or paid any dividends on our common stock since our inception and we do not anticipate paying any such dividends for the foreseeable future.

Item 2. Properties.

We sublease office space at 1601 Cloverfield Boulevard, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Santa Monica, California. These offices are rented on a month-to-month basis for $225 per month. This is where our principal executive offices are located.

We also lease office space at 1040 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, British Columbia on a month to month basis. This office is approximately 2,000 square feet in size. The monthly rental is $1,500 (CDN$2,000) which includes operating costs.

We believe that our existing facilities are adequate for our needs through at least the end of 2004. Should we require additional space at that time, or prior thereto, we believe that such space can be secured on commercially reasonable terms.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

Other than set out below, we know of no material, active or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.

Two of our former employees have received judgments against us. One received a Stipulated Judgment against us in the amount of $10,000 from the Los Angeles County Superior Court on April 10, 2002. The other received an Order, Decision or Award from the Labour Commissioner of California awarded against us and OnlineFilmSales.com, LLC in the amount of $26,578.24 on May 29, 2002. As of April 8, 2004, no payments have been made to either of these former employees.

August Entertainment, Inc. brought an action against us on September 7, 2000, in Los Angeles County Superior Court for breach of contract arising from an alleged contract for distribution of films. This matter was settled in December 2001. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement, we agreed to pay August Entertainment $70,000, of which $46,000 has been paid as of the date of this report.

On November 5, 2001, we agreed to an Arbitration Award, from the American Arbitration Association, in favor of Sitrick and Company in the sum of $42,000 on the condition that the Award not be confirmed or entered as a judgment in California or any other jurisdiction until after February 5, 2002. We are currently in negotiation with Sitrick and Company to reach an amicable resolution of Sitrick's claim for money owed and there are no plans to have the award entered as a judgment.

On November 15, 2002, the Hollywood Reporter Incorporated commenced a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia (Vancouver Registry). Hollywood's claim is for debt arising for the failure to pay off advertising published in Hollywood's periodical. The amount of the claim is $8,843 plus costs and interest. We have filed a Statement of Defence and intend to defend this lawsuit.

On September 9, 2003 Oxford & Associates, A Division of Oxford Global Resources, Inc. filed a Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim in British Columbia Supreme Court under action number S034865. Oxford's claim against us is for debt arising for the failure to pay for software development services. Oxford claims US$107,121.25, plus court ordered interest. Although no assurance can be given as to the outcome of this lawsuit, we believe that the ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. We filed a Statement of Defence on October 16, 2003 and intend to defend this lawsuit.

On September 29, 2003 a former employee filed a cross-complaint in case number SC 077372 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles alleging that our company is responsible for certain credit card debts. The action was brought against the former employee by American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. We have been advised that the action against the former employee has been settled and that the cross-complaint will be withdrawn.

Although no assurance can be given as to the outcome of any potential lawsuit, we believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations and we intend to vigorously defend against any action.

Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There were no matters submitted to a vote of our security holders either through solicitation of proxies or otherwise in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.

On August 17, 1998, our common stock began trading on the National Association of Securities Dealers Inc.'s Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the name "Enterprise Inc" and under the symbol "ETPS". On April 7, 1999, the symbol was changed to "EHLC", and on September 23, 1999, the symbol was changed to "ISTS". Our common stock was removed from the OTCBB on September 27, 2001. On December 6, 2001, our common stock began trading under the symbol "ISTO". On August 23, 2002, our common shares were reinstated for trading on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board. The following table reflects the high and low bid information for our common stock for each fiscal quarter during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. The bid information was obtained from stockwatch.com and reflects interdealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

Quarter Ended

High(1)

Low(1)

December 31, 2003

$0.82

$0.28

September 30, 2003

$1.51

$0.75

June 30, 2003

$1.23

$0.80

March 31, 2003

$1.91

$1.11

December 31, 2002

$1.24

$0.62

September 30, 2002

$0.62

$0.25

June 30, 2002

$0.53

$0.30

March 31, 2002

$0.51

$0.20

On April 8, 2004, the closing price for the common stock as reported by the quotation service operated by the OTC Bulletin Board was $0.55.

