Universal Pictures Japan, Geneon Strike Home Distribution Agreement

TOKYO, September 28: Geneon Entertainment has reached an
agreement with Universal Pictures Japan (UPJ) to distribute new titles from
Universal on DVD, beginning with The Bourne Ultimatum in March 2008.

Universal Pictures Japan will continue to distribute all
Universal catalogue and television product on DVD, including the NBC drama Heroes, along with handling the manufacturing and marketing
of all new release and catalogue titles.

Eddie Cunningham, the president of Universal Pictures
International Entertainment, said: “We are delighted to announce our
partnership with Geneon, a hugely respected company in Japan. This deal will
help us secure stronger and wider distribution in a very competitive Japanese
marketplace, and will complement our theatrical distribution deal with
Toho-Towa. Geneon’s localized home entertainment expertise will help us to
drive greater growth in Japan, which is one of our most important territories.”