Thomson Extends Worldwide DVD Replication and Secures Distribution Agreement with Paramount
Published by Admin on 30.11.06 at 11/30/2006 09:18:00 AM.
Technicolor Home Entertainment Services Extends Existing Agreements for U.S. and International Replication and UK Distribution, and Wins New Business for U.S. and Canadian Retail Distribution
Paris and CAMARILLO, Calif. -- November 30, 2006 -- Thomson (TMS) through its Technicolor Home Entertainment Services business, today announced it has extended its worldwide DVD replication agreements with Paramount Home Entertainment. Territories covered by the agreements are the United States, Canada and all international territories excluding Japan and Russia. In addition, Technicolor's existing distribution services agreement was extended in the United Kingdom and Technicolor was awarded new business to provide retail distribution and returns processing services in the United States and Canada. These new multi-year agreements include DVD replication and distribution services for all Paramount titles.
"As the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of DVDs, we are exceptionally pleased to be continuing and expanding our support for Paramount both in North America and International territories," said Quentin Lilly, president of Technicolor Home Entertainment Services. "With the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of mastering, replication, printing, custom packaging, anti-piracy, technology development and supply chain management services for standard definition and next-generation formats, we remain uniquely positioned to fully support the critical needs of Paramount in the global home entertainment market."
Paramount Home Entertainment is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of a vast array of home video titles for prestigious, internationally-recognized labels including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, MTV, CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks Animation, PBS, PBS Kids, Hasbro, Peanuts and Spike TV. Recent releases include Failure to Launch, M:I:III, Nacho Libre and DreamWorks Animation's Over the Hedge.
"Technicolor has demonstrated to us that it has the capabilities of meeting and exceeding the myriad demands of today's home entertainment marketplace," said Kelley Avery, President, Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. "We have been very pleased with the company's service and look forward to expanding our partnership as we continue to develop and grow our business worldwide."
In addition to its worldwide DVD replication capabilities, Technicolor Home Entertainment Services is the leading provider of turnkey fulfilment and distribution services for DVD and CD projects. Backed by a proven track record, the company delivers high-quality, cost-effective distribution and fulfilment services, and manages all facets of retail distribution. In addition, Technicolor has the world's most extensive returns operation in North America with its facility in Memphis, Tennessee. Currently, the facility offers the industry-leading capability to process more than one- half million units per day. Link
Paris and CAMARILLO, Calif. -- November 30, 2006 -- Thomson (TMS) through its Technicolor Home Entertainment Services business, today announced it has extended its worldwide DVD replication agreements with Paramount Home Entertainment. Territories covered by the agreements are the United States, Canada and all international territories excluding Japan and Russia. In addition, Technicolor's existing distribution services agreement was extended in the United Kingdom and Technicolor was awarded new business to provide retail distribution and returns processing services in the United States and Canada. These new multi-year agreements include DVD replication and distribution services for all Paramount titles.
"As the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of DVDs, we are exceptionally pleased to be continuing and expanding our support for Paramount both in North America and International territories," said Quentin Lilly, president of Technicolor Home Entertainment Services. "With the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of mastering, replication, printing, custom packaging, anti-piracy, technology development and supply chain management services for standard definition and next-generation formats, we remain uniquely positioned to fully support the critical needs of Paramount in the global home entertainment market."
Paramount Home Entertainment is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of a vast array of home video titles for prestigious, internationally-recognized labels including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, MTV, CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks Animation, PBS, PBS Kids, Hasbro, Peanuts and Spike TV. Recent releases include Failure to Launch, M:I:III, Nacho Libre and DreamWorks Animation's Over the Hedge.
"Technicolor has demonstrated to us that it has the capabilities of meeting and exceeding the myriad demands of today's home entertainment marketplace," said Kelley Avery, President, Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. "We have been very pleased with the company's service and look forward to expanding our partnership as we continue to develop and grow our business worldwide."
In addition to its worldwide DVD replication capabilities, Technicolor Home Entertainment Services is the leading provider of turnkey fulfilment and distribution services for DVD and CD projects. Backed by a proven track record, the company delivers high-quality, cost-effective distribution and fulfilment services, and manages all facets of retail distribution. In addition, Technicolor has the world's most extensive returns operation in North America with its facility in Memphis, Tennessee. Currently, the facility offers the industry-leading capability to process more than one- half million units per day. Link