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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

 
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the transition period from ______to _________.

Commission file number: 000-29363

PLAYERS NETWORK
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
 
88-0343702
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

4260 Polaris Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
 
(702) 895-8884
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Issuer’s telephone number)

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 whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer
 
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
 
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes ¨ No x

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock on May 13, 2009 was 39,351,636.

 

 



PLAYERS NETWORK
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2009

 
Page
   
INDEX
 
   
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1
 
Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
1
 
Condensed Statements of Operations for Three Months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
2
 
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
3
 
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements
4
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
12
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
14
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
14
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
15
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
15
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
15
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
17
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
17
Item 5.
Other Information
17
Item 6.
Exhibits
17
SIGNATURES
17

 

 
 
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD—LOOKING STATEMENTS

On one or more occasions, we may make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those identified below, under “Part II — Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere herein. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent annual and periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A.

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “the Company” refer specifically to Players Network and our subsidiaries.

 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Financial Statements

Players Network
Condensed Balance Sheets

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
             
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 1,865     $ -  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,000 as of March 31, 2009  and December 31, 2008
    10,150       44,670  
Total current assets
    12,015       44,670  
                 
Fixed assets, net
    1,531       1,683  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 13,546     $ 46,353  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Checks written in excess of available funds
  $ -     $ 2,176  
Accounts payable
    474,034       393,090  
Accrued expenses
    420,811       353,551  
Current maturities of long term debt, net of discount of $14,600 and $26,297 at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    430,000       423,303  
Total current liabilities
    1,324,845       1,172,120  
                 
Long Term Debt, net of discount of $-0- and $-0- at March 31, 2009 and December, 31, 2008, respectively
    25,000       25,000  
                 
Total Liabilities
    1,349,845       1,197,120  
                 
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; 2,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
    2,000       2,000  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 37,007,842 and 35,092,342 shares issued  and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    37,008       35,092  
Additional paid-in capital
    15,130,319       14,711,305  
Accumulated (deficit)
    (16,505,626 )     (15,899,164 )
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
    (1,336,299 )     (1,150,767 )
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
  $ 13,546     $ 46,353  

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements

 
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Players Network
Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   
For the three months ending
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Revenue
           
Network
  $ 14,720     $ 17,385  
Production and other
    15,635       106,012  
Total revenue
    30,355       123,397  
                 
Expenses:
               
Direct operating costs
    181,072       156,577  
General and administrative
    126,114       119,723  
Officer salaries and wages
    230,493       121,996  
Salaries and wages
    10,950       24,312  
Board of director services
    38,922       6,981  
Rent
    18,749       18,749  
Depreciation and amortization
    152       1,680  
Total operating expenses
    606,452       450,018  
                 
Net operating (loss)
    (576,097 )     (326,621 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (30,365 )     (7,007 )
Financing costs
    -       (13,792 )
Forgiveness of debt
    -       86,706  
Total other income (expense)
    (30,365 )     65,907  
                 
Net (loss)
  $ (606,462 )   $ (260,714 )
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and fully diluted
    36,559,798       29,559,783  
                 
Net (loss) per share - basic and fully diluted
  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.01 )

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements
 
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Players Network
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
For the three months ending
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net (loss)
  $ (606,462 )   $ (260,714 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash (used) by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization expense
    152       1,680  
Forgiveness of debt
    -       (86,706 )
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature
    11,697       13,792  
Stock issued for services
    135,915       33,950  
Stock issued for compensation, related party
    32,500       40,800  
Loss on stock issued for debt
    10,600       -  
Options and warrants granted for services
    186,915       157,633  
Decrease (increase) in assets:
               
Accounts receivable
    34,520       1,533  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    -       11,609  
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
Checks written in excess of deposits
    (2,176 )     -  
Deferred revenues
    -       (16,666 )
Accounts payable
    80,944       40,060  
Accrued expenses
    67,260       36,078  
Net cash (used) in operating activities
    (48,135 )     (26,951 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from sale of common stock
    50,000       -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    50,000       -  
                 
Net decrease (increase) in cash
    1,865       (26,951 )
Cash – beginning
    -       69,959  
Cash – ending
  $ 1,865     $ 43,008  
                 
Supplemental disclosures:
               
Interest paid
  $ 1,076     $ -  
Income taxes paid
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Non-cash transactions:
               
Stock issued for debt
  $ 5,000     $ -  

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The interim condensed financial statements included herein, presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and stated in US dollars, have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to not make the information presented misleading.

These statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein. It is suggested that these interim condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2008 and notes thereto included in the Company's 10-K annual report. The Company follows the same accounting policies in the preparation of interim reports.

Results of operations for the interim periods are not indicative of annual results.

Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation.

Note 2 – Going Concern

As shown in the accompanying condensed financial statements, the Company has incurred recurring losses from operations resulting in an accumulated deficit of ($16,505,626), and as of March 31, 2009, the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $1,312,830 and its total liabilities exceeded its total assets by $1,336,299. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management is actively pursuing new ventures to increase revenues. In addition, the Company is currently seeking additional sources of capital to fund short term operations. Management believes these factors will contribute toward achieving profitability. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of any uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements also do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Note 3 – Related Party

Officers
On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 250,000 shares of its common stock to the CEO as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 250,000 shares of its common stock to the President of Programming as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 300,000 shares of its common stock to the CEO as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2012 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $38,486.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 400,000 shares of its common stock to the President of Programming as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2012 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $51,315.

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Board of Directors
On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2009 to each of five of its directors totaling 250,000 shares. The fair value of the common stock in total was $32,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted 50,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2009 to each of five of its directors. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The total estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

Note 4 – Long Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following at March 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008:

   
2009
   
2008
 
8% unsecured convertible debentures, due in September 2011, convertible into 500,000 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.05 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.05 per share.
  $ 25,000     $ 25,000  
8% unsecured convertible debentures, due in March 2009, convertible into 166,667 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.06 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.06 per share.
    10,000       10,000  
5% unsecured convertible debentures, due in September 2009, convertible into 333,333 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.15 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.15 per share.
    50,000       50,000  
5% unsecured convertible debentures, due in August 2009, convertible into 400,000 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.15 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.15 per share.
    60,000       60,000  
5% unsecured convertible debentures, due in June 2009, convertible into 200,000 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.15 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.15 per share.
    30,000       30,000  
5% unsecured convertible debentures, due in June 2009, convertible into 100,000 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.15 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.15 per share.
    15,000       15,000  
5% unsecured convertible debentures, due in May 2009, convertible into 166,667 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.15 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.15 per share.
    25,000       25,000  
5% unsecured convertible debentures, due in March 2009, convertible into 571,429 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.35 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.35 per share.
    200,000       200,000  
5% unsecured convertible debentures, due in February 2009, convertible into 71,429 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.35 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.35 per share.
    25,000       25,000  
5% unsecured convertible debentures, due in February 2009, convertible into 71,429 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based on a conversion price of $0.35 per share. Accrued interest is convertible as well at a conversion price of $0.35 per share.
    25,000       25,000  
Unsecured demand note, non interest bearing.
    4,600       4,600  
Unsecured demand note due to a former Director of the Company. The non interest bearing debt was converted to stock on January 9, 2009.
    -       5,000  
Total debt
    469,600       474,600  
Less: current portion
    430,000       423,303  
Less: discount on beneficial conversion feature
    14,600       26,297  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    25,000       25,000  
Less: discount on beneficial conversion feature
    -       -  
Long-term debt, less current portion and discount on BCF
  $ 25,000     $ 25,000  

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Future maturities of long-term debt are as follows as of March 31, 2009:

2009
  444,600  
2010
    -  
2011
    25,000  
Thereafter
    -  
    $ 469,600  

Accrued interest on the above convertible notes totaled $64,031 and $58,039 at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Interest expense totaled $30,365 and $7,007 for the three months ending March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, of which $1,076 and $1,647, respectively, was incurred from credit card finance charges and accounts payable finance charges.

