Lionsgate has promoted two executives, Adam Frank and Jill Anderson, to lead its transactional home entertainment business.
The move comes amid a strong period for Lionsgate’s home entertainment business — which comprises electronic sell-through (download-to-own), video-on-demand and physical media — with an industry market share of 11.9% in the first six months of the year. It’s the highest sixth-month share in the studio’s history, driven by new releases “John Wick: Chapter Four,” “Plane” and “Sisu,” as well as library titles “Knives Out,” “Django Unchained,” “Dirty Dancing” and “Sicario.”
Frank, a 12-year veteran of Lionsgate, has been elevated to executive VP of global partner management of sales and distribution. He’ll be overseeing the company’s global transactional digital and packaged media operations and heading up sales, licensing and strategic planning initiatives for the home entertainment group. Frank has overseen the digital home entertainment rollouts of “The Hunger Games,” “John Wick,...
The move comes amid a strong period for Lionsgate’s home entertainment business — which comprises electronic sell-through (download-to-own), video-on-demand and physical media — with an industry market share of 11.9% in the first six months of the year. It’s the highest sixth-month share in the studio’s history, driven by new releases “John Wick: Chapter Four,” “Plane” and “Sisu,” as well as library titles “Knives Out,” “Django Unchained,” “Dirty Dancing” and “Sicario.”
Frank, a 12-year veteran of Lionsgate, has been elevated to executive VP of global partner management of sales and distribution. He’ll be overseeing the company’s global transactional digital and packaged media operations and heading up sales, licensing and strategic planning initiatives for the home entertainment group. Frank has overseen the digital home entertainment rollouts of “The Hunger Games,” “John Wick,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Adam Frank and Jill Anderson will lead Lionsgate’s worldwide transactional home entertainment business. The longtime Lionsgate executives were promoted amid a strong moment for Lionsgate’s at-home entertainment departments.
The studio achieved an 11.9% industry share for the first half of 2023. That is a record for the studio in terms of market share. Theatrical titles like “John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Sisu” and “Plane” drove that upswing alongside multiplatform releases like “Alice, Darling, “The Old Way” and “Mindcage” along with library titles like “Knives Out,” “Django Unchained” and “Sicario.”
“Our transactional home entertainment business continues to thrive due to our team’s ability to create bespoke windowing strategies for our theatrical releases and library titles and over-convert across their PVOD, transactional Est, VOD and packaged media windows,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President of Global Licensing & Distribution Ron Schwartz said in a statement.
Frank, who has been with Lionsgate for 12 years, has been promoted to EVP,...
The studio achieved an 11.9% industry share for the first half of 2023. That is a record for the studio in terms of market share. Theatrical titles like “John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Sisu” and “Plane” drove that upswing alongside multiplatform releases like “Alice, Darling, “The Old Way” and “Mindcage” along with library titles like “Knives Out,” “Django Unchained” and “Sicario.”
“Our transactional home entertainment business continues to thrive due to our team’s ability to create bespoke windowing strategies for our theatrical releases and library titles and over-convert across their PVOD, transactional Est, VOD and packaged media windows,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President of Global Licensing & Distribution Ron Schwartz said in a statement.
Frank, who has been with Lionsgate for 12 years, has been promoted to EVP,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Lionsgate has promoted Adam Frank and Jill Anderson to lead worldwide transactional home entertainment as it hit a market share milestone in the business, which includes transactional Est (electronic sell-through), VOD and packaged media.
The company said its 11.9% market share through the first half of calendar 2023 was the studio’s highest for a six-month period, driven by new releases John Wick: Chapter Four, Plane and Sisu; multiplatform releases Alice, Darling, The Old Way and Mindcage; and library titles Knives Out, Django Unchained, Dirty Dancing and Sicario.
Frank, a 12-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to EVP, Global Partner Management, Sales & Distribution, overseeing global transactional digital and packaged media operations and heading up sales, licensing and strategic planning initiatives for the home entertainment group.
He previously served as SVP for the studio’s worldwide transactional Est and VOD business, working on key windowing strategies for Lionsgate’s 50+ multi-platform titles...
The company said its 11.9% market share through the first half of calendar 2023 was the studio’s highest for a six-month period, driven by new releases John Wick: Chapter Four, Plane and Sisu; multiplatform releases Alice, Darling, The Old Way and Mindcage; and library titles Knives Out, Django Unchained, Dirty Dancing and Sicario.
Frank, a 12-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to EVP, Global Partner Management, Sales & Distribution, overseeing global transactional digital and packaged media operations and heading up sales, licensing and strategic planning initiatives for the home entertainment group.
He previously served as SVP for the studio’s worldwide transactional Est and VOD business, working on key windowing strategies for Lionsgate’s 50+ multi-platform titles...
- 8/31/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has promoted studio veterans Adam Frank and Jill Anderson to lead its worldwide transactional home entertainment business across electronic sell-through, video-on-demand and packaged media.
Frank has been upped to executive vp, global partner management, sales and distribution, where he will head up digital and packaged media operations and sales, licensing and strategic planning for the home entertainment group. He was most recently senior vp of studio’s worldwide transactional Est and VOD business.
Anderson has been promoted to head of home entertainment sales and partner management, overseeing the digital home entertainment and packaged media sales teams as she reports to Frank. She previously served as senior vp of home entertainment sell-through sales.
As Hollywood studios look to exploit the box office recovery coming out of the pandemic, some are looking to drive more movie revenue from disc rental or sales, a once-vibrant business, rather than have consumers look only...
Frank has been upped to executive vp, global partner management, sales and distribution, where he will head up digital and packaged media operations and sales, licensing and strategic planning for the home entertainment group. He was most recently senior vp of studio’s worldwide transactional Est and VOD business.
Anderson has been promoted to head of home entertainment sales and partner management, overseeing the digital home entertainment and packaged media sales teams as she reports to Frank. She previously served as senior vp of home entertainment sell-through sales.
As Hollywood studios look to exploit the box office recovery coming out of the pandemic, some are looking to drive more movie revenue from disc rental or sales, a once-vibrant business, rather than have consumers look only...
- 8/31/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lionsgate and Fifth Season have come together for the first time on what should be a hot Cannes package, lining up an all-star cast of established talent and fast-rising names for the upcoming suspense thriller Anniversary.
Diane Lane (Man of Steel, Feud: Capote’s Women), Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street), Madeline Brewer (The Handmaid’s Tale), Zoey Deutch (Not Ok, Juror #2), Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton, Fair Play) Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) and Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Bad Sisters) are set to star in the feature, which Lionsgate will be launching in the Marche du Film.
Jan Komasa, the Polish director who landed an Oscar nomination for his drama Corpus Christi and also helmed The Hater, directs from a screenplay by Lori Rosene-Gambino, based on an original story by Komasa and Rosene-Gambino. The film will be produced by Nick Wechsler (Magic Mike trilogy, The Magic Mike trilogy,...
Diane Lane (Man of Steel, Feud: Capote’s Women), Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall Street), Madeline Brewer (The Handmaid’s Tale), Zoey Deutch (Not Ok, Juror #2), Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton, Fair Play) Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) and Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Bad Sisters) are set to star in the feature, which Lionsgate will be launching in the Marche du Film.
