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BASE AWARDS: RISING STAR PRAISED…
…AS BASE PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHAIR
PHYSICAL MEDIA HITS HEADLINES AGAIN…
…AS FILM AND HOME ENT MAGS SHUTTERED
ART IS THE WORD AS TERRIFIER 3 HITS TOWN…
…HORROR DIRECTOR SAYS MORE ON BLU-RAY…
…AS SCREENING WALKOUTS MAKE NEWS
DARK RIFT MAKES BLU-RAY "SPECIAL"
MINUS ONE IN DECEMBER…
…”FERVOUR” IN GODZILLA PRE-SALES
…AND TRADE LIKES LAIKA
IN THE LIMELIGHT AS INDIES BAND TOGETHER
SAMURAI STRIKEwS LATER…
…AS BFI GOES BEHIND THE SCENES
ARROW UNVEILS DECEMBER SLATE…
…AS CRITERION TAKES TO THE HIGHWAY
QUEEN SAILS IN HIGH DEFINITION
I’M INTO CB
KINGS OF THE RING
SLUMBER WAKES AGAIN
NETFLIX RAISES MIND CASH
SPOTTED OUT AND ABOUT
TRAILERS OF THE WEEK
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It was a good week for… Terrifier 3 had a perfect boost from its gala screening, while The Substance continues to draw crowds at cinemas, where it’s currently streamer MUBI’s second-biggest theatrical earner ever…
It was a bad week for… Journalists, writers and all staff at the likes of Total Film and Home Cinema Choice. Our thoughts are with those affected…
We have been watching… A double whammy over the past week with two of 2024’s most over-the-top films in the shape of first Terrifier 3, complete with audience walkouts and vomiting, and then we caught The Substance (again) in a packed cinema with a rarely seen level of audience engagement during and after the film…
More from the BASE Awards, and the inaugural BASE & DEGI Hedy Lamarr Inspirational Women in Entertainment: Rising Star Award went to Johanna Beaven, marketing manager at Universal, who won through in a competitive category, picking up the award at the Roundhouse, Camden, at the end of September. Commenting on her success, Universal senior marketing manager Stephanie Don said: “We were delighted to see Johanna take home the inaugural Rising Star award and to see her talent, passion and drive recognised by BASE - a well-deserved win!” Meanwhile, Johanna Beaven herself said: “It’s absolutely amazing to have this award introduced to the BASE Awards. It feels so special to be recognized and an honour to have received it amongst such fantastic women. It's definitely a career highlight!"
Also from the BASE Awards night and something we didn't have room for in our last packed newsletter, as chief executive of the trade organisation Liz Bales paid tribute to Rob Marsh in his last awards ceremony as chair of BASE, saying: “Your leadership, wisdom and unwavering commitment have been invaluable. We have navigated some of the most turbulent times our industry has faced. You have overseen a period of tremendous growth and exciting, positive change for BASE. Your work in support of our Future Vision project, has been instrumental in shaping the direction of this organisation, adding greater value for members and greater relevance across the Sector. Thanks here, of course goes beyond Rob, to Kevin Dersley of Elevation and Lesley Johnson, of BBCS our vice chairs and who have amassed an incredible 20 years of BASE service, at least, between them. To all on Council, and to all BASE members and supporters who make up the fantastic community which is Home Entertainment.” Marsh replied: “It’s truly been an honour to serve as Chair of BASE during such a pivotal time for our industry. The challenges we’ve faced have only highlighted the power of collaboration and I’m incredibly proud to have worked alongside so many talented colleagues and organisations, all driven by a shared commitment to driving the success of the Home Entertainment category forward. Together, we’ve navigated uncharted waters and seen incredible growth and I’m confident that this common purpose will continue to propel us to even greater heights.”
