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Lionsgate strikes first-look TV deal with Mary J. Blige
Lionsgate has struck a first-look deal with singer-actor Mary J. Blige and her fledgling Blue…
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MIPCOM Hot Picks: The Rook
Distributor: Lionsgate Producer: Lionsgate, Liberty Global Broadcaster: Starz (US), Liberty Global (Europe, LatAm) Concept: A…
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Lionsgate’s Beggs: broadcast still ‘most lucrative’ for drama
Broadcast will remain a highly relevant platform for scripted drama, with some types of show…
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Lionsgate names TV COO
Laura Kennedy has been upped to COO of Lionsgate’s television division, putting her in charge…
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Discovery, Lionsgate get closer, team for drama
Discovery is pushing further into drama with The Suck, a ten-part Vietnam war series being…
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Lionsgate buys into UK indie Potboiler
North America’s Lionsgate has bought into another UK prodco, this time taking a stake in…
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Lionsgate hires former ITV drama chief
The UK division of Lionsgate has hired former ITV drama boss Steve November to head…
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NATPE adding music industry track to Miami
NATPE will have a new dedicated music industry track at its Miami event in January….
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A+E, YouTube added to MIPCOM Masterminds
Execs from A+E and YouTube have been added to the roster of Media Mastermind speakers…
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Ex-E! scripted boss to run Lionsgate JV
Former E! head of scripted programming Kevin Plunkett will lead the new Lionsgate and New…
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Lionsgate backs Gogglebox pair’s indie
Lionsgate has invested in Primal Media, the new prodco from Mat Steiner and Adam Wood, the…
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Lionsgate makes UK TV move with Kindle deal
The UK division of independent Hollywood studio Lionsgate has taken an equity stake in indie producer…
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Lionsgate buys stake in Wicked Tuna indie
Lionsgate Entertainment is buying into Wicked Tuna producer Pilgrim Studios. The “strategic investment” means Pilgrim…
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Lionsgate names new TV chief
Lionsgate Entertainment has promoted long-time television COO Sandra Stern to president of the division. The…
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Ex-Core US TV chief lands Lionsgate role
Jennifer O’Connell (pictured) has landed a new alternative programming post at Lionsgate Entertainment, just weeks…
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Regal ambitions
Royalty is in vogue. Ahead of the launch of Lionsgate’s series The Royals, TBI speaks…
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MIPCOM opens up to film commissioners
Reed Midem has added another new conference strand to the MIPCOM line-up in October. It…
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The Royals – Lionsgate’s regal ambition
E! is best-known for its glossy entertainment programming and awards show coverage, but like many…
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Lionsgate developing Twitter creation drama
Lionsgate Television is adapting a non-fiction book on the birth of social messaging service Twitter…
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WGN America goes to Manhattan for second original
US station WGN America has ordered its second original drama, a 13-part about the scientists…
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Kevin Costner signs first-look deal with Lionsgate venture
Hatfields & McCoys star Kevin Costner has signed a first-look deal with Lionsgate and Thunderbird…
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FX employs syndie model for George Lopez sitcom
Fox-owned channel FX has ordered a new 10-part sitcom from comedian George Lopez that will…