Jan Komasa, the Polish director who landed an Oscar nomination for his drama Corpus Christi and also helmed The Hater, directs from a screenplay by Lori Rosene-Gambino, based on an original story by Komasa and Rosene-Gambino. The film will be produced by Nick Wechsler (Magic Mike trilogy, The Magic Mike trilogy,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Lionsgate Home Entertainment EVP Jed Grossman is set to retire this month after a nearly 30-year run at the studio.
Grossman is highly regarded in his field, having served on a leadership team that has grown Lionsgate’s home entertainment operations into a billion-dollar annual revenue business. He helped shape the growth and evolution of Lionsgate’s home entertainment business from packaged media to today’s multifaceted physical and digital environment.
“Jed has been a driving force in our home entertainment business for 30 years,” said Ron Schwartz, President of Global Licensing & Distribution, Motion Picture Group. “His strong relationships, deep understanding of the marketplace and focus on the consumer has been instrumental in our growth in both the packaged media and digital worlds. We thank him for his many contributions to Lionsgate. He is a valued partner, a respected executive and a good friend who reflects our business at its best,...
Grossman is highly regarded in his field, having served on a leadership team that has grown Lionsgate’s home entertainment operations into a billion-dollar annual revenue business. He helped shape the growth and evolution of Lionsgate’s home entertainment business from packaged media to today’s multifaceted physical and digital environment.
“Jed has been a driving force in our home entertainment business for 30 years,” said Ron Schwartz, President of Global Licensing & Distribution, Motion Picture Group. “His strong relationships, deep understanding of the marketplace and focus on the consumer has been instrumental in our growth in both the packaged media and digital worlds. We thank him for his many contributions to Lionsgate. He is a valued partner, a respected executive and a good friend who reflects our business at its best,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate and Sony have made a multi-year agreement in which the latter will handle distribution of the former’s physical home entertainment releases in the U.S. and Canada.
While many major studios have collapsed their marketing and distribution ops to focus jointly on theatrical and streaming releases, what is simply going on here is that Lionsgate is getting a new home entertainment distribution partner. Lionsgate use to distribute their DVDs, etc through 20th Century Fox. Following Fox’s acquisition by Disney, that deal will lapse in July, and the new one with Sony will commence.
Similar to their deal with Fox, Lionsgate will continue to maintain its own independent sales and marketing teams while leveraging Sony’s supply chain and distribution services. The agreement was jointly announced by Jason Spivak, EVP, Distribution, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, and Ron Schwartz, President, Worldwide Distribution, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
“We’re excited...
While many major studios have collapsed their marketing and distribution ops to focus jointly on theatrical and streaming releases, what is simply going on here is that Lionsgate is getting a new home entertainment distribution partner. Lionsgate use to distribute their DVDs, etc through 20th Century Fox. Following Fox’s acquisition by Disney, that deal will lapse in July, and the new one with Sony will commence.
Similar to their deal with Fox, Lionsgate will continue to maintain its own independent sales and marketing teams while leveraging Sony’s supply chain and distribution services. The agreement was jointly announced by Jason Spivak, EVP, Distribution, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, and Ron Schwartz, President, Worldwide Distribution, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
“We’re excited...
- 2/26/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Under a new multi-year agreement, Sony Pictures will handle distribution for Lionsgate’s physical home entertainment releases in the United States and Canada.
Lionsgate will continue to maintain its own independent sales and marketing teams, while leveraging Sony Picture Home Entertainments supply chain and distribution services for DVD sales. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will begin distributing Lionsgate physical home entertainment properties in July.
“We’re excited to embark on this new relationship with Lionsgate in physical home entertainment,” said Jason Spivak, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s executive VP of distribtion. Spivak announced the agreement on Friday, along with Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate’s president of worldwide distribution.
The pact comes amid the decline of physical disc sales and a boom in streaming. As online platforms skyrocketed in popularity, the U.S. sales of DVDs dropped 25.55% in 2020, to $2.45 billion, according to the trade group Deg: The Digital Entertainment Group. At the same time,...
Lionsgate will continue to maintain its own independent sales and marketing teams, while leveraging Sony Picture Home Entertainments supply chain and distribution services for DVD sales. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will begin distributing Lionsgate physical home entertainment properties in July.
“We’re excited to embark on this new relationship with Lionsgate in physical home entertainment,” said Jason Spivak, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s executive VP of distribtion. Spivak announced the agreement on Friday, along with Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate’s president of worldwide distribution.
The pact comes amid the decline of physical disc sales and a boom in streaming. As online platforms skyrocketed in popularity, the U.S. sales of DVDs dropped 25.55% in 2020, to $2.45 billion, according to the trade group Deg: The Digital Entertainment Group. At the same time,...
- 2/26/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Reorganisation follows lay-offs revealed last month.
Lionsgate has completed the restructuring of its motion picture group by creating four “key verticals” and naming three executives to lead them.
The move comes a month after the company became the latest Hollywood player to revealed a round of lay-offs.
The company has created marketing, distribution, strategy and innovation and content divisions within which “teams will oversee each project throughout its creative evolution and life cycle,” according to a statement.
Jen Hollingsworth, who will continue as chief operating officer of the motion picture group, will lead the strategy and innovation team; Ron Schwartz...
Lionsgate has completed the restructuring of its motion picture group by creating four “key verticals” and naming three executives to lead them.
The move comes a month after the company became the latest Hollywood player to revealed a round of lay-offs.
The company has created marketing, distribution, strategy and innovation and content divisions within which “teams will oversee each project throughout its creative evolution and life cycle,” according to a statement.
Jen Hollingsworth, who will continue as chief operating officer of the motion picture group, will lead the strategy and innovation team; Ron Schwartz...
- 12/19/2020
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Reorganisation follows lay-offs revealed last month.
Lionsgate has completed the restructuring of its motion picture group by creating four “key verticals” and naming three executives to lead them.
The move comes a month after the company became the latest Hollywood player to revealed a round of lay-offs.
The company has created marketing, distribution, strategy and innovation and content divisions within which “teams will oversee each project throughout its creative evolution and life cycle,” according to a statement.
Jen Hollingsworth, who will continue as chief operating officer of the motion picture group, will lead the strategy and innovation team; Ron Schwartz...
Lionsgate has completed the restructuring of its motion picture group by creating four “key verticals” and naming three executives to lead them.
The move comes a month after the company became the latest Hollywood player to revealed a round of lay-offs.
The company has created marketing, distribution, strategy and innovation and content divisions within which “teams will oversee each project throughout its creative evolution and life cycle,” according to a statement.
Jen Hollingsworth, who will continue as chief operating officer of the motion picture group, will lead the strategy and innovation team; Ron Schwartz...
- 12/19/2020
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate said Friday that it has finalized a reorganization of its Motion Picture Group, with chairman Joe Drake aligning the division into four key verticals — Marketing, Distribution, Strategy and Innovation, and Content — and setting the executives to oversee each.
The newly solidified teams will oversee each project throughout its evolution and lifecycle from development or acquisition to release, downstream and library ancillaries.
