Santa Monica, CA– Global content leader Lionsgate has licensed Candy Crush to Dubai-based Eagle Films, it was announced by Peter Iacono, Lionsgate’s President of International Television and Digital Distribution. In an agreement brokered by Lionsgate’s Ted Bookstaver, SVP of Alternative Programming Sales, the new gameshow format will be adapted for the Middle East and North Africa “MENA” region and produced by Beelink Productions. The [13x60] Arabic language version of Candy Crush is expected … [Read more...] about Lionsgate licenses Candy Crush to Mena Region
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NAPTE Budapest introduces new business initiatives
Los Angeles – JP Bommel, President & CEO of NATPE announced the launch of several new initiatives for the forthcoming NATPE Budapest Global TV Market and Conference, taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Budapest from June 19-22. In addition to the robust conference program featuring Success in Co-Productions: Maximising Your Regional and International Business Partnerships and A World of Formats: Insights and Strategies for Global Distribution, the premier global content and … [Read more...] about NAPTE Budapest introduces new business initiatives
Courtney A. Kemp signs deal with Starz and Lionsgate
Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, Calif – Heading into the fourth season premiere of the hit Starz original series Power, Starz and Lionsgate have signed Power creator, showrunner and executive producer Courtney A. Kemp to an exclusive multi-year overall deal. The collaborative nature of Kemp’s new deal expands her relationship with the company to include Lionsgate which allows Kemp to develop and produce new projects for Starz and other content through her End of Episode production company, while … [Read more...] about Courtney A. Kemp signs deal with Starz and Lionsgate
Power Rangers arrive in India
India - After its surprise blockbuster opening at the US box office where it opened on Number 2 spot behind Beauty and Beast with a $40.5 Million weekend, the filmgoers have ensured that Lionsgate may have a superhero franchise on their hands. The story of the film focuses on the warriors from prehistoric earth, called power rangers, who were given the task to save the earth. Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the … [Read more...] about Power Rangers arrive in India
Disney and Lionsgate join first Pre-LA Screenings Showcase
Paris – MIPTV announces that for the first time, Hollywood studios will give a sneak peek in Cannes of the new shows to bow ahead of this year’s May Screenings. Disney Media Distribution and Lionsgate will join as first presenting partners of the inaugural MIPDrama Pre-LA Screenings Showcase in April at the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The focus on new American series rounds out the second annual MIPDrama Screenings at MIPTV 2017. A spotlight on Latin America will … [Read more...] about Disney and Lionsgate join first Pre-LA Screenings Showcase
Amazon India announces exclusive deal
Mumbai - Amazon and Lionsgate announced a long-term exclusive deal that will make Prime Video India the subscription streaming home for hundreds of Lionsgate’s top acclaimed films, television episodes and upcoming new releases. Blockbuster movies like La La Land, which has grossed over $370 million at the worldwide box office and won six Academy Awards. Event films including Deepwater Horizon and The Divergent Series: Allegiant and upcoming 2017 releases Power Rangers, The Shack and others … [Read more...] about Amazon India announces exclusive deal