UNIC Update on Cinema Exhibition in 2014 6 February 2015 for Immediate Publication

UNIC Update on Cinema Exhibition in 2014 6 February 2015 For Immediate Publication

Brussels: 6 February 2015 - The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) today released an update on cinema admissions and box office revenues across Europe for 2014.

While some data remains to be collated and other territories are based only on initial estimates, the overview provided by UNIC represents the first wide-ranging assessment of the performance of the European sector over the last year (2013–2014). Final data on the performance of each territory will be released by UNIC in Spring 2014.

Cinema-going in 2014

As has been the case in recent years, cinema-going across UNIC territories varied significantly in 2014, primarily due to the moderate performance of international films and some very strong local titles in certain countries. Total admissions for EU countries (where data was available) increased by 0,7 per cent compared to 2013, while total admissions for all UNIC territories (incl. EEA, Russia, Turkey) increased by 1,6 per cent.

Once full box office figures for all territories are available, it will be clear if this positive overall trend in admissions translates into a total box office increase.

Strong markets in France, Poland and Turkey. Positive signs in Spain.

French cinema exhibitors – riding on a wave of successful local films – reached beyond the 200 million visitors’ mark and increased admissions by 7,7 per cent. Poland (BO +9,3 per cent/ admissions +11,9 per cent) and Turkey (BO +29,5 per cent / admissions +21,8 per cent) enjoyed equally positive results based on successful local films and have in recent years developed into resilient growth markets. Spain, after enduring consolidation for several years, increased its admissions by 13,6 per cent and box office by 3,0 per cent.

Weaker performance in some territories

The UK (BO -2,4 per cent / admissions -4,9 per cent) and Germany (BO -4,6 per cent / admissions -6,4 per cent – preliminary figures) experienced decreases in box office and admissions. Several Scandinavian countries also experienced moderate market performance despite some strong local titles (DK: BO -6,3 per cent / admissions -10,6 per cent; FIN: BO - 3,3 per cent / admissions -5,1 per cent; NO: BO -1,2 per cent / admissions -6,1 per cent). Italy, due to a comparatively positive year in 2013, experienced a decline in box office (-7,1 per cent) and admissions (-6,1 per cent).

Admissions per capita, European film share, outlook 2015

Admissions per capita for all UNIC territories (where data was available) was 1,6 cinema visits per capita. Due to incomplete figures for a number of countries it is too early to assess the total market share for European films in 2014.

The industry looks forward to a busy and exciting release schedule in 2015 that will be full of promising European as well as studio titles including the new James Bond film Spectre, Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron as well as animated pictures Minions and Inside Out.

Attachments

Table with tentative market performance indicators for 2014 (where available).

Chart of TOP 5 films for selected territories.

Notes for editors

UNIC is the European trade grouping representing cinema exhibitors and their national trade associations across 36 European territories.

Contact details for comment

Jan Runge International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) Mobile: 0032 485 469 203 [email protected]

European Cinema Admissions and Box Office (prov.)

- UNIC Update -

Box-Office (Million) Admissions (Million) National Films' share 2014 Country (Currency) 2014 (prov.) 2013 change in % 2014 (prov.) 2013 change in % per capita (in % of adm. – prov.) Austria (EUR) 117,9 123,1 -4,2% 14,1 15,0 -5,8% 1,7 n/d Croatia (HRK) 112,5 121,0 -7,0% 3,8 4,0 -6,0% 0,8 2,0% Czech Republic (CZK) 1.462,7 1.424,2 2,7% 11,6 11,1 4,5% 1,1 n/d Denmark (DKK) 788,4 841,5 -6,3% 12,3 13,7 -10,5% 2,2 26,5% Estonia (EUR) 12,8 11,8 8,0% 2,6 2,6 1,6% 2,1 4,7% Finland (EUR) 72,5 75,0 -3,3% 7,4 7,8 -5,1% 1,4 27,0% France (EUR) n/d 1.250,1 n/d 208,4 193,6 7,7% 3,1 44,0% Germany (EUR) * 907,2 951,1 -4,6% 110,9 118,5 -6,4% 1,4 n/d Ireland (EUR) 99,9 101,9 -2,0% 14,4 14,7 -2,0% 3,1 n/d Italy (EUR) ** 574,8 618,7 -7,1% 91,5 97,4 -6,1% 1,5 27,8% Latvia (EUR) 10,2 10,3 -1,3% 2,3 2,4 -2,8% 1,2 7.6% Lithuania (EUR) 14,4 13,1 9,3% 3,3 3,3 2,8% 1 20,2% Luxembourg (EUR) n/d 9,1 n/d 1,0 1,1 -6,0% 2,0 1,5% Netherlands (EUR) 249,9 249,5 0,2% 30,8 30,8 -0,2% 1,8 20,8% Norway (NOK) 129,0 130,5 -1,2% 11,1 11,8 -6,1% 2,2 24,4% Poland (PLN) 726,9 665,2 9,3% 40,4 36,1 11,9% 1,1 27,1% Portugal (EUR) 62,7 65,4 -4,2% 12,1 12,5 -3,5% 1,1 4,7% Russia (RUB) 43.361,1 41.158,7 5,4% 174,4 172,4 1,2% 1,2 n/d Slovakia (EUR) 20,8 18,9 10,4% 4,1 3,7 11,5% 0,8 5,6% Spain (EUR) 522,4 507,1 3,0% 87,4 77,0 13,6% 1,8 25,0% Sweden (SEK) 1.652,1 1.638,3 0,8% 16,3 16,5 -1,7% 1,7 25,1% Switzerland (CHF) 204,5 218,5 -6,4% 13,2 14,1 -6,2% 1,6 5,1% Turkey (TRY) 652,9 504,3 29,5% 61,2 50,3 21,8% 0,8 58,4% UK (GBP) 1.057,7 1.083,5 -2,4% 157,5 165,5 -4,9% 2,5 16%

