Rumblings from last year regarding a Blair Witch TV series appear to have been true. Lionsgate is in the process of creating original digital content for their newly-branded Studio L, and a Blair Witch series is among the potential digital titles. During an interview last year, Eduardo Sanchez, one of the directors of the original Blair Witch Project, hinted […]
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Why Lionsgate is bullish on the future of esports
The Overwatch League had a great debut a couple of weeks ago, with more than 10 million viewers turning in during the first week of the inaugural esports league based on Blizzard’s Overwatch third-person shooter game. One of the early believers in esports was Peter Levin, president of interactive ventures, games, and digital strategy at Lionsgate. […]
Redbox deals with Sony and Lionsgate bring discs with no delay
This year Redbox is trying to make a resurgence, adding kiosks after a few years of shrinking availability. Of course, if it’s going to draw people in for disc rentals over streaming, it will need to provide the movies they’re looking for and renewed studio licensing deals will help make that happen. This week it […]
More ‘Hunger Games’ and ‘Twilight’ Movies May Happen If Lionsgate Gets Its Way
Lionsgate may volunteer the Hunger Games and Twilight franchises as tribute to reboot mania. Both franchises wrapped up their stories before cinematic universe fever broke, and Lionsgate is itching to fill the hole — first by exploring a John Wick universe that spans movies, TV, and comic books, and now by revisiting their most popular and lucrative franchises. Lionsgate CEO […]
‘Hellboy’ Reboot Could Land at Lionsgate
The Hellboy reboot has a director, a star, and a title — the only thing that was missing was a studio to call home. Now, it could have one, with Lionsgate Films reportedly in negotiations to distribute Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen, which is to be directed by Neil Marshall and star Stranger Things […]