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  • Disney Media Distribution & Lionsgate join first pre-LA screening

    MUMBAI: MIPTV has announced 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 on Tuesday, 4 April, from 08.45-10.00am in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

    MIPTV, the world’s leading entertainment content market takes place in Cannes, France, 3-6 April 2017.

    The focus on new American series rounds out the second annual MIPDrama Screenings at MIPTV 2017. A spotlight on Latin America will take place on Monday April 3 and will include a first-look at top new dramas from Telefe, Azteca, Caracol, Telemundo, RCN and TV Record, among others.

    Together, these screening blocks offer more than 1,700 drama buyers attending MIPTV the opportunity to prepare their spring acquisition slate ahead of the LA Screenings.

    “We are delighted to showcase for the first time at MIPTV a sneak preview of dramas from the US studios prior to the LA Screenings. This will follow the MIPDrama Screenings Official Selection featuring new dramas from around the world, which will be viewed by top buyers on the Sunday before MIPTV,” commented MIPTV organiser Reed MIDEM director – TV division Laurine Garaude.

    Reed MIDEM is an organiser of professional, international markets that are essential business platforms for key players in the sectors concerned. Reed MIDEM is a division of Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event organiser, with over 500 events in 43 countries.

  • Lionsgate properties in film and TV on Amazon Prime Video India

    MUMBAI: A large number of Lionsgate’s top acclaimed films, television episodes and upcoming new releases will become the subscription streaming home on Prime Video India following a long-time exclusive deal between Amazon and Lionsgate.

    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 will also be exclusively available only to Prime members, and will not be available on Satellite or Pay Television.

    Rohit Tiwari at Morris Street Advisors which represents Lionsgate in India negotiated and closed the ground-breaking deal.

    “It is awesome that Lionsgate has partnered with Amazon Prime Video to bring its original, daring and highly acclaimed content to Indian customers.” said Amazon Prime Video India director and company head Nitesh Kripalani. “We know our Prime members are going to absolutely love the selection of award-winning films, indelible characters and unforgettable stories from edge-of-the-seat thrillers to spectacular action to heartfelt drama – in true Lionsgate style. Their prestigious and prolific library of motion picture and television titles is sure to produce sizable viewership for us.”

    “Our collaboration with Amazon Prime Video India is the latest example of our commitment to bring world-class, award-winning movies and television series to the Indian market and its viewers,” said Lionsgate Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution president Jim Packer.

    “We’re very pleased to partner with Amazon as they continue to transform the face of entertainment in India and bring our premium film and television content to their viewers,” he added.

    Hit movie franchises like The Twilight Saga, which grossed over $3 billion worldwide, the Saw series, the highest-grossing long-running horror franchise in history, Red and Step Up 5 from the global blockbuster Step up franchise along with worldwide hit TV series such as Nashville, The Royals and Graves amongst others will have their exclusive subscription streaming home on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, popular series such as the iconic Mad Men andAnger Management are included in the deal.

    Amazon Prime Video has the largest selection of latest and exclusive movies and TV shows, ad-free across Indian and Hollywood movies, US TV shows, top/popular Indian and international kids’ shows, award winning Amazon Original shows along with content from top Bollywood, regional, Indian and international studios.

  • Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    MUMBAI: Lionsgate has roped in former Warner Bros. television director of current programming Chad Kennedy as SVP of current programming. His hiring represents Lionsgate’s increased presence in the scripted TV world. Kennedy will direct several reports focused entirely on current.

    “The scripted team in our television group has consistently turned out high quality, award-winning series on every platform, including broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Lionsgate EVP-television Chris Selak. “Chad’s experience working with critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series makes him the perfect fit for our existing team, which has done an incredible job of successfully shepherding all of Lionsgate’s series from conception to air.”

    Lionsgate’s scripted programming slate includes OWN’s recent breakout Greenleaf; Hulu’s dramedy Casual; Orange is the New Black, now entering its fifth season on Netflix; E!’s first scripted series The Royals, and Nashville, returning for its fifth season on its new home on CMT and Hulu.

    The studio also has upcoming comedy Graves, its first original series for Epix; the sci-fi anthology series Dimension 404, which begins streaming on Hulu this fall; Dear White People for Netflix, Lionsgate’s first series for YouTube Red, Step Up, and the anthology series Manifesto, the story of the hunt for the Unabomber for Discovery.

    A report reads that in the previous executive structure, SVP television Andy Richley and SVP development A.J. Morewitz, had been juggling both development and current. They now will focus squarely on development.

  • Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    MUMBAI: Lionsgate has roped in former Warner Bros. television director of current programming Chad Kennedy as SVP of current programming. His hiring represents Lionsgate’s increased presence in the scripted TV world. Kennedy will direct several reports focused entirely on current.

    “The scripted team in our television group has consistently turned out high quality, award-winning series on every platform, including broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Lionsgate EVP-television Chris Selak. “Chad’s experience working with critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series makes him the perfect fit for our existing team, which has done an incredible job of successfully shepherding all of Lionsgate’s series from conception to air.”