As of April 8, 2003, there were approximately 63 holders of record of our common stock. As of such date, 12,129,209 common shares were issued and outstanding.

Our common shares are issued in registered form. Computershare Trust Company of Canada, 510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 3B9 (Telephone: 604.661.9400; Facsimile 604.685.3694 is the registrar and transfer agent for our common shares. We have no other exchangeable securities.

Dividend Policy

We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock and have no present intention of paying any dividends on the shares of our common stock. Our current policy is to retain earnings, if any, for use in our operations and in the development of our business. Our future dividend policy will be determined from time to time by our board of directors.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

During October 2003, we agreed to issue 547,086 common shares at a deemed price of $0.50 per share to a lender in settlement of a loan in the amount of $273,543.

During January 2004, we completed a private placement of 200,000 units at a price of $.50 per unit for net proceeds of $100,000 with a lender who had previously entered into a convertible loan dated June 25, 2003. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant. Three share purchase warrants entitle the holder to acquire an additional common share at a price of $1.00 for a period of two years. As part of this transaction, we agreed to amend the convertible loan so that it is now convertible into common stock at $0.50 per share. The shares were issued to one accredited investor relying on Rule 506 of Regulation D and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

During January 2004 we paid to Bigle an additional $15,000 and issued 1,000,000 common shares as a further deposit towards the purchase price of the Trocadero Library. As a result, Bigle has agreed to extend the closing date of this transaction. We continue to negotiate the final terms of the purchase agreement with respect to this transaction.

During January 2004, we entered into an agreement with Incap Group, Inc. whereby Incap Group, Inc. was engaged to act as agent and use its best efforts in connection with the private placement of one or more debt or equity-related securities to raise between $5,000,000 and $8,000,000. In consideration, Incap Group, Inc. was issued 40,000 common shares valued at $20,000 as a non-refundable retainer and will receive a placement fee on funds raised of 7.5% on the first $5,000,000 raised and 5.5% on the balance. The shares were issued relying on Rule 506 of Regulation D and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

We adopted two stock option plans entitled the 1999 Non-U.S. Stock Option Plan and the 1999 U.S. Stock Option Plan. Both of these plans were approved by our shareholders on January 18, 2000.

 

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options (1)

Weighted-Average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (1)

Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (1)

Non-U.S. Stock Option Plan

13,300

$100

25,000

U.S. Stock Option Plan

Nil

N/A

50,000

(1) These numbers reflect a 20 to 1 reverse stock split which we effected on December 6, 2001.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

The selected consolidated financial data presented below for the five fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 is derived from our consolidated audited financial statements which were examined by our independent chartered accountants. The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included at Item 7 of this annual report on Form 10-K. The statement of operations data and the balance sheet data are derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Selected Consolidated Financial Data

Statement of Operations(1)(2)
Fiscal Year Ended December 31

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Sales

-

--

$82,555

$137,736

--

Expenses:

Cost of sales

-

--

--

--

--

Sales and marketing

-

--

$222,061

$2,780,920

$126,476

Research and
development

-

--

$16,281

$5,678,683

$632,943

General and
administrative and other

$566,717

$2,189,896

$10,223,077

$28,667,565

$1,971,392

Total expenses

$566,717

$2,189,895

$10,461,419

$37,127,168

$2,730,811

Net loss from Operations

$566,717

$2,189,896

$10,378,864

$36,989,432

$2,746,948

Loss on Impairment of Goodwill

-

--

$15,462,534

--

--

Other Expenses

$119,834

($986,025)

$1,012,029

($783,764)

--

Net income (loss)
attributable to common stockholders

$(446,883)

($1,203,871)

($26,853,427)

($36,205,668)

($2,746,948)

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

($0.04)

($0.20)

($32.72)

($48.30)

($9.68)

Weighted average number of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding used in basic and diluted per share calculation

10,524,773

5,983,890

820,731

749,645

283,798

Balance Sheet(1)(2)
Fiscal Year Ended December 31

 

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$(77,712)

$2,617

--

$700,068

$661,124

Working Capital (deficiency)

$1,342,599

($1,154,759)

($2,405,063)

$796,488

$792,819)

Total assets

$1,112,286

$37,754

$2,354,774

$25,768,567

$14,151,685

Current liabilities

$1,647,385

$1,192,513

$3,003,175

$1,124,896

$531,453

Long Term Liabilities

-

--

--

--

--

Total Liabilities

$1,647,385

$1,192,513

$3,003,175

$1,124,896

$531,453

Total stockholders' equity (deficiency)

$(535,099)

($1,154,759)

($648,401)

$24,643,671

$13,620,232

(1) See Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.

