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All things Lionsgate from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

TV & Film News – Lionsgate to acquire eOne in $500M...

Lionsgate has confirmed it will acquire eOne from Hasbro in a transaction valued at approximately $500 million. Under the agreement, Lionsgate acquires eOne’s 6,500-title...

Lionsgate to acquire eOne from Hasbro in $500M deal

Lionsgate has confirmed it will acquire eOne from Hasbro in a transaction valued at approximately $500 million. Under the agreement, Lionsgate acquires eOne's 6,500-title film...

TV & Film News – Global Montreal celebrates 25 years

Global Montreal celebrated 25 years on Wednesday, Sept. 14. In 1997, Global News became the third English-language television network to broadcast in Quebec. The...

Lionsgate and Bell Media partner on comedy/drama co-development deal

Lionsgate and Bell Media have struck a co-development deal to produce comedy and drama series for the global market. The multi-year partnership will enable Lionsgate...

TV & Film News – Alberta’s Film and Television Tax Credit...

Alberta says its Film and Television Tax Credit has attracted nearly $1B in production since the program’s launch in Jan. 2020 with 50 productions...

TV & Film News – STARZ channel and streaming service will...

STARZ channel and streaming service will launch in Canada next month. Lionsgate-owned STARZ is the second most-watched pay TV service in the U.S., delivering premium content,...

Bell Media will rebrand its TMN Encore channel early next year...

Bell Media will rebrand its TMN Encore channel early next year to bring Lionsgate’s Starz premium pay television platform to Canada. The collaboration marks...

Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group have launched PANTAYA, the first Spanish-language...

Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group have launched PANTAYA, the first Spanish-language over-the-top (OTT) streaming service dedicated to premium content for the Hispanic community in...

Lionsgate has also announced it’s investing in eSports franchise Immortals

ONLINE CHANNELS: Lionsgate has also announced it’s investing in eSports franchise Immortals, reflecting a continued focus on the potential of the eSports market. The Immortals...