Luca Guadagnino is preparing to explore a new interpretation of Patrick Bateman. The director is in talks to direct a new film adaptation of the 1991 novel for Lionsgate American psycho by author Bret Easton Ellis. The book was previously adapted into a film by director Mary Herron with Christian Bale in the title role … Read more
Peter E. Strauss, a producer behind recent films such as The jacket AND Air who worked as an executive at Lionsgate, Mandalay Pictures, IMG and Allied Artists, has died. He was 83 years old. Strauss died on October 6 at his home in Beverly Hills. At his side were his wife of 46 years, Susan, … Read more
In an effort to cut costs, Lionsgate is offering employees in the United States voluntary severance and pension packages, its CEO wrote in a memo to staff Monday. “As we continue to move toward the complete separation of the studio and STARZ in a challenging operating environment, Lionsgate's executive committee has approved a comprehensive strategic … Read more
MGM+ has ordered a new Robin Hood The series will be hosted by John Glenn and directed and produced by Jonathan English. Lionsgate Television’s reimagined series about the classic outlaw hero will also be executive produced by Hidden Pictures’ Todd Liebermann. Robin Hood Production is set to begin in Serbia at PFI Studios in early … Read more
In a significant move, Lionsgate and video-focused AI research firm Runway have signed an agreement under which Runway will train a new generative AI model on Lionsgate content and allow the entertainment company to use the technology in the production of future film and television projects. While details are scarce, the companies say the new … Read more
After nearly four years in the role, the head of inclusion and diversity efforts at Lionsgate’s film division is stepping down and striking a production deal with the studio. Kamala Avila-Salmon, who left Facebook to join Lionsgate as head of inclusive content for the Motion Picture Group in October 2020, is launching her own publishing … Read more