Pendulum Pictures Launched by Mill Creek Entertainment and Maxim Media

Pendulum Pictures Launched by Mill Creek Entertainment and Maxim Media

New line of value-priced independent horror film compilations to be released on DVD

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Media, long dedicated to providing independent horror films to its fan base, has entered into an ongoing relationship with Mill Creek Entertainment to exclusively provide content for budget-priced compilations throughout the U.S. and Canada through Pendulum Pictures.

"We're excited to be the exclusive content provider to Pendulum Pictures. Our expertise in the Horror genre combined with Mill Creek's extensive distribution network that reaches the broadest array of retail, catalog and online resellers, will bring budget-priced compilations directly to our thirsty customers," stated Darrin G. Ramage, Founder, Owner and President of Maxim Media.

Mill Creek Entertainment will release Pendulum Pictures compilations to the sell-through marketplace, beginning with the initial release of four compilations in February 2006.

"We're delighted to partner with Maxim Media in the creation and launch of Pendulum Pictures," stated Ian Warfield, President of Mill Creek Entertainment. "The line-up of thematic horror film compilations offers unprecedented value to legions of loyal horror fans, supported by focused advertising in targeted consumer publications including Rue Morgue, Fangoria, Cinefantastique and Femme Fatales. Retailers will benefit from heightened consumer awareness coupled with an unparalleled value proposition."

Warfield added, "The compilations each offer six thematically linked horror films at an MSRP of $9.98, dramatically expanding the market for value-conscious horror fans who wish to build their collections inexpensively."

The first four releases are available on February 7, 2006:

- Depraved Degenerates (MV66001 UPC# 683904660015) Includes:
"Abberdine County Conjuror," "Burning Dead," "The Dead Live," "Kill
Them And Eat Them," "Old Man" and "Suburban Sasquatch."

- Fatal Femmes (MV66002 UPC# 683904660022) Includes: "The
Bewitching," "A Candle in the Dark," "Catholic Ghoulgirls," "The
Cutting Room," "Parasite" and "Up for Rent."

- Mental Maniacs (MV66003 UPC# 683904660039) Includes:
"Before I Die," "Crawlspace," "Drawing Blood," "High Desert,"
"Matthew" and "Mayhem Motel."

- Serial Psychos (MV66000 UPC# 683904660008) Includes: "Blood
Massacre," "Hip Hop Locos," "I Hate You," "Las Vegas Blood Bath,"
"Slasher" and "Thirteen."

About Maxim Media: Maxim Media is owned and operated by Darrin Ramage, with over 10 years experience in distributing independent films to independent retailers. Maxim is a major distributor for independent horror films.

About Mill Creek Entertainment: Mill Creek Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital1Stop, a national supplier of DVD Home Video and Audio Entertainment Products. Mill Creek's entire catalog may be viewed at http://www.millcreekent.com/ .

PUBLICITY CONTACTS:

Ian Warfield, (763) 259 3227
iwarfield@millcreekent.com

Darrin Ramage, (480) 966-4040 x11
darrin@maximmedia.com

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.

Source: Mill Creek Entertainment

CONTACT: Ian Warfield of Mill Creek Entertainment,
+1-763-259-3227, iwarfield@millcreekent.com; or Darrin Ramage of Maxim Media,
+1-480-966-4040 x11, darrin@maximmedia.com

Web site: http://www.millcreekent.com/

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