With the revamp, Jen Hollingsworth will remain as the group’s COO and expand her oversight to lead Strategy and Innovation team. Ron Schwartz, who as been president of Worldwide Home Entertainment since 2014, will expand his role to lead Worldwide Distribution for all Mpg content. Damon Wolf will grow his Global Marketing and Communications oversight to include all platforms and digital content releases along with theatrical and digital releases through the home entertainment window.
Drake will continue to lead the Content vertical. Nathan Kahane (Production), Jason Constantine (Global Acquisitions) and Jenefer Brown continue in their roles.
“Since returning to Lionsgate three years ago, my focus and mandate has been reimagining the Motion Picture Group as a place for Artists to thrive,” Drake said in a release announcing the move. Strengthening our company for the realities of a rapidly shifting marketplace has been priority one. That transformation began well before this year, but the pandemic has accelerated these changes and spurred us to adapt and enhance our flexibility. It was essential that we rebuild our operations with a forward-thinking lens. We have the best executive team in the business and we’re collaborating with the best storytellers in the world. I am confident our Motion Picture Group will meet the the unique challenges of the industry today with the innovation, creativity, resolve and resilience that I know is the hallmark characteristic of every Lionsgate employee I am privileged to work with.”
The restructure had been the in works since May, well before the Global Motion Picture Group had to cut 15% of its workforce ahead of it quarterly earnings call last month. They followed layoffs in marketing and distribution in March soon after cinemas closed around the world because of the pandemic.
“Through these changes, our core business remains the same: we are premium content creators and providers working with the world’s best artists who want to see their films presented on the big screen. Lionsgate remains committed to the theatrical experience. Equally, we are also in the unique position to be able to quickly serve consumers changing viewing habits during this time where innovation and flexibility must be embraced. Optionality and consumer preference are critical as fans seek entertainment where they want and how they want and these factors must be our true north star,” Drake said today. “By streamlining and consolidating our operations, we are taking full advantage of our assets, staff, library, and our portfolio, so we are more competitive today, tomorrow, and into the future.”
Lionsgate most recently shifted again the release date for its YA sci-fi adventure Chaos Walking, which will now be released in theaters nationwide and in Imax on March 5 — from its previous January 22 date. Next up for the studio is today’s theatrical and Premium VOD release of Fatale, the the Deon Taylor-directed psychological thriller starring Hilary Swank and Michael Ealy.
During the quarter that ended in November Lionsgate’s motion picture revenues fell to $257 million from $405 million due to theatre closings. That was partially offset by the performance of titles in the PVOD market and digital home entertainment. Segment profit, however, surged 63% to $83 million on strong demand for library content and lower distribution and marketing costs.
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer, in comments on that earnings call, said the feature film business “saw a massive imbalance between content supply and demand” and the studio responded by greenlighting eight films since May.
Last year, Lionsgate saw three movies open to No. 1 including John Wick: Chapter 3, Angel Has Fallen and Midway, and it also saw some profitable hits in Knives Out and Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral. It has had to retrench in 2020 because of Covid-19 restrictions.
The newly solidified teams will oversee each project throughout its evolution and lifecycle from development or acquisition to release, downstream and library ancillaries.
With the revamp, Jen Hollingsworth will remain as the group’s COO and expand her oversight to lead Strategy and Innovation team. Ron Schwartz, who as been president of Worldwide Home Entertainment since 2014, will expand his role to lead Worldwide Distribution for all Mpg content. Damon Wolf will grow his Global Marketing and Communications oversight to include all platforms and digital content releases along with theatrical and digital releases through the home entertainment window.
Drake will continue to lead the Content vertical. Nathan Kahane (Production), Jason Constantine (Global Acquisitions) and Jenefer Brown continue in their roles.
“Since returning to Lionsgate three years ago, my focus and mandate has been reimagining the Motion Picture Group as a place for Artists to thrive,” Drake said in a release announcing the move. Strengthening our company for the realities of a rapidly shifting marketplace has been priority one. That transformation began well before this year, but the pandemic has accelerated these changes and spurred us to adapt and enhance our flexibility. It was essential that we rebuild our operations with a forward-thinking lens. We have the best executive team in the business and we’re collaborating with the best storytellers in the world. I am confident our Motion Picture Group will meet the the unique challenges of the industry today with the innovation, creativity, resolve and resilience that I know is the hallmark characteristic of every Lionsgate employee I am privileged to work with.”
The restructure had been the in works since May, well before the Global Motion Picture Group had to cut 15% of its workforce ahead of it quarterly earnings call last month. They followed layoffs in marketing and distribution in March soon after cinemas closed around the world because of the pandemic.
“Through these changes, our core business remains the same: we are premium content creators and providers working with the world’s best artists who want to see their films presented on the big screen. Lionsgate remains committed to the theatrical experience. Equally, we are also in the unique position to be able to quickly serve consumers changing viewing habits during this time where innovation and flexibility must be embraced. Optionality and consumer preference are critical as fans seek entertainment where they want and how they want and these factors must be our true north star,” Drake said today. “By streamlining and consolidating our operations, we are taking full advantage of our assets, staff, library, and our portfolio, so we are more competitive today, tomorrow, and into the future.”
Lionsgate most recently shifted again the release date for its YA sci-fi adventure Chaos Walking, which will now be released in theaters nationwide and in Imax on March 5 — from its previous January 22 date. Next up for the studio is today’s theatrical and Premium VOD release of Fatale, the the Deon Taylor-directed psychological thriller starring Hilary Swank and Michael Ealy.
During the quarter that ended in November Lionsgate’s motion picture revenues fell to $257 million from $405 million due to theatre closings. That was partially offset by the performance of titles in the PVOD market and digital home entertainment. Segment profit, however, surged 63% to $83 million on strong demand for library content and lower distribution and marketing costs.
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer, in comments on that earnings call, said the feature film business “saw a massive imbalance between content supply and demand” and the studio responded by greenlighting eight films since May.
Last year, Lionsgate saw three movies open to No. 1 including John Wick: Chapter 3, Angel Has Fallen and Midway, and it also saw some profitable hits in Knives Out and Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral. It has had to retrench in 2020 because of Covid-19 restrictions.
- 12/18/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate has completed a division-wide restructure and reorganization of its Motion Picture Group and appointed three executives to lead new key verticals within the division under chairman Joe Drake, who announced the news Friday.
Jen Hollingsworth, Ron Schwartz and Damon Wolf will all expand their roles to cover the four verticals consolidated to strategy and innovation, marketing, distribution and content. This comes after the motion picture group laid off 15 percent of its staff in November.
Within each vertical, teams will oversee projects throughout their creative evolution and life cycle. Projects will be assigned at the beginning of the development process or acquisition, and teams will continue to oversee those projects not only through release (whether theatrically or through transactional platforms) but throughout all downstream and library ancillaries.
Jen Hollingsworth will continue as COO of the Motion Picture Group and will expand her oversight to lead the strategy and innovation team.
Jen Hollingsworth, Ron Schwartz and Damon Wolf will all expand their roles to cover the four verticals consolidated to strategy and innovation, marketing, distribution and content. This comes after the motion picture group laid off 15 percent of its staff in November.