(2) Comparability of Results - The consolidated selected financial data set forth above is derived from the continuing financial statements of Internetstudios.com, Inc., a company incorporated under the State of Nevada in 1998. Internetstudios.com, Inc.'s common shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The consolidated financial statements are a continuation of the financial statements of the accounting acquirer, Internetstudios.com, Inc.

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Revenue

-

$ -

$82,555

$137,736

$ -

Direct Costs

Selling, general and
administrative

566,717

828,636

4,997,848

20,629,094

2,730,811

Amortization

-

1,361,260

5,452,290

8,370,325

-

Loss on disposition of
furniture and equipment

-

544,523

-

-

Lawsuit settlements

-

52,500

132,500

-

-

Impairment provision for
goodwill

-


15,462,534


- -


- -

Net income (loss)

(446,883)

(1,203,871)

(26,853,427)

(36,205,66)

(2,730,811)

Net income (loss) per share

(0.04)

(0.20)

(32.72)

(48.20)

(0.32)

Total assets

1,112,286

37,754

2,354,774

25,768,567

14,151,685

The assets of Online Films, LLC are included in the total assets. The loss from continuing operations includes the losses of Online Films, LLC since October 1, 1999.

Item 7. Management's Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.

Overview

You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations together with the consolidated audited financial statements and the notes to consolidated audited financial statements included elsewhere in this filing prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

We are an emerging Entertainment Media Company. Our business model has evolved to incorporate innovative structures and technology to address the marketing, sales and releasing of filmed entertainment. The current business direction includes the acquisition of existing libraries of motion pictures and television programming which will be marketed and sold internationally under a new and exciting brand.

Results of Operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002

The discussion set forth below relating to results of operations pertains to the comparison of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002.

Revenues

We recognized $nil revenues in the year ended December 31, 2003 as compared to $nil for the previous year. Historically we have recognized revenue from our internet-based activities. Revenues ceased in 2001 as we focused all of our resources on raising capital, reorganizing and streamlining operations and developing a self sustaining business model that would see us focus on more traditional film and television marketing efforts.

Cost of Revenues

We have currently not recognized significant revenues to date, and therefore have not allocated any significant amounts to cost of revenues. Once our revenues increase, costs of revenues will primarily consist of costs associated with marketing, customer service activities and allocation of overhead.

Advertising and Marketing Expenses

For the years ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002, we had no expenses related to advertising and marketing as a result of the implementation of the restructuring plan.

General and Administrative Expenses

Our general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs for general and corporate functions, including finance, accounting, facilities and fees for legal and other professional services. Our general and administrative expenses, for the period ended December 31, 2003 were $566,717 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2002 were $828,636. Our general and administrative expenses, for the period from inception to the year ended December 31, 2003 were $28,105,817 of which $10,925,152 were non-cash related to stock based compensation. The decrease of general and administrative expenses is primarily a result of the implementation of a restructuring plan that resulted in a reduction in personnel costs, lease and office costs, and a reduction in legal and accounting fees.

Summary

Presently, we have no significant sources of revenue. We have incurred operating losses since inception. The continuation of our business is dependent upon the continuing financial support of our creditors and stockholders, obtaining further financing, our acquiring additional filmed entertainment assets, and the completion of the transactions relating to the acquisition of RKO and the Trocadero library. There are, however, no assurances we will be able to generate funds required for these transaction. Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements contain note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead there to be doubt over our ability to continue as a going concern. In their report on the consolidated financial statements, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

Net Loss

Our net loss was $446,883 and $1,203,871 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 respectively. The primary reason for the reduction in net loss is due to the implementation of our restructuring plan in 2002 that involved the writedown of goodwill, the reduction in personnel, office lease commitments and subsequent writedown on disposal of assets, Management feels that the restructuring plan is now complete and that ongoing net loss will be a result from operations.

