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Lionsgate Extends Multi-Year Pic Deal With Starz As Both Studios Prepare For Full Separation
Lionsgate has extended its multi-year theatrical output deal with Starz as the two studios prepare for full separation.
Starz will have access to an expanded Lionsgate slate of nearly 20 theatrical titles a year, including the studio’s top brands and franchises such as the third installment of Now You See Me, reuniting Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco, directed by Ruben Fleischer; the next installment of the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, directed by Francis Lawrence and based on the anticipated Suzanne Collins novel; Michael, produced by Graham King, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop; and Ballerina, the action film from the world of John Wick starring Ana de Armas and directed by Len Wiseman. 1 movie at the box office with Den of Thieves: Pantera and they could have their second this year with the Mel Gibson directed Mark Whalberg title Flight Risk, eyeing an $8M-$12M opening. “Movies are a critical part of our premium offering, and we’re pleased to extend our agreement with an accelerated window,” said Alison Hoffman, President, Starz Networks.
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