CINEMA PUZZLES LAUNCHES A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE POP CULTURE'S BIGGEST FILMS, PIECE BY PIECE

Rhea-AI Summary

Cinema Puzzles, created by screenwriter and entrepreneur Michael Elliot, launches a premium jigsaw line turning iconic film scenes into collectibles. Officially licensed partners include Universal Pictures, Lionsgate and The Jim Henson Company.

The May 19, 2026 launch offers over 250 puzzles, sold direct-to-consumer via cinemapuzzles.com, with prices from $29 to $49 and an optional monthly subscription for ongoing collectors.

News Market Reaction – LION

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In the May 19 session, LION declined 1.04%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights an additional licensing channel for Lionsgate IP through Cinema Puzzles...

Analysis

This announcement highlights an additional licensing channel for Lionsgate IP through Cinema Puzzles, featuring titles such as The Hunger Games, The Twilight Saga, and Labyrinth. It follows earlier brand extensions like film-inspired fragrances and sits alongside Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue of $724.3 million and record library revenue of $1.05 billion. Investors may watch how these merchandise initiatives scale, how they support library monetization, and how upcoming earnings on May 21, 2026 reflect this strategy.

Key Figures

Q3 FY26 revenue: $724.3 million Q3 FY26 net loss: $46.2 million Library revenue: $1.05 billion +5 more

8 metrics

Q3 FY26 revenue $724.3 million Quarter ended December 31, 2025

Q3 FY26 net loss $46.2 million Net loss attributable to shareholders; diluted loss/share $0.16

Library revenue $1.05 billion Trailing 12‑month library revenue, up 10% year-over-year

Point72 stake 6,844,626 shares (2.4%) Schedule 13G/A beneficial ownership as of March 31, 2026

Jericho stake 18,815,105 shares (6.5%) Schedule 13G beneficial ownership as of 03/31/2026

FMR LLC stake 14,756,168.14 shares (5.1%) Schedule 13G beneficial ownership reported 04/27/2026

CEO option grant 4,500,000 options at $11.07 Performance-based options under amended CEO agreement

CEO RSU grant 666,667 RSUs Performance-and-service vesting tranches with stock-price hurdles

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 07 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
May 07	Earnings call scheduled	Neutral	-3.0%	Announcement of Q4 and full-year fiscal 2026 earnings release and call.
Mar 05	Brand fragrance launch	Positive	+5.9%	John Wick–inspired fragrance collaboration to drive subscriptions and fan engagement.
Mar 05	Fragrance collection launch	Positive	+5.9%	Exclusive Twilight fragrance launch with campaign using original cast and experiences.
Mar 03	Tech platform upgrade	Positive	-3.4%	Selection of Orange Logic to unify and modernize global marketing asset management.
Feb 05	Quarterly earnings	Positive	+2.5%	Q3 fiscal 2026 results with strong library revenue and positive adjusted metrics.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Stock reactions generally align with news tone, with positive consumer/licensing updates seeing gains and one negative divergence on an operational systems announcement.

Recent Company History

Over the past six months, Lionsgate has mixed operational and brand-extension news with earnings updates. A Q3 fiscal 2026 report highlighted revenue of $724.3 million and record trailing 12‑month library revenue of $1.05 billion. The company also announced an Orange Logic marketing asset platform and multiple fragrance collaborations tied to John Wick and Twilight, which coincided with a +5.94% move. The upcoming Q4/FY 2026 earnings call on May 21, 2026 frames this Cinema Puzzles licensing news within a broader monetization push for key franchises.

Key Terms

schedule 13g/a, schedule 13g, prospectus, rule 424(b)(3), +4 more

8 terms

schedule 13g/a regulatory

"SCHEDULE 13G/A, date 2026-05-15, title [SCHEDULE 13G/A] Lionsgate Studios Corp."

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

schedule 13g regulatory

"SCHEDULE 13G, date 2026-05-15, title [SCHEDULE 13G] Lionsgate Studios Corp."