Results of Operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

The discussion set forth below relating to results of operations pertains to the comparison of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001.

Revenues

InternetStudios has recognized revenues to date of $220,921, all of which are from operating revenues sources. We recognized revenue from our customers listing material on the OFTVS website as well as revenues from transactions consummated by buyers and sellers using the OFTVS system.

Cost of Revenues

InternetStudios has currently not recognized significant revenues to date, and therefore has not allocated any significant amounts to cost of revenues. Once InternetStudios' revenues increase, cost of revenues will primarily consist of costs associated with marketing, customer service activities, and server and network operations, and to a lesser extent, bank and escrow processing charges on fees earned on transactions, internet connection charges, depreciation of server and network equipment and allocation of overhead.

Advertising and Marketing Expenses

Costs related to InternetStudios' advertising and marketing efforts are currently classified as general and administrative expenses. InternetStudios' advertising and marketing expenses consist mainly of advertising expenses, creative development and promotional costs and commissions, and compensation for advertising and marketing personnel. The majority of these costs were directed to programs designed to build brand name recognition, attract filmed entertainment companies and individuals to InternetStudios' websites, and to attract motion pictures and television programming for listing on the OnlineFilmandTVSales.com web site.

Website and Development Expenses

These expenses consist primarily of payroll and related expenses for development in network operations personnel and consultants, cost related to modifications, enhancement and new operations to enhance our websites. Website development costs as of December 31, 2000 were $9,536,992 of which $2,639,668 were capitalized under EITF 00-02 and $4,750,000 were recorded as a non-cash cost related to stock based compensation. At December 31, 2002 website development costs were $16,281, none of which were capitalized under EITF 00-02. InternetStudios expects to incur additional website development and maintenance expense in the future.

General and Administrative Expenses

InternetStudios' general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs for general and corporate functions, including finance, accounting, facilities and fees for legal and other professional services. InternetStudios' general and administrative expenses, excluding website development costs, for the period from inception and ended December 31, 2000 were $22,013,775 of which $10,925,152 were non-cash related to stock based compensation. At December 31, 2002 these costs were $4,852,157.

Summary

Presently, we have no significant sources of revenue. We have incurred operating losses since inception. The continuation of our business is dependent upon the continuing financial support of our creditors and stockholders, obtaining further financing, successful and sufficient market acceptance of updated versions of our existing services and achieving a profitable level of operations. There are, however, no assurances we will be able to generate further funds required for our continued operations. Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements contain note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead there to be doubt over our ability to continue as a going concern. In their report on the consolidated financial statements, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

From inception, we have financed our operations entirely from private placements of equity and loans. As at December 31, 2003, we had a bank overdraft of $77,712 as compared to cash on hand of $2,617 at December 31, 2002. Since inception, we have had negative cash flows from operating activities in each fiscal and quarterly period to date.

Net cash used in operating activities was $429,771 for the year ended December 31, 2003 as compared to $393,448 for the year ended December 31, 2002. Net cash used in operating activities was $19,006,062 for the period from inception to the year ended December 31, 2003. The net cash was used primarily for expenses related to the RKO and Trocadeo transactions. In addition, in 2003, we realized a gain in settlement on debt of $116,050 and a gain on the write off of debt and accounts payable of $443,285 as part of the reorganization.

As shown in our financial statements, we have sustained substantial losses from operations since inception. As of the date of this annual report, we have utilized substantially all of our available funding and at December 31, 2003 had a working capital deficiency of $1,641,349. Our continuation as a going concern will depend on our ability to raise additional capital. No assurance can be given that we will be able to raise additional funds. In the absence of such funds, we will be required to cease operations.

Our management has taken steps to revise and reduce our operating requirements, which we believe will be sufficient to assure continued operations and implementation of our plans. These steps include expense reduction in staffing, marketing and consulting, We are also in the process of securing additional capital through debt/equity transactions, which will be required in order to continue operations.

