GQ • ‘Babylon’ Is Finally Getting a Proper U.S. Release
Almost 40 years later, the rated-X film is still relevant.
THE PLAYLIST • Never-before Released in the U.S., ‘Babylon’ Will Have Its U.S. Theatrical Premiere at BAM on Friday March 8, 2019, Followed by a National Roll-Out
Kino Lorber Repertory, in partnership with Seventy-Seven, announce their acquisition of the North American rights to Babylon, one of the most highly regarded British cult films. This will mark the debut of boutique film label Seventy-Seven, which will release Babylon alongside Kino Lorber Repertory.
SCREEN • Cult British reggae film ‘Babylon’ to get first ever US release (exclusive)
Nearly 40 years after it premiered in Cannes Critics’ Week, cult British reggae film Babylon will get its first US release through Kino Lorber Repertory and new boutique distributor Seventy-Seven.
Kino Lorber Repertory and Seventy-Seven, founded by Gabriele Caroti, the former director of Brooklyn Academy of Music’s film program BAMcinématek, to focus on vintage, under-seen, and underappreciated content, have set a March 8 theatrical launch at BAM in New York. Babylon will expand nationwide on March 15, and launch on streaming, VOD, and home video after that.
LOS ANGELES TIMES • Winter movie preview: ‘Captain Marvel,’ ‘Miss Bala,’ ‘Dumbo’ and nearly 200 more new releases
A list of films to be released this winter and spring from Jan, 16 through April 26.