The feature is well worth your time, not least to see how while we’re not quite a vinyl revival levels of interest yet (as someone said to The Raygun’s Tim Murray for a feature on the resilience of DVD and Blu-ray in Film Stories magazine, these formats will have to go down before they get a proper vinyl revival-style story), there's still some movement back to physical media. Here’s an excerpt: “While some might gawp at the size of Dean’s collection [12,000 DVDs, Blu-rays, Laserdiscs and VHS] a growing number of people are following suit by opting to buy physical media over subscribing to the ever-expanding number of streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more. Indeed, people have become increasingly frustrated with films vanishing from streaming services or TV shows suddenly being cancelled. Pair this with rising subscription costs and an overwhelm of content that often requires wading through to find the good stuff. For cinephiles especially, there's a desire to not only have the security of their favourite films always to hand, but also the extra features and high-quality picture that only physical media can provide. More than anything, nostalgia is what keeps many of us going back to physical media. In a digital age that can only ever scratch at the surface of experience, physical formats give us a feeling: the grainy fizzle of an old VHS or repetitive theme of a DVD menu taking us back to a particular mood and time in which things might not have been better, but seemed, somehow, simpler. While industry-wide figures may paint a less positive picture for physical formats, with ERA, the digital entertainment and retail association, reporting a 4.7 per cent decline in UK DVD and Blu-ray sales as of 2024, there's still, evidently, a strong drive among many dedicated film fans to keep the older mediums alive.”
Meanwhile, talking of magazines, it’s sad to see two titles which have been supportive of home entertainment over the years, taking in everything from physical media to streaming, have been axed. Total Film and Home Cinema Choice have both shuttered in announcements from their respective publishers, with Future citing the former – which has been running since the late 1990s – as a “low to no-growth asset” and part of a raft of magazine closures. In a note to subscribers, the magazine said: “It is with regret that as of the date of this email we are having to make a difficult decision regarding the future of Total Film magazine. We will be closing as a print title as it is no longer viable for us to publish Total Film magazine. This was a very tough decision to make and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty and support of Total Film magazine.” In its own post on X, better known as Twitter, the magazine said: “Gladiator II is on the cover of Total Film’s upcoming issue 356, which hits print and digital newsstands on October 10. It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that this will be the final issue of the print magazine. We like to think that this final print edition is a showcase of everything that Total Film magazine strived for, with a thrilling blockbuster on the cover, A-list interviews, fair and impartial reviews, smaller interesting movies nestled alongside the more mainstream fare, and above all else a passion for cinema radiating out of every page. So for now, it only leaves us to say a huge thank you to all the staff, writers, designers and photographers who made Total Film print magazine what it was over the past 27 years. And we’d also like to express our endless gratitude to everyone who has read, subscribed to or otherwise supported the magazine. While the magazine itself is going away, our archive content and expert movie and TV writing will continue to live on at http://gamesradar.com/totalfilm." Our thoughts are with all affected by this, and all we can do is urge you to buy – or even advertise in – magazines such as Film Stories, which are still flying the flag for print and home entertainment.
To the Vue cinema in Leicester Square in the heart of London for a gala screening of Signature’s forthcoming splatter slasher sequel Terrifier 3, the latest in the series that has made its name at home entertainment and has now turned into a theatrical opportunity too – the third in the series will debut first at cinemas on Friday October 11 before its eventual – and almost certainly very lucrative – home entertainment bow. And judging by the screening, this is not a flick for the faint-hearted. Reports – confirmed by Signature – suggest that 11 people walked out of the film (most during its horrific opening scene), while one attendee vomited, such was the strength of the gore on display. We just hope it went into one of the branded Terrifier 3 sick bags produced for the screening and promotional activity. Given Signature brought over director and creator Damien Leone alongside cast and crew for interviews and more, alongside the franchise’s growing reputation, this is set to break through to a more mainstream crowd. The screening alone, along with the accompanying walkouts and puking, has already garnered loads of coverage, aided by Signature’s investment in an Art the clown costume and mask, which a six-foot-plus actor was parading around the screening in, offering loads of photo opportunities. Moreover, the distributor has also taken Art around London sights and more for further PR coverage (scroll down to Spotted Out And About at the bottom of the newsletter for more).
Terrifier 3 director Leone and cast and crew were on hand for a Q&A post-film and were hugely entertaining, discussing the gemination of the franchise and the filming of the latest instalment, while Leone also outline what punters can expect from the forthcoming home entertainment release. "There’s nothing in regards to anything we couldn’t show because perhaps it was too graphic,” he said. “But there’s a lot of scenes on the cutting room floor. A lot. I read every single critique that comes out on these movies and the running time of part two was very polarising for a lot of people. Two hours and 18 minutes is a lot to ask of people to sit through a slasher film. This one was falling right into that same category. I had a two hour sand 25 minute cut, two hours and 20 minutes without credits, [but it] is two hours and five minutes with credits. I said we can’t do this again. Everyone was begging me to keep it under two hours. I tried my best, we came very close. Down the line there could be – I wouldn’t call it a director’s cut as this is my director’s cut, this is the movie I wanted everybody to see. But there could be an extended version, there’s a lot of scenes.”
