Egami Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:DISK) focused on the aggregation and wholesale distribution of digital rights, today announced content distribution via the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com).
Egami Media will initially offer over one hundred titles on iTunes and will follow up with additional new releases and catalog titles. Titles will be offered for rental and sale on iTunes on the same day the DVD is released whenever possible. Egami’s library of over 2,000 digital video programs contains a broad array of programming including feature films, stand-up comedy specials, special interest programs and performing arts titles.
"iTunes has established itself as the world’s most popular online video store," said Burgess Wilson, Sr.VP, Digital Operations of Image Entertainment. "It’s a very user-friendly way for consumers to enjoy TV and films while retaining the flexibility to watch programs when, where and how they want. We are very excited to be a content partner of iTunes and we look forward to a successful future."
About Image Entertainment:
Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, with approximately 3,000 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 250 exclusive CD titles in domestic release and approximately 450 programs internationally via sublicense agreements. For many of its titles, the Company has exclusive audio and broadcast rights and, through its subsidiary Egami Media, Inc., has digital download rights to approximately 2,000 video programs and over 300 audio programs containing more than 4,500 tracks. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California. For more information about Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to www.image-entertainment.com.
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