Simitar Entertainment
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Simitar Entertainment, Inc. was a media
company that sold music, videos, DVDs, and computer software. They specialized in compilation albums, special interest video, and urban. Simitar distributed its own label. They were affiliated with Beast, Beast Retro, Pickwick, Plum, and Revival. Ed Goetz was the President of Simitar, Mark Elfenbein was VP Product Development, and Greg Glass was Director of Sales, Video & DVD. Simitar's address was: 5555 Pioneer Creek Drive, Maple Plain, MN 55359-9003.
International, and Philip Kives (K-Tel founder) started Simitar Entertainment. Simitar bought Pickwick Records
. Simitar was a long-time leader in budget VHS throughout the 80s and early 90s. Reach Entertainment
produced sports home video programs for Simitar. By April, 1997 Simitar was the first independent in the U.S. with DVD releases. In 1999, Simitar's revenues rose from $5 million to $40 million in just three years. On March 9, 1999, Cherry River Music Co. (owner of the World Wrestling Federation
(WWF)) sued Simitar Entertainment for copyright infringement of WWF—The Music, Volume 3 and won. In 2000, Simitar folded/went bankrupt, due to problems in the music division. Simitar's Total Assets were $19,570,059. Simitar's Total Debts were $25,556,878. In 2000, Simitar auctioned off its movies. Brentwood Communications, Inc. (BCI) offered to pay $215,000 to acquire Simitar's movies. Ed Goetz and Greg Glass went to BCI to start a DVD division. In October/November 2003, BCI was purchased by Navarre Corporation.
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company that sold music, videos, DVDs, and computer software. They specialized in compilation albums, special interest video, and urban. Simitar distributed its own label. They were affiliated with Beast, Beast Retro, Pickwick, Plum, and Revival. Ed Goetz was the President of Simitar, Mark Elfenbein was VP Product Development, and Greg Glass was Director of Sales, Video & DVD. Simitar's address was: 5555 Pioneer Creek Drive, Maple Plain, MN 55359-9003.
History
In 1980, Mickey Elfenbein, former president and CEO of K-TelK-tel
K-tel International is an "As-Seen-On-TV" company, which is most noted for its compilation music albums, such as "The Super Hits" series, "The Dynamic Hits" series and "The Number One Hits" series...
International, and Philip Kives (K-Tel founder) started Simitar Entertainment. Simitar bought Pickwick Records
Pickwick Records
Pickwick Records was an American record label and distributor known for its budget album releases of sound-alike recordings, bargain bin reissues and repackagings under the brands Design, Bravo , Hurrah, Grand Prix, and children's records on the Cricket and Happy Time labels.The label is also...
. Simitar was a long-time leader in budget VHS throughout the 80s and early 90s. Reach Entertainment
Reach Entertainment
Reach Entertainment is the largest supplier of budget sports home video programs in the USA. In the 1990s, Reach produced over 250 sports bloopers and sports highlight home video programs for labels such as Simitar, Goodtimes, Madacy, Front Row , and Diamond.Reach owns the Mizlou Television Network...
produced sports home video programs for Simitar. By April, 1997 Simitar was the first independent in the U.S. with DVD releases. In 1999, Simitar's revenues rose from $5 million to $40 million in just three years. On March 9, 1999, Cherry River Music Co. (owner of the World Wrestling Federation
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWF)) sued Simitar Entertainment for copyright infringement of WWF—The Music, Volume 3 and won. In 2000, Simitar folded/went bankrupt, due to problems in the music division. Simitar's Total Assets were $19,570,059. Simitar's Total Debts were $25,556,878. In 2000, Simitar auctioned off its movies. Brentwood Communications, Inc. (BCI) offered to pay $215,000 to acquire Simitar's movies. Ed Goetz and Greg Glass went to BCI to start a DVD division. In October/November 2003, BCI was purchased by Navarre Corporation.
Simitar releases
- 5th Day of Peace, American Bullfighters 1 & 2
- Abraxas, Guardian of the UniverseAbraxas, Guardian of the UniverseAbraxas, Guardian of the Universe is a 1990 science-fiction/action film written and directed by Damian Lee and starring Jesse "The Body" Ventura and Sven-Ole Thorsen, with a cameo by James Belushi...
- Anima MundiAnima Mundi (film)Anima Mundi is a 1991 short documentary film directed by Godfrey Reggio. The film focuses on the world of nature and wildlife, particularly jungles, sealife, and insects...
- Body Armor
- Body Strokes, BleedersBleeders (film)Bleeders is a horror movie released in 1997, based on H. P. Lovecraft's story "The Lurking Fear".-Plot:John and Kathleen Strauss are a couple attempting to uncover the secret to John's rare blood disease. Along the way, they encounter Dr. Marlowe , who is intrigued by the case...
