Lionsgate Boosts Fitness Content Library

SANTA MONICA, July 31: Lionsgate
has entered into a multi-year deal for the North American distribution rights
to Kathy Smith’s line of fitness DVDs.

The independent studio
already claims to be home to some of the top fitness DVDs this year, including Dancing
With The Stars: Cardio Dance and The
Biggest Loser—The Workout, Vol. 1. It is scheduled to release two new Kathy Smith titles later in the
year. Smith has been in the forefront of the fitness and lifestyle market since
1980, having sold over 16 million DVDs. An author of eight books, her newest
diet offering is scheduled to hit shelves in spring 2008 through Meredith
Publications.

Anne Parducci, Lionsgate
Home Entertainment’s executive VP of marketing and family entertainment, noted:
"Lionsgate understands how lucrative the fitness DVD industry is, and we
are committed to making sure we maintain our leadership position through the
distribution of unique and quality product that people will trust to lead them
in their workouts at home. As a motivator and role model, Kathy Smith has a
unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey
for wellness. Kathy is a wonderful addition to our library, and we look forward
to developing the same type of long and healthy relationship with her that she
has had with her fan base for more than 25 years."