StudioCanal UK

StudioCanal Limited
Formerly
  • Tidalgate 2000 Limited (1998–1999)
  • Optimum Releasing Limited (1999–2011)
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryFilm distributor
PredecessorCanal+ Image
Founded9 October 1998 (1998-10-09) (as Tidalgate 2000 Limited)
Headquarters,
ProductsFeature films
ParentStudioCanal (2006–present)
SubsidiariesElevation Sales (joint venture with Lionsgate UK)
Paddington and Company
Websitestudiocanal.co.uk

StudioCanal Limited, Trading as StudioCanal UK (formerly known as Optimum Releasing), is a British film production and distribution subsidiary and the official British branch of the French film & television production and distribution company StudioCanal. The company releases many films, including independent and arthouse; British, foreign, anime and Studio Ghibli (until 2022).