Mel gibson sells uk arm of his icon group deadline. Independent film production companies of the united states. Icon film distribution buys australian arthouse brand. Icon films distribution is pulling the film about the 2008 mumbai terrorist attacks as new zealand mourns its own tragedy. Australian productions and coproductions that icon film distribution is associated with.
In 2008, when ifd entered the exhibition business by purchasing dendy, one of australias largest independent film distributors and quality. Screen australia presents causeway films presents the south australian film corporation in association with smoking gun productions in association with entertainment one in association with distributors. About dendy icon movies icon film distribution australia. Credits for icon productions include critically acclaimed and award winning titles such as braveheart, what women want, passion of the christ, we were soldiers and apocalypto. The dendyicon group is one of australias leading independent cinema and film distributors and comprises icon film distribution, dendy cinemas and video on demand service dendy direct. Distributor icon up for sale in challenging uk market exclusive by andreas wiseman 20170906t08. Distributor icon up for sale in challenging uk market exclusive. Icon film distribution is the face of independent film in australia, with a great range of movies that you can enjoy in cinemas or at home.
Icon film distribution australia is one of the leading independent distributors of filmed entertainment in australia and new zealand. Related story australia hopes to reopen cinemas in july the company teams up garner and cornerstone films mark gooder, who last worked together when. Mel gibson has always been better known as a movie star and film director than as a hollywood mogul. We partner with public libraries and universities to bring you an adfree experience that can be enjoyed on your tv, mobile. May 06, 2020 garner, whose resume includes senior executive roles at indie distributors icon australia and rialto distribution, will act as managing director for the new group. Cornerstone, genesius set up australian distributor with lisa. Comprising of icon film distribution and dendy cinemas. The mpdaa is a nonprofit organisation which undertakes the collection of film exhibition information relating to boxoffice, admissions and admission prices, theatres, release details, censorship classifications, and so forth, in order to provide meaningful statistics on the film industry in australia to the members and associated persons, the media and trade publications. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover nicks connections and jobs at similar companies.
The reset collective reteams garner and gooder, who last worked together when gooder built icon film distribution into a leading independent distributor in the 2000s with hit films such as. Infiltrating everything from transport to military to healthcare among an evergrowing list of fields artificial intelligence is no longer merely the realm of science fiction. Drawing on its expertise in script analysis and development, icon sources content from the worlds most prestigious film festivals, international filmmarkets and directly from producers. Icon stops uk distribution and axes london jobs film the. Pobby and dingan are the invisible friends of kellyanne, the nineyearold daughter of an opal miner. Icon film distribution the screen guide screen australia. Motion picture distributors association of australia. Brit indie distrib icon film distribution has snapped up u. Cornerstone, genesius launch australia firm reset with lisa. Entertainment one bringing the best content to the world. Hit content that connects with families, from peppa pig to pj masks. Across north america, emea, and asiapacific, eones global network ensures that we find, create and offer more standout films in. Australia day is a 2017 australian drama anthology film directed by kriv stenders and starring bryan brown.
Lionsgate uk are said to be in talks to acquire icons library and. Nov 29, 2011 icon is to close its distribution wing in the uk and cut around 20 out of the 32 jobs in its london office, reports variety. On australia s most controversial national holiday, three australians from different cultural backgrounds will cross paths, creating racial tension issues and national identity that simmer underneath the surface of. The group focuses on quality feature films and alternative content within the australian and new zealand markets. Icon expands in australia with dendy hollywood reporter. The group focuses on quality feature films, tv and alternative content within the australian. The company also produces films in the uk and australia through its british subsidiary icon entertainment international, and distributes cinema films through its british subsidiary icon film distribution ltd, and its australian subsidiary icon film distribution pty ltd. Uk distributor icon film distribution, which relaunched four years ago with backing from private investment group new sparta, is seeking new investors following dr jerome booths decision to. Aida australian independent distributors association. Mpdaa motion picture distributors association of australia. Icon film distribution 2014 uk theatrical koch media 2015 italy theatrical. Objectives of the association a to represent and promote the views and interests of australian independent distributors.
Thanks for attending the icon film distribution presentation. Icon film distribution australia is one of the leading independent distributors of filmed entertainment in. May 06, 2020 related story australia hopes to reopen cinemas in july the company teams up garner and cornerstone films mark gooder, who last worked together when gooder helped establish icon film. After the acquisition of dendy cinemas, a separate company involved in film distribution only in australia continued to operate as icon film distribution, using the original logo and still owned by gibson and davey.
