Lionsgate UK

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Lions Gate UK Limited
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 typeDivision
IndustryFilm
PredecessorRedbus Film Distribution
Founded1997; 27 years ago (1997) (as Redbus Film Distribution)
Founders
HeadquartersLondon, England, UK
ServicesFilm
ParentLionsgate Films (2005–present)
Subsidiaries
  • Elevation Sales (joint venture with StudioCanal UK)
  • Primal Media
  • Potboiler Television (joint venture with Potboiler Productions)
Websitelionsgatefilms.co.uk

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 1999 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, and Good Night, and Good Luck. Redbus' first theatrical film to be released was The Tichborne Claimant in 1999.[2]

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.[3]

  1. ^ a b c "Lions Gate UK Limited overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". Companies House. 3 August 2000. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ Dawtrey, Adam (20 October 1999). "Rookie indie Redbus adopts 'Baby' rights". Variety. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  3. ^ Minns, Adam (8 August 2000). "Redbus, Warner strike video pact". Screen Daily. Retrieved 3 October 2024.