In addition, in accordance with EITF No. 98-5, “Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios”(“EITF 98-5”) and EITF No. 00-27, “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments” (“EITF 00-27”), the Company recognized and measured the embedded beneficial conversion feature present in the convertible debt, by allocating a portion of the proceeds equal to the intrinsic value of the feature to additional paid-in-capital. The intrinsic value of the feature was calculated on the commitment date using the effective conversion price between the detachable common stock issued and the convertible debt. This intrinsic value is limited to the portion of the proceeds allocated to the convertible debt.

The aforementioned accounting treatment resulted in a total debt discount equal to $167,952. The discount is amortized over a three-year period, from the date of issuance until the stated redemption date of the debt.

According to the terms of the Convertible Promissory Notes, the estimated number of shares that would be received upon conversion was 2,880,980 shares at March 31, 2009.

During the three months ending March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded financial expenses in the amount of $11,697 and $13,792, respectively, attributed to the amortization of the aforementioned debt discount.

Note 5 – Stockholders’ equity

Stock issuances
On March 12, 2009 the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase another 250,000 shares at $0.15 per share and 50,000 shares at $1.00 per share, exercisable for 36 months, in exchange for cash proceeds of $25,000. The relative fair value of the common stock is $9,754 and the relative fair value of warrants is $14,996.

On February 16, 2009 the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase another 250,000 shares at $0.15 per share, exercisable for 36 months, in exchange for cash proceeds of $25,000. The relative fair value of the common stock is $11,864 and the relative fair value of warrants is $12,886.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 12,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,560 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 2,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $260 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 120,000 shares of common stock to a debt holder for payment in lieu of cash on a $5,000 interest free demand note. The total fair value of the common stock was $15,600 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance. A loss on settlement of debt was incurred to account for the $10,600 premium payment in excess of the principal debt.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for accounting services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 26,500 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for sales & marketing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $3,445 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 5,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $650 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2009 to each of five of its directors totaling 250,000 shares. The fair value of the common stock in total was $32,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock to a video production company for video encoding and production services. The total fair value of the common stock was $65,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,300 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,300 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to an employee as a bonus for services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,300 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $650 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for commissions earned on sound stage rentals. The total fair value of the common stock was $650 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for website production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $650 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for accounting services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 125,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for administrative services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $16,250 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for equity promotion & marketing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $13,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for equity promotion & marketing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $13,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 30,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $3,900 based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the date of issuance.

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Stock options
On January 9, 2009 the Company granted 50,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2009 to each of five of its directors. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The total estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 250,000 shares of its common stock to the CEO as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 250,000 shares of its common stock to the President of Programming as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 300,000 shares of its common stock to the CEO as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2012 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $38,486.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 400,000 shares of its common stock to the President of Programming as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2012 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $51,315.

Note 6 – Warrants and options

Options and Warrants Granted
On March 12, 2009 the Company issued warrants to purchase 250,000 shares at $0.15 per share and warrants to purchase another 50,000 shares at $1.00 per share, exercisable for 36 months, as part of a subscription agreement in exchange for cash proceeds of $25,000. The relative fair value of the common stock is $9,754 and the relative fair value of warrants is $14,996.

On February 16, 2009 the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase another 250,000 shares at $0.15 per share, exercisable for 36 months, in exchange for cash proceeds of $25,000. The relative fair value of the common stock is $11,864 and the relative fair value of warrants is $12,886.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted 50,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2009 to each of five of its directors. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The total estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 250,000 shares of its common stock to the CEO as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 250,000 shares of its common stock to the President of Programming as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $32,372.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 300,000 shares of its common stock to the CEO as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2012 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $38,486.