    Lionsgate’s scripted programming slate includes OWN’s recent breakout Greenleaf; Hulu’s dramedy Casual; Orange is the New Black, now entering its fifth season on Netflix; E!’s first scripted series The Royals, and Nashville, returning for its fifth season on its new home on CMT and Hulu.

    The studio also has upcoming comedy Graves, its first original series for Epix; the sci-fi anthology series Dimension 404, which begins streaming on Hulu this fall; Dear White People for Netflix, Lionsgate’s first series for YouTube Red, Step Up, and the anthology series Manifesto, the story of the hunt for the Unabomber for Discovery.

    A report reads that in the previous executive structure, SVP television Andy Richley and SVP development A.J. Morewitz, had been juggling both development and current. They now will focus squarely on development.

  • FremantleMedia ties-up with Pop for 176 episodes of ‘Baywatch’ in the US

    FremantleMedia ties-up with Pop for 176 episodes of ‘Baywatch’ in the US

    MUMBAI: FremantleMedia International and Pop, a network celebrating the fun of being a fan, have tied up to bring action drama Baywatch for the viewers this month. A joint venture of CBS and Lionsgate, Pop is present in over 80 mn households.

    The series, regarded as one of the most-watched shows in worldwide television history, chronicles the lives of a team of hot young lifeguards set against the beautiful sun soaked beaches of Malibu, California.

    FMNA SVPsSales and distribution Caroline Kusser said, “We’re delighted to be working with Pop to bring this much loved cult classic back to TV screens. Iconic characters, explosive storylines and of course, those famous red bathing suits ignited a huge global fan base and I’ve no doubt its return is set to become staple viewing this summer.”

    Baywatch has aired in more than 148 countries worldwide and was produced by FremantleMedia North America. It is distributed worldwide by FremantleMedia International.

  • FremantleMedia ties-up with Pop for 176 episodes of ‘Baywatch’ in the US

    FremantleMedia ties-up with Pop for 176 episodes of ‘Baywatch’ in the US

    MUMBAI: FremantleMedia International and Pop, a network celebrating the fun of being a fan, have tied up to bring action drama Baywatch for the viewers this month. A joint venture of CBS and Lionsgate, Pop is present in over 80 mn households.

    The series, regarded as one of the most-watched shows in worldwide television history, chronicles the lives of a team of hot young lifeguards set against the beautiful sun soaked beaches of Malibu, California.

    FMNA SVPsSales and distribution Caroline Kusser said, “We’re delighted to be working with Pop to bring this much loved cult classic back to TV screens. Iconic characters, explosive storylines and of course, those famous red bathing suits ignited a huge global fan base and I’ve no doubt its return is set to become staple viewing this summer.”

    Baywatch has aired in more than 148 countries worldwide and was produced by FremantleMedia North America. It is distributed worldwide by FremantleMedia International.

  • Viacom18 Motion Pictures to release ‘Gods of Egypt’ on 26 February

    Viacom18 Motion Pictures to release ‘Gods of Egypt’ on 26 February

    MUMBAI: Viacom18 Motion Pictures will be releasing the fantasy movie Gods of Egypt from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label in India on 26 February, 2016.

    The film will be released in four languages namely English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

    The deal was negotiated by Wendy Reeds and Christian Perala from Lionsgate International’s UK office.

    The studio will market and distribute the movie, which recreates the ancient Egyptian kingdom depicting armour clad, sword swinging Gerard Butler as the Egyptian God of Darkness Set and Brendon Thwaites as mortal hero Bek. This mega action adventure follows Bek’s quest to retrieve magic objects with thrilling chase sequences followed by breathtaking high octane action scenes for the survival of mankind that is hanging in the balance.  

    Viacom18 Motion Pictures COO Ajit Andhare said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Lionsgate on Gods of Egypt. We have been keen to expand our English film slate with the growing Hollywood contribution to the Indian box office. Film viewers who appreciate scale and larger than life canvases of Hollywood films are going to love this film.”

    “Viacom18 is a terrific partner with a wonderful track record of marketing and distributing popular action films and we are very pleased to be working with them on the local release of Gods of Egypt. This is the type of big-action film that audiences will want to see in the theatre,” added Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group EVP for international sales Wendy Reeds.

  • Viacom18 Motion Pictures to release ‘Gods of Egypt’ on 26 February

    Viacom18 Motion Pictures to release ‘Gods of Egypt’ on 26 February

    MUMBAI: Viacom18 Motion Pictures will be releasing the fantasy movie Gods of Egypt from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label in India on 26 February, 2016.

    The film will be released in four languages namely English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

    The deal was negotiated by Wendy Reeds and Christian Perala from Lionsgate International’s UK office.

    The studio will market and distribute the movie, which recreates the ancient Egyptian kingdom depicting armour clad, sword swinging Gerard Butler as the Egyptian God of Darkness Set and Brendon Thwaites as mortal hero Bek. This mega action adventure follows Bek’s quest to retrieve magic objects with thrilling chase sequences followed by breathtaking high octane action scenes for the survival of mankind that is hanging in the balance.  

