StudioCanal
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| Division | |
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1988 (as CANAL+ Production) |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
Key people | Ross Coleman (CEO) |
| Owner |
Canal+ Group (Vivendi) |
| Website |
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StudioCanal (a.k.a. Le Studio Canal+, Canal Plus, Canal+ Distribution, Canal+ Production, and Canal+ Image) is a French-based production (as StudioCanal S.A.) and distribution (as StudioCanal Images S.A.) company that owns the third-largest film library in the world. The company is a unit of the Canal+ Group, owned by Vivendi.
Background
The company was founded in 1988 by Pierre Lescure as a spin-off of the Canal+ pay-TV network. The original function was to focus on French and European productions, but later made strategic deals with American production companies. StudioCanal's most notable productions from its early years include Terminator 2: Judgment Day, JFK, Basic Instinct, Cliffhanger, Under Siege, Free Willy, and the original Stargate movie. In those days, it was known as Le Studio Canal+.
It has strong links to Universal Studios (Studiocanal and Universal Studios were owned by the same company between 2000 and 2004, hence StudioCanal co-produced a fair number of Universal's films).
Other films the company financed include U-571, Bully, and Bridget Jones's Diary. StudioCanal also funded the last third of David Lynch's film Mulholland Drive.[1] StudioCanal also financed French-language films, such as Brotherhood of the Wolf (which became the second-highest-grossing French-language film in the United States in the last two decades) and Intimate Strangers (which is being remade by Hollywood-based Paramount Pictures[2]).The biggest box office hits for StudioCanal have been Terminator 2: Judgment Day which grossed US$519 million, Basic Instinct which grossed US$352 million and The Tourist which grossed US$278 million worldwide.[3][4][5]
Film library
StudioCanal acquired film libraries from studios that either went defunct or had merged with it over the years. As a result, the company's library is the third-largest in the world, behind Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer respectively.
StudioCanal's library includes the film libraries of:
- Carolco Pictures[6][7]
- De Laurentiis Entertainment Group[6][7][8]
- Embassy Pictures[6][7][8][9]
- British Lion Films[10]
- The films of Anglo-Amalgamated[10]
- The Ealing Studios library[10][11][12]
- The EMI Films library[10][13][14]
- The Lumiere Pictures and Television output[15] (currently owned as a result of UGC's acquisition of Lumiere Pictures and Television)
- The Associated British Picture Corporation library[10]
- The London Films library[10]
- The Videocraft International theatrical film library
Distribution
StudioCanal acquired UK-based distributor Optimum Releasing in 2006.[16] In 2008 StudioCanal acquired German distributor Kinowelt which had distributed their films up to that point.[17] Both companies have since been renamed StudioCanal.[18] StudioCanal also acquired the Australian distribution company, Hoyts Distribution in 2012.[19]
Outside France, Britain and Germany, StudioCanal does not have a formal distribution unit per se, relying on other studios and video companies to handle their product, in the United States for example, Criterion, Rialto Pictures, Lionsgate, Image Entertainment, MGM and Universal Pictures, distribute StudioCanal's back catalogue on DVD and Blu-ray Disc (in addition of Anchor Bay Entertainment previously handling several of their titles). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment handles distribution of StudioCanal/Hoyts' films in Australia & New Zealand for DVD & Blu-ray release.
StudioCanal also handles home entertainment distribution of 550 titles from the Miramax library internationally (Lionsgate handles US distribution and Entertainment One handles Canadian distribution) since February 2011.[20][21]
Home media distribution
StudioCanal is directly known for their British DVD & Blu-ray releases since the renaming of their British branch Optimum Releasing into StudioCanal, mostly their United Kingdom Blu-ray releases of 2 Studio Ghibli films, Grave of the Fireflies (the 1st Studio Ghilbi film to become one of Sentai Filmworks' titles and whose distribution is not handled by Disney in North America) and Kiki's Delivery Service which both debuted on 1 July 2013. They also have released children's shows such as Dinosaur Train, Bing and The Doozers in the United Kingdom. However, StudioCanal Ltd. has handled British distribution of Studio Ghibli's animations in theatres. Its Cartoon Saloon-produced titles include The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea. Now, StudioCanal does not currently handle French distribution of Studio Ghilbi's titles, but they are all available on home media from their British branch.