Within each vertical, teams will oversee projects throughout their creative evolution and life cycle. Projects will be assigned at the beginning of the development process or acquisition, and teams will continue to oversee those projects not only through release (whether theatrically or through transactional platforms) but throughout all downstream and library ancillaries.
Jen Hollingsworth will continue as COO of the Motion Picture Group and will expand her oversight to lead the strategy and innovation team.
- 12/18/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Lionsgate’s motion picture group has finished a restructure under chairman Joe Drake, with the studio now consolidated into four verticals: marketing, distribution, strategy and innovation, and content.
Jen Hollingsworth, who will continue on as COO of the motion picture group, will expand her oversight to lead the strategy and innovation team.
Ron Schwartz, who previously served as president of worldwide home entertainment, will now lead worldwide distribution for the group.
Damon Wolf will expand his global marketing and communications oversight to include all platforms and digital content releases as well as theatrical and digital releases through the home entertainment window.
Drake,...
Jen Hollingsworth, who will continue on as COO of the motion picture group, will expand her oversight to lead the strategy and innovation team.
Ron Schwartz, who previously served as president of worldwide home entertainment, will now lead worldwide distribution for the group.
Damon Wolf will expand his global marketing and communications oversight to include all platforms and digital content releases as well as theatrical and digital releases through the home entertainment window.
Drake,...
- 12/18/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Lionsgate’s motion picture group has finished a restructure under chairman Joe Drake, with the studio now consolidated into four verticals: marketing, distribution, strategy and innovation, and content.
Jen Hollingsworth, who will continue on as COO of the motion picture group, will expand her oversight to lead the strategy and innovation team.
Ron Schwartz, who previously served as president of worldwide home entertainment, will now lead worldwide distribution for the group.
Damon Wolf will expand his global marketing and communications oversight to include all platforms and digital content releases as well as theatrical and digital releases through the home entertainment window.
Drake,...
Jen Hollingsworth, who will continue on as COO of the motion picture group, will expand her oversight to lead the strategy and innovation team.
Ron Schwartz, who previously served as president of worldwide home entertainment, will now lead worldwide distribution for the group.
Damon Wolf will expand his global marketing and communications oversight to include all platforms and digital content releases as well as theatrical and digital releases through the home entertainment window.
Drake,...
- 12/18/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lionsgate has signed Ron Schwartz to a new long-term agreement as president of worldwide home entertainment.
Schwartz will oversee the company’s nearly $1 billion-a-year worldwide home entertainment operations, including the domestic and international home entertainment sales of its feature film slate, its television business, its library and the Starz slate. He also assumes expanded responsibility for the company’s digital business.
The executive will continue to shepherd Lionsgate’s specialty acquisitions business, including titles for the company’s Grindstone Entertainment and Premiere labels, sister company Roadside Attractions and numerous third-party partners.
Schwartz served as president and general manager of Lionsgate Home Entertainment sales and distribution before being promoted to head the company’s worldwide home entertainment group in 2014. Prior to that, he served as executive vice president and general manager of Lionsgate’s home entertainment operations. He joined Lionsgate through the company’s merger with Trimark in 2000.
Schwartz will oversee the company’s nearly $1 billion-a-year worldwide home entertainment operations, including the domestic and international home entertainment sales of its feature film slate, its television business, its library and the Starz slate. He also assumes expanded responsibility for the company’s digital business.
The executive will continue to shepherd Lionsgate’s specialty acquisitions business, including titles for the company’s Grindstone Entertainment and Premiere labels, sister company Roadside Attractions and numerous third-party partners.
Schwartz served as president and general manager of Lionsgate Home Entertainment sales and distribution before being promoted to head the company’s worldwide home entertainment group in 2014. Prior to that, he served as executive vice president and general manager of Lionsgate’s home entertainment operations. He joined Lionsgate through the company’s merger with Trimark in 2000.
- 10/2/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
Citing continued growth of its home entertainment business, Lionsgate has signed Ron Schwartz to a new long-term agreement as president of Lionsgate Worldwide Home Entertainment.
The deal was announced Tuesday by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake.
Schwartz will oversee the nearly $1 billion-a-year worldwide home entertainment operations, including the domestic and international home entertainment sales of Lionsgate’s feature film slate, a nearly 17,000-title film and television library, and a slate of Starz programming. Additionally, he assumes the expanded responsibility for the home entertainment digital transactional business.
Lionsgate said he will work closely with Jim Packer, president of worldwide television and digital distribution, on all home entertainment initiatives. He will also continue to shepherd Lionsgate’s $400 million-a-year multiplatform releasing and specialty acquisitions business, including titles for Grindstone Entertainment and Premiere, sister company Roadside Attractions and third-party partners.
“In today’s fast-changing environment, we’re always looking for ways to...
The deal was announced Tuesday by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake.
Schwartz will oversee the nearly $1 billion-a-year worldwide home entertainment operations, including the domestic and international home entertainment sales of Lionsgate’s feature film slate, a nearly 17,000-title film and television library, and a slate of Starz programming. Additionally, he assumes the expanded responsibility for the home entertainment digital transactional business.
Lionsgate said he will work closely with Jim Packer, president of worldwide television and digital distribution, on all home entertainment initiatives. He will also continue to shepherd Lionsgate’s $400 million-a-year multiplatform releasing and specialty acquisitions business, including titles for Grindstone Entertainment and Premiere, sister company Roadside Attractions and third-party partners.
“In today’s fast-changing environment, we’re always looking for ways to...
- 10/2/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
As Lionsgate exploits its library of 17,000 titles, Ron Schwartz has signed a new long-term deal as president of worldwide home entertainment.
The latest agreement, unveiled by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake, will see Schwartz continue to work alongside studio president of worldwide television and digital distribution Jim Packer on all home entertainment fronts.
Schwartz was first named president and general manager of Lionsgate home entertainment in 2014 as the studio moved to distribute its product across a growing range of global digital platforms. Lionsgate has continued to exploit new digital distribution windows, including the Est, VOD ...
The latest agreement, unveiled by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake, will see Schwartz continue to work alongside studio president of worldwide television and digital distribution Jim Packer on all home entertainment fronts.
Schwartz was first named president and general manager of Lionsgate home entertainment in 2014 as the studio moved to distribute its product across a growing range of global digital platforms. Lionsgate has continued to exploit new digital distribution windows, including the Est, VOD ...
- 10/2/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
As Lionsgate exploits its library of 17,000 titles, Ron Schwartz has signed a new long-term deal as president of worldwide home entertainment.
The latest agreement, unveiled by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake, will see Schwartz continue to work alongside studio president of worldwide television and digital distribution Jim Packer on all home entertainment fronts.
Schwartz was first named president and general manager of Lionsgate home entertainment in 2014 as the studio moved to distribute its product across a growing range of global digital platforms. Lionsgate has continued to exploit new digital distribution windows, including the Est, VOD ...
The latest agreement, unveiled by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake, will see Schwartz continue to work alongside studio president of worldwide television and digital distribution Jim Packer on all home entertainment fronts.
