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'''Lightyear Entertainment''', headquartered in Sherman Oaks, 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.homemediamagazine.com/studios/lightyear-entertainment%E2%80%99s-25-year-journey-15846|title=Lightyear Entertainment’s 25-year Journey|publisher=[[Home Media Magazine]]|author=Chris Tribbey|accessdate=2011-05-06}}</ref>
'''Lightyear Entertainment''', headquartered in Sherman Oaks, 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.homemediamagazine.com/studios/lightyear-entertainment%E2%80%99s-25-year-journey-15846|title=Lightyear Entertainment’s 25-year Journey|publisher=[[Home Media Magazine]]|author=Chris Tribbey|accessdate=2011-05-06}}</ref>


Lightyear's independent film business in North America is now conducted through [[E1 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|OneE1 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.
Lightyear's music business in North America is conducted through EMI Global Services.

Revision as of 01:02, 31 July 2011

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

Lightyear Entertainment, headquartered in Sherman Oaks, 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 OneE1 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 EMI Global Services.

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