Madman Entertainment is extremely happy to announce that Helen Goudge will join the growing team in Auckland in the capacity of Communications Manager for the home video business. Helen will manage all media contacts with publicity activities along with traditional marketing programs and events.

"This is a very exciting development for the future growth and positioning of Madman Entertainment in New Zealand, and we look forward to benefitting from the significant experience and flair that Helen will bring to our business"

"Helen will start with us June 2 and will be flat out with the fantastic schedule of releases we have for the rest of the year across feature films, TV on DVD and the children's category where the likes of Ben 10 are dominating" commented local General Manager, Wilf Robinson.

Ms Goudge's background has been dominated by roles within the film industry with marketing and publicity roles for UIP, Rialto and SkyCity Cinemas, and Roadshow Film Distributors. She also feels eminently qualified to work on the company's children's catalogue being a mother of an 11 year old Ben 10 fan!!

"I am delighted to be joining Wilf and the Madman team who are really going places in the New Zealand market. says Ms Goudge. "This is a dream opportunity for a self confessed film fanatic, particularly with the company's incredibly diverse range of releases and the biggest monthly release schedule and back catalogue in the country."

Explains Ms Goudge, "This is a great opportunity for me to bring my experience and enthusiasm to the team, particuarly with the growth potential both for the Madman brand and their many entertainment licenses. I particularly look forward to working with the many media and friends I know in the industry and establishing new relationships particularly with Madman's trade partners. I am keen to get stuck in and make it happen!"


ABOUT MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT

MADMAN is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent home entertainment and theatrical distribution and rights-management company, specialising in the wholesale distribution of DVD product into retail and rental stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. Madman product categories include Kids, TV, Arthouse film, animation and Japanese anime. Madman New Zealand is also the distributor for Disney Interactive Studios. Madman is owned by Funtastic Limited, one of Australia's largest wholesalers of consumer products into retail outlets and an Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) listed company.