K.J. Yossman Warner Bros. Entertainment U.K. (WBEUK) is set to distribute Pathé’s films across the U.K. and Ireland.The companies have struck a deal that will come into effect on June 30.
The first Pathé film to be distributed by WBEUK will be the Venice Film Festival-premiering “The Duke,” starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren, which is released on Sept.
3. The film is directed by Roger Michell.The distribution alliance was revealed Monday by Cameron McCracken, managing director of Pathé UK and Polly Cochrane, country manager for Warner Media U.K.
and Ireland. WBEUK is part of WarnerMedia.“We are delighted to renew our alliance with Warner Bros, 10 years since we last partnered with them on our U.K.
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