In 1987, the Davis-Panzer company received an agreement with upstart film distributor New Century/Vista Film Co., and the projected budget is at $70 million, and represents the departure of key points from prior Davis-Panzer distribution deals with major film studios, and Davis-Panzer would fully funding through home video sales and foreign pre-sales, representing the 80% interest between the two, and 20% equity investment, and New Century/Vista is preparing to forgo any hold on home video release as a condition for supplying prints and advertising as part of the distribution package.
In 1987, Davis-Panzer partnered with a new film distributor, New Century/Vista Film Co., with a budget of $70 million. This partnership differed from previous agreements between Davis-Panzer and major studios. The deal enabled Davis-Panzer to cover costs through home video sales and foreign pre-sales, giving it 80% ownership. In exchange, New Century/Vista would relinquish its control over home video releases in favor of supplying prints and advertising.