The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has updated its classification guidelines, informed by its largest-ever public consultation, meaning its age ratings will change according to changing public opinion, including on the on-screen depiction of violence, sex and drug use.
Throughout 2023, the BBFC spoke to 12,000 people across the U.K. “to explore what matters most to audiences when it comes to classification,” finding that “people are now more concerned about depictions of violence on screen in content across all age ratings.” With audiences expressing concerns about how distressing or disturbing some forms of violence can be, the BBFC said that “a higher rating may be required for violence across all age-rating categories, especially when particularly intense or impactful scenes occur.”
Compared with its previous research study in 2019, the BBFC said on Tuesday, it found some concerns have remained the same, while others have risen in importance for audiences. “Then, as now,...
Throughout 2023, the BBFC spoke to 12,000 people across the U.K. “to explore what matters most to audiences when it comes to classification,” finding that “people are now more concerned about depictions of violence on screen in content across all age ratings.” With audiences expressing concerns about how distressing or disturbing some forms of violence can be, the BBFC said that “a higher rating may be required for violence across all age-rating categories, especially when particularly intense or impactful scenes occur.”
Compared with its previous research study in 2019, the BBFC said on Tuesday, it found some concerns have remained the same, while others have risen in importance for audiences. “Then, as now,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) will hand higher age ratings to films that depict violence and on-screen sex and nudity in line with its latest Classification Guidelines following a new survey of the British public.
The BBFC has said it spoke with 12,000 people across the UK throughout 2023 while compiling its latest guidelines “to explore what matters most to audiences when it comes to classification.”
Regarding sex scenes, the body said audiences were “concerned” by the level of sexual detail, nudity, and the duration of the sex scenes rated 12A/12 under their previous 2019 guidelines. Audiences now want “a more cautious approach to classifying sex scenes at the border of 12A/12 and 15,” BBFC said. As a result, “similar content is now more likely to be rated 15.”
However, the research also indicated that audiences are “happy” for classification to be more lenient towards some sex references at the 15/18 borderline, “especially in comic contexts.
The BBFC has said it spoke with 12,000 people across the UK throughout 2023 while compiling its latest guidelines “to explore what matters most to audiences when it comes to classification.”
Regarding sex scenes, the body said audiences were “concerned” by the level of sexual detail, nudity, and the duration of the sex scenes rated 12A/12 under their previous 2019 guidelines. Audiences now want “a more cautious approach to classifying sex scenes at the border of 12A/12 and 15,” BBFC said. As a result, “similar content is now more likely to be rated 15.”
However, the research also indicated that audiences are “happy” for classification to be more lenient towards some sex references at the 15/18 borderline, “especially in comic contexts.
- 3/19/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
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Love is in the air and regardless of whether you’re able to declare it boldly yet or not – nothing says “I care” like a thoughtful (or even backhanded) Valentine’s Day gesture.
Whether they’re your ex lover, a new friend, or “just complicated”, we’ve sourced the best gifts for your greatest unnamed entanglements. The more complex your pairing, the more your gift ideas have room...
Love is in the air and regardless of whether you’re able to declare it boldly yet or not – nothing says “I care” like a thoughtful (or even backhanded) Valentine’s Day gesture.
Whether they’re your ex lover, a new friend, or “just complicated”, we’ve sourced the best gifts for your greatest unnamed entanglements. The more complex your pairing, the more your gift ideas have room...
- 2/8/2024
- by Jessica Seib
- Rollingstone.com
The estate of the late pop star George Michael has revealed plans for the iconic singer to return to the stage as a hologram.
Michael died on December 25, 2016, at the age of 53, due to dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and a fatty liver. Despite his death, Michael’s estate has continued to generate substantial income, and new accounts from his company project a rise in earnings due to the planned hologram performances.
According to official documents filed in the U.K., Michael’s hologram will resume “live public performances” as early as next year, an announcement that has raised questions about the ethics of posthumous concerts.
Michael’s former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley was enthusiastic about the idea of a return to the stage via hologram. However, Ridgeley admitted he questioned the ethics of using Michael’s likeness and emphasized that any decision would be made in consultation with the estate.
Michael died on December 25, 2016, at the age of 53, due to dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and a fatty liver. Despite his death, Michael’s estate has continued to generate substantial income, and new accounts from his company project a rise in earnings due to the planned hologram performances.
According to official documents filed in the U.K., Michael’s hologram will resume “live public performances” as early as next year, an announcement that has raised questions about the ethics of posthumous concerts.
Michael’s former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley was enthusiastic about the idea of a return to the stage via hologram. However, Ridgeley admitted he questioned the ethics of using Michael’s likeness and emphasized that any decision would be made in consultation with the estate.
