Shows like “Yellowjackets,” “The Rookie,” and “Naked & Afraid” all have a new home. Lionsgate has officially closed its acquisition of film and TV studio Entertainment One (eOne) from Hasbro for a sum of $375 million in cash, Lionsgate announced on December 27.
That’ll help Lionsgate beef up its own film and TV library, as the studio now has ownership of eOne’s crop of over 6,500 films and shows. Lionsgate already has one of the most impressive standalone film and TV libraries around town — one that has made it attractive for an acquisition of its own — and this deal makes it now well in excess of 20,000 titles.
On the film side, you’ve got a couple of Best Picture winners like “Green Book” and “Spotlight,” as well as some awards darlings and hits like “1917,” “The Woman King,” “The Post,” “Molly’s Game,” “The Bfg,” “The Duke,” “Arrival,” “Booksmart,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,...
That’ll help Lionsgate beef up its own film and TV library, as the studio now has ownership of eOne’s crop of over 6,500 films and shows. Lionsgate already has one of the most impressive standalone film and TV libraries around town — one that has made it attractive for an acquisition of its own — and this deal makes it now well in excess of 20,000 titles.
On the film side, you’ve got a couple of Best Picture winners like “Green Book” and “Spotlight,” as well as some awards darlings and hits like “1917,” “The Woman King,” “The Post,” “Molly’s Game,” “The Bfg,” “The Duke,” “Arrival,” “Booksmart,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
John Wick continues to be the straw that stirs the drink at Lionsgate.
The home entertainment debut of the fourth film of the series and the premiere of its streaming spin-off “The Continental” lifted revenues at Lionsgate to just over $1 billion, beating Wall Street’s estimates. That was up from $875.2 million in the prior-year quarter. However, the company also reported a net loss to Lionsgate shareholders of $886.2 million, which it attributed to restructuring costs and a writedown related to its decision to have its Starz business exit Latin America and the United Kingdom. The company didn’t spill as much red ink as it did in the prior-year quarter when it reported a loss of $1.181 billion. Adjusted net income was $48.6 million and there was an adjusted loss per share of $3.79.
The earnings report comes as Lionsgate is exploring selling or spinning off Starz, its cable and streaming business, and as...
The home entertainment debut of the fourth film of the series and the premiere of its streaming spin-off “The Continental” lifted revenues at Lionsgate to just over $1 billion, beating Wall Street’s estimates. That was up from $875.2 million in the prior-year quarter. However, the company also reported a net loss to Lionsgate shareholders of $886.2 million, which it attributed to restructuring costs and a writedown related to its decision to have its Starz business exit Latin America and the United Kingdom. The company didn’t spill as much red ink as it did in the prior-year quarter when it reported a loss of $1.181 billion. Adjusted net income was $48.6 million and there was an adjusted loss per share of $3.79.
The earnings report comes as Lionsgate is exploring selling or spinning off Starz, its cable and streaming business, and as...
- 11/9/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
No one should be surprised that Lionsgate announced the purchase of eOne’s film and TV business for $500 million — we all knew that was coming — but it is totally reasonable to be confused.
Lionsgate, which is already trying to sell its own studio, gets nearly 6,500 titles in the deal, including ongoing series like “Yellowjackets,” “The Rookie,” and “Naked and Afraid.” There’s also library content like “1917,” “Atomic Blonde,” “Green Book,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Criminal Minds.”
We don’t yet have the full list of what stays with Hasbro and what goes to Lionsgate, but we know unscripted competition series “Play-Doh Squished” is part of the transaction, and that Lionsgate gets the rights for an upcoming Monopoly movie. Kevin Hart was once set to star in the planned film adaptation of the generations-spanning board game; IndieWire did not immediately get an answer to our question about his current involvement.
Peppa Pig,...
Lionsgate, which is already trying to sell its own studio, gets nearly 6,500 titles in the deal, including ongoing series like “Yellowjackets,” “The Rookie,” and “Naked and Afraid.” There’s also library content like “1917,” “Atomic Blonde,” “Green Book,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Criminal Minds.”
We don’t yet have the full list of what stays with Hasbro and what goes to Lionsgate, but we know unscripted competition series “Play-Doh Squished” is part of the transaction, and that Lionsgate gets the rights for an upcoming Monopoly movie. Kevin Hart was once set to star in the planned film adaptation of the generations-spanning board game; IndieWire did not immediately get an answer to our question about his current involvement.
Peppa Pig,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Transaction approved by both companies’ boards; deal expected to be finalised by end of 2023.
Hasbro has confirmed the sale of its Entertainment One (eOne) film and TV business to Lionsgate, for $500m.
The sale, which had been anticipated over recent months, consists of $375m cash subject to purchase price adjustments; and the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans.