Comment on the event itself came from Signature’s Marek Steven who said: “As Terrifier 3 heads into cinemas, the team at Signature is excited to see audiences response. Our full talent junket and packed UK Gala last week showed us the huge excitement around this release – and that you should have sick bag by your side! With viral stories around the world about the gala crowd’s genuine reactions, our main campaign heats up with above the line in full swing alongside partnerships with exhibition pushing consumers towards the next horror sensation. Alongside is a wide-reaching publicity campaign with almost 50 interviews including features, editorials and exclusive interviews. Highlights are exclusive interviews and stills in Empire and Total Film, a 10-page cover feature in Starburst, an eight-page feature in Filmhounds, an interview with Damien Leone in Sunday Times Culture, and a sold-out double-cover dedicated issue of SFX full of Terrifier goodies. Reviews are breaking this week, with loads more to come for release. But for now, watch out, you never know when or where Art the Clown may show up next. As part of the Terrifier 3 theatrical launch plans a press junket was held in London last week with creator Damien Leone, series producer Phil Falcone, actors Samantha Scaffadi and Elliott Fullham and DOP George Steuber all taking part and included chats with LADBible/UNILAD, Daily Mail TikTok, Express/Mirror/Daily Star online, GamesRadar, Sunday Times Culture, Radio Times and many more. There was also a PACKED signing for fans at Forbidden Planet with people queuing for several hours and this was followed by an energetic UK Gala screening in Leicester Square. Packed with press, influencers and industry guests and with The Hook, LadBible, Daily Mail, PA, Getty and loads more on the media line, the night was topped off with a hilarious Q&A. The genuine numbers of early walk outs due to the extreme violence - and one person vomiting – was announced and became a viral news story this week ahead of the reactions and reviews breaking next week.”
An interesting press release comes our way announcing the forthcoming release of I Am Monsters, released by Dark Rift Horror and due on Blu-ray on October 31. It’s a film version of actor Nicholas Vince’s one-man show of the same name, in which he explores his love of horror – Vince starred in Cliver Barker horrors Hellraiser and Nightbreed among others. Dark Rift Horror titles are only available direct from the company’s website https://darkrifthorror.com/. The company was started by Stewart Sparke and Paul Butler, initially as a production vehicle for their horror filmmaking plans – the pair had started making heritage and client videos for museums and the like before making their debut horror feature The Creature Below in 2015. After their second production, Book Of Monsters, they branched into self-distribution for their own films, learning about the BBFC, manufacturing and more, and distributing other filmmakers’ fare, with Zomblogalypse first and now I Am Monsters. Sparke said: “We wanted to see our movies in the best possible collectors’ editions. We want to have the best format and the best features. It’s a family business, we package them up ourselves and gift wrap them in black paper, to make it something exciting to receive through the letterbox rather than just a Jiffy bag.” Each title is limited and only available through the website and Sparke said he was inspired by a pre-digital era love of films arriving on home entertainment physical formats after a long wait from theatrical. “Much like vinyl, horror and Blu-ray go really well together. I really like windows, the idea that you see a film in a cinema, and six months later you would be able to buy it in Woolworths, and then after another six months or year it would be on television. Every time you bought a film, it felt special. Streaming and digital have really watered down that experience.I Am Monsters is the perfect next release for us, Nick has a legacy in horror and his story is amazing.” He added that Dark Rift may look at wider distribution, but it wanted to retain that special feeling at the same time.
October 1 saw Anime Ltd finally officially unveil the release date for the hugely successful latest iteration of Japanese monster Godzilla. Godzilla Minus One, along with more details on the different SKUs available. There are four in all for the title, which took more than $115 million at cinemas worldwide and is the most successful Japanese Godzilla film ever, surpassing Shin Godzilla. It took some $56 million of that in the US and Canada and more than £2 million at UK cinemas. There are standard Blu-ray and DVD editions of the title, due on December 2, but the ones that have got fans salivating are the two special editions – a three-disc Steelbook containing one 4K disc of the film, one Blu-ray and an additional Blu-ray featuring a wealth of extras and additional material, and a four-disc deluxe edition which features those three discs and an additional one featuring Godzilla Minus One Minus Color, the black and white version of the film, which is exclusive to this package. And as the announcement noted: “The release also includes a comprehensive 68-page booklet featuring a message by director Takashi Yamazaki, an introduction to the film, a host of promotional artwork, and a wealth of interviews with key staff and other information, including the colour-grading of GODZILLA MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR, and the operation to bring the film to global success.” Both of the special SKUs have seen huge demand since the announcement.
