Anchor Bay Entertainment

Anchor Bay Entertainment is a home video/television distribution company which has released films by Sam Raimi, Werner Herzog, George Romero, Monte Hellman, Dario Argento, John Landis, Peter Jackson, Kathryn Bigelow and Wim Wenders.

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Home video - Television - Sam Raimi - Werner Herzog - George Romero - Monte Hellman - Dario Argento - John Landis - Peter Jackson - Kathryn Bigelow - Wim Wenders

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The company currently holds the home video rights to the Three's Company and ' television series, as well as most of the libraries of Embassy Pictures, Rankin-Bass, EMI Films, HBO Films, and Alexander Salkind (via StudioCanal); Moustapha Akkad's Trancas International Pictures (production company behind the Halloween movie series); George Harrison's Handmade Films (Time Bandits, Mona Lisa, etc.); New World Pictures (Children Of The Corn, Sledge Hammer, etc.); Stephen J. Cannell Productions (The Greatest American Hero, Hunter, 21 Jump Street, etc.); and the Davis-Panzer Production Company (which includes the feature film The Osterman Weekend and the Highlander television series).

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Home video - Three's Company - Embassy Pictures - Rankin-Bass - EMI Films - HBO Films - Alexander Salkind - StudioCanal - Moustapha Akkad - Trancas International Pictures - Halloween - George Harrison - Handmade Films - Time Bandits - Mona Lisa - New World Pictures - Children Of The Corn - Sledge Hammer - Stephen J. Cannell - The Greatest American Hero - Hunter - 21 Jump Street - The Osterman Weekend - Highlander

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In addition to feature films, the company distributes a popular children's video series, "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends", which has reached platinum-selling status and in 2004 ranks consistently on the VideoScan ranking top 50 chart of children's weekly video sales. The company also has a top market share for fitness videos such as the "Crunch" and "For Dummies" series, with high VideoScan rankings.

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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - VideoScan ranking - Crunch - For Dummies

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As a television distribution company, they hold the TV rights to the fourth and fifth films in the aforementioned Halloween movie series.

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The company was awarded the Special Achievement Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in June 2002.

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Anchor Bay Entertainment sells to major retail outlets nationwide. The company is located in Troy, Michigan and is an operating unit of IDT Entertainment, a subsidiary of IDT Corporation.

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Troy, Michigan - IDT Entertainment - IDT Corporation

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COMPANY PROFILE

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Anchor Bay Entertainment (ABE) is a leading force in home entertainment today and is one of the top independent suppliers of DVD and videocassette product. With a library of over 3,500 owned or licensed titles, ABE markets and distributes a vast collection of films, television and direct-to-video programming. The company utilizes the finest elements possible to bring quality films to the home entertainment marketplace.

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Established in 1989, the company quickly became the venue of choice for some of the world?s greatest filmmakers. ABE has developed long-standing relationships with award-winning directors including Werner Herzog, George Romero, Peter Jackson, Wim Wenders, Sam Raimi, Dario Argento and John Landis.

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In addition, the company has a long-term agreement to distribute the very popular children's video series, ?Thomas & Friends.? The series has received numerous awards and endorsements, has been awarded platinum-selling status and ranks consistently high on the Videoscan chart of children's sales. ABE also releases many other top children?s-oriented videos such as the beloved ?Mister Rogers Neighborhood? and ?The Wacky World of Mother Goose.?

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Anchor Bay Entertainment holds a top spot in fitness market share, with such chart-topping brands as the "Crunch," "For Dummies" and the ?10 Minute Solution? series. Currently, the company boasts seven titles on the Billboard Top 20 chart. Since its inception, ABE has created, developed and released six national #1 best-sellers.

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In 2003, ABE inked a multi-year distribution agreement for the release of all seasons of three renowned syndicated television shows ? ?Xena,? ?Hercules? and ?Highlander.? The company also holds distribution rights for the ever-popular ?Three?s Company? and much of the revered Stephen J. Cannell library including ?21 Jump Street,? ?Greatest American Hero? and ?Hunter.?

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Over the years, ABE has been consistently recognized for its unique packaging and attention to detail. In June 2002, Anchor Bay Entertainment was awarded the first-ever Special Achievement Saturn Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films and received the award for Best Packaging at the 5th Annual DVD Awards that same year.

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Anchor Bay Entertainment 1699 Stutz Drive, Troy MI, 48084 248-816-0909

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