CentreSoft Appointed as Official Distributor for Buena Vista Games
CentreSoft, the leading distributor of interactive entertainment in the UK, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as official distributor for Buena Vista Games.
Following Buena Vista's recent announcement as publisher, the deal will see CentreSoft responsible for the distribution of existing and forthcoming titles in the phenomenal BVG catalogue, including the highly anticipated action adventure game based on the forthcoming film by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media; 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', releasing November 2005, and Disney's 'Chicken Little', which is scheduled for February 2006.
Matt Carroll, Director, BVG UK, commented, "BVG's decision to publish in the UK was taken because we believe we can best represent our products in the marketplace and find a long term position with retail. CentreSoft demonstrated to us a passion for product representation and retailer support. When coupled with our unique brands and products this should help BVG quickly grow, particularly in sectors such as the independent sector, where our brand has suffered from inconsistency, underperformance and a lack of focus. Although CentreSoft's accolades are impressive, it was the evidence of this passion that made them ideal partners going forward."
CentreSoft Commercial Director Margaret Pearson said; "We are absolutely delighted to be chosen as the preferred link between BVG and retail in the UK. The wealth of licenses in the BVG portfolio is quite breathtaking. We believe that our experience of retail distribution and our distribution infrastructure will enable us to add value to the brand while helping to drive sales at retail level."
For further information contact: Shelagh Fisher, Marketing Manager
About CentreSoft
CentreSoft, together with its sister company PDQ Distribution forms the largest and most successful specialist distributor of video games in the UK. CentreSoft is the Official UK Distributor of Sony computer gaming hardware and software and also has exclusive distribution agreements with Vivendi Universal Games, Eidos Interactive, Codemasters, Activision, Zoo Digital and TDK.
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About Buena Vista Games UK
Buena Vista Games, Inc. is the interactive entertainment arm of the Walt Disney Company's Consumer Products business unit. The division publishes, markets and distributes a wide portfolio of PC and multi-platform video games worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Titles for Buena Vista Games fall under two publishing labels: Buena Vista Interactive, which publishes high profile, multi-platform games based on creative content from numerous businesses within The Walt Disney Company, and Disney Interactive, which markets and distributes the company's interactive entertainment based on Disney branded properties.
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