Commenting on Godzilla Minus One and trade and consumer reaction to it, Anime Ltd's Andrew Partridge said: "Since experiencing the success of the theatrical release last year, we knew audiences would be hungry for a physical copy of this film. And since launch, audiences have responded with such fervour that it only goes to prove Godzilla's popularity in the UK. Beyond that, it shows that Godzilla Minus One itself has really captured the imagination of audiences across the world – becoming one of the most anticipated and hyped home video releases this year! It really proves that audiences still understand the importance and value of physical media - especially in this age of digital impermanence."
Meanwhile, as noted here previously, Godzilla Minus One is part of a hugely busy Q4 for Anime Ltd, with a raft of titles due, including not just the usual array of anime goodies from Japan, but, after inking a deal with renowned stop-motion animation powerhouse LAIKA, which will see the likes of Coraline – another big box office earner this year on its anniversary re-release – and The Boxtrolls landing on Blu-ray and DVD in November, swiftly followed by ParaNorman and Kubo And The Two Strings in December. Commenting on the LAIKA deal, Anime Limited md Andrew Partridge said: “We're incredibly excited to be working with the team at LAIKA to bring their fantastic catalogue of films back to the UK and European scene. As passionate proponents of animation, and physical media as a whole, we're thrilled to see the positive reaction to the news from fans - many of whom may now be parents and introducing their favourites to a new generation.”
Indie distributors and labels have often banded together for initiatives over the years – those with long memories will recall arthouse and world cinema companies in the 90s forming a loose alliance and The Raygun has acted as a go-between for Indies hooking up to discuss industry issues, so it’s good to see the spirit of collaboration still alive and kicking when it comes to boutique labels. It The latest comes in an initiative from Lime Wood Media, the direct-to-consumer arm of the Powerhouse operation and its Indicator series of releases. For Lime Wood has launched The Limelight Collection, which is aiming to be a one-stop shop for fans of boutique labels and their product. It came from realising that many Indicator and Powerhouse customers were also fans of other imprints and, as the website noted: "Limelight Collection brings you a handpicked selection of compelling films from leading studios like Powerhouse Films, Radiance Films, 88 Films, and many more. We’re your go-to destination for quality cinema, showcasing unforgettable stories and unique voices.” Those on board so far include the aforementioned 88 Films and Radiance alongside 101 FIlms, Anti-Worlds, BFI, Cine Asia, Peccadillo, Severin, Shameless and Third Window, alongside printed word publishers such as FAB Press and Hemlock Books, with a further quarter of other labels set to join the throng soon. It is, the company noted, a soft launch, but the concept is “gathering pace”. Comment came from The Limelight Collection was created to give fans of boutique labels a curated destination where they can find a diverse selection of films from independent studios all in one place. Through our direct-to-consumer work with Powerhouse Films and the Indicator series, as well as fulfilling for other indie labels like All the Anime, Second Sight Films, Radiance Films, Peccadillo Pictures, and Anti-Worlds, we saw that customers were keen to discover releases from a variety of imprints. Since our soft launch, we’ve seen a fantastic response, and we’re excited to have more labels joining us soon. Limelight offers labels a new way to reach international collectors, giving them access to a global audience of dedicated film fans and helping expand the reach of their unique titles. We’re focused on building a global hub for indie cinema and making it a seamless experience for fans worldwide to access these unique stories and voices.”
