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2022
Leonine Studios secures German and Austrian rights to Lionsgate films
Leonine Studios secured rights in Germany and Austria to a slate of upcoming Lionsgate features, including John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina and other films. The deal extends the companies' existing collaboration.
2022
Lionsgate's Grindstone acquires U.S. rights to Zero Contact
The article reports that Lionsgate's Grindstone Entertainment acquired Zero Contact in the U.S.; the supplied text does not specify the precise rights or transaction terms.
2021
Lionsgate acquires global distribution rights to Clerks III
Lionsgate announced that it had acquired the worldwide distribution rights to Clerks III.
2021
Partners develop The 1619 Project docuseries for Hulu
Lionsgate, Harpo Films, The New York Times, and journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones are collaborating on a series based on The 1619 Project, which is to air on Hulu. The article describes this as the first project from the collaboration.
2020
Lionsgate Play launched in India
Lionsgate and Starz launched the Lionsgate Play direct-to-consumer OTT app in India.
2020
Hunt A Killer partners with Lionsgate for Blair Witch tabletop experience
Hunt A Killer partnered with Lionsgate to create a tabletop experience based on the Blair Witch universe, to be offered through Hunt A Killer’s subscription-based service.
2020
Lionsgate acquires North American rights to Wander Darkly
Lionsgate acquired the North American rights to Tara Miele's film Wander Darkly and said it would release the film on multiple platforms in the fall.
2020
Hulu acquires domestic rights to Run
Hulu acquired the domestic rights to the film Run from Lionsgate.
2020
Lionsgate Play acquires streaming rights from PVR Pictures
Lionsgate acquired streaming rights to multiple blockbuster movies from PVR Pictures for its Lionsgate Play platform. The films were to be released in batches, with some titles scheduled for release in June.
2020
Lionsgate announces free online movie screenings
Lionsgate announced plans to stream selected films live and for free on YouTube on Saturday nights in May, with hosts, guest appearances, giveaways, and interactive elements.
2020
Lionsgate renews partnership with Grindstone Entertainment Group
Lionsgate renewed its longstanding partnership with Grindstone Entertainment Group and entered new multiyear agreements with Grindstone President and CEO Barry Brooker and principal Stan Wertlieb.
2020
Lionsgate secures financing for Yonkers studio
Lionsgate, Great Point Capital Management and National Resources secured a $40 million loan for a studio in Yonkers, New York.
2020
Lionsgate sues Fireman's Fund over insurance claim
Lionsgate sued Fireman's Fund Insurance in Los Angeles Superior Court, seeking $1.62 million after alleging the insurer refused to reimburse losses from the Robin Hood production that Lionsgate says were covered by its policy. Fireman's Fund argued that rebate and tax-incentive payments justified reducing the amount owed.
2019
Airtel partners with Lionsgate and Starzplay to launch Lionsgate Play in India
Bharti Airtel joined with Lionsgate and Starzplay to launch Lionsgate Play in India. Under the partnership, Airtel customers would gain access to Lionsgate's film library through the Airtel Xstream app and web platforms.
2015
Lionsgate and Samsung teamed up on an Insurgent VR experience
Lionsgate and Samsung Electronics America teamed up to create the exclusive “Insurgent – Shatter Reality” virtual reality experience, connected to The Divergent Series: Insurgent.