What is Lions Gate Entertainment?
Sophia Koch
Updated on January 11, 2026
Lionsgate
| Trade name | Lionsgate |
|---|---|
| Products | Motion pictures Television program |
| Services | Film production Video on demand Television broadcasting Broadcast programming Digital distribution |
| Revenue | US$3.681 billion (2019) |
| Operating income | US$130 million (2019) |
What was Lionsgate first movie?
Valérie
Cinépix, based in Montreal, was a Canadian independent motion picture company that released English- and French-language films in Canada and the United States. Initially a distribution company, Cinépix’s first production was the 1969 erotic drama Valérie, which earned $1 million at the box office.
What movies have Lions Gate made?
List of Lionsgate Movies Released | Coming Soon
| Film Title | Genre | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered Species | Action | Released |
| Spiral: From the Book of Saw | Horror | Released |
| The Virtuoso | Action | Released |
| Vanquish | Action | Released |
Does Tyler Perry own Lionsgate?
Perry has full ownership of his movies, and Lions Gate Entertainment serves as his distributor for all of his films (with the exception of Nobody’s Fool and A Fall from Grace, which was distributed by Paramount Pictures and Netflix respectively due to his new deal with ViacomCBS).
Why is the Lions Gate important?
In modern times, it was named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses in a heraldic pose that stands above the entrance. The gate is the sole surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean sculpture, as well as the largest surviving sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean….
| Lion Gate | |
|---|---|
| Architectural style(s) | Conglomerate Ashlar |
Who started Lions Gate?
Frank Giustra
Lionsgate/Founders
Lions Gate will be taken over eventually: Founder Frank Giustra. Frank Giustra, the Canadian billionaire businessman who founded Lionsgate Entertainment Corp., said he believes the independent studio will eventually be taken over.
Who is the owner of Dreamworks?
Amblin Partners
ViacomReliance Entertainment
DreamWorks Pictures/Parent organizations
How much did Tyler Perry pay for Fort McPherson?
Tyler Perry and TD Jakes pay a combined $37.5M for Fort McPherson land. T.D. Jakes’ real estate company paid $29 million for his piece of the Fort McPherson redevelopment, potentially building a transit-oriented development filled with affordable housing.
What fills the relieving triangle of the Lion Gate at Mycenae?
In the case of the Lion Gate, the relieving triangle has been filled with a relief sculpture. The gate itself and the walls to either side (which are almost 20 feet thick) are constructed of dressed stone layed in regular courses. This is called ashlar masonry.
Where is the headquarters of Lions Gate Entertainment?
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., doing business as Lionsgate, is an American entertainment company. It was formed on July 10, 1997, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and is currently headquartered in Santa Monica, California, United States. In addition to its flagship Lionsgate Films division,…
How did Lionsgate get into the film industry?
Lionsgate then began a series of acquisitions to get into the film industry. The company bought a number of small production facilities and distributors, starting with Montreal-based Cinépix Film Properties (renamed as Lions Gate Films) and North Shore Studios (renamed Lions Gate Studios) in Vancouver, British Columbia.
When did Lions Gate create the premiere label?
On April 1, 2015, according to Deadline, Lions Gate announced it has created its new label, Lionsgate Premiere. This new label will handle up to 15 releases a year, targeting young audiences at theaters and digital outlets.
When did Lions Gate acquire Redbus Film Distribution?
On August 1, 2005, Lions Gate Entertainment acquired the entire library of Modern Entertainment, the U.S. film division of the Swedish television company Modern Times Group. On October 17, 2005, Lionsgate acquired UK company Redbus Film Distribution for $35 million and became Lionsgate UK on February 23, 2006.
