Media Blasters, which releases anime, Asian live action, and horror under three labels on DVD, will now be distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Allegro Media Group.  Allegro distributes music and video to specialty and mass market retail channels, as well as digitally.  Allegro's sales will pass $100 million annually as a result of this deal, according to Allegro CEO Joseph Micallef. 

 

Media Blasters’ labels are AnimeWorks, Tokyo Shock, and Shriek Show.  The new arrangement will take effect on December 6th. 

 

Media Blasters was previously self-distributed in the U.S. and by E1 Entertainment in Canada.