The BFI has put back two of its key Q4 releases due to production delays, although both the newly restored films – The Seven Samurai and Watership Down – will still come out the right side of Christmas. The Akira Kurosawa classic will now land on November 18, while the legendary British animated tale arrives a week later, on November 25, The Seven Samurai premiered on the big screen at the BFI IMAX at Waterloo at the end of September as part of the Art Of Action season put on by the organisation at the Southbank and nationwide, while Watership Down will get a high profile airing at the London Film Festival ahead of its release. On the Kurosawa film and its 4K restoration, film site Loud and Clear said: “Seven Samurai, directed by Akira Kurosawa, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a special 4k restoration from Tōhō studios. If you can, watching the movie’s steely, pristine 4k print in a theater is absolutely worth your time; it will allow you the opportunity to get swallowed into Kurosawa’s world, feel the thrills, and witness its timeless qualities. True entertainment never stops being entertaining.” More on these in the coming weeks…
Sticking with the BFI and here’s an interesting event on the horizon: For on November 26, the organisation will be pulling back the curtain and revealing the inner workings of its home entertainment arm as part of an ongoing series of events at its London Southbank HQ. The Behind The Scenes series takes a look at the machinations of the BFI, with previous events aimed at showing its work and increasing transparency, with previous talks focusing on such subjects as “BFI replay, Inclusion and Southbank Marketing”. It’s home entertainment team will be talking about its work, and, the organisation noted: “The BFI Home Entertainment team will talk about all aspects of their work, from the physical market to acquisitions, operations and the production of discs and sales.” More here…
Arrow has unveiled its slate for December and it’s a busy one, with a blend of big blockbusters, one stone-cold classic slice of cinema, some classic genre fare, a 4K first for a martial arts Western crossover, a love letter to video stores and one from legendary director Abel Ferrara. The December titles also see further fruits of its ongoing deal with Warner Bros Discovery coming to market alongside indie fare too. The month kicks off with Sly Stallone in big budget action mode in Demolition Man, as he takes on Wesley Snipes in a futuristic head-to-head, in both 4K and standard Blu-ray SKUs. Classic Hollywood fare comes in the shape of a newly restored The Great Escape, with Steve McQueen and an all-star cast looking and sounding better than ever – this too is available in 4K and Blu-ray SKUs, both limited editions spread across three discs, with new and pre-existing extra material and the bonus inclusion of The Great Escape II: The Untold Story. There’s a quartet of prime 1980s fare in a Blu-ray box set containing all four Critters films together, as well as a 4K first for “kimchi Western” The Good The Bad And The Weird. Abel Ferrara is represented by The Addiction, a blood-thirsty vampire tale that reunited the director with King Of New York star Christopher Walken, the month is completed by the recently-announced acquired title The Last Video Store, perhaps the perfect Arrow title – a celebration of video rental stores, physical media and B-movie gore available in a special edition packed with extras. James Flower from Arrow added: “This month’s slate shows off all the eclecticism and fun our audience has come to expect from the Arrow Video brand, whether it’s a rip-roaring action favourite, a definitive presentation of an iconic classic, a collection of 80’s creature features or distinctive takes on beloved genres by idiosyncratic auteurs. All a testament to our fanbase’s continuing support of the UHD format, enabling us to work with partners like Warner to deliver the best bang for their buck. Just you wait and see what we’ve got lined up for 2025!”
More December announcements came from Criterion, which has a trio of titles taking in a brace of 90s classics alongside an older musical and showcases the diverse range of titles it allows into the Criterion Collection. Comment came from Spirit’s Tracy Niland, who said: “First up at the beginning of the month we have two absolute gems from the 90s, in the form of David Lynch’s Lost Highway and Terry Gilliam’s The Fisher King. Lost Highway on December 2 gives us the chance to take a trip back to the mind-bending classic and view via a new 4k restoration approved by Lynch himself, and also including a feature length documentary, interviews and readings – it’s definitely a road you need to go down again. On the same day, we have the 4k release of Oscar-winning The Fisher King starring Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams as the DJ and the homeless man whose lives become intertwined in search of redemption. Audio commentary from Gilliam himself, multiple interviews, deleted scenes and essays give a great reason to revisit this movie. Finally on December 9, we have Funny Girl, Barbra Streisand’s film debut and Oscar-winning performance as Fanny Brice getting a 4k and a Blu-Ray release. The biographical hit sees Streisand reprise her Broadway role to great effect on the big screen and launch her movie career with a bang. With a new audio commentary from her and conversations with the director, William Wyler’s, son alongside interviews, a documentary and other featurettes, it’s not one to be missed. Ms Streisand has also mentioned it to her followers on socials showing how much she still loves this film.”
More from the ever-busy Studiocanal, with a brace of releases on the way which once again reflect the diversity – and sheer scale – if its vast library. It has dug into the vaults for a first ever 4K Blu-ray release of John Huston’s adaptation of CS Forester’s tale of The African Queen. It arrives on October 21 and given the weight of the package, it should land with a resounding thud. The company’s Alison Arber said: “We are thrilled to be bringing the beloved classic The African Queen to 4K UHD. Starring the inimitable Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart in his Academy Award winning performance, this 4K UHD edition includes a booklet and a host of extra features.”
