PLANTATION, Fla., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AENT), a premier distributor and fulfillment partner of entertainment and pop culture collectibles, today announced the formation of a new division: Alliance Home Entertainment . The new division combines the capabilities of Mill Creek Entertainment, Distribution Solutions (DS), and recent strategic hires into a centralized platform for film and television distribution, designed to meet the evolving needs of studios, retailers, and fans.

“Alliance Home Entertainment is the result of years of investment in infrastructure, partnerships, and talent,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment. “By unifying Mill Creek and DS under one division and aligning around a world-class leadership team, we are creating a best-in-class platform for physical and digital distribution. This division strengthens our ability to serve both our studio partners and our retail customers with precision, scale, and creativity.”

The division will be led by Robert Oram, recently appointed Executive Vice President, and includes a veteran leadership team spanning core disciplines across the home entertainment value chain:

  1. Meagan Roberts , SVP of Sales, will oversee key retail accounts, including Walmart and Amazon, bringing deep retail expertise and a track record of execution at scale.
  2. Kevin Quigley , SVP of Strategic Initiatives, leads digital, DTC, and emerging business model acceleration.
  3. Julianne Gorman , SVP of Brand Marketing, oversees multi-studio creative, product development, and marketing strategies.
  4. Ilia Beizerman , SVP of Operations, drives supply chain, inventory, and fulfillment execution.
  5. Jeff Hayne , SVP of Acquisitions, leads content licensing.

To support this expanded vision, Alliance has also welcomed many experienced associates from across the industry, bolstering capabilities across sales, operations, manufacturing, e-commerce, brand marketing, and product development. This expanded team enhances Alliance’s ability to scale its studio licensing model and lead the long-tail future of physical and digital entertainment formats.

Alliance Home Entertainment will focus on delivering growth in legacy formats while expanding premium offerings, including SteelBook ® , 4K UHD, and collector editions.

“This is more than a consolidation—it’s a relaunch of what home entertainment can be,” said Oram. “We’re building a division with the muscle to scale, the agility to adapt, and the passion to serve collectors and studios alike. Physical media is evolving, and with Alliance Home Entertainment, we intend to lead that evolution. We’re here to elevate the category and unlock its full potential.”

The launch of Alliance Home Entertainment reinforces Alliance Entertainment’s long-term commitment to the home entertainment category, positioning the Company as the premier partner for studios navigating today’s evolving retail and distribution landscape.

About Alliance Home Entertainment

Alliance Home Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT), is a premier licensing and distribution partner for film and television content across North America. Trusted by major Hollywood studios and leading independents alike, the division brings an expansive slate of blockbuster movies, award-winning series, and iconic library titles to market—connecting premium content with fans and collectors across every major retail and digital channel.

Alliance oversees the complete content lifecycle, offering a full suite of services—including post-production, replication, creative, marketing, sales, and omnichannel distribution across physical retail, digital storefronts, and streaming platforms. With a growing emphasis on premium and collector-focused formats—such as 4K Ultra HD, deluxe packaging, and exclusive editions—Alliance Home Entertainment is uniquely positioned to serve both mass-market audiences and the thriving collector marketplace. For more information about Alliance Home Entertainment, visit www.alliancehomeentertainment.com .

About Alliance Entertainment

Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 325,000 unique in-stock SKUs — including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games — Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive licensing partnerships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance is a trusted partner to the world’s top entertainment brands and retailers. Our omnichannel platform connects collectors and fans to the products, franchises, and experiences they love — across formats and generations. For more information, visit www.aent.com .

Forward Looking Statements

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