- 1/12/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Get ready for some Boxing action because this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. Et, Peacock is bringing you live coverage of the final day of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing, direct from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. It’s a make-or-break moment for the 13 boxers competing, as victory means they’ll advance to the High Performance Selection Camp in January, with the chance to represent the U.S. in the Olympics in Paris next summer. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.
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Team USA has already pre-selected five boxers for Paris 2024, including Jajaira Gonzalez and Jahmal Harvey, based on their standout performances at the 2023 Pan-American Games.
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Team USA has already pre-selected five boxers for Paris 2024, including Jajaira Gonzalez and Jahmal Harvey, based on their standout performances at the 2023 Pan-American Games.
- 12/9/2023
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Some 68% of teens say that seeing positive portrayals of mental health conditions on-screen breaks down stigma, a survey commissioned by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has found.
The research, conducted by YouGov, also reveals that 48% said that seeing these positive depictions helps them understand issues around mental health, can act as a springboard to get help and that a scene in a film or TV show has prompted them to talk to their friends or parents about mental health.
The survey has revealed the three biggest mental health concerns for teens are anxiety, stress and depression, with 64% of 13-18-year-olds saying they want appropriate warnings on all films and TV shows featuring this content. The warnings help them protect their own mental health, make informed decisions about what to watch and protect their younger siblings and friends.
Some 78% of 13-18-year-olds think the media industry has an important...
The research, conducted by YouGov, also reveals that 48% said that seeing these positive depictions helps them understand issues around mental health, can act as a springboard to get help and that a scene in a film or TV show has prompted them to talk to their friends or parents about mental health.
The survey has revealed the three biggest mental health concerns for teens are anxiety, stress and depression, with 64% of 13-18-year-olds saying they want appropriate warnings on all films and TV shows featuring this content. The warnings help them protect their own mental health, make informed decisions about what to watch and protect their younger siblings and friends.
Some 78% of 13-18-year-olds think the media industry has an important...
- 9/21/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The SVoD giant will produce age ratings using an automated rating algorithm and “manual tagging system”, with the ratings audited by the BBFC.
Netflix will provide age ratings for all series and films via a newly-struck partnership with the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
The SVoD giant will produce age ratings for content using an automated rating algorithm and “manual tagging system”, with the ratings audited by the BBFC.
The move, to be unveiled today (14 March) at a Dcms-organised event in Elstree Studios, is designed to ensure ratings of all content on Netflix is consistent with the BBFC’s guidelines.
Netflix will provide age ratings for all series and films via a newly-struck partnership with the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
The SVoD giant will produce age ratings for content using an automated rating algorithm and “manual tagging system”, with the ratings audited by the BBFC.
The move, to be unveiled today (14 March) at a Dcms-organised event in Elstree Studios, is designed to ensure ratings of all content on Netflix is consistent with the BBFC’s guidelines.
- 3/14/2019
- by Max Goldbart Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
Netflix is adding age ratings to more content on its U.K. service after partnering with the British Board of Film Classification. The goal of the new collaboration “is to work towards 100% coverage of BBFC age ratings across the platform,” the ratings board said.
Online services in the U.K. are not required to submit content to the board for evaluation, but Netflix already does so in many instances. About 60% of the Svod platform’s content in the U.K. is BBFC-classified. “Lost in Space,” for example, is rated 12 (the minimum suitable age), “Stranger Things” 15, and “Sex Education” 18. Acquired films generally already have had a rating applied.
The aim now is to have ratings on all Netflix’s content in the U.K., in part under an arrangement whereby Netflix will tag the content itself in line with the BBFC’s guidelines, which were recently overhauled, notably for graphic sexual content.
Online services in the U.K. are not required to submit content to the board for evaluation, but Netflix already does so in many instances. About 60% of the Svod platform’s content in the U.K. is BBFC-classified. “Lost in Space,” for example, is rated 12 (the minimum suitable age), “Stranger Things” 15, and “Sex Education” 18. Acquired films generally already have had a rating applied.
The aim now is to have ratings on all Netflix’s content in the U.K., in part under an arrangement whereby Netflix will tag the content itself in line with the BBFC’s guidelines, which were recently overhauled, notably for graphic sexual content.
- 3/14/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
The festival will open on September 26 with Marialy Rivas’ ‘Princesita’.
The UK’s Raindance Film Festival has revealed the line-up for its 2018 edition (September 26-October 7), with over 80 features and 99 shorts screening at the festival.
The programme includes 31 world premieres, 28 international premieres, 21 European and 81 UK premieres.
The festival will open with the UK premiere of Marialy Rivas’ Chilean drama Princesita about a girl growing up in a cult. It premiered at Tiff in 2017 and is produced by Juan de Dios Larrain’s Fabula.