Given our limited operating history, operating losses and other factors set out above, there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve our goals and develop a self sustaining business model. Management intends to raise debt and equity capital as needed on a private placement basis to finance the operating and capital requirements of our company. We have engaged investment bankers to act as placement agent for any debt and equity offerings. It is management's intention to continue to continue to modify our company's business plan to focus on more traditional film and television marketing. These factors raise substantial doubt about our company's ability to continue as a going concern as described in Note 2 to the Financial Statements. The future operations of our company will depend upon our ability to obtain adequate financing and continuing support from creditors. To the extent that we cannot achieve our financing and acquisition plans and generate revenues, which exceed expenses on a consisten t basis and in a timely manner, our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects could be materially adversely affected.

There can be no assurance that such additional financing would be available to us, or if available, that the terms of such additional financing will be acceptable to us.

Future Cash Requirements

We expect that the implementation of our new business strategy will lead to the realization of revenues in third quarter of fiscal 2004. Our plans indicate a requirement of approximately $500,000 to continue to expand our operations to the end of June 30, 2004, $250,000 of which is required to complete the acquisition of the Trocadero library and to commence production of DVD's for distribution. The balance of $250,000 will be required to support general corporate expenses, including expenses in connection with the engaging of both senior and intermediate management personnel, other general operating expenses and to implement our digital video disc sales and marketing program. We intend to raise the balance of the cash requirements through private placements or by debt financing.

In addition, over the next twelve months, our capital plan contemplates the company raising up to $10 million in order to complete the RKO acquisition. $2 million of this financing will be used to re-master motion pictures from the Trocadero Library for release on digital video disc and to create a menu of added features. If we are successful in completing the acquisition of RKO we intend to role out a minimum of 20 digital video disc in the next 18 month period.

Plan of Operations

Our primary objective over the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004 will be to build a niche distribution platform to maximize revenues from filmed entertainment content in all formats through the building a brand, the re-labelling of classic content and strict asset management. We intend to focus on creating efficiencies through technology and innovative systems to address the marketing and sales of filmed entertainment globally.

Additionally, we intend to assemble a major library of filmed content by expanding the number of copyrights and distribution rights that InternetStudios owns, represents or brokers, which will generate growth and annuity income.

Sales and Marketing

The digital video disc format for movies has experienced unprecedented popularity and has driven a global swell of consumer demand for movies on disk, both for new releases and for older catalogue titles. Domestic digital video disc revenues reached $8.4 billion in 2002.

InternetStudios intends to capitalize on this opportunity by providing mainstream-friendly entertainment with worldwide commercial appeal in a low-risk, cost-efficient manner. We plan to exploit our own films in digital video disc format from the Trocadero Library featuring special features and to acquire high quality assets that will be exploitable from a video and ancillary media perspective.

