Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. produces, acquires, and distributes feature films, television, and home entertainment content worldwide. It operates in three segments: Motion Picture, Television, and Home Entertainment. The Motion Picture segment produces feature films, which are intended for DVD or television premieres, as well as for worldwide theatrical release; licenses distribution rights of productions to sub-distributors; and distributes catalogues. The Television segment licenses television films, series of episodes, documentaries, and other programming to broadcasters, cable and satellite television providers, and home entertainment distributors. It also provides made-for-television movies and mini-series. The Home Entertainment segment distributes DVDs and ancillary merchandise to retailers in Canada and the United States. This segment also distributes sell-through and rental films of various genres, such as children's and family, special interest, and live action feature films. The company was formerly known as Vidatron Entertainment Group Inc. and changed its name to Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. in July 1999. Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Toronto, Canada.