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Scalable, enterprise-grade platform built to serve the entire collectibles and premium product authentication ecosystem

PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AENT), a leading global distributor and creator of entertainment and collectible products, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Endstate. The transaction, effective December 31, 2025, includes the acquisition of all Endstate assets and the formation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Endstate Authentic LLC.

Endstate Authentic serves as Alliance’s dedicated authentication and resale platform, using its patented technology to power next-generation, NFC-enabled collectibles, authenticated resale marketplaces, and digital product identity solutions across Alliance’s expansive catalog and partner ecosystem.

As part of the transaction, Endstate co-founders Bennett Collen and Stephanie Howard have joined Alliance Entertainment. Mr. Collen has been appointed President of Endstate Authentic, and Ms. Howard will serve as Senior Vice President of Operations, Endstate Authentic.

“This acquisition is a major strategic milestone for Alliance,” said Jeff Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Entertainment. “By combining Alliance’s unmatched global distribution platform and deep relationships across music, video, gaming, and collectibles with Endstate’s patented NFC authentication and marketplace technology, we believe digitally verifiable authentication will become foundational to the future of premium physical goods, generating value across the entire product lifecycle-from initial sale to authenticated resale. Endstate Authentic positions Alliance to help define that standard at global scale.”

A New Platform for Authenticated Physical Products

Designed for scale, Endstate Authentic is purpose-built to serve the needs of leading brands, licensors, marketplaces, and platforms facilitating primary sales, secondary resale, grading, and authentication. The platform enables frictionless authentication, real-time ownership verification, and counterfeit prevention-without requiring custom scanning hardware, proprietary applications, or changes to existing fulfillment and commerce workflows.

As the collectibles and premium goods markets continue to mature, physical-only authentication alone is no longer sufficient. Persistent, digitally verifiable product authentication-maintained across ownership changes, marketplaces, and geographies-is rapidly emerging as the industry standard.

Through Endstate Authentic, Alliance expects to:

• Enable the creation of new classes of encapsulated, uncirculated, and authenticated collectibles with embedded NFC chips linked to blockchain-based digital identifiers, enabling full lifecycle authentication from initial sale through verified resale.
• Enable authenticated peer-to-peer resale of chipped items, creating recurring, high-margin revenue streams and capturing secondary-market royalties
• Offer NFC-enabled authentication, engagement, compliance, and marketplace services to third-party brands, licensors, and ecosystem partners
• Expand Alliance’s technology moat through a growing portfolio of issued and pending patents, proprietary software, and marketplace infrastructure

With the backing of Alliance Entertainment’s scale, capital resources, and global partner network, Endstate Authentic is uniquely positioned to become a leading authentication and digital identity platform for physical collectibles worldwide.

“This combination transforms Alliance from a traditional distributor into a technology-enabled platform company,” Walker added. “Endstate Authentic strengthens our competitive differentiation, expands margins, and positions Alliance at the center of the future of authenticated physical collectibles.”

Continued Focus on Serving External Customers and the Broader Collectibles Ecosystem

Endstate Authentic will support Alliance’s internal collectible and authentication initiatives while expanding Alliance’s third-party authentication and collectibles services offered through the Endstate Authentic brand.

Endstate Authentic remains committed to providing authentication, NFC enablement, digital identity, and authenticated resale solutions to collectible brands, licensors, teams, creators, manufacturers, marketplaces, and institutions seeking to protect product integrity, enhance customer engagement, and participate in authenticated secondary markets.

As EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) timelines move closer to requiring scannable Digital Product Passports on consumer products, Endstate is also uniquely positioned to help global brands achieve compliance through its integrated NFC chips and software suite.

“Endstate Authentic is not simply an internal solution for Alliance-it is a scalable, enterprise-grade platform built to serve the entire collectibles, resale, and premium product authentication ecosystem,” said Walker.

As adoption accelerates, Alliance expects Endstate Authentic to become a trusted infrastructure layer for brands, marketplaces, and rights holders seeking secure, future-proof authentication and resale solutions.

Proven Leadership Joins Alliance

Bennett Collen, President of Endstate Authentic, is a recognized leader in blockchain for pioneering use of the technology in digital authentication, having previously founded Cognate, a blockchain-based trademark protection company acquired by GoDaddy. He is named inventor on Endstate’s patented and patent pending technologies and has advised the European Union Intellectual Property Office in its adoption of blockchain technology and served as an Adjunct Professor at Boston College, teaching Business Applications of Blockchain Technology in the graduate business school.

Stephanie Howard, Senior Vice President of Operations for Endstate Authentic, brings more than three decades of experience designing and scaling products for leading global brands, including Nike, New Balance, Reebok, and Seventh Generation. Her work has been recognized as modern design classics, and she is named inventor on multiple utility and design patents.

“Alliance’s scale, relationships, and ambition create an extraordinary opportunity for Endstate’s technology,” said Collen. “Together, we can redefine how physical products are authenticated, experienced, and exchanged-at a global level.”