Source: UNIC members 2014/2013 Complementary information from CZ (Unie Filmovych Distributoru), EE (Eesti Filmi Instituut & Baltic Films Co-operation Platform), HR (Hrvatski Audiovizualni Centar), HU (Nemzeti Média- és Hírközlési Hatóság), LT (Lietuviu Filmu Centras & Baltic Films Co-operation Platform), LV (Nacionàlais kino centrs & Baltic Films Co-operation Platform), PL (Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej), PT (Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual), RU (Nevafilm Research), SK (Únia filmových distribútorov). * Provisional data from HDF for 2013 and 2014 does not represent the entirety of the market. Complete figures to be release by FFA on 9 February (www.ffa.de). ** Provisional data from Cinetel – represents 90 per cent of the market. Updated figures to be released in June. 3 Top 5 Films per Territory (where available - prov.)

- UNIC Update - TOP 1 TOP 2 TOP 3 TOP 4 TOP 5 Austria The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au bon dieu? The Wolf of Wall Street How to Train your Dragon 2 Armies (FR) Croatia The Hobbit: TBFA The Wolf of Wall Street Dumb and Dumber To How to Train your Dragon 2 Rio 2 Czech Tři bratři The Hobbit: TBFA How to Train your Dragon 2 The Wolf of Wall Street Rio 2 Republic Denmark Fasandræberne Klassefesten 2 - Begravelsen The Hobbit: TBFA The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I How to Train your Dragon 2 Estonia Frozen Rio 2 How to Train your Dragon 2 The Hobbit: TBFA Let's Be Cops Finland Mielensäpahoittaja The Hobbit: TBFA Risto Räppääjä ja liukas Lennart The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Kummeli V France Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au bon dieu? Supercondriaque Lucy The Hobbit: TBFA Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Germany * The Hobbit: TBFA The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I Transformers: Age of Extinction - - Hungary The Wolf of Wall Street How to Train your Dragon 2 The Hobbit: TBFA Guardians of the Galaxy Transformers: Age of Extinction Ireland Mrs. Brown's Boy D'Movie The Lego Movie Gone Girl Dawn of the Planet of the Apes The Wolf of Wall Street Italy ** Maleficent Un Boss in Salotto The Wolf of Wall Street The Hobbit: TBFA Il Ricco, Il Povero e Il Maggiordomo Latvia Rio 2 Penguins of Madagascar How to Train your Dragon 2 Frozen The Hobbit: TBFA Lithuania Už Lietuvą! Frozen Rio 2 Penguins of Madagascar Valentinas už 2rų Luxembourg Rio 2 The Wolf of Wall Street Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au bon dieu? The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I The Hobbit: (FR) TBFA Netherlands Gooische Vrouwen II The Hobbit: TBFA The Wolf of Wall Street The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I Rio 2 Norway The Hobbit: Børning Doktor Proktors prompepulver Kaptein Sabeltann og skatten i Lama Karsten og Petras vidunderlige Jul TBFA Rama Poland Bogowie The Hobbit: TBFA Miasto '44 Jack Strong How to Train your Dragon 2 Portugal The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I Lucy (FR) Penguins of Madagascar The Hobbit: TBFA Rio 2 Slovakia How to Train your Dragon 2 The Hobbit: TBFA Rio 2 Interstellar 38 Spain 8 Apellidos Vascos El Niño Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Maleficent The Wolf of Wall Street Sweden Hundraåringen som klev ut genom The Hobbit: TBFA Frozen The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I How to Train your Dragon 2 fönstret och försvann Switzerland Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au bon dieu? The Hobbit: TBFA The Wolf of Wall Street The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I How to Train your Dragon 2 (FR) Turkey Recep Ivedik 4 Eyyvah Eyvah 3 Dugun Dernek Pek Yakinda Unutursam Fisilda UK The Lego Movie The Hobbit: TBFA The Inbetweeners 2 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I

Local films European non-national films (country of origin) Source: UNIC members 2014/2013 Complementary information from CZ (Unie Filmovych Distributoru), EE (Eesti Filmi Instituut & Baltic Films Co-operation Platform), HR (Hrvatski Audiovizualni Centar), HU (Nemzeti Média- és Hírközlési Hatóság), LT (Lietuviu Filmu Centras & Baltic Films Co-operation Platform), LV (Nacionàlais kino centrs & Baltic Films Co-operation Platform), PL (Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej), PT (Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual), RU (Nevafilm Research), SK (Únia filmových distribútorov). * Provisional data from HDF – does not represent the entirety of the market. Complete figures to be release by FFA on 9 February (www.ffa.de). ** Provisional data from Cinetel – represents 90 per cent of the market. Updated figures to be released in June. 4