Lionsgate Films
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The Saw "Where's Billy" Game
Slashfilm &bull 2 Hours Ago
Here's a little distraction for you, something to play with for a couple of idle minutes. In order to promote the DVD and BD release of Saw VI (out since January in the US, in UK stores this week), Lionsgate… Full Story »
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The Wraith: Special Edition
DVD Verdict &bull Mar 2, 2010
Lionsgate has provided a decent collection of bonus features to accompany this "special edition" of The Wraith. First up is a commentary by writer/director Mike Marvin, and it's a very laid-back but reasonably informative discussion of the production and the… Full Story »
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Over America - Blu-Ray DVD
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Lionsgate Board To Review Icahn Offer
Deadline Hollywood Daily &bull Mar 1, 2010
SANTA MONICA, CA, and VANCOUVER, BC, March 1, 2010 -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), today announced that it has received an unsolicited tender offer from Carl Icahn to acquire up to 13,164,420 common shares for USD $6.00 per share in cash.… Full Story »
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Lionsgate to review Icahn offer
Variety Online &bull Mar 1, 2010
Film News: Board to consider mogul's offer to boost stake -- Lionsgate has announced its board will review Carl Icahn's unsolicited offer to boost his stake in the minimajor from 19% to 29.9% -- which would make him the largest… Full Story »
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Precious (Blu-Ray)
DVD Verdict &bull Mar 1, 2010
Lionsgate does laudable work on this release. The image is very strong, particularly for a film with so many dimly lit scenes. Detail is excellent. Audio is a very good DTS Master 5.1 track. The Blu-ray includes a solid slate… Full Story »
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The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross Blu-ray DVD Edition
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Lionsgate Nabs Lautner-Attached 'Abduction' For Nearly $1M
Hollywood.com &bull Feb 22, 2010
Lionsgate has won the bidding for Shawn Christensen's script 'Abduction,' which has Taylor Lautner attached. Full Story »
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Lionsgate Abducts Taylor Lautner
Rotten Tomatoes - News &bull Feb 21, 2010
Lionsgate has signed a deal to distribute Abduction, a thriller written by Shawn Christensen that will star Taylor Lautner ("The Twilight Saga"). The Gotham Group, Vertigo Entertainment and Lautner's Tailor Made are producing the project. The story is focused on… Full Story »
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New Kick-Ass Red Band Trailer
Filmjunk &bull Feb 19, 2010
I know the hardcore comic book fans have been excited about Kick-Ass ever since the first footage debuted at Comic-Con last year, but the challenge now is to get word out to the rest of the world. I think Lionsgate… Full Story »
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Fox circles Will Arnett pilot
Variety Online &bull Feb 19, 2010
Fox is close to greenlighting a comedy pilot starring "Arrested Development" alum Will Arnett. Sony Pictures TV, which houses Tantamount -- Hurwitz's production venture with Eric and Kim Tannenbaum -- dropped out of the show, citing cost concerns. Fox then… Full Story »
Life After People Blu-ray DVD Edition
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Blu-Ray Review: 'Contempt,' 'The Ladykillers,' 'Ran'
Hollywood Chicago &bull Feb 19, 2010
CHICAGO - I have to admit to a bit of trepidation every time a studio outside of the widely acknowledged masters tries their hand at catalog releases but the Lionsgate/StudioCanal Blu-ray releases of "Contempt," "The Ladykillers," and "Ran" are spectacular. Not only do the films look amazing in HD but they've been given copious special features. Don't miss them. Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5 /5.0 What do Jean-Luc Godard's "Contempt," Akira Kurosawa's… Full Story »
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Another New Red Band Trailer for Kick-Ass Arrives Online
FirstShowing.net &bull Feb 19, 2010
Even more Kick-Ass! Although, I think this is becoming another case of seeing too much footage too close to release. Lionsgate has debuted yet another new red band trailer for Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass today (via MySpace) making this the third… Full Story »
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New Red Band Kick-Ass Movie Trailer
Slashfilm &bull Feb 19, 2010
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Miramax Bidding Ends Tonight At 8 PM: Field Narrowed To 6 With Bids Of $600M
Deadline Hollywood Daily &bull Feb 19, 2010
BREAKING NEWS! EXCLUSIVE -- 6:05 PM UPDATE:Summit Entertainment just now told me it has pulled out of the bidding. Wow, that's a surprise because the mini-major had been really interested in the Miramax name and library right from the start… Full Story »
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DVD Round-Up, Feb. 17, 2010: 'Good Hair,' 'Blood Creek'
Hollywood Chicago &bull Feb 18, 2010
CHICAGO - HollywoodChicago.com's regular Round-Up column returns this week with another collection of recently released DVDs that may have slid just a bit below your radar while you were busy buying Valentine's Day cards and candy. We're not necessarily recommending these titles, merely presenting their details for your awareness. You're welcome. "Blood Creek" was released on January 19th, 2010 "Wolverine and The X-Men: Fate of the Future" was released on February 2nd, 2010. "From Mexico With Love" and "Good Hair" were released on February 16th, 2010. "Wrong Side of Town" will be released on February 23rd, 2010. "Blood Creek" Photo… Full Story »
Chihuly In The Hotshop-blu-ray
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Lionsgate registers for security funds
Variety Online &bull Feb 18, 2010
Signaling that it's serious about possible acquisitions, Lionsgate's seeking an OK from federal regulators to raise up to $750 million from the sale of securities. The mini-major -- now in the second round of bidding for MGM and considering making… Full Story »
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One Step Closer To 'Terminator' Franchise
Deadline Hollywood Daily &bull Feb 17, 2010
Watkins LLP to handle all rights inquiries on the franchise. The Santa Barbara-based hedge fund won the rights for a $29.5 million bid, and a commitment of $5 million for each of three produced films. That deal was approved last… Full Story »
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DVD: Review:DVDs In Brief: February 17, 2010
The AV Club &bull Feb 17, 2010
Continuing his charitable quest to save other actors from taking roles from the worst scripts in Hollywood, Gerard Butler stars as a part-righteous/part-psycho vigilante in Law Abiding Citizen(Anchor Bay), a profoundly stupid thriller that plays like Saw gone legit. The… Full Story »
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Warner Bros., Redbox agree on deal
Variety Online &bull Feb 17, 2010
Warner Bros. has ended its legal battle against Redbox, after the operator of kiosks that rent movies for a dollar agreed not to offer the studio's films until 28 days after they bow on homevideo. Rental services like Netflix and… Full Story »
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Carl Icahn Moves To Take Over Lionsgate
Deadline Hollywood Daily &bull Feb 16, 2010
I've been reporting this month that Carl Icahn revved up his buying of Lionsgate stock again. Now the mini major has confirmed that it has received "an unsolicited tender offer from Carl Icahn to acquire up to 13,164,420 common shares of Lionsgate which, together with the common shares he already owns, would constitute approximately 29.9%… Full Story »
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First Details of New Riddick Emerge
Rotten Tomatoes - News &bull Feb 16, 2010
BERLIN -- "Riddick," the third entry in the sci-fi series that began with 2000's Vin Diesel starrer "Pitch Black" and one of the most sought-after titles at EFM, has been picked by Central Partnership for Russia. Lionsgate is handling international… Full Story »
