VIVID ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH PULSE DISTRIBUTION
Vivid Entertainment Group, the world’s leading producer of adult films, has signed an exclusive U.S. retail distribution agreement for its DVDs with Pulse Distribution, a fast-growing Chatsworth, California firm headed by industry veterans James Kohls and Mark Hamilton.
The agreement takes effect on August 1st, at which time Vivid’s dedicated retail distribution staff will move to Pulse from Larry Flynt Publications (LFP), which has handled Vivid’s retail distribution since August 2002.
“We’ve looked at our options going forward and I think that working with Jim Kohls and Mark Hamilton makes the most sense for us. We think they have a great track record and feel that they are the best guys to handle our product,” said Steven Hirsch, co-chairman of Vivid. “We have had an excellent relationship with LFP and we hope to work with the company on other projects in the future.”
Pulse has quickly become a leading source for top quality straight and gay adult movies. The company handles a variety of adult brands across all media formats and represents studios with a wide range of styles, from feature films to gonzo releases. Mr. Kohls formerly served as president of the LFP distribution arm.
About Vivid:
The Vivid Entertainment Group is the world’s leading adult film company. Founded in 1984, Vivid pioneered the “Vivid Girl” concept, under which top adult film stars are signed to exclusive agreements that are styled on the old Hollywood contract star system. Vivid has always placed heavy emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment for the couples market. It has created wide brand-name awareness through its films and through a licensing and marketing program that extends to advertising, apparel, book publishing, virility supplements, condoms, snowboards, calendars, comic books and a variety of other products. Most recently, the company licensed an upscale nightclub in The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. The company is known for its innovative technological advances such as full function DVDs, a fast growing wireless program that is already active in 20 countries and its popular website www.vivid.com. Vivid is a major supplier of content for pay-per-view networks in North America and internationally. The best selling hardcover book How to Have a XXX Sex Life: The Ultimate Vivid Guide, was co-authored by the Vivid Girls and published by HarperCollins. For more information contact rm@vivid.com
