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S’more Entertainment, a boutique label specializing in CD, DVD and digital distribution of classic television, long form music, special interest and feature film programming and Ryko Distribution, a leading independent distributor of audio and video entertainment in the U.S., announced today that they have signed a multi-year exclusive CD, DVD and digital distribution agreement. 

Under the agreement, effective immediately, Ryko will distribute S’more’s DVD and digital catalog.  Beginning January 2009, Ryko will be the exclusive distributor of S’more’s new releases. 

“Arny has long been an important figure in the home entertainment industry and we’re thrilled he will be bringing his passion and creativity to the Ryko family,” said Jim Cuomo, President, Ryko Distribution.  “S’more Entertainment’s classic titles and programming are a natural complement to our growing independent group of titles.”

“Ryko Distribution is an industry leader in the creative sales and marketing of high quality and unique programming” said Arny Schorr, President, S’more Entertainment.  “I’m especially excited by the incredible passion the Ryko staff has shown for the type of product S’more releases.  I’m looking forward to working with everyone at Ryko and expanding our business to better encompass current and future home entertainment formats.” 

As part of its lengthy slate of current feature films, new releases will include Alexander Fodor’s “Hamlet,” an updated retelling of the classic Shakespeare play, a deluxe box set of “The Shari Lewis Show,” as part of S’more’s ongoing relationship with the UCLA Film & Television Archive and a deluxe DVD box set “Cagney & Lacey: The Menopause Years” made up of the four feature length TV movies based on the long running series.

About S’more Entertainment
S’more Entertainment was formed by music and DVD industry vet Arny Schorr as purveyors of “pop culture.”  Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based S'more has licensed more than 75 titles, including long form music titles, classic TV series, unique special interest programming and selected feature films for release on DVD and digital distribution. The company plans to focus on the acquisition of additional programming that will compliment its existing library of titles and is in the final stage of negotiations for a number of high profile programs.

About Ryko Distribution
Ryko Distribution, an award-winning retail sales and marketing division, sells music and DVD releases from Rykodisc as well as third-party record and video labels, such as SPV, Oh Boy, Blix Street, Alligator, Bloodshot, Compass Records and Blue Underground.  Ryko Distribution Filmworks has rapidly evolved into one of the preeminent distributors of DVD theatrical works.

Source: Ryko Distribution