DVD International Inks Marketing Deal With 5.1 Entertainment Group; Company To Distribute Six-Channel Surround Sound DVD Titles.

Entertainment Editors

MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 20, 2000

First 15 Titles Available March 28th at $19.98 Each

DVD International, one of the industry's leading independent DVD suppliers, has signed a marketing agreement with 5.1 Entertainment Group, the worldwide leader in the production and release of DVD Music product, to release a series of six-channel surround sound DVD titles. The first 15 titles--to be released under the Silverline Records label--will be available on March 28th at a suggested retail price of $19.98 each. The announcement was made by David Goodman, President, DVD International, and John Trickett, President/CEO, 5.1 Entertainment Group.

"In just a short period of time, 5.1 Entertainment has become a major force in the forefront of the DVD revolution," said Goodman. "Their expertise in the production of six-channel surround sound properties fits perfectly into the DVD International distribution base. We're confident that our account base will react favorably to these initial titles."

"Our unique production capabilities, coupled with DVD International's success in the distribution arena, will allow us to build on the success that has already established 5.1 Entertainment Group as a leader in the DVD field," said Trickett.

Each title in the Silverline Records line offers the ultimate sound and visual experience. The discs incorporate six channel audio, compelling visuals and easy to use menus, and support Dolby Digital and DTS formats. Additionally, Silverline DVDs play on all existing DVD players on the market as well as the DVD-Audio players coming later in the summer.

The initial lineup of 15 DVD titles features an array of classical music pieces from two of the world's greatest orchestras--The London Symphony and The London Philharmonic.

The 5.1 Entertainment Group is the worldwide leader in production and release of DVD Music products. Since 1988, the company has specialized in the production of digital audio entertainment and has developed a reputation for the ultimate quality in multi-channel sound.

DVD International (DVDI), based in Mountain Lakes, NJ, focuses on DVD distribution opportunities and distributes programming from 5.1 Entertainment, Aftermath Media, Alpha DVD, Bennu Multimedia, Infinite Ventures, Joe Kane Productions, Michael Nesmith's Santa Fe Pictures, Mill Reef Entertainment, NAXOS of America and Planet Theory.