Lionsgate has postponed the releases of two highly anticipated horror movie sequels, The Crow reboot and Saw XI. The studio announced the delays for both films at the 2023 CinemaCon event. The Crow, which was originally set for a June 7, 2024 release, has been pushed back to August 23, 2024. Meanwhile, Saw XI has […]
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Lionsgate Films Wants To Bring Epic Ninja Adventure Naruto To The Big Screen Amid Fan Hesitation
The iconic manga and anime juggernaut Naruto is slated to receive the live-action treatment from Lionsgate. The studio has brought on director Destin Daniel Cretton to helm the long-in-development film adaptation. Fans are reacting to the news with cautious optimism rather than outright enthusiasm though, and for good reason. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto chronicles […]
Lionsgate And Hasbro Reach $500 Million Media Deal While Both Companies Lay Off 30% Of Workforces To Begin The Year
The Canadian-American mass media and entertainment company, Lionsgate, has officially acquired the Entertainment One film and television division owned previously by toy giant Hasbro. Well-known IP like “Peppa Pig,” “Transformers,” “Dungeons & Dragons,” “Magic: The Gathering,” “My Little Pony,” “Power Rangers,” “Play-Doh,” and “Clue” were left out of the deal with Lionsgate while the film […]
Lionsgate Buys Nearly 6,500 Hasbro Properties For Film, But Monopoly Remains In Development After Barbie’s Crazy Success
Following the Barbie movie/s unexpected cinematic success, Lionsgate purchased nearly 6,500 titles from Hasbro for potential film development as the craze for toy-based properties for films continues. This deal leaves out some of Hollywood’s prominent properties which are already in development for films, such as Monopoly and Transformers. Monopoly is already slated for its big-screen […]
