Lionsgate has announced its Lionsgate Alternative Television, a division that combines its majority owned unscripted television producer, Pilgrim Media Group, with eOne’s non-scripted groups – Blackfin, Renegade and Daisybeck Studios. The division will be led by Craig Piligian, who will serve as Managing Director. The market-facing labels of each company will remain intact, with most […]
Lionsgate is demerging its studio business into a company that will trade on the Nasdaq in a deal that values the business at $4.6 billion (€4.18bn), including debt. The acquisition by Screaming Eagle Acquisition. a special purpose acquisition company, will create Lionsgate Studios, owner of franchise properties including the The Hunger Games, John Wick (pictured) […]
In a move that strengthens its scripted and unscripted television business and expands its presence in Canada and the UK, production house Lionsgate and toy and game specialist Hasbro have signed an agreement under which Lionsgate will acquire the independent content platform eOne in a transaction valued at approximately $500 million (€458m), comprised of cash […]
Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, Entertainment One (eOne), has signed a deal with BBC to broadcast season one of the animated series Transformers: EarthSpark for audiences in the UK. The first ten episodes will launch on July 25th on CBBC, from Monday to Thursday, and also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Following the release […]
Entertainment One (eOne), Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, has announced that Peppa Pig, her family, and friends will embark on an open seas adventure in a 4-part Peppa Pig Cruise Special, premiering on Nick Jr on June 5th. The combined 20-minute Peppa Pig Cruise Special sees Peppa, George, Granny Pig, and Grandpa Pig set off on […]
Pro-copyright consumer education body The Industry Trust for IP Awareness’s ‘Moments Worth Paying For’ campaign is presenting an exclusive message for UK and Irish audiences from the six lead cast members of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, ahead of its release in cinemas on March 31st. In the exclusive and brand-new content, the cast […]
Future Today, a specialist in ad-supported streaming, with flagship channels Fawesome, HappyKids and iFood.tv, and ranking in the top free channels across every major connected TV (CTV) and OTT platform, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV, today announced an expanded partnership with Hasbro’s entertainment studio, Entertainment One (eOne), to add 750 additional episodes […]
ITV Studios has announced the appointment of Charlotte van Weede as Sales Director of its Global Entertainment business with immediate effect. Reporting directly to Arjan Pomper, Managing Director Global Entertainment, van Weede will oversee the day to day running of the format sales division with its catalogue of 285 unique formats. This include popular titles […]
Jessica Mathies has been named vice president, development, at Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG). She previously served as an executive producer, initiating, developing, and producing special projects, for HMPG parent Hearst Television. Mathies brings extensive national production experience to HMPG’s recently launched entertainment unit and will focus on unscripted program development for television stations, broadcast […]
A+E Networks UK has commissioned the treasure-hunting sequel to Lost Relics of the Knights Templar (TX April 2020) from Fired Up Films and Krempelwood. Lost Relics of the Knights Templar rated more than 300 per cent above primetime average, making it the best performing UK commission on Sky HISTORY since Al Murray: Why Does Everyone […]