It’s followed a week later, on October 28, with another 4K first, albeit one from legendary director Sam Peckinpah (here in slightly restrained form) and the film that launched a thousand handles and CB slang, Convoy. The phenomenon of Citizen’s Band radio – ask your parents if you’re too young – spread to the UK on the back of the Kris Kristofferson and Ali McGraw action adventure, with the accompanying theme song hitting the top 10 and even being the focus of a UK spoof single. The recent tragic death of Kristofferson will further focus attention on this, one of his biggest hits. Studiocanal’s Alison Arber said: “Sam Peckinpah's classic 1978 road movie Convoy roars onto 4K UHD in a limited edition embossed Steelbook. Starring Ali McGraw and the late, great Kris Kristofferson (over and out Rubber Duck) this special edition also features a host of previously unseen extra features. So put the pedal to metal, Snakey Snake and the Bald Eagle are ready to go.”
There have been announcements from 101 Films too, with a major anniversary giving the opportunity for a first UK Blu-ray release for a monumental documentary. For this year sees the 50th anniversary of the Ali and Foreman bout the Rumble In The Jungle, with 101 marking the anniversary with the debut high definition release on these shores for the seminal film When We Were Kings. The long-gestating doc was part of the wave of great documentaries that helped boost the genre in the mid to late 1990s. Comment on the release came from 101’s Tim Scaping, who said: “To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle, we are giving Academy Award-winning documentary When We Were Kings its overdue UK Blu-ray debut. Leon Gast’s engrossing documentary took 22 years to edit and finance and offers unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s legendary matchup, widely considered one of the greatest sporting events of all time. The film features extensive archival footage of the lead up to the fight and the accompanying Zaire 74 music festival and will be screening in selected Showcase cinemas ahead of the Blu-ray release.”
Sticking with 101 and When We Were Kings is followed two weeks later on November 18 by a classic slice of 1980s, VHS-era horror in the shape of the first and second Slumber Party massacre films. The company’s Scaping said: “We have 1982 slasher The Slumber Party Massacre and its 1987 sequel on 4K UHD and Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, packaged in a limited edition rigid box featuring newly commissioned artwork. The Slumber Party Massacre movies were the first horror series to be exclusively written and directed by women, providing a fresh perspective within an historically male-dominated genre. The first film was conceived as a slasher movie parody but ended up being played straight, resulting in some uniquely dark humour. The second film is more overtly comical but was technically still banned in the UK until now. Title #40 on our premium Black Label, both films are included on 4K UHD and Blu-ray along with commentaries and interviews with the filmmakers, plus a booklet with new writing on the films.”
Netflix has often looked to physical retail to help promote its titles, notably in East London, where it launched a bogus video rental store to help boost interest in its Fear Street films a few years back. And it’s returning to Bethnal Green on the east-side of the capital this weekend as part of a fund-raising drive for mental health charity Mind. The As Seen On Netflix pop-up, in the capital on October 12 and in Birmingham’s Bullring a week later, with an accompanying auction on Mind’s eBay channel, will be selling off items used and seen in Netflix programming, with the list including papers and Penelope Featherington’s from Bridgerton; Ashley Walters’ denim jacket and Kane Robinson Y3 Tracksuit from Top Boy; Gillian Anderson’s Thatcher suit from The Crown; a Carhartt jacket from the snowball scene in Heartstopper; signed Bechan goodies; the original clay model of Molly from Chicken Run Dawn Of The Nugget; original set drawings from The Witcher and a bar sign from Black Mirror signed by writer and creator Charlie Brooker. Anne Mensah, VP of UK Content, Netflix said: "As Seen on Netflix is more than just a pop-up shop; it's a celebration of incredible fan communities. Fandom has an extraordinary ability to bring people together, creating connections and community around a passion for stories. Our fans are the heartbeat of everything we do at Netflix, which is why we’re so excited to create this opportunity for fans to own a piece of the shows and films they love, and support the important work done by Mind.” Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind, added: “We know that when mental health issues are explored on-screen, they can hold real power in helping us to understand our own experiences. Right now, we know that increased mental health support has never been more important. Two million people are currently stuck on waiting lists for NHS services, and many more feel unable to reach out for the help they need for fear of discrimination, being judged, or not being taken seriously. “That’s why we are delighted to be joining forces with Netflix for this very special partnership, to make sure no mind is left behind. From exclusive props to iconic wardrobe pieces, there really is something on offer for everyone, and every item sold will help us be there for even more people who need us. This includes through our services and network of local Minds, campaigning for change and challenging stigma, to make sure everyone can access the support they need.”
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