Press Release
VISION ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES 2004 PLANS
Irvine, Calif. (October 29, 2003) - Vision Entertainment, Southern California's premiere youth events company and producer of the popular Hot Import Nights event series announced their 2004 plans.
Hot Import Nights Event Schedule
Vision Entertainment plans to produce 16 Hot Import Nights events for their 2004 U.S. tour. New stops include Charlotte, Cleveland and Honolulu. Returning to the tour will be Vision's popular Hot Import Daze festival events and the first ever Hot Import Daze / Nights combination show to be held in Atlantic City.
Los Angeles Los Angeles Convention Center March 6th
San Mateo San Mateo Expo Center April 24th
Seattle Stadium Expo Center May 1st
Orlando Orange County Convention Center May 15th
Charlotte Charlotte merchandise Mart June 12th
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Convention Center June 26th
Boston Bayside Expo Center July 17th
Chicago McCormick Place July 24th
Dallas Market Hall August 7th
Atlanta Georgia Int'l Convention Center August 21st
Ft. Lauderdale Broward Convention Center Aug 28th
San Mateo (Daze) San Mateo Expo Center October 2nd
Cleveland IX Center October 9th
Atlantic City (Daze / Nights) Atlantic City Convention Center October 23rd
Hawaii (Daze) Blaisdell Center Dec. 18th
San Diego (Daze) TBA TBA
Hot Import Nights To Expand Globally
Vision Entertainment is currently negotiating with several international partners to launch Hot
Import Nights globally. Global details regarding dates, locations and partnerships will be made
available in the near future.
Vision Entertainment To Produce DVD Documentary
Vision Entertainment announces partnership with Moonshine Media, the video division of Moonshine
Music, North America's premier independent electronic record label to produce the first-ever DVD
documentary about the import movement from it's inception to current day.
The film titled, R-GENERATION will center on the beginnings of the movement-- from the back alley
streets of Southern California when a small group of enthusiasts touched off a massive underground
movement heard around the world.
The film is being directed by Thomas Trail ("Clepto", "American Massive") incorporates his
cutting-edge brand of storytelling to capture the underlying culture. Filming for the video
began in July and will wrap in December. The film will be shopped on the festival circuit and
eventually premier in Los Angeles to coincide with the opening of the Hot Import Nights tour.
Vision Party Moved From Las Vegas To L.A. Movie Premier
Vision Entertainment debuted their first ever industry party at the Hard Rock Hotel during SEMA
week 2002. The one of a kind experience was hugely successful with 750 invited guests in
attendance. In 2003, Vision has been overwhelmed receiving more than 2,000 requests for tickets.
Faced with limited capacity, Vision opted to host their annual industry party in Los Angeles to
coincide with the release of their movie, R-GENERATION.
Vision To Produce NightDrift
Vision Entertainment signs deal with Slipstream Global Marketing, producers of the D1 Grand
Prix U.S.A., to produce NightDrift.
The event will feature drifting exhibitions from top U.S.; European and Japanese drivers
surrounded by a car show, concert and other lifestyle elements. Vision plans for one event
in 2004 with possible expansion in 2005. Dates and locations will be announced at a later date.
Vision Strengthens Executive Team
Glenn Rogers joins Vision as the company's Chief Executive Officer and Robert Allen joins the
Vision team as the Director of Sales.
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