“Endstate Authentic allows us to bring credibility, design excellence, and operational rigor to an entirely new class of collectible and consumer products,” added Howard. “This is just the beginning of what we can build within Alliance.”

Looking Ahead

Endstate Authentic has immediately begun supporting Alliance’s growing Alliance Authentic initiatives while simultaneously accelerating its go-to-market efforts with new and existing external customers. The company expects the platform to become a foundational driver of margin expansion, recurring software revenue, and long-term strategic differentiation across Alliance and the broader premium brands and collectibles industries.

For more information about Endstate and its technology platform, visit www.endstate.io.

About Endstate Authentic

Endstate Authentic is Alliance Entertainment’s dedicated authentication and resale platform, using its patented technology to deliver NFC-enabled product identity, brand protection, customer engagement, and authenticated resale solutions for physical collectibles and consumer products. By embedding NFC chips directly into items, Endstate Authentic links each product to a secure digital identifier that enables authentication, unlocks exclusive digital content and experiences, and provides brands with actionable insights into customer behavior. The platform’s patented and patent-pending technologies support authenticated peer-to-peer resale, allowing brands and rights holders to participate in secondary markets while maintaining product integrity and establishing new customer relationships. As a scalable, enterprise-grade solution, Endstate Authentic serves Alliance’s internal initiatives while continuing to support external brands, licensors, and ecosystem partners across the global collectibles and authentication landscape.

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 340,000 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. The company’s growing collectibles portfolio includes Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises. 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

Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, uncertainty regarding tariffs, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Dave Gentry
RedChip Companies, Inc.
1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447)
1-407-644-4256
[email protected]

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Deal strengthens Alliance’s leadership in premium home entertainment distribution across major franchises and catalog titles

PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a premier distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry, supplying more than 340,000 unique SKUs across music, video, video games, licensed merchandise, and exclusive collectibles to over 35,000 retail and e-commerce storefronts, today announced a new exclusive home entertainment license agreement with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution covering physical media distribution in the United States and Canada.

“Partnering with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution is a milestone for Alliance Entertainment, making us the exclusive distributor of an iconic library and highly anticipated new titles,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment. “We’re combining our scale and tech-driven solutions to meet consumers where they are and redefining the collectibles market with physical releases that truly stand out for fans and collectors.”

With decades of operational excellence and the industry’s largest in-stock assortments, Alliance delivers rapid replenishment, broad visibility, and optimized placement – fueling category growth and ensuring seamless access for consumers. As a powerhouse partner, Alliance combines best-in-class creative and marketing, authoring and manufacturing expertise, and unmatched reach across wholesale, e-commerce, and brick-and-mortar retail.

“Alliance Entertainment brings a proven track record in physical media distribution, retail execution, and collector-focused releases,” said John Migliacci, Director, Digital/Domestic Distribution, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution. “This agreement supports our ongoing commitment to making our films and series available in premium formats across North America, while ensuring strong service levels for both customers and retail partners.”

“Amazon MGM Studios represents an extraordinary combination of iconic franchises, enduring classics, and an exciting slate of upcoming releases,” said Robert Oram, EVP of Alliance Home Entertainment. “We are excited to thoughtfully curate this library and bring it to market through premium physical formats, including collector editions and expanded 4K offerings that honor the storytelling and craftsmanship behind these titles.”

Under the agreement, Alliance will bring new releases such as Fallout Season 2 and Mercy to market, alongside revitalized catalog programs and expanded UHD and Blu-ray assortments. The agreement spans globally recognized franchises such as James Bond and Rocky, as well as acclaimed classics including The Silence of the Lambs and Legally Blonde, ensuring continued availability across major retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

This collaboration reinforces Alliance Entertainment’s leadership in physical media distribution and Amazon MGM Studios’ commitment to meeting consumer and retailer demand.

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 340,000 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. The company’s growing collectibles portfolio includes Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises. 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.

About Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, uncertainty regarding tariffs, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Dave Gentry

RedChip Companies, Inc.

1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447)

1-407-644-4256

[email protected]

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PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AENT), the world’s largest distributor of vinyl records and a leading curator of physical entertainment products and collectibles, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Smith as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Alliance Authentic™, the company’s newly launched premium platform for authenticated, numbered, investment-grade vinyl collectibles.

Smith joins Alliance Authentic following a highly successful tenure as Vice President of Marketing at Discogs, the world’s largest online marketplace for vinyl collectors. At Discogs, Smith played a central role in transforming the platform into a performance-driven commerce engine, driving substantial revenue growth, expanding global engagement, and deepening Discogs’ position as the definitive destination for vinyl culture and collecting.

“Jeffrey is one of the most respected and proven leaders in the global vinyl ecosystem,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment. “He understands collectors, marketplaces, and how to build trusted, high-performance commerce platforms at scale. As Alliance Authentic moves from launch into growth, Jeffrey brings exactly the combination of cultural credibility, data-driven execution, and leadership we need to accelerate adoption and build a category-defining brand.”

