Image Entertainment Unveils New Era of Anime Soundtrack With Galerians: Rion
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2004--Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK - News), a leading licensee and distributor of DVD programming in North America, and an emerging audio distributor, in conjunction with Treadstone Records, an innovative recording label, proudly presents the unique fusion of hard-hitting American rock and the cutting edge of Japanese anime with the April 6 release of the soundtrack from GALERIANS: RION.
The raw energy of the rock world merges with the exhilarating sci-fi world of Japanese feature anime in this unprecedented soundtrack. Never before has a Japanese anime film utilized Western music in this manner, nor have so many gold and platinum selling artists lent their talents to such a global entertainment fusion. Featuring 14 explosive tracks from some of industrial and rock's heaviest hitters, such as Slipknot, Fear Factory, The Ataris, Sevendust, Adema and more, the soundtrack is part of a unique DVD package.
"These tracks were selected especially for their resonance with the storyline and the feel of the film," said George Steele, head of Image's Music Group. "The result is a remarkable compilation CD with incredible talent, as well as the next dimension in anime soundtracks."
Complementing the cutting-edge, fully 3-D computer-generated film, the tracks sizzle as part of a rescored alternate soundtrack on the DVD itself. The CD includes an unreleased remix of Fear Factory's song "Archetype," which also spawned a music video combining stunning anime footage from the film. The music video will be shown on national television outlets and on the website, www.galeriansrion.com. It will also be available as a bonus feature on Fear Factory's fall 2004 CD release.
In the film GALERIANS: RION, Earth's population has been enslaved by Dorothy, a genocidal computer. Only a viral program developed by her creator can emancipate the human race, and only one of Dorothy's own super-powered Galerians holds the key to unlocking the code and destroying the human who carries it. Rion is dispatched to find his childhood friend, Lilia, daughter of Dorothy's creator. As he uncovers the truth about himself and his origins, he is forced to battle not only the Galerians -- but himself!
"By adding the edgy soundtrack and score to an incredible anime feature, we've merged the freshest of Japanese anime with Western music and created a truly international work," Treadstone president Jonathan Platt said. "It raises the bar on anime soundtracks, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this fusion."
The CD comes with an exclusive, collectible character trading card from the film, as well as an 8-page booklet featuring images from the film and artist and song information.
About Image Entertainment, Inc.
Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading licensee and distributor of DVD programming in North America with more than 2,500 exclusive DVD titles, and an emerging audio distributor with a growing library of audio releases in domestic release. The Company also has exclusive videocassette, broadcast, video on demand, audio, streaming video and download rights for many of its exclusive properties. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California, and has a domestic distribution facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Image distributes internationally via sublicense agreements for available programming on DVD and videocassette as well as broadcast. For more information on Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to www.image-entertainment.com.
About Treadstone Records
Treadstone Records launched in late 1999 to become home to the most innovative recording concepts on the market. Beginning with the literary soundtrack to the critically acclaimed best seller "How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci," and the FAERIES soundtrack, and distribution deals through music giants such as BMG and EMI, Treadstone continues to develop and promote the highest quality world music, literary soundtracks and electronica. Located in West Hollywood, CA, Treadstone's founder, Jonathan Platt, has worked to make the company a truly international resource for innovation and diversity in music entertainment. For more information about Treadstone Records, visit www.treadstonerecords.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on the Company's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions. In some cases forward-looking statements may be identified by forward-looking words like "would," "intend," "hope," "will," "may," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "continue," or similar words. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the Company's expectations, forecasts and assumptions. These risks and uncertainties include risks and uncertainties not in the control of the Company, including, without limitation, the current economic climate and other risks and uncertainties, including those enumerated and described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
GALERIANS: RION
Street Date: April 6, 2004
Catalog #: ID21886JI
UPC #: 1438121862
CD SRP: $16.98
The raw energy of the rock world merges with the exhilarating sci-fi world of Japanese feature anime in this unprecedented soundtrack. Never before has a Japanese anime film utilized Western music in this manner, nor have so many gold and platinum selling artists lent their talents to such a global entertainment fusion. Featuring 14 explosive tracks from some of industrial and rock's heaviest hitters, such as Slipknot, Fear Factory, The Ataris, Sevendust, Adema and more, the soundtrack is part of a unique DVD package.
"These tracks were selected especially for their resonance with the storyline and the feel of the film," said George Steele, head of Image's Music Group. "The result is a remarkable compilation CD with incredible talent, as well as the next dimension in anime soundtracks."
Complementing the cutting-edge, fully 3-D computer-generated film, the tracks sizzle as part of a rescored alternate soundtrack on the DVD itself. The CD includes an unreleased remix of Fear Factory's song "Archetype," which also spawned a music video combining stunning anime footage from the film. The music video will be shown on national television outlets and on the website, www.galeriansrion.com. It will also be available as a bonus feature on Fear Factory's fall 2004 CD release.
In the film GALERIANS: RION, Earth's population has been enslaved by Dorothy, a genocidal computer. Only a viral program developed by her creator can emancipate the human race, and only one of Dorothy's own super-powered Galerians holds the key to unlocking the code and destroying the human who carries it. Rion is dispatched to find his childhood friend, Lilia, daughter of Dorothy's creator. As he uncovers the truth about himself and his origins, he is forced to battle not only the Galerians -- but himself!
"By adding the edgy soundtrack and score to an incredible anime feature, we've merged the freshest of Japanese anime with Western music and created a truly international work," Treadstone president Jonathan Platt said. "It raises the bar on anime soundtracks, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this fusion."
The CD comes with an exclusive, collectible character trading card from the film, as well as an 8-page booklet featuring images from the film and artist and song information.
About Image Entertainment, Inc.
Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading licensee and distributor of DVD programming in North America with more than 2,500 exclusive DVD titles, and an emerging audio distributor with a growing library of audio releases in domestic release. The Company also has exclusive videocassette, broadcast, video on demand, audio, streaming video and download rights for many of its exclusive properties. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California, and has a domestic distribution facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Image distributes internationally via sublicense agreements for available programming on DVD and videocassette as well as broadcast. For more information on Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to www.image-entertainment.com.
About Treadstone Records
Treadstone Records launched in late 1999 to become home to the most innovative recording concepts on the market. Beginning with the literary soundtrack to the critically acclaimed best seller "How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci," and the FAERIES soundtrack, and distribution deals through music giants such as BMG and EMI, Treadstone continues to develop and promote the highest quality world music, literary soundtracks and electronica. Located in West Hollywood, CA, Treadstone's founder, Jonathan Platt, has worked to make the company a truly international resource for innovation and diversity in music entertainment. For more information about Treadstone Records, visit www.treadstonerecords.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on the Company's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions. In some cases forward-looking statements may be identified by forward-looking words like "would," "intend," "hope," "will," "may," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "continue," or similar words. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the Company's expectations, forecasts and assumptions. These risks and uncertainties include risks and uncertainties not in the control of the Company, including, without limitation, the current economic climate and other risks and uncertainties, including those enumerated and described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
GALERIANS: RION
Street Date: April 6, 2004
Catalog #: ID21886JI
UPC #: 1438121862
CD SRP: $16.98
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