Selected filmography
1990s
| Title | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JFK | December 20, 1991 | Distributed by Warner Bros. Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture |
| The Mambo Kings | February 28, 1992 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Memoirs of an Invisible Man | February 28, 1992 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| The Power of One | March 27, 1992 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| The Vagrant | May 15, 1992 | Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Bitter Moon | September 23, 1992 | Distributed by New Line Cinema |
| Under Siege | October 9, 1992 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Damage | December 9, 1992 | Distributed by New Line Cinema |
| Arizona Dream | January 6, 1993 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Sommersby | February 5, 1993 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Falling Down | February 26, 1993 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Made in America | May 28, 1993 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Free Willy | July 16, 1993 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| That Night | August 27, 1993 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Heaven & Earth | December 25, 1993 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Stargate | October 28, 1994 | Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Murder in the First | January 20, 1995 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home | July 19, 1995 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Carrington | September 22, 1995 | Distributed by Gramercy Pictures |
| Leaving Las Vegas | October 27, 1995 | Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Cutthroat Island | December 22, 1995 | Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Free Willy 3: The Rescue | August 8, 1997 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Kundun | December 25, 1997 | Distributed by Touchstone Pictures |
| The Idiots | May 20, 1998 | Distributed by USA Films |
| Elizabeth | September 8, 1998 | Distributed by Universal Pictures Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture |
| Ghost Dog | May 18, 1999 | Distributed by Artisan Entertainment |
| The Straight Story | May 21, 1999 | Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures |
| Notting Hill | May 28, 1999 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| The Ninth Gate | August 25, 1999 | Distributed by Artisan Entertainment |
| Season's Beatings | November 24, 1999 |
2000s
| Title | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bruiser | February 13, 2000 | |
| U-571 | April 21, 2000 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Cecil B. Demented | August 11, 2000 | Distributed by Artisan Entertainment |
| The Man Who Cried | September 2, 2000 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| The Weight of Water | September 9, 2000 | Distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment |
| Billy Elliot | September 28, 2000 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Lucky Numbers | October 27, 2000 | Distributed by Paramount Pictures |
| Murderous Maids | November 22, 2000 | |
| O Brother, Where Art Thou? | December 22, 2000 | Distributed by Universal Pictures (International) and Touchstone Pictures (US) |
| Harrison's Flowers | January 24, 2001 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Brotherhood of the Wolf | January 31, 2001 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Bridget Jones's Diary | April 4, 2001 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Mullholland Drive | May 16, 2001 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Human Nature | May 18, 2001 | Distributed by New Line Cinema |
| Bully | June 15, 2001 | Distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment |
| Brooklyn Babylon | August 17, 2001 | Distributed by Artisan Entertainment |
| Captain Corelli's Mandolin | August 17, 2001 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Sex and Lucia | August 24, 2001 | Distributed by Palm Pictures |
| Chasing Sleep | September 16, 2001 | |
| Chaos | October 3, 2001 | |
| Long Time Dead | January 18, 2002 | Distributed by Focus Features |
| 40 Days and 40 Nights | March 1, 2002 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Ali G Indahouse | March 22, 2002 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| About a Boy | April 26, 2002 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| All or Nothing | May 17, 2002 | Distributed by United Artists |
| Irréversible | May 22, 2002 | Distributed by Mars Film Distribution |
| The Pianist | May 24, 2002 | Distributed by Universal Pictures Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture |
| The Red Siren | August 22, 2002 | Distributed by Haut et Court |
| The Guru | August 23, 2002 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| My Little Eye | September 10, 2002 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Ned Kelly | March 27, 2003 | Distributed by Universal Pictures]] |
