19-Aug-99

Pioneer Announces Blockbuster LaserDisc Releases For 4th Quarter 1999

Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P., whose emergence as one of the top VHS and DVD distributors, announced today its 4th quarter LaserDisc releases. The announcement, made by Rick Buehler, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, includes the theatrical blockbusters ""The General's Daughter,"" ""The Mummy,"" ""American Pie,"" ""South Park: The Movie"" and ""The Blair Witch Project."" ""This line-up of outstanding product represents our commitment to LaserDisc distribution,"" noted Buehler. ""We are every sensitive to all of our longtime LaserDisc consumers who have supported us throughout the years. We feel there will always be an interest in the LaserDisc format and contrary to recent articles and reports, we will continue to release this format for as long as there is a demand."" In addition to the theatrical fare, Pioneer continues to offer catalog LaserDisc product on the Pioneer Web site (www.pioneer-ent.com) starting at $7.99. Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P. is a full-service producer and distributor of entertainment software including film, music and animation on VHS, DVD and LaserDisc. Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pioneer Corporation and is headquartered in Long Beach, California For more information, contact Norma Sierra at Pioneer Entertainment (USA) at 310 952 2276.