New Video is a leading independent distributor specializing in cutting-edge documentaries, independent films, collectible television series, sports and classic kids programming available digitally and on DVD. Home to some of the most prestigious names in entertainment, including A&E;, HISTORY, Major League Baseball®, and Scholastic Storybook Treasures (TM), and Docurama Films®, New Video showcases over 5,000 titles in its catalog. Since 1990, the company's mission has been to provide audiences with top-notch special interest programming and to further this goal, New Video has recently expanded into digital distribution developing strategic partnerships with the key outlets including iTunes. As the exclusive marketer and distributor for A&E; Home Video, New Video releases some of the best reality and classic TV programming available. Reality TV stars including Criss Angel and Gene Simmons help round out a list that has a foundation in classic British cult programs such as Monty Python's Flying Circus and Mr. Bean as well as critically-acclaimed literary adaptations like Pride and Prejudice. In addition, New Video distributes much notable programming from HISTORY including the hit series Ice Road Truckers and the ratings record-breaker Life After People. A&E; Home Video is also official DVD distributor for Major League Baseball, delivering complete games and World Series highlights via three distinct product lines Vintage World Series Films®, World Series Collector's Editions®, and Essential Games® Collectibles. New Video is also the retail distributor for Scholastic Storybook Treasures (TM), an award-winning line of DVDs faithfully adapted from best-selling and cherished children's books. The collection brings to life such classics as Where the Wild Things Are, Harold and the Purple Crayon, and Curious George Rides a Bike with music, animation, and celebrity voice talent. Complete with read-along bonus features, these titles both entertain and help foster a love of reading with pre-k and early elementary age children. In 1999, New Video launched Docurama Films, a line of over 200 award-winning and highly acclaimed documentary titles. Featured in the collection are Academy Award®-winning and nominated films including Murder on a Sunday Morning, Marjoe, Sound and Fury, and Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision, as well as documentary classics such as D.A. Pennebaker's seminal work Bob Dylan Dont Look Back and Genghis Blues. Also included in the Docurama Films catalog are many titles of sociocultural relevance including Hacking Democracy, A Crude Awakening, and the 2008 Academy Award® nominee Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience. Docurama Films has also released theatrical cult hits including the fan-favorite The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill and Andy Goldsworthy: Rivers and Tides. In 2007, Docurama Films had its first theatrical release with the critically acclaimed and hilarious Air Guitar Nation. In 2008, Docurama Films looks forward to releasing such titles as the theatrical standout Gypsy Caravan (featuring Johnny Depp), Strange Culture, Autism: The Musical and the enormously entertaining and factually eye-opening King Corn. New Video is based in New York City's Flatiron District. Please visit us at www.newvideo.com
