Today, the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) announces the appointment of Marie-Claire Benson, EVP and Head of the Motion Picture Group at Lionsgate UK, and Ruth Sharp, Vice President & Head of Digital Distribution UK at Warner Bros. Discovery, as new Co-Chairs of BASE, effective immediately. Marie-Claire Benson, recognised as an exceptional entertainment leader […]
Consumer Spend across Visual Home Entertainment rose to £5.1bn[1] in 2024, the highest ever recorded figure for the sector, and the first time it has passed the £5bn mark, inclusive of all SVoD, DIGITAL and DISC sales, and rental (PEST, PVoD, EST, VoD, DVD, BLU-RAY, 4K UHD, RENTAL, BOXSET) Consumer Spend across Visual Home Entertainment […]
It was a sweet year for WONKA[1]: the Timothée Chalamet adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic was the biggest Home Entertainment film of 2024 in the UK with 821k[2] sales and rentals, or on Blu-ray or DVD Timothée Chalamet was 2024’s leading man of choice for audiences at home, as DUNE: PART TWO[3] journeyed to […]
BASE & DEGI are incredibly proud to Partner with Hounslow Borough Council at the BASE/DEGI Annual Wrap Up and Industry Outlook event on Tuesday 10th December. At this Wrap Up event, we’ll not only be wrapping up the year with friends and colleagues, but also wrapping gifts to be distributed to children within the Hounslow community. As […]
Lionsgate UK Head Marie-Claire Benson, Dogwoof CEO Anna Godas, and Universal Content Group MD Helen Parker celebrated with Inaugural BASE & DEGI Hedy Lamarr Inspirational Women in Entertainment Leadership Awards L-R, Rob Marsh, Marie-Claire Benson, Anna Godas, Liz Bales, Helen Parker, Johnny Thompson Johanna Beaven First Hedy Lamarr Rising Star Award presented to NBCUniversal Marketing […]
Friday 27th September: Today, the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) announces the trial of a unique new visual entertainment partnership between ODEON and Prime Video, in association with multiple major UK film distributors. From Tuesday, October 1st to Thursday, November 7th, consumers who purchase an ODEON cinema ticket across a range of new films […]
Last night, the 44th annual BASE Awards returned to Camden’s iconic Roundhouse, celebrating another year of success, talent, hard-work and resilience across the £4.9bn UK Home Entertainment Industry. The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) hosted nearly 600 colleagues and presented 52 awards across 36 categories celebrating achievements across UK entertainment. The coveted Distributor […]
Today, with immediate effect, Kantar becomes the newest hybrid member of the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) & DEGI: The Digital Entertainment Group International. They join one hundred-plus organisations in the thriving BASE and DEGI member and partner community at an exciting time of growth and success for UK and International entertainment. As a […]
Today, BASE and DEGI are proud to share the shortlist of nominees for the inaugural BASE & DEGI Hedy Lamarr Inspirational Women in Entertainment: Rising Star Award. The winner will be announced at the BASE Awards 2024, on September 25th at the Camden Roundhouse. The 2024 BASE & DEGI Hedy Lamarr Rising Star Award Nominees […]
Rethink TV has become the newest hybrid member of the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and DEGI: The Digital Entertainment Group International, effective immediately. They join one hundred-plus organisations in the thriving BASE and DEGI member and partner community at an exciting time of growth and success for UK and International entertainment. This announcement […]
Action for Children believe that every child and young person in the UK should have a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. They work to protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support. They work to ensure children and young peoples voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
