French studio Canal Plus' catalogue label StudioCanal Classics is set to further bolster its ambitious editorial strategy with a global launch. The library boasts an impressive collection of over 18,000 titles spanning 100 years of film history, making it one of the largest libraries outside the U.S.

StudioCanal has made significant investments in the 4K restoration of nearly 1,000 classic feature films, giving both longtime cinephiles and the Letterboxd generation the opportunity to experience classics as they were meant to be seen - on the big screen. The library's territory footprint spans the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Restoration Strategy and Distribution

StudioCanal continues to unlock the full value of its world-class catalogue through a dynamic and diversified exploitation strategy. The studio has developed an ambitious slate of prestige restorations, bringing iconic films to new audiences and regularly showcased at leading international festivals, including Cannes Classics and Il Cinema Ritrovato.

Among the theatrical releases from StudioCanal Classics have been Michael Mann's Manhunter, marking its 40th anniversary with a 4K restoration, and James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day, returning to theaters in 2D, 3D, 4DX, and D-BOX.

StudioCanal continues to expand its territory footprint and distribution channels, supporting the full value of its world-class catalogue. The studio's ambitious exploitation strategy is set to bring iconic films to new audiences and continue to unlock the full potential of its prestigious film library.

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Theatrical Releases

Similarly, to mark the 35 th anniversary of James Cameron ’s landmark sci-fi action classic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day will return to the big screen in 2D, 3D, 4DX and D-BOX, opening in theaters worldwide beginning on Thursday, Aug.

Other StudioCanal Classics titles include the likes of Apocalypse Now , Basic Instinct , Paddington , Rambo , The Graduate and The Third Man .

Canal Plus’ StudioCanal on Thursday unveiled the global launch of catalogue label StudioCanal Classics to further bolster “its ambitious editorial strategy across the StudioCanal catalogue, which is one of the most prestigious film libraries in the world.” It boasts more than 18,000 titles, making it “the largest library outside the U.S., spanning 100 years of film history,” StudioCanal highlighted. “Over the past seven years, StudioCanal has invested close to 25 million euros ($29 million) into the 4K restoration of nearly 1,000 classic feature films. StudioCanal’s restoration strategy gives both longtime cinephiles and the Letterboxd generation the opportunity to experience classics as they were meant to be seen – on the big screen.” StudioCanal also noted that its territory footprint spans the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand, with the company also distributing via partners in Scandinavia and South Africa. “StudioCanal continues to unlock the full value of its world-class catalogue through a dynamic and diversified exploitation strategy,” the studio explained.

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as CEO and Executive Chair Lifestyle 'Nanny McPhee' Musical From Emma Thompson Headed to the West End Among the theatrical releases from StudioCanal Classics has been Michael Mann’s Manhunter to mark the 40 th anniversary with the release of a 4k restoration, Michael Mann’s Manhunter: The Final Cut . Developed in partnership with StudioCanal, the new restoration opened in U.S. cinemas on July 24.

Following its debut at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in the U.S. last month. The restoration opens in U.K. cinemas on Sept. 25 September.