GK Films
| GK Films, LLC | |
|---|---|
 Logo used since 2010 | |
| Formerly | Initial Entertainment Group (1990-2009) |
| Industry | Film Television |
| Founded | 1990 (as Initial Entertainment Group) 2009 (as GK Films) |
| Founder | Graham King |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Area served | United Kingdom United States |
| Website | http://www.gk-films.com/ |
GK Films, LLC is a British-American film and television production company founded in 1990 by Graham King, located in Santa Monica, California.[1] In 2005, the firm, which was known as Initial Entertainment Group at that time,[2] signed a deal with Warner Bros.[3]
In 2012, GK signed a new deal with Warner Bros. Pictures.[4]
In June 2016, Revolution Studios acquired the worldwide rights to five of GK Films' productions: Hugo, The Tourist, Edge of Darkness, The Rum Diary and The Young Victoria.[5]
In August 2017, GK signed a three-year first-look deal with Paramount Pictures.[6]
Filmography
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As GK Films
[edit]- The Young Victoria (2009)
- Edge of Darkness (2010)
- The Town (2010)
- London Boulevard (2010)
- The Tourist (2010)
- Rango (2011)
- The Rum Diary (2011)
- Hugo (2011)
- In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011)
- Dark Shadows (2012)
- Argo (2012)
- World War Z (2013)
- Jersey Boys (2014)
- The 5th Wave (2016)
- Allied (2016)
- Tomb Raider (2018)
- Delirium (2018)
- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
- The Unforgivable (2021)
- Michael (2026)
- You Should Be Dancing[7] (TBA)
- Michael 2[8][9][10] (TBA)
As Initial Entertainment Group
[edit]- Rent-a-Kid (1995)
- Little City (1997)
- Family Plan (1997)
- Changing Habits (1997)
- Walking Thunder (1997)
- Montana (1998)
- Savior (1998)
- Very Bad Things (1998)
- Traffic (2000)
- Dr. T & the Women (2000)
- Ali (2001)
- The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)
- Desert Saints (2002)
- Gangs of New York (2002)
- Laws of Attraction (2004)
- The Aviator (2004) (also select International distribution)
- The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)
- An Unfinished Life (2005)
- The Departed (2006)
- Blood Diamond (2006)
- Next (2007)
- Gardener of Eden (2007)
- Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
Television work
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As GK-TV
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Graham King". Variety. 5 November 2013.
- ↑ Indiewire (21 May 2007). "iW NEWS | Graham King Launches GK Films". IndieWire. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ↑ Harris, Dana (5 April 2005). "King initialing Warner pic deal". Variety. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ↑ Shaw, Lucas (13 September 2012). "Graham King Signs One-Year, First-Look Deal With WB". TheWrap. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ↑ "Revolution Acquires Five GK Films Titles Including 'Hugo' & 'The Tourist'". 22 June 2016. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016.
- ↑ "Paramount Stakes Graham King GK Films to 3-Year First Look". 16 August 2017. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017.
- ↑ "You Should Be Dancing". Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ↑ Goldsmith, Jill (21 May 2026). "As 'Michael 2' Comes Together, Lionsgate Film Chief Confident Studio Can Pull Off Another 'Big and Satisfying Movie for a Global Audience'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 22 May 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (6 August 2026). "'Michael 2': Lionsgate Studio Boss Gives Update On Production Start, Release". Deadline. Archived from the original on 6 August 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ Tharpe, Frazier (20 August 2026). "Jaafar Jackson Is Playing King". GQ Middle East. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
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