Lionsgate

'The Words' Challenges but Box Office Could Go to Devil Again

September 6, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 36 weeks ago

Lionsgate's exorcism thriller "Possession" looks to repeat  No. 1 finish on potentially slow box-office weekend

  

'Hunger Games' Sells 3.8 Million DVDs and Blu-Rays in First Weekend

August 21, 2012 By Brent Lang 38 weeks ago

Sales of "The Hunger Games" are roughly in "Twilight" territory

  

Charlie Sheen's 'Anger Management' Likely to Get 90 Episode Pick-Up, Lionsgate Says

August 10, 2012 By Brent Lang 40 weeks ago

Charlie Sheen show is poised to achieve ratings threshold that will trigger the deal

  

Lionsgate Posts Q1 Loss Despite 'Hunger Games' Revenue Spike

August 9, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 40 weeks ago

Revenue rises 81 percent but Lionsgate reports a first-quarter loss of $44.2 million due to costs of Summit purchase and film marketing

  

Lionsgate Acquires Rights to 'Time and Again'

July 25, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 42 weeks ago

Robert Redford once tried to adapt Jack Finney's classic illustrated novel

  

Lionsgate, Summit Offer Condolences for Dead 'Twilight' Fan

July 10, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 44 weeks ago

A 53-year old woman was killed outside the San Diego Convention Center on Tuesday while waiting in line for Thursday's "Twilight" panel

  

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1,' 'Part 2' Get Release Date

July 10, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 44 weeks ago

Lionsgate announced on Monday the two films will debut in November of 2014 and 2015

  

Universal Nabs Italian Distribution Rights to 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'

June 12, 2012 By Brent Lang 49 weeks ago

"Catching Fire" goes into production in September with a release planned for 2013

  

Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns: 'We Don't Want to Be the New Major'

June 9, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 49 weeks ago

Lionsgate has enviable tentpoles like "The Hunger Games" and "Twilight," but it wants to remain nimble

  

Lionsgate, Grindstone Extend Slate Deal with Emmett/Furla Films

June 7, 2012 By Brent Lang 49 weeks ago

Pact has included movies with Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger

  

Lionsgate Bets Post-'Hunger Games,' 'Twilight' Future on More Young Adult Franchises

May 31, 2012 By Brent Lang 50 weeks ago

The studio is bullish on proposed film adaptations of Veronica Roth's "Divergent" series, Erin Morgenstern's  "The Night Circus," and Patrick Ness' "Chaos Walking" trilogy. 

  

'Hunger Games' Drives Q4 Revenue Rise for Lionsgate

May 30, 2012 By Reuters 50 weeks ago

Despite "Hunger Games" boost, Lionsgate reports net loss of $22.7 million due to costs from Summit acquisition

  

Cannes 2012: StudioCanal Nabs 'Hunger Games' Sequel Rights for German Speaking Territories

May 23, 2012 By Brent Lang 51 weeks ago

In new distribution pact, Lionsgate gets rights to film library that includes "Total Recall" and "Basic Instinct"

  

'The Hunger Games' Set for June Release in China

May 5, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 1 year ago

Lionsgate's latest big hit for the young adult set will be unleashed on Chinese audiences in the first half of the month

  

Joe Drake Gets $3.42M Lionsgate Severance, 'Hunger Games' Bonuses

May 2, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The former production head has left to start his own company Good Universe following Lionsgate's acquisition of Summit. 

  

Mandate Pictures Co-Founders Joe Drake, Nathan Kahane Launch Good Universe

May 1, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Mandate Pictures founders Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane form Good Universe, which will sell the rights to some of Mandate's upcoming films

  

After ‘Hunger Games,’ Lionsgate Re-Ups Marketing Chief Tim Palen

April 25, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

With “Hunger Games” racking up more than $550 million worldwide, Lionsgate has re-upped marketing chief Tim Palen to a new longterm agreement

  

At NAB: The Brave New Business Models for Television Content

April 16, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Television has come up with interesting new business models that in many ways mirror those that have been driving international film financing for years

  

Helen Lee Kim Stepping Down as Head of Lionsgate International

April 12, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

New chief Patrick Wachsberger announces his international sales and distribution team

  

'The Hunger Games' Box-Office Bonanza: 4 Lessons Hollywood Must Learn

March 26, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

"The Hunger Games" hit on a winning recipe with its strong female protagonist and March release date. Hollywood should take heed as it looks for future blockbusters

  

'The Hunger Games': A Blockbuster Without Young Men

March 25, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

The huge box office success of "The Hunger Games" proves there is a market beyond young men worth pursuing

  

FBI Arrests Two For Defrauding Lionsgate, Buying Mercedes

March 24, 2012 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Roccio James Cuccia worked at Lionsgate as a senior buyer; FBI says he faces 200-plus years in prison

  

'Hunger Games' Kills With $68.25M at Friday Box Office

March 24, 2012 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

"The Hunger Games" $68.25 million box-office take puts the movie on track to exceed $132 million over the weekend

  

How 'Hunger Games' Can Make Lionsgate a Major Hollywood Player

March 15, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The studio has said goodbye to activist investor Carl Icahn, acquired Summit and is poised to launch the biggest film in its history

  

'Weeds' Creator Jenji Kohan Signs Overall Deal With Lionsgate

March 15, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Lionsgate's new agreement with "Weeds" creator Jenji Kohan includes upcoming Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black"

  

Lionsgate Partners with Founder on New TV Joint Venture

March 13, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

New venture with Frank Giustra will be called Sea to Sky Entertainment