(1 August 2005 10:00 pm)

MUMBAI: Fremantle Home Entertainment (FHE), the home entertainment division of FremantleMedia, and Capital Entertainment Enterprises (CEE) have got together to bring out one of the most anticipated DVD series of the year - American Idol.

The announcement was made at the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) convention by FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide senior vice president (Home Entertainment and Archive Sales) Pete Kalhan, Capital Entertainment president and CEO Henry Winterstern and Capital Entertainment president Richard Williams.

American Idol judge Paula Abdul, held a press conference at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas yesterday to elaborate on the DVD collection and her involvement in the television programme.

The titles announced for release include The Best of American Idol, Seasons 1-4, which will showcase the greatest performances during the show's illustrious run and The Worst of American Idol, Seasons, 1-4, covering some of the most memorable and hilarious auditions ever witnessed by the Idol judges. A third limited edition disc set, The Best and Worst of American Idol, Seasons 1-4, is also slated for store shelves. All titles are expected for release in the US in November.

Commented Winterstern, "We are very excited to be releasing the Best and Worst of American Idol at a time when the show has never been more successful. Having Paula Abdul’s involvement with us is extremely exciting."