Abstract: A Entertainment Concept Evaluation is achieved through the use of a Decision Matrix Method. The decision process is a critical tool for aggregating entertainment content on the Internet as well as the monetization of chosen concepts.

Abstract: A Entertainment Concept Evaluation is achieved through the use of a Decision Matrix Method. The decision process is a critical tool for aggregating entertainment content on the Internet as well as the monetization of chosen concepts.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of creating a tool that may accurately capture social mood trends. More specifically, the invention may include creating a genre index to capture trends in sales revenue, ratings, and/or other volume data for a variety of genres in a particular industry, and may further include using the genre index to hedge against loss of revenue in that industry. The invention also relates to a method of creating a tradable instrument for the purpose of hedging inherent business risks and for general trading and/or investment purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system for simulated securities exchange wherein the securities comprise various entertainment industry concepts, such as television show scripts, scripts with talent attached, treatments, pilots, and video games in assorted stages of development. This invention relates more specifically to the establishment of an investment portfolio comprising one or more Pilot Option Participation Securities (POPS) or other entertainment creation securities. Such investment portfolios comprising one or more POPS may, for example, be prepared for listed and listed on a national exchange such as, for example, CBOE, AMEX, NASDAQ, foreign exchanges or bulletin board exchanges (BBX).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system for simulated securities exchange wherein the securities comprise various entertainment industry concepts, such as television show scripts, scripts with talent attached, treatments, and pilots, in assorted stages of development. This invention relates more specifically to the establishment of an investment portfolio comprising one or more Pilot Option Participation Securities (POPS). Such investment portfolios comprising one or more POPS may, for example, be prepared for listed and listed on a national exchange such as, for example, CBOE, AMEX, or NASDAQ.