Perdita
25-01-2010, 14:50
Tesco has confirmed plans to move into the film business by releasing a series of DVDs based on best-selling books.
Under the agreement with Amber Productions, the supermarket chain will sell and market novel adaptations exclusively before they are made available to other retailers. The first DVD, Paris Connections, will hit stores in May and is based on Jackie Collins's raunchy LA Connections mystery series.
Collins, who has sold more than 400 million books worldwide, has a four-movie contract with Tesco, while other popular authors Philip Pullman, Jacqueline Wilson and Karin Slaughter are reportedly in discussions about joining the venture.
"Partnerships such as this enable us to offer customers even more than a standard entertainment retailer," said Tesco entertainment director Rob Salter.
Under the agreement with Amber Productions, the supermarket chain will sell and market novel adaptations exclusively before they are made available to other retailers. The first DVD, Paris Connections, will hit stores in May and is based on Jackie Collins's raunchy LA Connections mystery series.
Collins, who has sold more than 400 million books worldwide, has a four-movie contract with Tesco, while other popular authors Philip Pullman, Jacqueline Wilson and Karin Slaughter are reportedly in discussions about joining the venture.
"Partnerships such as this enable us to offer customers even more than a standard entertainment retailer," said Tesco entertainment director Rob Salter.