Schwartz was first named president and general manager of Lionsgate home entertainment in 2014 as the studio moved to distribute its product across a growing range of global digital platforms. Lionsgate has continued to exploit new digital distribution windows, including the Est, VOD ...
- 10/2/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Movie fans who like to rent discs from Redbox’s $1.50-a-night kiosks will be able to continue watching Lionsgate releases as soon as they’re available to home video as a result of a deal the companies announced this morning. The new arrangement extends the multiyear one the companies made in late 2014. "Redbox is a longstanding and valued partner," Lionsgate Home Entertainment President Ron Schwartz says. "We are pleased to extend our relationship with them and remain…...
- 8/14/2017
- Deadline
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 went live today as a Digital HD purchase with the physical DVD or Blu-ray and OnDemand editions coming March 6. To whet your appetite, Lionsgate has released two deleted scenes from the blockbuster, which sets the stage for the final installment, coming later this year.
“I’m not asking” features a tense exchange between President Snow and Peeta, highlighting Peeta’s experience as a prisoner of Panem, previously unseen to audiences in Mockingjay: Part 1.
“Face of a revolution” features a humorous scene with Effie and Katniss as she’s prepped (and primped) to become the Mockingjay.
Santa Monica, CA and Vancouver, BC, (January 22, 2015) – Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) global juggernaut The Hunger Games franchise continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 arriving on Digital HD February 17 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand Friday,...
“I’m not asking” features a tense exchange between President Snow and Peeta, highlighting Peeta’s experience as a prisoner of Panem, previously unseen to audiences in Mockingjay: Part 1.
“Face of a revolution” features a humorous scene with Effie and Katniss as she’s prepped (and primped) to become the Mockingjay.
Santa Monica, CA and Vancouver, BC, (January 22, 2015) – Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) global juggernaut The Hunger Games franchise continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 arriving on Digital HD February 17 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand Friday,...
- 2/18/2015
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Redbox and Lionsgate have signed a multi-year agreement to bring the distributor’s films to Redbox, which accounts for about 50.6% of physical home-video rentals, making it a leader in home entertainment. Redbox self-service kiosks sit in about 35,000 locations throughout the U.S., used by 35 million subscribers. The move comes just ahead of the debut of Mockingjay Part 1, the next film in The Hunger Games franchise, which is set for Thanksgiving week.
“We’re pleased to extend our long-standing partnership with Redbox,” said Lionsgate President of Home Entertainment Ron Schwartz in a statement. “We remain committed to expanding the choices and enriching the quality and excitement of the home entertainment experience for our consumers, and our Redbox relationship is an important part of this commitment.”
Redbox had almost 775 million rental transactions in 2013. Lionsgate currently has more than 30 television shows on over 20 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses,...
“We’re pleased to extend our long-standing partnership with Redbox,” said Lionsgate President of Home Entertainment Ron Schwartz in a statement. “We remain committed to expanding the choices and enriching the quality and excitement of the home entertainment experience for our consumers, and our Redbox relationship is an important part of this commitment.”
Redbox had almost 775 million rental transactions in 2013. Lionsgate currently has more than 30 television shows on over 20 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses,...
- 10/28/2014
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline
Lionsgate has promoted Jim Packer and Ron Schwartz to jointly head worldwide home entertainment operations. Separately, Robert Simonds has hired two more senior executives to his nascent studio.
Packer (pictured, at left) will keep his current title and responsibilities as president of worldwide television and digital distribution and recently signed a long-term deal with the company.
Schwartz (pictured, at right) will serve as president of Lionsgate Home Entertainment and is promoted from president and general manager of Lionsgate Home Entertainment Sales and distribution.
Lionsgate co-coo and motion picture group president Steve Beeks, to whom both executives will continue to report, made the announcement.
Rich Sullivan and Philip Goore have joined Robert Simonds studio as chief financial officer and evp of business and legal affairs for the motion picture group, respectively. Sullivan was deputy chief financial officer at Dreamworks Animation while Goore has filled senior business affairs roles at Universal, New Line and Dreamworks Pictures.
Packer (pictured, at left) will keep his current title and responsibilities as president of worldwide television and digital distribution and recently signed a long-term deal with the company.
Schwartz (pictured, at right) will serve as president of Lionsgate Home Entertainment and is promoted from president and general manager of Lionsgate Home Entertainment Sales and distribution.
Lionsgate co-coo and motion picture group president Steve Beeks, to whom both executives will continue to report, made the announcement.
Rich Sullivan and Philip Goore have joined Robert Simonds studio as chief financial officer and evp of business and legal affairs for the motion picture group, respectively. Sullivan was deputy chief financial officer at Dreamworks Animation while Goore has filled senior business affairs roles at Universal, New Line and Dreamworks Pictures.
- 10/9/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
As Lionsgate's library of 15,000 titles produces a $1 billion-a-year business, the mini-studio has promoted Jim Packer and Ron Schwartz to be co-heads of its worldwide home entertainment division. The two execs will jointly run the division as Packer remains president of worldwide TV and digital distribution and Schwartz is promoted to president of Lionsgate home entertainment. Schwartz was last year named president and general manager of Lionsgate home entertainment as the mini-studio moved to distribute its product across a growing range of global digital platforms. "Ron and Jim have complementary skills and experience,
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- 10/9/2014
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Although Lionsgate and "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence will soon be moving on to the 2-part finale "Mockingjay," the studio isn't quite through with "Catching Fire" just yet. In its first weekend of release, the "Hunger Games" sequel sold an estimated 3.9 million DVD and Blu-ray units. It was also the biggest digital launch in Lionsgate’s history. Those opening weekend digital sales topped the first "Hunger Games" by a whopping 40%. "Fire" was the #1 opening on all major digital platforms, including iTunes, Xbox, Amazon, Vudu, Comcast Xfinity, Verizon FiOS, Google Play and Sony Entertainment Network. "This is a monster opening and a tremendous result for the second film in a franchise, underscoring the enormous momentum of 'The Hunger Games' films," said Lionsgate's Ron Schwartz, in a press release. "Opening weekend packaged media sales of 'Catching Fire' were comparable to the first 'Hunger Games' title released nearly two years...
- 3/11/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
Santa Monica, Calif. and Vancouver, BC, March 11, 2014 — Lionsgate (NYSE: Lgf), a leading global entertainment company, announced today that the global blockbuster Hunger Games franchise continued to gain momentum as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire sold an estimated 3.9 million DVD and Blu-ray units in its first weekend of North American release and had the biggest digital launch in the Company’s history with opening weekend digital sales increasing nearly 40% over the first Hunger Games film. The record digital performance was driven by #1 openings on all major digital platforms, including iTunes, Xbox, Amazon, Vudu, Comcast Xfinity, Verizon FiOS, Google Play and Sony Entertainment Network, among others. Higher-margin Blu-Ray titles surged to 50% of all packaged media sales of Catching Fire in its opening weekend compared to 35% of packaged media sales of the first Hunger Games film. “This is a monster opening and a tremendous result for the second film in a franchise, underscoring...