On January 9, 2009 the Company granted cashless options to purchase 400,000 shares of its common stock to the President of Programming as a bonus for services rendered. The options are exercisable until January 8, 2012 at an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The estimated value expensed using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model was $51,315.

Options and Warrants Cancelled

No options or warrants were cancelled during the three months ending March 31, 2009.

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Options and Warrants Expired
During the three months ending March 31, 2009, 800,000 options that were outstanding as of December 31, 2008 expired. The expiration of the options and warrants had no impact on the current period operations.

Options Exercised
No options were exercised during the three months ending March 31, 2009.

The following is a summary of information about the Stock Options outstanding at March 31, 2009.

 
Shares Underlying Options Outstanding
 
Shares Underlying
Options Exercisable
 
           
Weighted
             
       
Shares
 
Average
 
Weighted
 
Shares
 
Weighted
 
       
Underlying
 
Remaining
 
Average
 
Underlying
 
Average
 
   
Range of
 
Options
 
Contractual
 
Exercise
 
Options
 
Exercise
 
   
Exercise Prices
 
Outstanding
 
Life
 
Price
 
Exercisable
 
Price
 
                           
  $
0.15 - 1.00
   
7,611,333
 
1.92 years
 
$
0.26
   
7,611,333
 
$
0.26
 

The fair value of each option and warrant grant are estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants under the fixed option plan:

 
2009
   
2008
 
           
Average risk-free interest rates
    2.05 %     2.02 %
Average expected life (in years)
    3       2  
Volatility
    294 %     180 %

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of short-term traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options. During 2009 and 2008, there were no options granted with an exercise price below the fair value of the underlying stock at the grant date.

The weighted average fair value of options granted with exercise prices at the current fair value of the underlying stock during the three months ending, March 31, 2009 was approximately $0.22 per option, and during the three months ending March 31, 2008 was approximately $0.20 per option.

The following is a summary of activity of outstanding stock options:

           
Weighted
           
Average
   
Number
 
Exercise
   
of Shares
 
Price
         
Balance, December 31, 2008
   
6,661,333
     
0.28
 
Options expired
   
(800,000)
     
(0.43)
 
Options cancelled
   
-0-
     
-0-
 
Options granted
   
2,000,000
     
0.22
 
Options exercised
   
-0-
     
-0-
 
                 
Balance, March 31, 2009
   
7,861,333
     
0.28
 
                 
Exercisable, March 31, 2009
   
7,861,333
   
$
0.28
 

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Note 7 – Subsequent events

Stock issuances
On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 441,913 shares of restricted section 144, common stock to a note holder per the conversion terms of the convertible promissory note. The shares were exchanged for a total of $49,629 of accrued interest.

On May 7, 2009 the CEO accepted 347,547 shares in exchange for $42,500 of unpaid salary.

On May 7, 2009 the President of Programming accepted 478,388 shares in exchange for $58,500 of unpaid salary.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 100,000 free trading (S-8) shares of common stock to an accountant for accounting services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $14,000.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 free trading (S-8) shares of common stock to a consultant for website design services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $7,000.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 120,000 shares of restricted common stock to a Director for consulting services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $16,800.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 20,000 shares of restricted common stock to a company for investor relation services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $2,800.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 10,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for investor relation services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,400.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $10,500.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for investor relation services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $14,000.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 30,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $4,200.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 20,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for video editing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $2,800.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 20,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for administrative services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $2,800.

On May 7, 2009 the Company issued 15,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for video editing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $2,100.

On May 7, 2009 the Company sold 100,000 shares of common stock to an investor in exchange for proceeds of $10,000.

On April 1, 2009 the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for sales & marketing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $13,500.

On April 1, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for administrative services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $4,500.

On April 1, 2008 the Company issued 215,946 shares of restricted section 144, common stock to a note holder per the conversion terms of the convertible promissory note. The shares were exchanged for a total of $49,629 of accrued interest.

