Studiocanal launches Classics label for catalogue titles

Studiocanal has one of the largest film libraries in the world, spanning more than 18,000 titles. It is the largest library outside the US, spanning 100 years of film history. 

Over the past seven years, Studiocanal has invested close to €25m into the 4K restoration of nearly 1,000 classic feature films.  

The move comes as restored films gain in popularity both with the Letterboxd generation as well as among longtime cinephiles. 

Studiocanal’s territory footprint spans the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand. It also distributes in Scandinavia and South Africa, via partners. 

The company handles 112 theatrical releases and 170 home entertainment releases a year, and is responsible for the worldwide sales and licensing of its catalogue. 

Studiocanal also develops licensing partnerships, including collaborations with gaming franchises such as Terminator 2 with Epic Games' Fortnite, and Activision's Call of Duty.  

Recent and upcoming theatrical re-releases from Studiocanal Classics include 4k restoration of Michael Mann’s Manhunter: The Final Cut, James Cameron’s sci-fi action classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Guillermo Del Toro’s Academy Award winning Pan’s Labyrinth. 

Anna Marsh, CEO of Studiocanal and Chief Content Officer of Canal+ Group, said: “Through expert restoration, thoughtful curation, and innovative audience engagement, we have a responsibility to preserve the enduring impact and cultural legacy of these extraordinary films and filmmakers, while bringing celebrated classics back to cinemas around the world.” 

Hachette Livre and StudioCanal recently partnered to launch a joint venture named On Screen that will develop and scale book-to-screen adaptations. The partnership will combine the team that created the Paddington franchise with the publisher of Astérix. Discover more here.