According to the festival, it received a record 8,929 submissions from 118 countries.
The programme includes a director’s cut...
The UK’s Raindance Film Festival has revealed the line-up for its 2018 edition (September 26-October 7), with over 80 features and 99 shorts screening at the festival.
The programme includes 31 world premieres, 28 international premieres, 21 European and 81 UK premieres.
The festival will open with the UK premiere of Marialy Rivas’ Chilean drama Princesita about a girl growing up in a cult. It premiered at Tiff in 2017 and is produced by Juan de Dios Larrain’s Fabula.
According to the festival, it received a record 8,929 submissions from 118 countries.
The programme includes a director’s cut...
- 8/22/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
The film classification body’s five-yearly public consultation has revealed increased concern about the depiction of rape, and a desire for stricter ratings
In the future, films containing scenes of rape or sexual violence are likely to be given more restrictive certificates by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), it has emerged.
At a conference organised by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, where BBFC director David Austin gave the keynote speech, results from the organisation’s five-yearly public consultation indicated increased concern about such scenes, meaning certification guidelines may become stricter.
In the future, films containing scenes of rape or sexual violence are likely to be given more restrictive certificates by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), it has emerged.
At a conference organised by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, where BBFC director David Austin gave the keynote speech, results from the organisation’s five-yearly public consultation indicated increased concern about such scenes, meaning certification guidelines may become stricter.
- 6/22/2018
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
More swordfighting action, this time in the form of a Red Band clip (cause there’s like splashing blood and such) as Dong-gun Jang’s character, with the able assist of Kate Bosworth, battles more Sad Flute ninjas. The Warrior’s Way, a visually-stunning modern martial arts western starring Korean actor Dong-gun Jang who plays an Asian warrior assassin forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Oscar(R)-winner Geoffrey Rush (Shine), Danny Huston (The Kingdom), and Tony Cox (The Hustle).The fantasy action film was written and directed by newcomer Sngmoo Lee, and is being produced by Barrie M. Osborne (Lord of the Rings), Jooick Lee (Seven Swords) and Michael Peyser (Hackers). Starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Bosworth, Danny Huston, Dong-gun Jang, Tony Cox, David Austin, Matt Gillanders, Nic Sampson, Jessica Cummings, Ashley Jones and directed by Sngmoo Lee.
- 12/1/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
As if those four previous clips from “The Warrior’s Way” that we posted earlier weren’t enough, here are two more recently released action clips from Rogue to take for a spin. The action in this thing looks Sick. Like I’ve been saying, if you never got the chance to see those Asian swordplay movies on the big screen, here’s your chance. The Warrior’s Way, a visually-stunning modern martial arts western starring Korean actor Dong-gun Jang who plays an Asian warrior assassin forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Oscar(R)-winner Geoffrey Rush (Shine), Danny Huston (The Kingdom), and Tony Cox (The Hustle).The fantasy action film was written and directed by newcomer Sngmoo Lee, and is being produced by Barrie M. Osborne (Lord of the Rings), Jooick Lee (Seven Swords...
- 11/18/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Ninjas, Kate Bosworth, and green-screen swordplay action abound in Sngmoo Lee’s “The Warior’s Way”, due out in limited release December 3, 2010. Check out a whole mess of new images that the studio recently released. The Warrior’s Way, a visually-stunning modern martial arts western starring Korean actor Dong-gun Jang who plays an Asian warrior assassin forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Oscar(R)-winner Geoffrey Rush (Shine), Danny Huston (The Kingdom), and Tony Cox (The Hustle).The fantasy action film was written and directed by newcomer Sngmoo Lee, and is being produced by Barrie M. Osborne (Lord of the Rings), Jooick Lee (Seven Swords) and Michael Peyser (Hackers). Starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Bosworth, Danny Huston, Dong-gun Jang, Tony Cox, David Austin, Matt Gillanders, Nic Sampson, Jessica Cummings, Ashley Jones and directed by Sngmoo Lee.
- 11/15/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Hey, people who love posters for groovy looking movies, check out a new poster for Sngmoo Lee’s “The Warrior’s Way”, soon to get a limited theatrical release in December, though I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to see it earlier via Video on Demand and other similar venues sooner than that. The Warrior’s Way, a visually-stunning modern martial arts western starring Korean actor Dong-gun Jang who plays an Asian warrior assassin forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Oscar(R)-winner Geoffrey Rush (Shine), Danny Huston (The Kingdom), and Tony Cox (The Hustle).The fantasy action film was written and directed by newcomer Sngmoo Lee, and is being produced by Barrie M. Osborne (Lord of the Rings), Jooick Lee (Seven Swords) and Michael Peyser (Hackers). Starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Bosworth, Danny Huston,...
- 10/20/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
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