Pioneer Entertainment's Top-Selling DVD Reaches Double-Platinum and Continues to Rock Audiences Worldwide; Queen: We Will Rock You.

Business & Entertainment Editors

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2002

Over 200,000 Units Sold of Digitally Re-Mastered DVD Featuring

Legendary Rock Band Performing Greatest Hits;

WE WILL ROCK YOU Receives Five "DVD Excellence" Awards

The Record Industry Association of America has awarded Pioneer Entertainment's DVD release of QUEEN: WE WILL ROCK YOU an esteemed Double-Platinum certification for reaching over 200,000 units sold. Boasting newly restored, digitally re-mastered film, THX certification and unique anamorphic features, QUEEN: WE WILL ROCK YOU, released October 2001, continues to rock audiences around the world and generate retail sales.

Additionally, the DVD Association honored Pioneer Entertainment with five "DVD Excellence" awards for WE WILL ROCK YOU in various categories, including the "Gold Ring Award," a unique honor bestowed by world class practitioners and experts -- digital communications professionals -- to recognize outstanding original digital content, production, design and innovation. WE WILL ROCK YOU also received esteemed awards for the title -- "Best DVD-Video Music Release," "DVD-Video Excellence," "Video Quality and Presentation" and "Navigation, Design and Implementation."

Comments producer and director Saul Swimmer, "Queen hurdled over industry barriers to dominate the music charts for many years, reaching a cross-generation of fans, and continues to garner success. WE WILL ROCK YOU is a reflection of the unique spirit, style and musical perfection that defines Queen."

Jim McGowan, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Pioneer Entertainment, states "WE WILL ROCK YOU has been one of Pioneer's best-selling DVDs and continues to perform on the retail level, which is a testament to the popularity and longevity of the band. We are thrilled that the product is receiving recognition for this accomplishment and look forward to further success."

QUEEN: WE WILL ROCK YOU, available on DVD and VHS, features the legendary band performing the definitive versions of all their greatest hits including, "We Will Rock You," "Somebody To Love," "Under Pressure," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Killer Queen," "We Are The Champions," and many more. In addition to offering 22 renowned songs performed live, the DVD contains a photo gallery, discography, motion menus, audio commentary by Swimmer ("Concert for Bangladesh," "The Black Pearl," "Blind Man," "Cometogether"), trivia game, band biography and time-line.

The double-platinum award for the DVD release adds to the band's multitude of gold and platinum awards bestowed upon many of their album releases, including "Night at the Opera," "Sheer Heart Attack," "Queen," "Innuendo," "A Kind of Magic," "Greatest Hits II," to name a few.

The music of Queen has reached many milestones, leaving an indelible mark in rock history. Queen hits "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions" have become recognizable international anthems for many major sports events. "Bohemian Rhapsody" was recently listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the "Favorite Single of All Time" and "Biggest Selling Non-Charity Single of All Time." In 2001, Queen was inducted into the esteemed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Additionally, Queen's music has been featured (or adapted) in many blockbuster films, including "Moulin Rouge," "A Knight's Tale," "Wayne's World," "Grosse Point Blank," and many more. Queen continues to perform around the world, recently (August 2002) opening at Her Majesty The Queen's prestigious Golden Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace along with Elton John, Phil Collins and others. In October 2002, Queen received a star on the notable Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing the unparalleled achievements of the band.

In May, 2002, the musical, WE WILL ROCK YOU debuted at London's Dominion Theatre and continues to play to sold out audiences and has garnered more than $20 million at the box office, joining the ranks of such rock inspired musicals as "Tommy," "Godspell," "Hair," "The Wall," "Mamma Mia" and "Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders of Mars."

Formed in 1972, Queen is considered one of the most popular, diverse and influential rock bands of all time and has retained a fanatical following around the world. Led by theatrical and dynamic lead singer Freddie Mercury, Queen recorded over 19 albums and has played together for over 20 years with the incomparable talents of Brian May on guitar, Roger Taylor on drums and John Deacon on bass. On November 24, 1991, Freddie Mercury died of AIDS, and subsequently, the three remaining members of Queen and their manager, Jim Beach, formed the Mercury Phoenix Trust to raise money for aids-related charities.

The "Queen We Will Rock You" DVD is currently available in retail stores nationwide in Dolby DTS Digital Surround for $29.98, Dolby Digital 5.1 for $24.98 and VHS for $19.98.

SONGS INCLUDE:
We Will Rock You                    Let Me Entertain You
Play The Game                       Somebody To Love
Killer Queen                        I'm In Love With My Car
Get Down Make Love                  Save Me
Now I'm Here                        Dragon Attack
Love Of My Life                     Under Pressure
Keep Yourself Alive                 Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Jailhouse Rock                      Bohemian Rhapsody
Tie Your Mother Down                Another One Bites The Dust
Sheer Heart Attack                  We Will Rock You (Reprise)
We Are The Champions

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Pioneer Entertainment (USA) Inc. (www.pioneer-ent.com) is a full-service producer and distributor of entertainment software including film, music, animation and television shows on VHS and DVD. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Pioneer Entertainment is part of the Pioneer North American Group. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation (NYSE: PIO), is recognized around the world for its position at the forefront of optical disc technology, car electronics and consumer entertainment. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide and over $5 billion in yearly sales worldwide, Pioneer operates facilities in Japan, Europe, the United States, Canada and Mexico.