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

Letter of Intent
On May 4, 2009 the Company entered into a letter of intent to form a Joint Venture with another company to develop a multi-media presentation that will include a short pilot show and a Power Point Presentation that demonstrates the “Project”. The “Project” will include a game show, national sweepstakes and gaming concept.

 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview and Outlook

 Players Network was incorporated in the State of Nevada in March of 1993. Players Network is a global media and entertainment company engaged in the development, production, distribution and marketing of television programs and internet broadcasting about the Las Vegas and Gaming Lifestyles, and other related entertainment themes.

With an emphasis on unique, high-quality programming that captures the excitement, passion, enjoyment, sex appeal, entertainment, information, celebrity, and the non-stop adrenaline rush of the Las Vegas Gaming Lifestyle, Players Network’s content goes beyond poker, casino action, sports betting, and racing, to lifestyle programs about entertainment and fine living, attracting the young and the sophisticated viewers who view digital content most.

Much of Players Network’s programming is educational, involving experts helping viewers become smarter gaming consumers, so when they visit a casino they have the best chance possible to win. Many shows are celebrity driven, since so many celebrities in movies and music, TV and sports come to Las Vegas to play.

Players Network programming is conceived and produced to create successful advertising, cross-promotional and marketing opportunities for distributors and sponsors by engaging this highly targeted, desirable audience in programming that excites them.
 
In 2007 the Company brought on it first major sponsor IGT, who sponsored an original television series “Winner and Jackpots.” The Company expects the sponsorship to continue through 2008. The sponsorship included an initial deposit and a per show production fee. The Company also engaged an advertising agency to act as the Company’s representative to mainstream sponsors to assist the Company in creating advertising revenues. The Company signed distribution agreements with Telco and satellite giants AT&T and Verizon pursuant to which the Company’s content will be distributed over these companies’ IPTV platforms. The Company also signed agreements with Direct TV and EchoStar to deliver Players Network branded VOD channels. Management believes that the addition of these new distribution platforms will enable the Company to begin to generate revenues from advertising.
 
As we continue to expand our business and implement our business strategy, our current monthly cash flow requirements will exceed our near term cash flow from operations. Our available cash resources and anticipated cash flow from operations are insufficient to satisfy our anticipated costs associated with new product development. There can be no assurance that we will be able to generate sufficient cash from operations in future periods to satisfy our capital requirements. Therefore, we will have to continue to rely on external financing activities, including the sale of our equity securities, to satisfy our capital requirements for the foreseeable future. Due, in part, to our lack of historical earnings, our prior success in attracting additional funding has been limited to transactions in which our equity is used as currency. In light of the availability of this type of financing, and the lack of alternative proposals, our board of directors has determined that the continued use of our equity for these purposes may be necessary if we are to sustain operations. Equity financings of the type we have been required to pursue are dilutive to our stockholders and may adversely impact the market price for our shares. However, we have no commitments for borrowings or additional sales of equity, the precise terms upon which we may be able to attract additional funding is not known at this time, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in consummating any such future financing transactions on terms satisfactory to us, or at all.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008:

   
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
   
Increase /
(Decrease)
 
   
2009
   
2008
       
Revenues
  $ 30,355     $ 123,397     $ (93,042 )
                         
Direct operating costs
    181,072       156,577       24,495  
General and administrative
    126,114       119,723       6,391  
Salaries and wages
    241,443       146,308       95,135  
Consulting services
    38,922       6,981       31,941  
Rent
    18,749       18,749       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    152       1,680       (1,528 )
                         
Total Operating Expenses
    606,452       450,018       156,434  
                         
Net Operating (Loss)
    (576,097 )     (326,621 )     (249,476 )
                         
Total other income (expense)
    (30,365 )     65,907       (96,272 )
                         
Net (Loss)
  $ (606,462 )   $ (260,714 )   $ (345,748 )

 
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Revenues:

During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, we received revenues primarily from two sources - licensing fees from our private networks, including the sale of in-home media, and advertising fees, and production revenues, which included fees from third party programming production and sound stage rentals. Aggregate revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were $30,355 compared to revenues of $123,397 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, a decrease in revenues of $93,042, or 75%. Revenues from networks were down significantly in the three months ended March 31, 2009 due to a significant reduction in advertising spending and slow acceptance of the company’s media content. Production revenues decreased significantly as well due to a sharp decline in the use of sound stages and other production facilities to produce content for our customers. Our customers have tightened their budgets and, as a result, our revenues have decreased.

