Vivid Signs Deal With Harmony for European Distro

LOS ANGELES—Vivid Entertainment has signed a new deal for DVD distribution in the UK and Europe with London-based Harmony Films Limited. The partnership brings Vivid's library—including its proprietary celebrity sex tapes of personalities such as Kim Kardashian and Farrah Abraham, and its award-winning superhero parodies and features—under the distinguished umbrella of Harmony throughout the European marketplace. "We are delighted to sign with Harmony," said Michael H. Klein, Vivid's president of broadcasting and internet. "Harmony is a formidable presence in the UK and European markets and we feel this collaboration will result in a broader distribution for our films in this vital area." Added Harmony vice president of sales and marketing James Wright, "We are very pleased with this new partnership, which allows us to add this iconic brand into our current European DVD release schedule."