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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 ...
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
Natural Born Killers is rated 18 uncut after the BBFC investigates possible links between the film and killings in France and the USA. No link is found but after the Dunblane School Massacre, the distributor decides not to release the film on video. Trainspotting passed uncut on film. The film is, however, cut for its first outing on video.
Classification is the process of giving age ratings and content advice to films and other audiovisual content to help children and families choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. Recommendations are made by our Compliance Officers based on the BBFC’s published guidelines. These are the result of extensive consultation with ...
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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...
Introduction of the 12A followed two years of consultation and a trial period in Norwich, during which time the certificate was known as PG-12. The video 12 certificate remained unchanged. Shortly after the new certificate was introduced, all of the symbols were graphically modernised but retained all their main features (colour, shape, etc.).
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British Board of Film Censors 'U' certificate for Berlin Airlift (1949) [9]. The BBFC was established in 1912 as the British Board of Film Censors, under the aegis of the Incorporated Association of Kinematograph Manufacturers, [10] by film trade associations who preferred to manage their own censorship than to have national or local government do it for them.