Proven Leader in Vinyl Commerce, Marketing, and Marketplace Growth

During his time at Discogs, Smith led a comprehensive transformation of marketing, demand generation, and brand strategy. His leadership helped drive a dramatic increase in marketing-driven orders, materially improve return on advertising spend, and grow lifecycle and owned-channel revenue into a significant share of total platform sales. He also led major brand repositioning efforts, scaled performance marketing into a core growth engine, and played a key role in strategic partnerships with global retailers, technology companies, and music labels.

Prior to Discogs, Smith founded and led Crash Avenue, a successful independent marketing and public relations agency representing both major and independent record labels and artists. Over more than two decades in music, culture, and commerce, Smith has built teams, launched platforms, and executed campaigns at the intersection of brand, fandom, and transactional marketplaces.

Driving Growth for Alliance Authentic™

As Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Smith will be responsible for building and executing Alliance Authentic’s global growth strategy across direct-to-consumer sales, the peer-to-peer marketplace, retail partnerships, and future category expansions. He will lead brand development, demand generation, lifecycle marketing, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market execution as Alliance Authentic scales its ecosystem of authenticated vinyl collectibles.

“Alliance Authentic is building something genuinely new within record collecting culture, a platform grounded in authenticity, trust, and long-term stewardship,” said Smith. “By working directly with labels and creating a credible framework for owning the records that carry personal and cultural significance, Alliance Authentic brings deeper meaning to the music we truly love, the ones that reflect who we are and why music matters to us. I’m excited to lead this team and help build the definitive marketplace for authenticated vinyl history.”

Strategic Expansion of the Alliance Authentic Leadership Team

Smith’s appointment follows the official launch of Alliance Authentic on January 6, 2026, and represents a key milestone in building the leadership team required to scale the platform globally. His addition underscores Alliance Entertainment’s commitment to scaling Alliance Authentic into a long-term, high-margin growth business within the company’s broader collectibles portfolio.

About Alliance Authentic™

Alliance Authentic™ is a premium collectible platform dedicated to preserving entertainment history through authentic, certified, encapsulated, and individually numbered collectibles. Each release is sourced directly from music labels, studios, and brands, digitally authenticated, and designed for long-term ownership and resale.

Alliance Authentic™

The Ultimate Vinyl Collectible™

Own a Piece of Vinyl History™

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 340,000 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. The company’s growing collectibles portfolio includes Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises. 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

Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, uncertainty regarding tariffs, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Dave Gentry
RedChip Companies, Inc.
1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447)
1-407-644-4256
[email protected]

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PLANTATION, Fla., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Home Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT), has signed an exclusive multi-year Home Video and Digital Rights License Agreement with The Horror Section Inc., the innovative horror brand founded by acclaimed writer, director, and actor Eli Roth.

This agreement brings together Alliance Home Entertainment’s established distribution network and The Horror Section’s innovative approach to horror content. Alliance Home Entertainment will exclusively distribute and market select horror films across physical and digital platforms in the United States.

“I’m thrilled to be working with such an incredible, experienced team of horror lovers who truly understand the full potential of home video. I had the most amazing time working with Jeff Nelson before at Scream Factory™ and look forward to building The Horror Section with Alliance into the premiere brand of edgy, go-for-the-throat horror that I so dearly love,” said Eli Roth, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of The Horror Section.

“We’re thrilled to partner with The Horror Section and help bring their bold, fan-first vision to life,” said Jeff Hayne, SVP Content Acquisition at Alliance Home Entertainment. “Eli Roth’s creative leadership and the studio’s commitment to redefining horror storytelling make this one of the most exciting new ventures in the genre. With a slate that blends cult appeal and breakout potential, we see enormous opportunity to connect these films with horror fans across every format and platform.”

This partnership leverages the enthusiasm and loyalty of horror fandom, the creative leadership of Eli Roth, and Alliance Home Entertainment’s operational capabilities. The agreement is designed to support a consistent pipeline of new releases and provide investors with visibility into diversified revenue streams across physical and digital channels.

About The Horror Section
The Horror Section is a fan-owned 360 media company focused on building a robust library of intellectual property and creating the world’s premier horror brand. Founded by filmmaker and actor Eli Roth in partnership with Media Capital Technologies (MCT), the company spans film, television, gaming, podcasts, and live events.

Recent projects include the newly released Jimmy and Stiggs, the upcoming Dream Eater set to debut on October 24, and Eli Roth’s latest film, Ice Cream Man, slated for 2026.

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 positioned to serve both mass-market audiences and the collector marketplace. For more information about Alliance Home Entertainment, visit https://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 340,000 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. The company’s growing collectibles portfolio includes Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises. 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 https://www.aent.com.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks and failure by Alliance to meet the covenant requirements of its revolving credit facility, including a fixed charge coverage ratio; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility, including Alliance’s recent breach of the covenant requirements, could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; risk that the COVID-19 pandemic, and local, state, and federal responses to addressing the pandemic may have an adverse effect on our business operations, as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

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