NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Hollywood, CA, United States, 05/05/2006 - The award winning and highly acclaimed electronic music and DJ documentary 'Put the Needle on the Record' DVD goes on sale worldwide online May 30th. Then in stores in Japan, the United States, Canada and the UK.

The time is finally here to bring the award winning and highly acclaimed electronic music and DJ documentary' Put the Needle on the Record' to the public. After being invited to over 25 film and music festivals around the world and garnering some great press and awards, the DVD version of the film is just about ready.

Starting May 30th the film will be available for purchase at the film's website (dj-film.com) as well as many online stores based in the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries. The online retail price will be $24.99 USD plus shipping and handling.

The DVD will include a variety of bonus features including: Alternate Open - DJ Mea in Los Angeles getting ready for WMC in Miami - DJ Roger Sanchez landing at the airport and playing a set in Chicago - David Coleman and Sen-Sei creating a remix in San Francisco and getting ready for WMC - Female fans in Los Angeles getting ready for Miami - DJ Agent in New York describing WMC in Miami - Director’s Commentary - Photo Slide Show - Sponsor Featurette - Additional Featurette.

JAPAN DEAL SIGNED
'Put the Needle on the Record' has signed a deal with Nowon Media to bring the electronic music and DJ documentary to stores in Japan. Nowon Media has a solid track record in distributing titles in all genres of music and handling films such as 'Scratch', 'Maestro' and 'Better Living Through Circuitry' in Japan.

The deal was negotiated by Taka Tsutsumi on behalf on Nowon Media and Jason Rem on behalf of REM Entertainment. "I think the content of the DVD product is attractive and it will do great in sales and promotion in Japan," said Mr. Tsutsumi. "The film has good content and line up of DJs, and shows all the DJs working so hard. Also some good criticism and comment on the superstar DJ phenomena and serious inside view of club music industry. I thought it will be nice for us to represent this film with Japanese subtitles, and give viewers a serious guide for dance music culture and DJing."

"We are very pleased to lock up this first deal with such a well-respected company and it is just the first of more deals to come," said filmmaker Jason Rem. "I am currently in negotiation for United States, Canada and United Kingdom territories and should have an announcement closing those territories in the upcoming weeks.

In addition, the film will be represented at the 2006 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL by Phil Gorn of Wonderphil Productions. Phil will be at Marche du Film - The Palais -- Booth 22.05.

Press interested in obtaining an advance copy for review or feature article, please r call 310-273-7818 with media outlet you represent and we will send you a copy along with CD EPK.

Agency / Source: REM Entertainment, Inc.

Availability: All Regions (Including Int'l)

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