- Canyon Dreams: Tangerine Dream
- Canyon Dreams/Desert Vision/True North
- Cartel
- Cause of Death
- Chronos
- Dead & BuriedDead & BuriedDead & Buried is a 1981 horror film directed by Gary Sherman, starring Melody Anderson and James Farentino. With a screenplay written by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett, the movie was initially banned as a "Video Nasty" in the UK in the early 80s, but was later acquitted of obscenity charges and...
- Fearless Hyena
- FrankenhookerFrankenhookerFrankenhooker is an American black comedy horror film that was released in 1990. Very loosely inspired by Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, the film was directed by Frank Henenlotter and stars James Lorinz as medical school drop-out Jeffrey Franken and former Penthouse Pet Patty Mullen as the...
- God Told Me ToGod Told Me ToGod Told Me To is a 1976 science fiction/horror film written and directed by Larry Cohen...
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters
- Godzilla's Revenge
- (Godzilla vs.) Monster Zero
- Godzilla vs. MothraMothra vs. Godzillais a 1964 science fiction kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda. It was the fourth film to be released in the Godzilla series, produced by Toho Company Ltd...
(DVD / VHS) - Godzilla vs. the Smog MonsterGodzilla vs. Hedorah, also known as Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster, is a 1971 science fiction kaiju film. The eleventh film in Toho Co. Ltd.'s Godzilla series , it was directed by Yoshimitsu Banno with special effects by Teruyoshi Nakano. It was the first film to feature Hedorah. The score was composed by Riichiro Manabe...
(VHS only) - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV series)The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, is a BBC television adaptation of Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy broadcast in January and February 1981 on BBC Two...
- Jets
- Jack FrostJack FrostJack Frost is a sprite-like character with roots in Viking lore. There, he is known as Jokul Frosti . In Britain and United States, Jack is a variant of Old Man Winter and is held responsible for frosty weather, for nipping the nose and toes in such weather, coloring the foliage in autumn, and...
- Jungle Boy
- Kamikaze in Colour
- Korean War in Colour
- Mind Meld
- Mob War
- Mysteries of the Sphinx
- Mysterious Origins of Man
- Porsche
- The Real Untouchables
- Red Scorpion
- Search and Destroy
- Spplat Attack
- Surgeon
- Terror of MechagodzillaTerror of MechagodzillaTerror of Mechagodzilla, released in Japan as , is a 1975 science fiction kaiju film. The film was titled The Terror of Godzilla in its original American theatrical release. The 15th film in Toho's Godzilla series, it was directed by Ishirō Honda with special effects by Teruyoshi Nakano...
(DVD only) - To Kill With Intrigue
- Two Evil EyesTwo Evil EyesTwo Evil Eyes is a 1990 double feature horror film written and directed by the Italian Dario Argento and the American George A. Romero. The two had previously worked together on the immensely popular Dawn of the Dead in 1978.-Overview:...
- Vampires (VHS only)
- Venom
- Voodoo
- Wings Of Thunder
- Werewolf
- Women Unchained
Bob Hope
- The Road to Rio
- The Great LoverThe Great Lover (1949 film)The Great Lover is a 1949 comedy film starring Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, and Roland Young. A scout leader takes his troop on an ocean cruise, pursues a beautiful duchess and is stalked by a murderer.-Cast:*Bob Hope as Freddie Hunter...
- The Road to Bali
- The Seven Little FoysThe Seven Little FoysThe Seven Little Foys is a 1955 film starring Bob Hope as Eddie Foy. James Cagney reprises his role as George M. Cohan for an energetic tabletop dance showdown sequence. In addition to the famous film, the story of Eddie Foy, Sr...
- How to Commit MarriageHow to Commit MarriageHow to Commit Marriage is a 1969 comedy film directed by Norman Panama, featuring Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason in their only movie together. The film also stars Jane Wyman as Hope's wife, Tina Louise as record-producer Gleason's love interest, Leslie Nielsen as the straight man, and Irwin Corey as...
- The Lemon Drop KidThe Lemon Drop KidThe Lemon Drop Kid is a 1951 comedy film based on the short story of the same name by Damon Runyon, starring Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell, and directed by Sidney Lanfield.The song "Silver Bells," sung by Hope and Maxwell, was introduced in the film...
- Son of PalefaceSon of PalefaceSon of Paleface , is a western comedy film and sequel to The Paleface , directed by Frank Tashlin and written by Tashlin, Joseph Quillan and Robert L. Welch. It stars Bob Hope, Jane Russell and Roy Rogers.-Plot:...
- Paris HolidayParis HolidayParis Holiday is a 1958 comedy film starring Bob Hope, which was directed by Gerd Oswald, and written by Edmund Beloin, who was Hope's attorney, and Dean Riesner from a story by Hope. The film also features French comedian Fernandel, Anita Ekberg and Martha Hyer, and a rare appearance by...
- The Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellThe Private Navy of Sgt. O'FarrellThe Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell is a 1968 film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller. It was filmed in Puerto Rico in 1967...