Direct Operating Costs:

Direct operating costs were $181,072 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to $156,577 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, an increase of $24,495 or 16%. Our direct operating costs in 2009 increased due to an increase in our audio/video content, much of which was paid in common stock in lieu of cash. During the three months ending March 31, 2009 we issued 605,500 shares valued at $78,715 for video production services. In 2009 we continued to develop and distribute our content without maximizing our sales potential. Direct operating costs are comprised of video production and distribution costs.

General and Administrative:

General and administrative expenses were $126,114 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to $119,723 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, an increase of $6,391 or approximately 5%. The increase in general and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to 2008 was primarily due to an increased use of independent contractors to provide administrative services that were previously performed by employees.

Salaries and wages:

Salaries and wage expense was $241,443 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to $146,308 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, an increase of $95,135 or 39%. The Company recorded non-cash payments on accrued salaries and wages totaling $181,793 and $85,196, during the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which included accrued salaries from prior periods. The non-cash payments consisted of the value of common stock, recorded at fair value, issued to employees of $14,300 and $34,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, as well as, common stock options, recorded at fair value of $167,493 and $51,196 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Salaries and wage expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to 2008 primarily because of an increase in the issuance of common stock options to Officers.

Board of director services:

Board of director services expense was $38,922 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to $6,981 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, an increase of $31,941 or 458%. Board of director services increased for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to 2008 due to an increase in the compensation for board services, which included the issuance of common stock, as well as, common stock options in 2009, while only common stock options were granted to board members in 2008. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded non-cash expenses for consulting services totaling $38,922 and $6,981. The non-cash expenses consisted of the value of common stock and common stock options, recorded at fair value, issued to board members.

Rent:

Rent expense was $18,749 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

Depreciation and amortization:

Depreciation and amortization expense was $152 the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to $1,680 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, a decrease of $1,528 or 90%. The decrease in depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to 2008 was due to fixed assets becoming fully depreciated after the period ending March 31, 2008. The Company has not purchased new assets to replace fully depreciated assets.

 
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Net Operating Loss:

Net operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $576,097 or ($0.02) per share compared to a net operating loss of $326,621 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, or ($0.01) per share, an increase of $249,476 or 43%. Net operating loss increased primarily as a result of our increased non-cash officer salaries and decreased revenues in 2009 compared to 2008.

Net Loss:

The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $606,462 compared to a net loss of $260,714 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, an increased net loss of $345,748. Net loss increased primarily as a result of our increased non-cash officer salaries and decreased revenues in 2009 compared to 2008, as well as, $86,706 of debt forgiveness income in 2008 that was not received in 2009.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The following table summarizes total assets, accumulated deficit, stockholders’ equity and working capital at March 31, 2009 compared to March 31, 2008.

   
March 31, 2009
   
March 31, 2008
 
Total Assets
  $ 13,546     $ 46,353  
                 
Accumulated (Deficit)
  $ (16,505,626 )   $ (15,899,164 )
                 
Stockholders’ Equity
  $ (1,336,299 )   $ (1,150,767 )
                 
Working Capital (Deficit)
  $ (1,312,830 )   $ (1,127,450 )