    Viacom18 Motion Pictures COO Ajit Andhare said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Lionsgate on Gods of Egypt. We have been keen to expand our English film slate with the growing Hollywood contribution to the Indian box office. Film viewers who appreciate scale and larger than life canvases of Hollywood films are going to love this film.”

    “Viacom18 is a terrific partner with a wonderful track record of marketing and distributing popular action films and we are very pleased to be working with them on the local release of Gods of Egypt. This is the type of big-action film that audiences will want to see in the theatre,” added Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group EVP for international sales Wendy Reeds.

  • Netflix renews ‘Orange is the New Black’ for three seasons

    Netflix renews ‘Orange is the New Black’ for three seasons

    MUMBAI: Netflix has renewed Lionsgate’s original series Orange is the New Black for three additional seasons.

    Season four of the comedic drama set in a women’s prison from creator and executive producer Jenji Kohan will premiere on 17 June with additional seasons five, six and seven premiering in future years.

    Currently seasons one through three are streaming on Netflix.

    Concurrently, it was announced that series creator and executive producer Jenji Kohan has committed to continue as Orange is the New Black’s executive producer and showrunner for seasons five, six and seven.

    “Jenji and her team have produced a phenomenal and impactful series that is both funny and dramatic, outrageous and heartfelt. Audiences around the world have come to love the ladies and men of Orange is the New Black, and we are eager to see where three more seasons will take them,” said Netflix vice president of original content Cindy Holland.

    “Three more years! Not quite a political term, but still plenty of time to do some interesting things. In some cultures, ‘May you lead an interesting life,’ is a curse, but I don’t live in those cultures,” said Kohan. “Here’s to keeping it interesting. Thanks Netflix! Both thanks and you’re welcome Lionsgate! And kudos and gratitude to the stellar cast and crew and writers and producers and editors and musicians and mixers and shleppers… with whom I have the pride and honor of crafting this show. Three more years! Three more years!”

    “We’re proud to continue our long-standing relationships with Netflix and the incredibly talented Jenji Kohan and delighted that one of the most acclaimed shows on television will continue on Netflix for three more seasons,” said Lionsgate Television Group chairman Kevin Beggs. “Jenji’s brilliant creative vision and a truly amazing cast have catapulted Orange is the New Black to the forefront of the platinum age of television, and we’re pleased that Orange fans around the world will be rewarded with another three seasons.”

    The hour-long series stars a diverse and award-winning ensemble of women including Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Kate Mulgrew, Laura Prepon, Laverne Cox, Dascha Polanco, Danielle Brooks, Selenis Leyva, Samira Wiley, Taryn Manning, Yael Stone, Jackie Cruz, Lea DeLaria, Adrienne C. Moore and Elizabeth Rodriguez, along with Michael Harney and Nick Sandow. The series is based on the best-selling memoir of the same name by Piper Kerman.

  • Netflix renews ‘Orange is the New Black’ for three seasons

    Netflix renews ‘Orange is the New Black’ for three seasons

    MUMBAI: Netflix has renewed Lionsgate’s original series Orange is the New Black for three additional seasons.

    Season four of the comedic drama set in a women’s prison from creator and executive producer Jenji Kohan will premiere on 17 June with additional seasons five, six and seven premiering in future years.

    Currently seasons one through three are streaming on Netflix.

    Concurrently, it was announced that series creator and executive producer Jenji Kohan has committed to continue as Orange is the New Black’s executive producer and showrunner for seasons five, six and seven.

    “Jenji and her team have produced a phenomenal and impactful series that is both funny and dramatic, outrageous and heartfelt. Audiences around the world have come to love the ladies and men of Orange is the New Black, and we are eager to see where three more seasons will take them,” said Netflix vice president of original content Cindy Holland.

    “Three more years! Not quite a political term, but still plenty of time to do some interesting things. In some cultures, ‘May you lead an interesting life,’ is a curse, but I don’t live in those cultures,” said Kohan. “Here’s to keeping it interesting. Thanks Netflix! Both thanks and you’re welcome Lionsgate! And kudos and gratitude to the stellar cast and crew and writers and producers and editors and musicians and mixers and shleppers… with whom I have the pride and honor of crafting this show. Three more years! Three more years!”

    “We’re proud to continue our long-standing relationships with Netflix and the incredibly talented Jenji Kohan and delighted that one of the most acclaimed shows on television will continue on Netflix for three more seasons,” said Lionsgate Television Group chairman Kevin Beggs. “Jenji’s brilliant creative vision and a truly amazing cast have catapulted Orange is the New Black to the forefront of the platinum age of television, and we’re pleased that Orange fans around the world will be rewarded with another three seasons.”

    The hour-long series stars a diverse and award-winning ensemble of women including Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Kate Mulgrew, Laura Prepon, Laverne Cox, Dascha Polanco, Danielle Brooks, Selenis Leyva, Samira Wiley, Taryn Manning, Yael Stone, Jackie Cruz, Lea DeLaria, Adrienne C. Moore and Elizabeth Rodriguez, along with Michael Harney and Nick Sandow. The series is based on the best-selling memoir of the same name by Piper Kerman.