| Lightyear Entertainment |
| 13739 N. Chandler Boulevard |
| Los Angeles, CA 91401 |
| ph: 818 855 1318 |
| fx: 818 855 1320 |
| mail@lightyear.com |
| About Us |
Lightyear Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles CA, is a content-distribution entity, engaged in two primary businesses: (i) the distribution of independent motion pictures on DVD, Video On Demand, and through Digital Distribution; and (ii) the distribution of music and music video programs on CD, DVD, and through Digital Distribution. Lightyear's independent film business in North America, is now conducted through Vivendi/Universal Distribution. After 13 years with Warner Home Video, Lightyear sought out a distributor that would be focused on independent films and who would give more priority to Lightyear’s releases, and is pleased to announce a new, long-term distribution agreement with Vivendi/Universal. Lightyear currently releases an average of 2-3 films per month through Vivendi. Lightyear's music business in North America is conducted through Caroline/EMI, which now utilizes the EMI Music Marketing Sales Force, the same sales force that sells the Capitol and Virgin labels. Internationally, Lightyear maintains long-term relationships with in-akustik in Germany, JVC/SKD in Japan, Wienerworld in the UK, NBD Television in London, and other indie distribution companies around the globe. Now in its 21st Anniversary year, Lightyear has successfully emerged as a multi-layered entertainment company, working in a wide variety of film and music genres. Lightyear is owned and managed by Arnie Holland, a 35-year industry veteran. With expertise in film, music, television and video, Holland was one of the original pioneers that built the home video business. Before Lightyear, Holland spent 7 years at Capitol Records in Hollywood, and 7 years at RCA in New York. Among his accomplishments at RCA was co-production of the Jane Fonda Workout series, launched in 1982, which revolutionized the sell-through home video market. Lightyear is still a partner in 14 Jane Fonda titles. Lightyear had its origins in a management buyout of RCA Video Productions, Inc. shortly after RCA was sold to General Electric. |