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

prospectus regulatory

"Prospectus Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)"

A prospectus is a detailed document that explains a company's plans for offering new shares or investments to the public. It’s important because it provides potential investors with key information about the company’s business, risks, and how they might make money, helping them decide whether to invest. Think of it as a guidebook for understanding what you're buying into.

rule 424(b)(3) regulatory

"[424B3] Lionsgate Studios Corp. Prospectus Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)"

Rule 424(b)(3) is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing rule that governs how updated prospectus information about a securities offering is formally added to an existing registration statement. For investors, seeing a 424(b)(3) filing means the company has officially recorded new offering details – like the number of shares, pricing range or other terms – so it’s a reliable place to check the latest, legally required disclosures; think of it as the official addendum to a product manual that must be filed before the product is sold.

stock appreciation rights financial

"registers 208,122 common shares related to exercises of options and stock appreciation rights"

Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are a form of employee compensation that give the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's stock price over a set baseline, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy the stock. For investors, SARs matter because they can create future cash outflows or share dilution and signal how a company rewards and motivates executives — similar to giving a bonus tied directly to how well the company’s stock performs.

non-qualified stock options financial

"He was granted 4,500,000 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $11.07"

Non-qualified stock options are a type of employee benefit that gives individuals the right to buy company shares at a set price, usually lower than the market value, within a certain period. Unlike other options that may have special tax advantages, these options are taxed as income when exercised, which can affect how much money the employee or investor ultimately gains. They are important because they can influence company compensation strategies and impact the financial outcomes for employees and investors.

restricted share units financial

"666,667 restricted share units (RSUs) in three performance-and-service vesting tranches"

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

change-in-control regulatory

"along with detailed severance and change-in-control protections."

A change-in-control is a transaction or event that shifts who ultimately owns or runs a company—such as a sale, merger, or transfer of a majority of voting shares—and often triggers contractual protections, payoffs or rule changes. Investors care because it can instantly alter a company’s leadership, strategy, cash flows and the value or timing of stock payouts, much like handing a house’s keys to a new owner who may change the rules and distribute proceeds differently.

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Hollywood Screenwriter and Entrepreneur Michael Elliot Brings Iconic Film Moments to Life Through Premium Collectible Puzzles

LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning screenwriter and serial entrepreneur, Michael Elliot is introducing today a new way for audiences to engage with films they love. His latest venture, Cinema Puzzles, transforms iconic film moments into premium jigsaw puzzles designed for cinephiles, collectors, and puzzle enthusiasts alike.

Officially licensed from major studios and partners including Universal Pictures, Lionsgate and The Jim Henson Company. Cinema Puzzles is the only film-first puzzle brand designed to disrupt the puzzle industry. Universal Pictures' cultural touchstones featured in the collection include Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World, Steven Spielberg's Jaws, Love Actually, Wicked and DreamWorks Animation's Shrek. Other films featured in the collection include Labyrinth from The Jim Henson Company and Dirty Dancing, The Twilight Saga, and The Hunger Games from Lionsgate. Each puzzle reimagines a memorable cinematic moment as an immersive, hands-on experience – inviting fans to revisit the emotion, nostalgia and storytelling that made these films iconic.

Created with premium materials and gallery-worthy design, each puzzle is packaged in a collector-grade box and includes a two-sided poster for display or reference during assembly. A monthly subscription option for fans who want to build their collection year-round is also available.

"I was inspired by a simple idea: what if the most memorable moments from our favorite movies could live beyond the screen in a way fans can touch, build, and relive?" said Elliot. "Cinema Puzzles creates a fresh yet familiar way to experience those moments, allowing fans to connect, rebuild the scene piece by piece and rediscover the magic of the film."

Elliot, whose screenwriting credits include Brown Sugar, Just Wright, Like Mike, Ruth & Boaz, and the recent romantic comedy Relationship Goals, has spent decades crafting stories. He now brings that storytelling expertise beyond the screen and into this new category-defining brand.

Cinema Puzzles will feature over 250 first-of-its-kind puzzles at launch and be available direct-to-consumer beginning May 19 on www.cinemapuzzles.com. Prices range from $29 to $49.

About Cinema Puzzles

Cinema Puzzles creates premium jigsaw puzzles featuring iconic scenes from beloved films. Founded by screenwriter and entrepreneur, Michael Elliot, the brand transforms cinematic storytelling into a hands-on experience for movie lovers, collectors, and puzzle enthusiasts. Through officially licensed film imagery and collector-quality design, Cinema Puzzles lets fans relive their favorite movie moments piece by piece. Visit www.cinemapuzzles.com to learn more.

