Image Entertainment Announces September 25th Release Of The Who And Special Guests, Live At The Royal Albert Hall On DVD And VHS

Program Features Appearances by Bryan Adams, Noel Gallagher, Kelly Jones, Kennedy, Eddie Vedder and Paul Weller2-Disc DVD Set Includes DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Rehearsal Footage, Multi-Angle ?Pinball Wizard? and More

5-Sep-01

Image Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISK), a leading licensee and distributor of DVD programming in North America, today announced the September 25th release of The Who and Special Guests, Live at the Royal Albert Hall on DVD and videocassette. The once-in-a-lifetime event features special performances by The Who and guests Bryan Adams, Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Kelly Jones (Stereophonics), violin virtuoso Kennedy, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) and Paul Weller (Style Council). The 2-disc DVD release is loaded with bonus materials.Formed in the early 1960?s, The Who became a multi-Platinum selling band synonymous with teenage anthems of adolescent frustrations (?My Generation,? ?Can?t Explain?), equipment smashing live performances, rock operas (?Tommy?) and larger-than-life personalities. Together, Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar) and John Entwistle (bass) have left an indelible mark on music history and continue to perform to sell-out crowds.On November 27, 2000, The Who concluded a six-month concert tour with a benefit performance at London?s famed Royal Albert Hall. The evening was dedicated to the UK?s Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) and the band had a little help from friends Bryan Adams, Noel Gallagher, Kelly Jones, Kennedy, Eddie Vedder and Paul Weller. This definitive recording features 23 of The Who?s biggest hits, including ""Baba O'Riley,"" ""Won't Get Fooled Again,"" ?Magic Bus,? ?Who Are You,? ?Behind Blue Eyes,? ?You Better You Bet,? ?Substitute,? ?My Generation? and ?See Me, Feel Me.? The special edition 2-disc DVD set includes DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks, rehearsal and backstage footage, a TCT documentary with Roger Daltrey and a multi-angle sequence on ?Pinball Wizard.?  International video sales of the title will be handled through Image's joint venture partner, Aviva International, LLC.