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Lions Gate UK Limited
Logo since 2006 rebrand
Formerly
Ibis (594) Limited (August 2000–September 2000)
Quantum Entertainment Limited (September 2000–March 2001)[1]
Redbus Film Distribution Limited (March–June 2001; June 2003–February 2006)[1]
Helkon SK Film Distribution Limited (June 2001–June 2003)[1]
Company type Division Industry Film Predecessor Redbus Film Distribution Founded 1997; 27 years ago (1997 ) (As Redbus Film Distribution) Founders
Zygi Kamasa
Headquarters London , England, UKServices Film Owner Lionsgate Studios Parent Lionsgate Films (2005–present)Subsidiaries
Primal Media
Potboiler Television (joint venture with Potboiler Productions)
Website lionsgatefilms
Lions Gate UK Limited (formerly Redbus Film Distribution , and briefly known as Helkon SK between 2001 and 2003) is the British subsidiary of the American film company, Lionsgate Studios .
Founded in 1997 by Simon Franks and Zygi Kamasa , Redbus has distributed and produced many films for the United Kingdom ; such as Bend It Like Beckham What's Cooking? Cabin Fever Jeepers Creepers It's All Gone Pete Tong Good Night, and Good Luck Open Your Eyes
In October 2005, Lionsgate acquired Redbus and rebranded it under its current name. Its home media company, Redbus Home Entertainment, would also rebrand as Lionsgate Home Entertainment UK . Redbus's film releases were formerly distributed on home video by Warner Home Video until 2006.
History [ edit ]
Redbus Film Distribution was formed in 1999. According to an investment prospectus filed in March 1999, it was funded to the tune of £250,000, and took its name from, Cliff Stanford's Redbus Group SA.[2]
The prospectus stated that its goals were to co-produce and distribute10-12 full length feature films annually to the cinema, video and television markets in the UK.
On 6 May 2001, Redbus was acquired by the German media company Helkon Media AG for $23 million, and changed its name to Helkon SK , to reflect their partnership with Helkon Media,[3] [4]
On 17 October 2005, Lionsgate acquired Redbus Film Distribution for $35 million.[5] [6] Lionsgate UK on 23 February 2006.[7] [8]
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References [ edit ]
^ "Wallstreet Online" Redbus changes name to Helkon SK wallstreet-online.de, "Retrieved on 15 June 2012
^ "Screen Daily" Helkon SK renamed Redbus Film Distribution screendaily.com, Retrieved on 15 June 2012
^ Strategic Acquisition Enables Lions Gate to Self-Distribute in the UK and Adds to Company's Library and Pipeline
^ "Redbus - Sale of Redbus Film Distribution to Lions Gate Entertainment" . Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2012 .
^ "Screen Daily" Redbus rebranded as Lionsgate UK screendaily.com, Retrieved on 15 June 2012
^ "Variety" Redbus now Lionsgate variety.com, Retrieved on 15 June 2012
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