| Johnny English | April 11, 2003 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| The Shape of Things | May 9, 2003 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Dogville | May 19, 2003 | Distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment |
| Love Actually | November 7, 2003 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Shaun of the Dead | March 9, 2004 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Clean | March 27, 2004 | Distributed by Palm Pictures |
| The Calcium Kid | April 30, 2004 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Riding Giants | July 21, 2004 | Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics |
| Thunderbirds | July 23, 2004 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Intimate Strangers | July 30, 2004 | Distributed by Paramount Pictures |
| Wimbledon | September 17, 2004 | Distributed by Universal |
| Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason | November 8, 2004 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| The Interpreter | April 8, 2005 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Pride and Prejudice | September 11, 2005 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Nanny McPhee | October 21, 2005 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| United 93 | April 28, 2006 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure | September 6, 2006 | Distributed by HBO Video |
| Inland Empire | September 6, 2006 | Distributed by 518 Media |
| Sixty Six | November 3, 2006 | Distributed by First Independent Pictures |
| Smokin' Aces | December 9, 2006 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| The Good Shepherd | December 22, 2006 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Son of Rambow | January 22, 2007 | Distributed by Paramount Vantage |
| Hot Fuzz | February 14, 2007 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Gone | March 9, 2007 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Mr. Bean's Holiday | March 24, 2007 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Atonement | August 29, 2007 | Distributed by Universal Pictures Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture |
| Sa majesté Minor | October 10, 2007 | |
| Elizabeth: The Golden Age | October 12, 2007 | Distributed by Universal |
| Definitely, Maybe | February 14, 2008 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Wild Child | August 15, 2008 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Burn After Reading | August 27, 2008 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| RocknRolla | September 5, 2008 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Frost/Nixon | October 15, 2008 | Distributed by Universal Pictures Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture |
| The Boat That Rocked | April 1, 2009 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| State of Play | April 17, 2009 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| The Soloist | April 24, 2009 | Distributed by Paramount Pictures |
| Chloe | September 13, 2009 | Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics |
| One for the Road | September 23, 2009 | Distributed by Wild Bunch |
| Universal Soldier: Regeneration | October 1, 2009 | |
| A Serious Man | October 2, 2009 | Distributed by Focus Features Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture |
2010s
| Title | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Green Zone | February 26, 2010 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang | March 26, 2010 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Babies | May 17, 2010 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures | August 4, 2010 | |
| The Last Exorcism | August 27, 2010 | Distributed by Lionsgate Films |
| Senna | October 7, 2010 | Distributed by Universal |
| The Tourist | December 10, 2010 | Distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment |
| Tyrannosaur | January 21, 2011 | Distributed by Strand Releasing |
| Unknown | February 18, 2011 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Attack the Block | March 12, 2011 | Distributed by Screen Gems |
| Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | September 5, 2011 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Johnny English Reborn | October 7, 2011 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Contraband | January 13, 2012 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Big Miracle | February 3, 2012 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| The Dinosaur Project | August 10, 2012 | |
| A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape from Paradise | August 15, 2012 | |
| Anna Karenina | September 7, 2012 | Distributed by Focus Features |
| The Place Beyond the Pines | September 7, 2012 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Flight | October 14, 2012 | Distributed by Paramount Pictures |
| Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning | October 25, 2012 | Distributed by Magnolia Pictures |