About Michael Elliot

Michael Elliot is an award-winning screenwriter and film industry veteran who has written some of the most beloved movies of the past 25 years. While storytelling has long been his creative passion, entrepreneurship has been a driving force behind his business success. He is also the founder of Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys, the luxury men's grooming lounge launched in 2013 that has grown to more than 70 locations nationwide. Elliot continues to build ventures at the intersection of storytelling, culture, and entrepreneurship.

About Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Amblin Entertainment

Amblin Entertainment is a film and television production company, led by Steven Spielberg, that develops and produces films using the Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Pictures banners and includes Amblin Television, a longtime leader in quality programming. Amblin's recent releases include Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans, which won the Golden Globe for Best Picture Drama; 1917, which won three Academy Awards® and earned $385m at the global box office; and Green Book, which won three Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, and grossed more than $320m worldwide. 

About DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation, a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company's deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing, and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DreamWorks' feature heritage includes many of the world's most beloved films and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, The Bad Guys, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish which have amassed more than $16 billion in global box office receipts. The next film for the studio is Trolls Band Together, slated for release in fall 2023. DreamWorks Animation's television studio is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries with a diverse array of award-winning original content through streaming and linear broadcasters.

About Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences

Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences is a division within Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE: LION), one of the world's leading standalone, pure-play content companies. By leveraging the studio's world-class portfolio of film and television brands and franchises, the division drives incremental revenue and builds consumer engagement via live shows and experiences, location-based entertainment destinations, games, physical and digital merchandise, and select strategic partnerships and investments.

About The Jim Henson Company

The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 70 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation. The Company's most recent credits include the new PBS KIDS special Wowsabout, and the hit holiday special for Apple TV The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, as well as the Emmy-nominated Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip for Disney+, the Oscar®-winning Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio for Netflix, and the Emmy®-winning Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock for Apple TV. Other television credits include Slumberkins and Harriet the Spy for Apple TV; Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles, and Sid the Science Kid all for PBS; Earth to Ned for Disney+; and the Netflix series Word Party and the Emmy-winning The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Iconic catalogue titles include Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, Farscape, and the ground-breaking fantasy classics The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with additional locations in New York and London, the Company is also home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop™, a pre-eminent puppet and creature-building group and industry leader in puppeteered digital animation, with international film, television, theme park, and advertising clients.

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FAQ

What is Cinema Puzzles and what does the company offer movie fans?

Cinema Puzzles is a premium jigsaw brand that turns iconic movie scenes into collectible puzzles. According to Cinema Puzzles, each officially licensed puzzle uses high-end materials, gallery-style packaging and a two-sided poster to help fans relive favorite film moments piece by piece.

When did Cinema Puzzles launch its film-themed jigsaw puzzles?

Cinema Puzzles launched its film-focused jigsaw collection on May 19, 2026. According to Cinema Puzzles, the brand went live direct-to-consumer on cinemapuzzles.com, offering over 250 puzzles that reimagine memorable movie scenes as hands-on, immersive experiences for fans and collectors.

Which movies are included in the first Cinema Puzzles collection?

The first Cinema Puzzles collection features scenes from major films like Jurassic World, Jaws, Shrek and Labyrinth. According to Cinema Puzzles, additional titles include Love Actually, Wicked, Dirty Dancing, The Twilight Saga and The Hunger Games, all using officially licensed imagery from studio partners.

How much do Cinema Puzzles jigsaw puzzles cost at launch?

Cinema Puzzles jigsaw puzzles are priced between $29 and $49 at launch. According to Cinema Puzzles, the puzzles use premium materials and collector-grade packaging, positioning the products as high-quality memorabilia for movie lovers, puzzle enthusiasts and collectors building long-term themed collections.

Does Cinema Puzzles offer a subscription service for ongoing puzzle deliveries?

Yes, Cinema Puzzles offers a monthly subscription option for ongoing deliveries. According to Cinema Puzzles, this subscription is designed for fans who want to build their collection year-round, regularly receiving new film-scene puzzles without placing separate orders each time.

What is the connection between Cinema Puzzles and Lionsgate Studios (NYSE: LION)?

Cinema Puzzles licenses film imagery from Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences, a division of Lionsgate Studios (NYSE: LION). According to Cinema Puzzles, Lionsgate titles in the lineup include Dirty Dancing, The Twilight Saga and The Hunger Games, featured as collectible puzzle scenes.