Lionsgate UK
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Lionsgate UK (formerly Redbus Film Distribution, and briefly known as Helkon SK between 2001 and 2003) is the British subsidiary of the Canadian-American film company, Lionsgate.
Film production company
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| Formerly |
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|---|---|
| Type | Division |
| Industry | Film |
| Predecessor | Redbus Film Distribution |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founders |
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| Headquarters | London, England, UK |
| Services | Film |
| Owner | Lionsgate Entertainment |
| Parent | Lionsgate Films (2005–present) |
| Subsidiaries | Elevation Sales (joint venture with StudioCanal UK) Primal Media Potboiler Television (joint venture with Potboiler Productions) |
| Website | http://www.lionsgatefilms.co.uk/ |
Founded in 1997 by Simon Franks and Zygi Kamasa, the company have 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. The first theatrical film released by Redbus was Open Your Eyes. Redbus's film releases were formerly distributed on home video by Warner Home Video.
The company was acquired by Lionsgate in October 2005.