| The Way, Way Back | January 21, 2013 | Distributed by 20th Century Fox |
| I Give It a Year | February 8, 2013 | Distributed by Magnolia Pictures |
| The Last Exorcism Part II | February 28, 2013 | Distributed by CBS Films |
| Evil Dead | March 8, 2013 | Distributed by TriStar Pictures |
| The Bling Ring | May 15, 2013 | Distributed by A24 Films |
| Young & Beautiful | May 16, 2013 | |
| Inside Llewyn Davis | May 19, 2013 | Distributed by CBS Films |
| The World's End | July 10, 2013 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa | August 7, 2013 | Distributed by Magnolia Pictures |
| Rush | September 13, 2013 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Mindscape | October 13, 2013 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Chinese Puzzle | October 16, 2013 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared | December 25, 2013 | Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures |
| RoboCop | January 30, 2014 | |
| '71 | February 7, 2014 | |
| Non-Stop | February 28, 2014 | Distributed by Universal |
| The Two Faces of January | April 16, 2014 | Distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Elle l'adore | June 18, 2014 | |
| The House of Magic | July 25, 2014 | |
| Before I Go to Sleep | September 4, 2014 | Distributed by 20th Century Fox |
| The Imitation Game | November 21, 2014 | Distributed by the Weinstein Company Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Picture |
| Paddington | December 12, 2014 | Distributed by the Weinstein Company |
| Shaun the Sheep Movie | February 6, 2015 | Distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment Production company Aardman Animations Nominee of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature |
| The Gunman | March 20, 2015 | Distributed by Open Road Films |
| Man Up | May 29, 2015 | |
| We Are Your Friends | August 28, 2015 | Distributed by Warner Bros. |
| Legend | September 9, 2015 | Distributed by Universal Studios |
| Blinky Bill the Movie | September 17, 2015 | Distributed by Shout! Factory Production company Flying Bark Productions |
| Macbeth | October 2, 2015 | Distributed by The Weinstein Company |
| The Program | 2015 | |
| Ashley | 2015 | |
| Swallows and Amazons | 2016 | |
| Untitled Donald Crowhurst film | 2016 | |
| A Bigger Splash | 2016 | Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures |
| Early Man | July 13, 2018 | Distributed by Focus Features Production company Aardman Animations |
| Untitled Shaun the Sheep Sequel | TBA | TBA Production company Aardman Animations |
References
- ↑ Mulholland Drive at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Ross, Matthew (June 21, 2007). "Kelly Fremon". Variety.
- ↑ "Terminator 2: Judgment Day". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Basic Instinct". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "The Tourist". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Lambie, Ryan (March 11, 2014). "The rise and fall of Carolco". Den of Geek. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Lambie, Ryan (January 26, 2015). "Exclusive: CEO Alex Bafer Tells Us About The Return of Carolco". Den of Geek. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- 1 2 Hammer, Joshua (March 8, 1992). "Total Free Fall". Newsweek. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ Friendly, David T. (November 16, 1985). "De Laurentiis Rejoins The Ranks--at Embassy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mitchell, Wendy (December 17, 2012). "Network Distributing acquires rights to 450 films from StudioCanal library". Screen Daily. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ Haflidason, Almar. "Ealing Comedy Boxset 2 DVD (1947-1953)". BBC Online. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ↑ French, Philip (August 9, 2014). "The Ealing Studios Collection Vol 1 review – Philip French on three immaculately restored Ealing classics". The Guardian. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ "A.B. Pictures Acquire 50% Of Anglo Amalgamated." Times [London, England April 5, 1962: 21. The Times Digital Archive.] Web. April 6, 2014
- ↑ "Associated British Picture Corporation." Sunday Times [London, England] September 3, 1967: 44. The Sunday Times Digital Archive. Web. March 29, 2014.
- ↑ Hopewell, John (October 20, 2012). "Lumiere rocks to French classics". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Studio Canal moves into Blighty". Variety. May 7, 2006.
- ↑ "StudioCanal buys Kinowelt". Variety. January 17, 2008.
- ↑ "OPTIMUM, KINOWELT TO BE REBRANDED AS STUDIOCANAL". StudioCanal. August 18, 2011.
- ↑ "Hoyts Distribution renamed STUDIOCANAL in Australia and New Zealand". If Magazine. March 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Lionsgate, StudioCanal to distribute Miramax films". BusinessWeek. February 11, 2011.
- ↑ "Lionsgate, Studiocanal and Miramax Enter Into Home Entertainment Distribution Agreements". Yahoo! Finance. February 11, 2011.