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What does Previews mean?
In legal practice, previews are advance screenings of a film before the official release date, including press, trade, test or limited paid performances. The term is descriptive rather than defined in legislation or case law, and is typically defined by contract in distribution, exhibition, marketing and financing agreements.
Key issues are whether a preview amounts to a public exhibition (triggering classification and licensing considerations), how box office is reported, and what publicity is permitted. Across England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, public screenings are generally subject to local authority film classification policies (commonly adopting BBFC ratings) and venue licensing requirements. In Ireland, public exhibition typically requires IFCO classification and compliance with local licensing. Private, invite‑only or industry screenings may fall outside such requirements but still require the rights holder’s permission (public performance licence) and compliance with venue terms.
Contracts commonly regulate: the number, timing, location and audience of previews; confidentiality and review embargoes; security measures (e.g. watermarking, device bans); marketing restrictions; whether preview grosses count towards “opening weekend” or trigger release, delivery or payment milestones; and reporting obligations. Usage and risk allocation are broadly consistent across the UK and Ireland, subject to local authority practice.
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PRACTICE NOTES
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