Our principal source of operating capital has been provided from private sales of our common stock, revenues from operations, and, to a limited extent, debt financing. At March 31, 2009, we had a negative working capital position of $(1,312,830). As we continue the shift in our business focus and attempt to expand operational activities, we expect to continue to experience net negative cash flows from operations in amounts not now determinable, and will be required to obtain additional financing to fund operations through common stock offerings and debt borrowings to the extent necessary to provide working capital. We have and expect to continue to have substantial capital expenditure and working capital needs. We do not now have funds sufficient to fund our operations at their current level for the next twelve months. We need to raise additional cash to fund our operations and implement our business plan. We expect that the additional financing will (if available) take the form of a private placement of equity, although we may be constrained to obtain additional debt financing in lieu thereof. We are maintaining an on-going effort to locate sources of additional funding, without which we will not be able to remain a viable entity. No financing arrangements are currently under contract, and there are no assurances that we will be able to obtain adequate financing. If we are able to obtain the financing required to remain in business, eventually achieving operating profits will require substantially increasing revenues or drastically reducing expenses from their current levels or both. If we are able to obtain the required financing to remain in business, future operating results depend upon a number of factors that are outside of our control.

To conserve on the Company's capital requirements, the Company has issued shares in lieu of cash payments to employees and outside consultants, and the Company expects to continue this practice in 2009. In the three months ending March 31, 2009, the Company issued 1,295,500 shares of common stock valued at $168,415, and, in lieu of cash payments to employees and outside consultants. The Company is not now in a position to determine an approximate number of shares that the Company may issue for the preceding purpose in the remainder of 2009.

Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

Not required.

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act of 1943, as amended) that is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of March 31, 2009 our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

 
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting:

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, other than those stated above, during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Remediation Efforts to Address Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Throughout the three months ended March 31, 2009, we began the implementation of a remediation plan to address the material weaknesses identified during the audit of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. The control deficiencies that gave rise to the material weaknesses related to the fact that our accounting resources did not include enough people with the detailed knowledge, experience and training in the selection and application of certain accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) to meet our financial reporting needs. These control deficiencies contributed to material weaknesses in internal control with respect to segregation of duties, controls over financial reporting at the India subsidiary, stockholders equity and share-based compensation, acquisitions as well as financial statement presentation and disclosures. We have hired consultants with the necessary accounting knowledge, experience and training to meet the needs of our organization. We will continue to implement process changes and hire employees or consultants to address the material weaknesses noted in the internal controls over financial reporting for fiscal 2009. Once placed in operation for a sufficient period of time, we will evaluate the overall effectiveness of these new process changes to determine if they are operating effectively.

Inherent Limitations of Internal Controls

Our management, including our CEO, do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are not presently a party to any material litigation, nor to the knowledge of management is any litigation threatened against us, which may materially affect us.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There has been no change in the Company's risk factors since the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with SEC on April 20, 2009.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On March 12, 2009 the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase another 250,000 shares at $0.15 per share and 50,000 shares at $1.00 per share, exercisable for 36 months, in exchange for cash proceeds of $25,000.

On February 16, 2009 the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase another 250,000 shares at $0.15 per share, exercisable for 36 months, in exchange for cash proceeds of $25,000.

 
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On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 12,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,560.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 2,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $260.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 120,000 shares of common stock to a debt holder for payment in lieu of cash on a $5,000 interest free demand note. The total fair value of the common stock was $15,600. A finance charge was expensed to account for the $10,600 premium payment in excess of the principal debt.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for accounting services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,500.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 26,500 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for sales & marketing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $3,445.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 5,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $650.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2009 to each of five of its directors totaling 250,000 shares. The fair value of the common stock in total was $32,500.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock to a video production company for video encoding and production services. The total fair value of the common stock was $65,000.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,300.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,300.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to an employee as a bonus for services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,300.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $650.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for commissions earned on sound stage rentals. The total fair value of the common stock was $650.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for website production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $650.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for accounting services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,500.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 125,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for administrative services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $16,250.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for equity promotion & marketing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $13,000.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for equity promotion & marketing services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $13,000.

On January 9, 2009 the Company issued 30,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $3,900.

 
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

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

None

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

31.1
 
Certifications pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
32.1
  
Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

* Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 19, 2009

Players Network
 
/s/ Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
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