'Brassic' ITV Studios Global Entertainment Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Avalon, the talent management, television production and live promotion group, has acquired a stake in the British independent film and television producer Calamity Films, known for such films as Pride, Last Christmas, and Judy, and such hit series as Brassic. The companies didn't disclose the size of the stake or a price tag for the deal. "The partnership will see Calamity Films, founded in 2013 by David Livingstone, align with the U.K.'s largest independent production company and a premier global talent management business," Avalon said. Related Stories TV Vice Studios Head on Growing Scripted, Eyeing to Take 'Gangs of London' Franchise to Other Cities Movies Pathé Names Ben Browning Co-CEO of U.K. Arm for "Re-Launch" of English-Language Film Business Pride won the Queer Palm at the Cannes Film Festival; Judy saw Renée Zellweger win such major acting awards as the BAFTA, Golden Globe and Academy Award for best actress; Last Christmas, starring Emilia Clarke, Emma Thompson and Henry Golding, became a global box office hit, grossing over $120 million worldwide; and Brassic is Sky's most successful comedy series to date with seven seasons and 50 episodes. "Calamity Films is currently part of the team developing Pride the Musical, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford, and set to open at the National Theatre in 2026, alongside a bold and diverse slate of new television and film projects," the companies said on Thursday. Said Calamity Films founder Livingstone, "We are incredibly pleased to be announcing our partnership with Avalon. We've known and admired the Avalon team, their projects, and independent spirit for many years, and I'm delighted we can further develop our relationship as Calamity looks ahead to its next chapter." Added Avalon CEO Laura Kennedy: "We love to partner with distinctive producers like David and share his commitment to talent-led, creative excellence. We are thrilled to be in business together moving forward." Calamity will retain its London offices. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up AMC Theatres AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron Suffered a Minor Stroke, Cinema Giant Says Ilana Glazer Ilana Glazer Launches New Video Podcast 'It's Open' (Exclusive) versant Versant Set to Be Standalone Company After Jan. 2 Theater New York Times Hires Helen Shaw as Chief Theater Critic Production News Can Hollywood Stay in Hollywood? A Panel (in London) Debates Top Gear Driven, a Car-Focused Streaming Platform, Plans Launch Next Year AMC Theatres AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron Suffered a Minor Stroke, Cinema Giant Says Ilana Glazer Ilana Glazer Launches New Video Podcast 'It's Open' (Exclusive) versant Versant Set to Be Standalone Company After Jan. 2 Theater New York Times Hires Helen Shaw as Chief Theater Critic Production News Can Hollywood Stay in Hollywood? A Panel (in London) Debates Top Gear Driven, a Car-Focused Streaming Platform, Plans Launch Next Year