As part of this plan, we intend to distribute or sell directly to mass merchandisers, such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, Target Corporation and Best Buy Co. Inc., and others who buy large volumes of digital video disc's to sell directly to the consumer in international markets.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." Such standard requires costs associated with exit or disposal activities (including restructurings) to be recognized when the costs are incurred, rather than at a date of commitment to an exit or disposal plan. SFAS No. 146 nullifies EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." Under SFAS No. 146, a liability related to an exit or disposal activity is not recognized until such liability has actually been incurred whereas under EITF Issue No. 94-3 a liability was recognized at the time of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. The provisions of this standard are effective for exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. The adoption of SFAS 146 did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", which clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 149 did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In May 2003, SFAS 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity", was issued. This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. Generally, a financial instrument, whether in the form of shares or otherwise, that is mandatorily redeemable, i.e. that embodies an unconditional obligation requiring the issuer to redeem it by transferring its shares or assets at a specified or determinable date (or dates) or upon an event that is certain to occur, must be classified as a liability (or asset in some circumstances). In some cases, a financial instrument that is conditionally redeemable may also be subject to the same treatment. This Statement does no t apply to features that are embedded in a financial instrument that is not a derivative (as defined) in its entirety. For public entities, this Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 150 did not affect the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting for Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, an interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57 and 107 and rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34, Disclosure of Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45"). FIN 45 clarifies the requirements for a guarantor's accounting for, and disclosure of, certain guarantees issued and outstanding. It also requires a guarantor to recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. This interpretation also incorporates without reconsideration the guidance in FASB Interpretation No. 34, which is being superseded. The adoption of FIN 45 did not affect the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletins ("ARB") No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements ("FIN 46"). Fin 46 applies immediately to variable interest entitles created after January 31, 2003, and in the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003 for variable interest entities created prior to January 31, 2003. The interpretation explains how to identify variable interest entities and how an enterprise assesses its interest in a variable interest entity to decide whether to consolidate that entity. The interpretation requires existing unconsolidated variable interest entities to be consolidated by their primary beneficiaries if the entities do not effectively disperse risks among parties involved. Variable interest entities that effectively disperse risks will not be consolidated unless a single party holds an interest or combination of interests that effectively recombines risks that were previously dispersed. The adoption of FIN 46 did not affect the Company's financial position or results of operations.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We do not utilize derivative instruments to manage market related risks. We do not have any long-term debt instruments so our company is not subject to market related risks such as interest or foreign exchange on long-term debt. All of our operations are conducted in the United States and thus, we are not exposed to significant risk of currency loss due to fluctuations in the Canadian and U.S. exchange rates.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Selected Quarterly Data


Fiscal 2003

1st Quarter
Fiscal 2003

2nd Quarter
Fiscal 2003

3rd Quarter
Fiscal 2003

4th Quarter
Fiscal 2003


Fiscal 2003

Revenues

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

Gross Profit

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

Net Loss

$(80,118)

$(316,222)

$(330,853)

$280,310

$(446,883)

Basic and Diluted Loss per share

$(0.01)

$(0.03)

$(0.03)

$0.03

$(0.04)


Fiscal 2002

1st Quarter
Fiscal 2002

2nd Quarter
Fiscal 2002

3rd Quarter
Fiscal 2002

4th Quarter
Fiscal 2002


Fiscal 2002

Revenues

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

Gross Profit

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

Net Loss

$(750,719)

$(185,781)

$(218,532)

$(48,839)

$(1,203,871)

Basic and Diluted Loss per share

$(0.18)

$(0.05)

$(0.03)

$(0.01)

$(0.12)

Our financial statements are stated in United States dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The following consolidated financial statements are filed as part of this annual report:

Independent Auditor's Report, dated March 31, 2004

Consolidated Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2003 and 2002

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the period from April 14, 1998 (inception) to December 31, 2003

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the period from April 14, 1998 (inception) to December 31, 2003

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the period from April 14, 1998 (inception) to December 31, 2003

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

INTERNETSTUDIOS.COM, INC.

(A Development Stage Company)

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2003

 

 

 

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Internetstudios.com, Inc.

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Internetstudios.com, Inc. as at December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with United States generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has a working capital deficiency, a capital deficiency, has incurred significant losses since inception and further losses are anticipated in the development of its business opportunities raising substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

"Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte"

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Vancouver, B.C.
March 31, 2004

 

 

 

INTERNETSTUDIOS.COM, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

December 31, 2003

December 31, 2002

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$ -   

$ 2,617

Taxes recoverable

6,036

35,137

 

 

 

 

6,036

37,754

 

 

 

PREPAID FINANCE FEE (Note 4)

298,750

-   

DEPOSITS ON ACQUISITIONS (Note 3)

807,500

-   

 

 

 

 

$ 1,112,286

$ 37,754


 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

Bank overdraft

$ 77,712

$ -   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

623,781

778,288

Loans payable (Note 4)

945,892

414,225

 

 

 

 

1,647,385

1,192,513

 

 

 

GOING CONCERN CONTINGENCY (Note 1)

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Note 6)

 

 

Common stock, $.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized

 

 

10,889,209 shares issued and outstanding (2002 - 10,216,705 shares)

2,650

2,583

Additional paid-in capital

66,496,755

65,852,572

Obligation to issue shares

422,2