Breakthrough Entertainment

Company Poised To Distribute DVDs From Its Vast Library Of Prime Time Series, Documentaries, Movies And Kids Entertainment Online Via BreakthroughHomeEntertainment.com

For Immediate Release:

TORONTO (September 21, 2012) – Breakthrough Entertainment has entered the home entertainment arena as an online direct-to-consumer distributor with the launch of BreakthroughHomeEntertainment.com, it was announced by Nat Abraham, President of Distribution for Breakthrough Entertainment and executive in charge of the company’s newest division.

Breakthrough Home Entertainment launches with three of the company’s titles, including the multi award-winning Canadian prime time scripted comedy series Less Than Kind, as well as the globally-popular CGI documentary series Greatest Tank Battles and Battlefield Mysteries.  BreakthroughHomeEntertainment.com will also serve as an online consumer destination for direct purchases of selected theatrical feature films from its year-old Film Sales unit.

At launch, BreakthroughHomeEntertainment.com will be available for Canada sales only, with plans to expand the site for worldwide sales in the near future.

“Breakthrough’s programming has developed a strong following here in Canada and we believe that the establishment of Breakthrough Home Entertainment is the optimum way to address a growing appetite among fans of our shows who want to own our titles,” said Abraham. 

About Breakthrough Entertainment:

Headquartered in Toronto, Breakthrough Entertainment Inc. (BEI) is a world class studio, being a leading global producer and distributor of acclaimed primetime comedy and drama series, as well as factual entertainment, documentaries, television movies, family entertainment and children’s animation. As one of Canada’s largest television production and distribution companies, BEI has licensed programs to major broadcasters in over 200 territories. With a catalogue of over 3000 half-hours of programming, the company handles distribution as well as worldwide pre-sales, co-productions and third-party acquisitions. In addition to its dedicated program development, production and distribution divisions, Breakthrough’s digital media division ranks among one of the industry’s most respected producers of high quality digital entertainment including websites, and online, mobile, ITV and iPhone games.  www.breakthroughentertainment.com.

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SSA Public Relations
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