The boards of directors at both companies have approved the transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. The sale is expected to close by the end of 2023.
Hasbro and Lionsgate will move ahead with...
Hasbro has confirmed the sale of its Entertainment One (eOne) film and TV business to Lionsgate, for $500m.
The sale, which had been anticipated over recent months, consists of $375m cash subject to purchase price adjustments; and the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans.
The boards of directors at both companies have approved the transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. The sale is expected to close by the end of 2023.
Hasbro and Lionsgate will move ahead with...
- 8/3/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate is set to buy Hasbro’s Entertainment One film and TV business for $500 million under a deal unveiled Thursday.
The price tag consists of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and the assumption of production financing loans, the companies said before the stock market open. “The transaction has been approved by both companies’ boards of directors and remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals.” The deal is expected to close by the end of 2023.
The sale covers a content library of “nearly 6,500 titles, active productions for non-Hasbro owned IP like The Rookie, Yellowjackets and Naked and Afraid franchises, and the eOne unscripted business, which will include rights for certain Hasbro-based shows like Play-Doh Squished,” the companies said. “The eOne film and TV business being sold also includes Hasbro’s interest in the Canadian film and TV operations of Entertainment One Canada Limited.
The price tag consists of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and the assumption of production financing loans, the companies said before the stock market open. “The transaction has been approved by both companies’ boards of directors and remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals.” The deal is expected to close by the end of 2023.
The sale covers a content library of “nearly 6,500 titles, active productions for non-Hasbro owned IP like The Rookie, Yellowjackets and Naked and Afraid franchises, and the eOne unscripted business, which will include rights for certain Hasbro-based shows like Play-Doh Squished,” the companies said. “The eOne film and TV business being sold also includes Hasbro’s interest in the Canadian film and TV operations of Entertainment One Canada Limited.
- 8/3/2023
- by Etan Vlessing and Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lionsgate has acquired Entertainment One’s (eOne)TV and film operations from Hasbro for approximately $500 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.
News of the sale — which broke just ahead of Hasbro’s Q2 2023 earnings call, scheduled for Thursday morning — comes nearly four years to the date when Hasbro announced their intent to acquire eOne in a $3.8 billion deal in August 2019.
According to a press release from Hasbro, “The sale will include a talented team of employees, a content library of nearly 6,500 titles, active productions for non-Hasbro owned IP like ‘The Rookie,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ and ‘Naked and Afraid’ franchises, and the eOne unscripted business, which will include rights for certain Hasbro-based shows like ‘Play-Doh Squished.'” The sale also includes Hasbro’s interest in the Canadian film & TV operations of eOne Canada Limited.
“This sale fully aligns with our strategy, and we are pleased to...
News of the sale — which broke just ahead of Hasbro’s Q2 2023 earnings call, scheduled for Thursday morning — comes nearly four years to the date when Hasbro announced their intent to acquire eOne in a $3.8 billion deal in August 2019.
According to a press release from Hasbro, “The sale will include a talented team of employees, a content library of nearly 6,500 titles, active productions for non-Hasbro owned IP like ‘The Rookie,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ and ‘Naked and Afraid’ franchises, and the eOne unscripted business, which will include rights for certain Hasbro-based shows like ‘Play-Doh Squished.'” The sale also includes Hasbro’s interest in the Canadian film & TV operations of eOne Canada Limited.
“This sale fully aligns with our strategy, and we are pleased to...
- 8/3/2023
- by Angelique Jackson and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Paring down on some of your streaming services to save money? You don’t have to give up on entertaining TV shows. Free ad-supported streaming TV is on the rise, with services such as Pluto, Tubi, and the Roku Channel offering a mix of familiar favorites and original programming. There’s also Amazon Freevee, which is home to a small mix of shows such Bosch: Legacy and Leverage: Redemption. Here’s a roundup of five shows you can stream on Freevee.
‘Bosch: Legacy’ is a spinoff of Prime Video’s ‘Bosch’ Mimi Rogers and Titus Welliver in ‘Bosch: Legacy’ | Tyler Golden for Amazon Freevee
Bosch was one of the most popular original series on Prime Video, and many fans were disappointed when it was announced the series about LAPD detective Harry Bosch would end after seven seasons. Fortunately, Amazon decided it wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the character played by Titus Welliver.
‘Bosch: Legacy’ is a spinoff of Prime Video’s ‘Bosch’ Mimi Rogers and Titus Welliver in ‘Bosch: Legacy’ | Tyler Golden for Amazon Freevee
Bosch was one of the most popular original series on Prime Video, and many fans were disappointed when it was announced the series about LAPD detective Harry Bosch would end after seven seasons. Fortunately, Amazon decided it wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the character played by Titus Welliver.
- 2/5/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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