SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 11, 2000 MDI ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 0-24919 73-1515699 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- (State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) Incorporation) 201 Ann Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (860) 527-5359 N.A. (Former Address, if changed since last report) ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR. On October 11, 2000, MDI Entertainment, Inc. determined to change its fiscal year from a fiscal year end of May 31 to a fiscal year end of December 31. The report covering the transition period will be filed on a Form 10-KSB. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MDI ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (Registrant) Dated October 17, 2000 By: /s/ Steven M. Saferin ---------------- ------------------------------ Steven M. Saferin President and Chief Executive Officer