John Gore Media in the UK has acquired KFilm, the parentco of distributors such as Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment and Icon Film Distribution, which both have kids & family titles in their catalogues
JGM is a theater and film production company that runs an SVOD platform and FAST channel and finances indie animated, documentary and genre features. It has acquired 100% of KFilm’s share capital, and founder John Gore will join its board. KFilm’s current management team, including CEO Spencer Pollard and COO Adam Sergeant, will remain in their roles and oversee day-to-day operations.
KFilm’s subsidiaries that distribute kids & family films include: Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment, which reps Moetion Films’ animated feature The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santa’s Sleigh (pictured, screening in theaters in the UK and Ireland on November 22); and Kaleidoscope Film Distribution, whose catalogue boasts The Land of Sometimes from Two Daughters Entertainment (Moley) and Nottage Production, scheduled to wrap in Q3 2025. Also under KFilms’ umbrella is Icon Film Distribution, which manages the rights to live-action pics Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium and The Little Vampire.