Lionsgate has reported first quarter revenue down 8 per cent to $834.7 million (€764m) to June 30th, operating income of $18.8 million, and net loss attributable to Lionsgate shareholders of $59.4 million. “We’re pleased to report a solid quarter despite unprecedented industry disruption and the aftereffects of the strikes,” said Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios CEO […]
Mediawan and Leonine Studios have announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Leonine to merge with Mediawan in an all-stock transaction. The combination aims to foster closer collaboration between the businesses, and establish Mediawan as a premier studio with a global presence across 13 countries, 85 labels, a catalogue of some 30,000 hours of […]
Audible, a provider of spoken word entertainment, has announced The Strange Case, the first audio drama from the creator of the John Wick franchise, Derek Kolstad, releasing globally on Audible in July. The Audible Original is a thrilling modern-day reimagining of the classic story of Jekyll and Hyde. Starring BAFTA award winner and Oscar and […]
The first set of figures to be released in 2024 by the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and Official Charts Company (OCC) crown Barbie the Queen of 2023 home entertainment, with 700k sales across Disc and Digital EST and VoD. (Official Charts Company (OCC) measures inividual content purchases on disc and digital, to rent, […]
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced that actor, comedian, and host Joel McHale (star of Animal Control and Community), will return as host of the 51st Annual Saturn Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024at the L.A. Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. The Saturns will once again be live-streamed on Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW, and will include exclusive interviews from the Red […]
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) […]
Prime Video and Hotels.com will offer 25 lucky guests the opportunity to stay at the famous Continental Hotel, to mark the launch of the John Wick prequel series The Continental: From the World of John Wick. The partnership will give 25 John Wick fans (plus their guest) the chance to win a night’s stay at […]
Lionsgate has reported Q1 revenue of $908.6 million (€824m), operating loss of $16.8 million and net loss attributable to Lionsgate shareholders of $70.7 million. “I’m pleased to report a strong financial quarter with another record library performance,” said Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer. “We continued to execute our strategic agenda culminating in our signing a definitive agreement with Hasbro last week […]
Starzplay, the MENA SVoD service, has launched the Starzplay Store, bringing users access to box office movies immediately after their theatrical run without the need for a subscription. Users now have access to watch the biggest releases at their convenience via TVoD. Audiences can enjoy box office hits like John Wick 4 and Shazam! Fury of […]
Cineworld, the struggling cinema chain, has announced it will raise new funding and has aborted plans to sell its businesses in the US, UK and Ireland after failing to find a buyer. Cineworld saw its share price fall by nearly 30 per cent after announcing its cancelled sale plans. At the same time, the company […]