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The LGF news page on Stock Titan aggregates company communications and related coverage for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., whose shares trade as LGF.A and LGF.B on the New York Stock Exchange. Recent press releases link Lionsgate to Lionsgate Studios Corp., a standalone, pure play, publicly traded content company focused on motion picture and television production and distribution, and to the STARZ-branded premium subscription platform.
News items for the LGF symbols include consolidated financial results for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., where revenue, operating income or loss, net income or loss attributable to shareholders, adjusted net income and adjusted OIBDA are reported. These releases often highlight trailing 12‑month library revenue associated with a large film and television library, and discuss performance drivers such as episodic television deliveries, licensing of library content, and the performance of motion picture releases.
Another key category of news concerns corporate transactions and governance. Press releases describe the proposed and completed separation of the Studio Business from the Starz Business into two independent, publicly traded companies through a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Coverage includes announcements of shareholder meeting dates, proxy materials, court approvals, and the commencement of trading of the studio-focused company under the ticker symbol LION.
Investors following LGF-related news can also see updates about analyst and investor conference calls, where Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios senior management discuss quarterly and annual results, as well as supplemental information on segment performance for Motion Picture, Television Production and Media Networks. By reviewing this news flow in one place, users can monitor how Lionsgate’s ownership of Lionsgate Studios Corp. and the STARZ premium subscription platform is reflected in its communications, financial reporting and corporate actions.
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Lionsgate Studios (Nasdaq: LION) will release fiscal 2025 third-quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2024 after market close on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Senior management will host an analyst and investor call at 5:00 P.M. ET / 2:00 P.M. PT on February 6 to discuss results; the live webcast and a full replay will be available via each company's investor relations events page. Both companies' financial results will be presented on the same call. Lionsgate owns approximately 87% of Lionsgate Studios and operates the STARZ premium subscription platform.
Lionsgate reported disappointing Q2 FY2025 results with revenue of $948.6 million and a net loss of $163.3 million ($0.68 per share). The company's operating loss was $88.6 million with an Adjusted OIBDA loss of $17.7 million. The Studio Business saw revenue increase 4% to $823.7 million but reported an operating loss of $34.8 million. Motion Picture segment revenue grew 3% to $407.1 million, while Television Production revenue increased 6% to $416.6 million. Library revenue grew to $892 million. North American OTT subscribers declined 2.6% to 12.4 million, impacted by a $1.00 price increase in September.
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Lionsgate Studios (Nasdaq: LION) have announced the release of their fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results, ending September 30, 2024. The results will be disclosed after market close on Thursday, November 7, 2024, followed by an analyst and investor conference call at 5:00 P.M. ET/2:00 P.M. PT on the same day. Interested parties can access the live webcast through the Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios Investor Relations websites. A replay will be available later that evening. Both companies' financial results will be presented and discussed during the call.
Lionsgate Studios is described as a leading standalone, publicly-traded content company, while Lionsgate owns approximately 87% of Lionsgate Studios' outstanding shares and the premium subscription platform STARZ.
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Runway have announced a groundbreaking AI collaboration, marking the first partnership between Runway and a Hollywood studio. Runway will create and train a custom AI model based on Lionsgate's proprietary film and television content. This model will generate cinematic video to augment the work of Lionsgate Studios' creative talent.
Lionsgate Vice Chair Michael Burns emphasized the potential for capital-efficient content creation, with filmmakers already exploring applications in pre- and post-production. Runway's CEO, Cristóbal Valenzuela, highlighted the partnership's role in advancing artistic expression through technology. This collaboration aims to enhance storytelling capabilities and provide innovative tools for the creative process.
Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios reported Q1 fiscal 2025 results. Lionsgate's revenue was $834.7 million, with a net loss of $59.4 million ($0.25 per share). Adjusted net income was $20.9 million ($0.09 per share). Operating income was $18.8 million, and Adjusted OIBDA was $104.5 million. The Studio Business revenue decreased 5.9% to $588.4 million. Motion Picture segment revenue fell 15% to $347.3 million, but profit increased 24%. Television Production revenue grew 10% to $241.1 million, while profit dropped 53%. Media Networks North American revenue increased 1% to $345.3 million, with segment profit up 54%. North American OTT subscribers grew 5.5% year-over-year to 13.2 million but decreased by 180K sequentially.
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Lionsgate Studios (Nasdaq: LION) have announced they will release their fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after market close. The companies will hold a joint analyst and investor conference call at 6:00 P.M. ET/3:00 P.M. PT on the same day to discuss the results. Interested parties can access the live webcast through the Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios Investor Relations websites. A full replay will be available later that evening. The call will cover financial results for both entities, reflecting their status as separate publicly-traded companies with distinct operations in motion picture, television, subscription services, and location-based entertainment.
White Castle has announced a collaboration with Lionsgate to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated movie Borderlands, coming to theaters on August 9, 2024. Fans can look forward to -edition, Borderlands-themed retail and restaurant packaging featuring augmented reality (AR) experiences. This special packaging will be available on various White Castle Slider products and beverages, both in stores and restaurants across the U.S.
The packaging includes QR codes that unlock seven unique AR experiences, bringing the character Claptrap from Borderlands to life. This marks White Castle's largest film partnership to date, aiming to enhance the enjoyment of both White Castle and Borderlands fans.
Jamie Richardson, VP at White Castle, highlighted the collaboration as a way to bring extra fun to gaming and movie-watching experiences. The Borderlands franchise, known for its distinctive humor and art style, has garnered critical acclaim and a global fan base over the years.
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