A blockbuster slate of movies

FILM distributor Entertainment One has lined up a series of new blockbusters after three of its films were nominated for Oscars.

In a trading update, E One said it expects further success from its slate of upcoming films over the coming year after Steven Spielberg’s The Post, I, Tonya, and Molly’s Game were all up for Academy Awards.

E One said its TV business also performed strongly over the year, with Peppa Pig making its debut on Japanese TV as well as racking up 45bn views on Chinese streaming services.

However, the fallout from collapsed retailer Toys R Us in the UK and US has hit sales of cuddly toys, playsets and games and puzzles from TV shows Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.