- 3/11/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Akin Ceylan has been promoted to COO of Lionsgate Home Entertainment Group.
Ceylan will be responsible for all operational aspects and infrastructure management of the group on the heels of its record year in 2012 when the company achieved more than $1bn in revenue and top-five studio market share.
Key drivers for 2012 were The Hunger Games and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.
2013 highlights includes The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, Now You See Me and A&E’s breakout hit Duck Dynasty.
The executive will continue to report to Lionsgate Home Entertainment president and general manager, sales and distribution Ron Schwartz.
Ceylan previously served as chief supply chain officer and executive vice president of operations for the Home Entertainment Group and joined Lionsgate in 2005 from MGM.
Ceylan will be responsible for all operational aspects and infrastructure management of the group on the heels of its record year in 2012 when the company achieved more than $1bn in revenue and top-five studio market share.
Key drivers for 2012 were The Hunger Games and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.
2013 highlights includes The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, Now You See Me and A&E’s breakout hit Duck Dynasty.
The executive will continue to report to Lionsgate Home Entertainment president and general manager, sales and distribution Ron Schwartz.
Ceylan previously served as chief supply chain officer and executive vice president of operations for the Home Entertainment Group and joined Lionsgate in 2005 from MGM.
- 10/16/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Santa Monica, CA, October 16, 2013 – Reflecting the continued growth and diversification of Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) home entertainment business, industry veteran Akin Ceylan has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Lionsgate’s Home Entertainment Group, it was announced today by Lionsgate Home Entertainment President & General Manager, Sales and Distribution Ron Schwartz, to whom he will continue to report. Ceylan will be responsible for all operational aspects and infrastructure management of a home entertainment group that is coming off its best year ever in 2012, achieving more than $1 billion in revenue and top five studio market share, driven by two of the biggest blockbuster titles of the calendar year, the first installment of The Hunger Games franchise and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. Ceylan is part of the management team guiding Lionsgate’s home entertainment business to another stellar performance this calendar year, propelled by a diverse mix of hits including...
- 10/16/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Lionsgate has been promoted Ron Schwartz to president of home entertainment, the company announced Wednesday. The division is a $1 billion-a-year operation that has earned a 10 percent market share from the strong home-entertainment releases of "Hunger Games" and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1" -- two of the top three in 2012, Lionsgate said. "Ron is a gifted and experienced executive who has helped guide our home entertainment business to several years of sustained and profitable growth," Lionsgate Co-Chief Operating Officer and Motion Picture Group President Steve Beeks said in...
- 6/12/2013
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Santa Monica, CA, and Vancouver, BC, June 12, 2013 — Ron Schwartz, a 20-year veteran of Lionsgate (NYSE: Lgf) and its predecessor companies, has been promoted to President and General Manager of Lionsgate Home Entertainment Sales and Distribution, the Company announced today. The promotion recognizes Mr. Schwartz’s ongoing leadership role in growing the Company’s $1 billion-a-year home entertainment operations as they continue to build momentum following the most successful year in their history. Led by the blockbusters Hunger Games and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, two of the three biggest home entertainment releases in the industry last year, Lionsgate achieved nearly 10% market share in calendar 2012, ranking among the top five home entertainment distributors. The Company is off to a fast start in calendar 2013 as well, driven by releases such as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, one of the biggest home entertainment titles of the year to date. During Mr. Schwartz’s tenure,...
- 6/12/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
On Friday, March 1st, Summit Entertainment and retailers across the country will provide fans of The Twilight Saga with the chance to celebrate the midnight DVD release of the epic finale, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 as well as the release of an extended edition of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.
With the release of Breaking Dawn – Part 2, which has taken in an incredible $290 million in domestic box office so far, The Twilight Saga will become the top-selling home entertainment franchise since 2009, having already sold over 50 million DVD and Blu-ray copies to date. Driven by an unbelievably enthusiastic and loyal fan base, Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series has sold over 116 million copies worldwide while the global box office for the complete film series stands at over $3.3 billion, with Part 2 achieving the highest grosses of all with $821.8 million. In addition, the franchise now has eight separate Facebook pages dedicated...
With the release of Breaking Dawn – Part 2, which has taken in an incredible $290 million in domestic box office so far, The Twilight Saga will become the top-selling home entertainment franchise since 2009, having already sold over 50 million DVD and Blu-ray copies to date. Driven by an unbelievably enthusiastic and loyal fan base, Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series has sold over 116 million copies worldwide while the global box office for the complete film series stands at over $3.3 billion, with Part 2 achieving the highest grosses of all with $821.8 million. In addition, the franchise now has eight separate Facebook pages dedicated...
- 2/27/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dredd 3D has topped the home video charts. Lionsgate's Judge Dredd movie has soared to the top of the DVD, Blu-ray and digital download charts on its first week on release. The Karl Urban-starring film sold 650,000 physical units. "Dredd's chart-topping performance demonstrates the breadth of the home entertainment audience for this exciting, high calibre film as well as underscoring our ability to monetise theatrical titles across all home entertainment platforms through the highest packaged, VOD and digital conversion rates in the industry," said Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate executive vice president and general (more)...
- 1/23/2013
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
November last year saw the conclusion of one of the most successful franchises of all time with the release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
We heard last week that the first instalment of the film would be getting an extended release on 2nd March, and now the release date for the final part on Blu-ray and DVD has been set for the same date. Yahoo Movies have given us the first trailer for the release, along with the full press release from Lionsgate.
Included on the home entertainment release – available on Blu-ray, 2-disc DVD, Video On Demand, and Digital Download – will be a seven-part documentary on the making of Breaking Dawn, as well as a feature-length commentary from director Bill Condon, and more.
“The astonishing conclusion to the series, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2, illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.
We heard last week that the first instalment of the film would be getting an extended release on 2nd March, and now the release date for the final part on Blu-ray and DVD has been set for the same date. Yahoo Movies have given us the first trailer for the release, along with the full press release from Lionsgate.
Included on the home entertainment release – available on Blu-ray, 2-disc DVD, Video On Demand, and Digital Download – will be a seven-part documentary on the making of Breaking Dawn, as well as a feature-length commentary from director Bill Condon, and more.
“The astonishing conclusion to the series, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2, illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.
- 1/14/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Lionsgate announced today that the home entertainment release of the first installment of its blockbuster franchise The Hunger Games was also the largest digital and on demand launch in the Company’s history, generating the biggest first day sales of any title on Zune Video on Xbox, achieving more first day transactions on Comcast than any title in the past four years and generating record Lionsgate revenue on iTunes. It sold an estimated 3.8 million DVD and Blu-ray units in its first weekend of release, continuing the momentum it demonstrated in generating more than $407 million at the North American box office, the 13th highest grossing North American release of all time. Lionsgate Evp and General Manager of Home Entertainment Ron Schwartz said more than 1/3 of its first weekend units sold in the higher margin Blu-ray format, a remarkably high percentage. The first installment of The Hunger Games franchise has already grossed...
- 8/21/2012
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
Lionsgate chose to release the DVD/Blu-ray of The Hunger Games last Friday, and it seems to have paid off. The company is reporting that they have seen sales of 3.8 million units of the movie over the weekend.
