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Despite the introduction of new BBFC classifications in 1982, overhauling the previous classification system, the BBFC 12 classification did not exist up until 1989, when the classification was first introduced (before this, between 1982 and 1989, the only available BBFC classifications were the U, PG, 15, 18 and R18 classifications - as well as the Uc classification which was introduced in ...
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Despite the introduction of new BBFC classifications in 1982, overhauling the previous classification system, the BBFC 12 classification did not exist up until 1989, when the classification was first introduced (before this, between 1982 and 1989, the only available BBFC classifications were the U, PG, 15, 18 and R18 classifications - as well as th...
As of June 7, 2023, there are over 33,000 12 rated titles and 5,100 12A rated titles according to IMDb.
Dangerous behaviour Potentially dangerous behaviour that children are likely to copy should not be encouraged. Realistic or easily accessible weapons such as knives should not be glamorised. Antisocial behaviour should not be endorsed. Discrimination Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the content as a whole. Such behaviour...
2022 Annual Report and Accounts: 352 films for cinema release were given 12A certificates, of which 26 were cut for that category. The reason for the high cut rate for 12A could be that cinemas do not want to bear the hard age restriction of the 15 certificate.
The Irish Film Classification Office also issues 12 certificates for video releases. But they issue 12A in cinemas, just like in the United Kingdom. Despite this, however, some films that are rated 12A/12 by the IFCO (e.g. Bumblebee) are rated PG by the BBFC and some films that are rated 12A/12 by the BBFC (e.g. La La Land) are rated PG by the IFCO...
1980s - Further changes to the age ratings system. In 1985, at the request of the industry, the Uc rating was introduced for video only, to identify works specifically suitable for very young children to watch alone. In 1989 the BBFC introduced the 12 rating on film, to bridge the huge gap between PG and 15.
Between the end of the Norwich trial and the actual introduction of the 12A, a PG-12 rating was used by Tameside Council in June 2002 for Spider-Man, overruling the BBFC's 12 certification of the film. In addition, some other councils awarded the film a PG certificate. [30] 15A
The BBFC was started by the film industry in 1912 when local authorities starting to impose their own, widely varying, censorship standards on films. Back then, we were called the British Board of Film Censors. The idea was to bring some consistency to setting and maintaining standards. Over the years, we’ve earned people’s trust and the ...
Sep 17, 2012 · Most of the certificates we know today date from 1982 when PG, 15 and 18 were created. In 1989 the 12 rating was introduced. Thirteen years later this was modified to 12A. The 12A recommends that a film is suitable for children aged 12 and over but also lets parents choose whether to take children under 12.
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The Incorporated Association of Kinematograph Manufacturers, Limited (1911–1985) [ 2 ] The British Board of Film Classification (1985–2003) [ 3 ] The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) [ 1 ] is a non-governmental organisation founded by the British film industry in 1912 and responsible for the national classification and censorship ...
