When was StudioCanal founded and what was its original name?
StudioCanal emerged as Canal+ Productions on the 1st of January 1987. The entity rebranded to Le Studio Canal+ by December 1990 before becoming StudioCanal in 2000.
Questions about StudioCanal
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What is the size of StudioCanal film library and which defunct studios does it own rights from?
StudioCanal currently holds around 9,000 titles in its film library. They own libraries from defunct or merged studios including Carolco Pictures, The Vista Organization, Seven Arts, Paravision International, and De Laurentiis Entertainment Group.
Which notable films did StudioCanal produce during its early years and how much did they gross?
Notable productions include Terminator 2: Judgment Day which grossed US$519 million worldwide and Basic Instinct which brought in US$352 million. Other financed films included U-571, Bully, and Bridget Jones's Diary.
How did StudioCanal expand into television production and which companies did it acquire?
In January 2012, StudioCanal acquired a majority stake in Munich-based producer Tandem Productions to enter television production. They later bought out remaining shares in May 2020 and acquired British independent TV production company Red Production Company in December 2013.
When was the Sixth Dimension label launched and what genre does it focus on?
StudioCanal launched their first in-house production label dedicated to horror, thriller and sci-fi action movies in March 2024. By February 2025, the label was christened Sixth Dimension and secured distribution rights outside North America to an upcoming reboot of Silent Night, Deadly Night from Cineverse.