As well, people were downloading the movie digitally. More first day transactions for The Hunger Games flick were made on Comcast that any other movie in the past four years. The Hunger Games also generated more first day sales on Xbox Live's Zune Video and broke the previous record for sales on iTunes.
Of course, the studio is very pleased by the record sales. "Our motion picture event of the year is translating into a home entertainment juggernaut that is already setting new digital records and demonstrating sustained playability similar to the film's remarkable long-term box office performance," said the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Ron Schwartz.
As well, people were downloading the movie digitally. More first day transactions for The Hunger Games flick were made on Comcast that any other movie in the past four years. The Hunger Games also generated more first day sales on Xbox Live's Zune Video and broke the previous record for sales on iTunes.
Of course, the studio is very pleased by the record sales. "Our motion picture event of the year is translating into a home entertainment juggernaut that is already setting new digital records and demonstrating sustained playability similar to the film's remarkable long-term box office performance," said the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Ron Schwartz.
- 8/21/2012
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Lionsgate announced today that the home entertainment release of the first installment of its blockbuster franchise The Hunger Games sold an estimated 3.8 million DVD and Blu-ray units in its first weekend of release, continuing the momentum it demonstrated in generating more than $407 million at the North American box office, the 13th highest grossing North American release of all time.
The Hunger Games was also the largest digital and on demand launch in the Company’s history, generating the biggest first day sales of any title on Zune Video on Xbox, achieving more first day transactions on Comcast than any title in the past four years and generating record Lionsgate revenue on iTunes.
“Our motion picture event of the year is translating into a home entertainment juggernaut that is already setting new digital records and demonstrating sustained playability similar to the film’s remarkable long-term box office performance,” said Lionsgate Executive...
The Hunger Games was also the largest digital and on demand launch in the Company’s history, generating the biggest first day sales of any title on Zune Video on Xbox, achieving more first day transactions on Comcast than any title in the past four years and generating record Lionsgate revenue on iTunes.
“Our motion picture event of the year is translating into a home entertainment juggernaut that is already setting new digital records and demonstrating sustained playability similar to the film’s remarkable long-term box office performance,” said Lionsgate Executive...
- 8/21/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Today's a big day for fans of The Hunger Games. At midnight tonight the Blu-ray and DVD for the film go on sale, and we have the scoop on which Hunger Games stars will be where. Read on for the details!
The below graphic shows the cast members who will be attending midnight releases in Dallas, Miami, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. In addition, for those of you who might not want to head out and shop that late at night, we have a look at the exclusive interactive experience awaiting those who purchase the film via iTunes.
From the Press Release
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours...
The below graphic shows the cast members who will be attending midnight releases in Dallas, Miami, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. In addition, for those of you who might not want to head out and shop that late at night, we have a look at the exclusive interactive experience awaiting those who purchase the film via iTunes.
From the Press Release
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours...
- 8/17/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Blockbuster Stores Across The Country Will Give Fans A Chance To Celebrate The Release Of The Wildly Popular Film With Local Festivities
Fans who pre-order The Hunger Games DVD at their local Blockbuster through August 15 will receive a free exclusive Hunger Games poster and be invited to attend a special release party at their local stores.
Attendees at the Dorsett/McKelvey Blockbuster will be treated to a special appearance by Kyky-fm on-air talent, Hunger Games survival food, a screening of the movie in store, trivia contests for prizes, a special Tribute mini-makeover and learn self-defense techniques for the arena.
Find your store locations here: http://www.blockbuster.com/releaseparties.
When: Friday, August 17 9:00pm . Midnight
Where: Blockbuster
12676 Dorsett Rd
Maryland Heights, Mo 63043
In honor of the release of The Hunger Games, We Are Movie Geeks has some copies of the film to giveaway.
Official Rules: 1. You Must Be A Us Resident.
Fans who pre-order The Hunger Games DVD at their local Blockbuster through August 15 will receive a free exclusive Hunger Games poster and be invited to attend a special release party at their local stores.
Attendees at the Dorsett/McKelvey Blockbuster will be treated to a special appearance by Kyky-fm on-air talent, Hunger Games survival food, a screening of the movie in store, trivia contests for prizes, a special Tribute mini-makeover and learn self-defense techniques for the arena.
Find your store locations here: http://www.blockbuster.com/releaseparties.
When: Friday, August 17 9:00pm . Midnight
Where: Blockbuster
12676 Dorsett Rd
Maryland Heights, Mo 63043
In honor of the release of The Hunger Games, We Are Movie Geeks has some copies of the film to giveaway.
Official Rules: 1. You Must Be A Us Resident.
- 8/10/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Hunger Games arrives on home video on August 18th, and to help fuel the fervor even more, Lionsgate has released a new bonus clip in which star Jennifer Lawrence reflects on her decision to make the move from mostly independent films to the blockbuster.
From the Press Release
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18th, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-ray (plus digital copy), VOD, and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history.
The 2-disc Blu-ray and 2-disc DVD arrive loaded with over three hours of extensive bonus materials, including the comprehensive eight-part documentary “The World Is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games.” Other special features include a sit-down...
From the Press Release
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18th, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-ray (plus digital copy), VOD, and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history.
The 2-disc Blu-ray and 2-disc DVD arrive loaded with over three hours of extensive bonus materials, including the comprehensive eight-part documentary “The World Is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games.” Other special features include a sit-down...
- 8/3/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Khatuna Lorig at the Hunger Games event on Tuesday June 26, 2012 in Hamilton Ohio. (Photo by Skip Peterson/Invision for Lionsgate/AP Images)
In anticipation of the release of The Hunger Games on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand, and Digital Download on August 18, 2012 at 12:01 A.M. we present you with this awesome image of Olympic Archer Khatuna Lorig posing as “Katniss Everdeen.”
The Hunger Games global phenomenon has inspired a surging popularity in the sport of archery demonstrated even further by the success of the United States Archery Team at the Olympics, as well as the highly anticipated Blu-ray and DVD release of the film on August 18 from Lionsgate. Team USA member Khatuna Lorig was there at the beginning to teach actress Jennifer Lawrence how to shoot a bow and arrow in preparation for her iconic starring role. In this image, Olympian Khatuna Lorig poses as “Katniss Everdeen”. in a replica jacket from the film,...
In anticipation of the release of The Hunger Games on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand, and Digital Download on August 18, 2012 at 12:01 A.M. we present you with this awesome image of Olympic Archer Khatuna Lorig posing as “Katniss Everdeen.”
The Hunger Games global phenomenon has inspired a surging popularity in the sport of archery demonstrated even further by the success of the United States Archery Team at the Olympics, as well as the highly anticipated Blu-ray and DVD release of the film on August 18 from Lionsgate. Team USA member Khatuna Lorig was there at the beginning to teach actress Jennifer Lawrence how to shoot a bow and arrow in preparation for her iconic starring role. In this image, Olympian Khatuna Lorig poses as “Katniss Everdeen”. in a replica jacket from the film,...