Australian film distributors australian film societies. About icon icon movies icon film distribution australia. The south australian film corporation financed with the assistance of as south australian film corporation screen australia principal investor as australian government screen australia. May 06, 2020 the reset collective reteams garner and gooder, who last worked together when gooder built icon film distribution into a leading independent distributor in the 2000s with hit films such as. The company also produces films in the uk and australia through its british subsidiary icon entertainment international, and distributes cinema films through its british subsidiary icon film distribution ltd, and its australian subsidiary icon film distribution pty. Icon film distribution australia the screen guide screen australia. The group is owned by mel gibson and longtime producing partner bruce davey, who are the key principals behind the independent film company icon productions. In early 2008, icon entered the exhibition business for the first time by purchasing dendy cinemas, australia s largest independent film distributor and art house cinema chain. View nick hayes profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Icon film distribution appoints new nz distribution partner. Theatrical icon movies icon film distribution australia. Cornerstone, genesius set up australian distributor with.
The film is a funny, uplifting and touching story of the bizarre and inexplicable disappearance of pobby and dingan and the impact this has on her family and the whole town. The fortnightly screen australia newsletter includes industry news. Australian film distributors the following is a list of commercial distributors who supply dvds and sometimes 16mm film to all film societies at the discounted rate. The dendy icon group is one of australias leading independent cinema and film distributors. Icon is to close its distribution wing in the uk and cut around 20 out of the 32 jobs in its london office, reports variety. More than 500 broadcast partners in over 150 territories worldwide.
Icon film distribution australia is one of the leading independent distributors of filmed entertainm. The simple, powerful, streamlined tool that gives you a single point of control to keep all your business details up. Icon film distribution today announced that it has appointed roadshow films nz as their new theatrical distribution partner in new zealand. Icon film distribution 2014 australia theatrical independent films 2014. Icon stops uk distribution and axes london jobs film. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. Film icons download 947 free film icons here icon archive. Distributor icon up for sale in challenging uk market. Cornerstone, genesius launch australia firm reset with. The dendy icon group is one of australia s leading independent cinema and film distributors and comprises icon film distribution and dendy cinemas. We are able to support those interested in moving to australia if you have the right qualifications and experience, so please take a look at the roles we currently have available to find out more. You can find out about what its like to work for icon in australia by reading our employees blogs.
Launched in australia in 2002, icon film distribution is one of the leading independent film distributors in australia and new zealand, releasing a diverse range of quality filmed entertainment. Icon has acquired the 35 cinema screens in australia and the distribution interests that underpin one of australia s key arthouse film brands, dendy. After the acquisition of dendy cinemas, a separate company involved in film distribution only in australia continued to operate as icon film. For more than a decade, eone has connected with the worlds best film partners to tell stories on big screens, small screens and whats next in screens. Summit entertainment international sales and distribution the international brotherhood of teamsters acknowledgement new logo video ninjas video assist uncredited. The dendyicon group is one of australias leading independent cinema and film distributors and comprises icon film distribution and dendy cinemas. For over 30 years dendy cinemas has screened the best in quality cinema across the east coast of australia. Independent film production companies of the united kingdom. Launched in australia in 2002, icon film distribution is one of the leading independent film distributors in australia and new zealand, releasing a diverse range. Icon has acquired the 35 cinema screens in australia and the distribution interests that underpin one of australias key arthouse film brands, dendy.
Jun 12, 2008 brit indie distrib icon film distribution has snapped up u. The mpdaa is a nonprofit organisation which undertakes the collection of film exhibition information relating to boxoffice, admissions and admission prices, theatres, release details, censorship classifications, and so forth, in order to provide meaningful statistics on the film. Icon film distribution australia the screen guide screen. Icon film distribution limited officers free information. Kanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Icon film distribution buys australian arthouse brand dendy. Yet he has been at the head of labased icon group with partner bruce davey since 1989. Search for australian film and television titles, including how you can stream, rent or buy online.
Icon film distribution limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Across north america, emea, and asiapacific, eones global network ensures that we find, create and offer more standout films in more territories. About icon films the dendyicon group is one of australias leading independent cinema and film distributors and comprises icon film distribution and dendy cinemas. The group focuses on quality feature films, tv and alternative content within the australian and new zealand markets. One of the top independent record labels in the world. Lionsgate uk are said to be in talks to acquire icon s library and. Sydney dendy, australias largest independent film distributor and art house cinema chain, has been sold to mel gibson pictured and bruce. Launched in australia in 2002, icon film distribution releases 1015 handpicked theatrical titles per annum. Nov 01, 2009 mel gibson has always been better known as a movie star and film director than as a hollywood mogul. No list is perfect, so if we have missed any or the details need to be updated, please contact us. Swifty, the arctic fox works in the mail room of the arctic blast delivery service but dreams of one day becoming a top dog the arctics star. The simple, powerful, streamlined tool that gives you a single point of control to keep all your business details uptodate.
The international guide to the most innovative and professional film, television and commercial production services companies across the world. This move represents an extension of home entertainment. Seven lies film distributors like to tell filmmakers. Icon film distribution limited overview free company. The sale gives the hollywood actor and his business partner, bruce davey, a.
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