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Lightyear's independent film business in North America is now conducted through [[Entertainment One|eOne Entertainment]]. From 2008-2010, it was through [[Vivendi]]/[[Universal Studios|Universal]] distribution, and, from 1995-2008, through [[Warner Home Video]]. From 1991-1995, it was distributed through BMG.
Lightyear's independent film business in North America is now conducted through [[Entertainment One|eOne Entertainment]]. From 2008-2010, it was through [[Vivendi]]/[[Universal Studios|Universal]] distribution, and, from 1995-2008, through [[Warner Home Video]]. From 1991-1995, it was distributed through BMG.


Lightyear's music business in North America is conducted through EMI Global Services/[[Caroline Distribution]]/[[Universal Music Group]].
Lightyear's music business in North America is conducted through [Caroline Distribution]]/[[Universal Music Group]].


Its origins were as a [[management buyout]] of RCA Video Productions, Inc. in 1987. The company was a co-producer of the Jane Fonda Workout Series, and pioneered in the areas of children's video and music video, as well as helping to create the fitness genre.
Its origins were as a [[management buyout]] of RCA Video Productions, Inc. in 1987. The company was a co-producer of the Jane Fonda Workout Series, and pioneered in the areas of children's video and music video, as well as helping to create the fitness genre.
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*''[[Saturday Morning (2007 film)|Saturday Morning]]'' (2009)
*''[[Saturday Morning (2007 film)|Saturday Morning]]'' (2009)
*''[[Opie Gets Laid]]'' (2009)
*''[[Opie Gets Laid]]'' (2009)
*''[[Confessions of an Action Star]]'' (2009)
*''[[Paid (2006 film)|Paid]]'' (2009)
*''Pastor Jones: Sisters in Spirit'' (2008)
*''Pastor Jones: Sisters in Spirit'' (2008)
*''[[The Return of Swamp Thing]]'' (2008)
*''[[The Return of Swamp Thing]]'' (2008)
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*''Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed 2'' (2008)
*''Don't Touch If You Ain't Prayed 2'' (2008)
*''[[Light and the Sufferer]]'' (2008)
*''[[Light and the Sufferer]]'' (2008)
*''[[Sidekick (film)|Sidekick]]'' (2008)
*''Studio'' (2008)
*''Studio'' (2008)
*''[[Heaven (1987 film)|Heaven]]'' (2008)
*''[[Heaven (1987 film)|Heaven]]'' (2008)
*''[[The Orange Thief]]'' (2008)
*''[[The Orange Thief]]'' (2008)
*''[[Get Thrashed]]'' (2008)
*''[[Get Thrashed]]'' (2008)
*''[[Ladrones y mentirosos]]'' (2008)
*''[[Color of the Cross 2: Resurrection]]'' (2008)
*''[[Color of the Cross 2: Resurrection]]'' (2008)
*''R&B Chick'' (2008)
*''R&B Chick'' (2008)
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*''[[Burning Annie]]'' (2007)
*''[[Burning Annie]]'' (2007)
*''[[The Murder Game (2007 film)|The Murder Game]]'' (2007)
*''[[The Murder Game (2007 film)|The Murder Game]]'' (2007)
*''Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock'' (2006)
*''[[Neil's Party]]'' (2006)
*''[[Neil's Party]]'' (2006)
*''[[Jailbait (2004 film)|Jailbait]]'' (2006)
*''[[Jailbait (2004 film)|Jailbait]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Poison Dust]]'' (2005)
*''[[Poison Dust]]'' (2005)
*''Mother Goose Rocks'' (2005)
*''Mother Goose Rocks'' (2005)
*''[[Super Spy]]'' (2004)
*''[[Those Who Walk in Darkness]]'' (2003)
*''[[Those Who Walk in Darkness]]'' (2003)
*''Westender'' (2003)
*''Westender'' (2003)
*''Save It for Later'' (2003)
*''The Ghosts of Edendale'' (2003)
*''The Ghosts of Edendale'' (2003)
*''Sistas 'N the City'' (2003)
*''Sistas 'N the City'' (2003)
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*''[[Rave (2000 film)|Rave]]'' (2000)
*''[[Rave (2000 film)|Rave]]'' (2000)
*''[[Aria (film)|Aria]]'' (1999)
*''[[Aria (film)|Aria]]'' (1999)
*''[[Hot Dogs: Wau - wir sind reich!]]'' (1999)
*''Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii'' (1991)
*''Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii'' (1991)
*''Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks'' (1987)
*''Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks'' (1987)

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Lightyear Entertainment
IndustryEntertainment
Headquarters,
Key people
Arnie Holland
ProductsMotion pictures, music
Websitelightyear.com

Lightyear Entertainment, headquartered in Studio City, California, is a distributor of independent motion pictures on DVD, Video On Demand, as well as a distributor of music and music videos on CD, DVD, and digital distribution.[1]

Lightyear's independent film business in North America is now conducted through eOne Entertainment. From 2008-2010, it was through Vivendi/Universal distribution, and, from 1995-2008, through Warner Home Video. From 1991-1995, it was distributed through BMG.

Lightyear's music business in North America is conducted through [Caroline Distribution]]/Universal Music Group.

Its origins were as a management buyout of RCA Video Productions, Inc. in 1987. The company was a co-producer of the Jane Fonda Workout Series, and pioneered in the areas of children's video and music video, as well as helping to create the fitness genre.

Lightyear's original productions include the films Aria, Heaven and The Return of Swamp Thing, as well as the Stories to Remember series of animated films for children. It also produced concert films by Lou Reed, Eurythmics, Stevie Nicks, Jefferson Starship, and the documentary Elvis '56.

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Sources

  1. ^ Chris Tribbey. "Lightyear Entertainment's 25-year Journey". Home Media Magazine. Retrieved 2011-05-06.