- 8/2/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The motion picture event that set the world on fire is poised to become the home entertainment event of the year when Lionsgate releases The Hunger Games on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand, and Digital Download on August 18, 2012 at 12:01 A.M.
In anticipation of the release, Lionsgate has released this special features clip which premiered at San Diego Comic-Con. May the odds be ever in your favor.
Lionsgate.s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate.s The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate.s history.
In anticipation of the release, Lionsgate has released this special features clip which premiered at San Diego Comic-Con. May the odds be ever in your favor.
Lionsgate.s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate.s The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate.s history.
- 7/16/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Just as we get the announcement that The Hunger Games movie franchise is splitting the finale into two films, it’s time to try to get you excited for the home release of the first one. You’re likely well aware of the date already, August 18th, and no small number of fans are sure to turn out at 12:01am, but because you might somehow not be quite excited enough, there are a couple of new videos for you.
The really interesting one is a full trailer that focuses on the special features.
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD...
The really interesting one is a full trailer that focuses on the special features.
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD...
- 7/12/2012
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
At the end of May we received the first word on what will be included in the home video release of The Hunger Games from Lionsgate, and now we have an official trailer for the special features. Talk about covering all the bases!
From the Press Release
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history.
The 2-disc Blu-ray and 2-disc DVD arrive loaded with over three hours of extensive bonus materials, including the comprehensive eight-part documentary “The World Is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games.” Other special features include a sit-down conversation with director...
From the Press Release
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history.
The 2-disc Blu-ray and 2-disc DVD arrive loaded with over three hours of extensive bonus materials, including the comprehensive eight-part documentary “The World Is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games.” Other special features include a sit-down conversation with director...
- 7/10/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Still playing at a theater near me, the Blu-Ray, DVD, On Demand, and Digital Download release of The Hunger Games is slated for August 18th, and it’s going to be packed with bonus features.
Take a look at the details of the release, and don’t miss the list of extras, including an eight-part Making Of documentary.
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Arrives On Blu-ray Disc, DVD, On Demand And Digital Download On August 18
Midnight Launch Expected To Bring Back Lines of Avid Fans At Midnight Retail Events Nationwide
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc...
Take a look at the details of the release, and don’t miss the list of extras, including an eight-part Making Of documentary.
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Arrives On Blu-ray Disc, DVD, On Demand And Digital Download On August 18
Midnight Launch Expected To Bring Back Lines of Avid Fans At Midnight Retail Events Nationwide
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc...
- 5/25/2012
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
The Hunger Games stunned the Hollywood prognosticators when it opened with huge box office numbers back in March. Its stunning success has been easily eclipsed by The Avengers but the adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling Ya novel remains a noteworthy success story. Now they are trying to seize the spotlight once more with a clever marketing scheme for the home video release late this summer. Here are the details:
Santa Monica, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in...
Santa Monica, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in...
- 5/24/2012
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
The Hunger Games arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand and Digital Download on August 18 at 12:01 am. The Lionsgate film is nearing $400 Million so far at the North American box office and $650 million worldwide. The excitement will continue at midnight sales events across the country. Keep reading to check out the Blu-ray release trailer and for more information:
Here is the official press release:
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Gamesfranchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history, the Company announced today.
Here is the official press release:
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Gamesfranchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history, the Company announced today.
- 5/24/2012
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Director Gary Ross‘ big-screen adaptation of the Suzanne Collins novel, The Hunger Games scored a staggering $152 million in North America alone on its opening weekend in theaters, and is likely to set the home video market on fire with its forthcoming Blu-ray and DVD release as well.
Check out the new trailer and press release below for all the details!
Blu-ray And DVD Trailer: The Hunger Games
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The motion picture event that set the world on fire Poised To Become The Home Entertainment Event Of The Year
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Arrives On Blu-ray Disc, DVD, On Demand And Digital Download On August 18 Theatrical Release Approaching $400 Million At North American Box Office And $650 Million Worldwide Midnight Launch Expected To Bring Back Lines of Avid Fans At Midnight Retail Events Nationwide
“We have a winner.” – Rolling Stone
Santa Monica, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s...
Check out the new trailer and press release below for all the details!
Blu-ray And DVD Trailer: The Hunger Games
Click here to view the embedded video.
The motion picture event that set the world on fire Poised To Become The Home Entertainment Event Of The Year
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Arrives On Blu-ray Disc, DVD, On Demand And Digital Download On August 18 Theatrical Release Approaching $400 Million At North American Box Office And $650 Million Worldwide Midnight Launch Expected To Bring Back Lines of Avid Fans At Midnight Retail Events Nationwide
“We have a winner.” – Rolling Stone
Santa Monica, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s...
- 5/24/2012
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
The world will be watching The Hunger Games at home August 18!
Lionsgate just released word on the Hunger Games Blu-ray! Check out the Blu-ray trailer and full press release below for details!
Santa Monica, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history, the Company announced today.
The film, based on the New York Times best-selling novel from writer Suzanne Collins, achieved a remarkable four-week run as the #1 film at the North American...
Lionsgate just released word on the Hunger Games Blu-ray! Check out the Blu-ray trailer and full press release below for details!
Santa Monica, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history, the Company announced today.
The film, based on the New York Times best-selling novel from writer Suzanne Collins, achieved a remarkable four-week run as the #1 film at the North American...
- 5/24/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Victor Medina)
- Cinelinx
Lionsgate.s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate.s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate.s history, the Company announced today.
The film, based on the New York Times best-selling novel from writer Suzanne Collins, achieved a remarkable four-week run as the #1 film at the North American theatrical box office where it has already grossed $392 million, ranking as the 14th highest-grossing film of all time, and it is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office with an early June opening slated in China.
The film, based on the New York Times best-selling novel from writer Suzanne Collins, achieved a remarkable four-week run as the #1 film at the North American theatrical box office where it has already grossed $392 million, ranking as the 14th highest-grossing film of all time, and it is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office with an early June opening slated in China.
- 5/23/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Come on! You only need to vary the rules a little bit. Just break out the paintball guns and engage in all-out warfare to decide who will be deciding what to eat for the next year. Or... you could just pop in the DVD or Blu-ray. The choice is yours!
From the Press Release
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history.
The film, based on the New York Times best-selling novel from writer Suzanne Collins,...
From the Press Release
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history.
The film, based on the New York Times best-selling novel from writer Suzanne Collins,...
- 5/23/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The Hunger Games started the 2012 theatrical season with a bang. While many horror fans and general public wrote it off as another Twilight-esque teen melodrama, director Gary Ross and actress Jennifer Lawrence really elevated the film above what could have been a mediocre, bloated story. I never read the story and I really dug the movie quite a bit while Michael read the story and also liked the film.
Lionsgate Home Entertainment now announces The Hunger Games will be coming home on Blu-Ray & DVD this August on an unusual date (one that reflects the Twilight film home releases).
From the Press Release:
Santa Monica, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and...
Lionsgate Home Entertainment now announces The Hunger Games will be coming home on Blu-Ray & DVD this August on an unusual date (one that reflects the Twilight film home releases).
From the Press Release:
Santa Monica, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: Lgf) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and...
- 5/23/2012
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
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