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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Jason Constantine, Co-President of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Dead at 55
Jason Constantine, co-president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group who has been with the film studio for the last 25 years, nearly since the company's inception, has passed away following a long fight with cancer. He was 55. In his time with Lionsgate Constantine has overseen some of the studio's biggest franchises, including 'John Wick' and 'Saw,' having pushed for the latter after seeing just a brief concept short, and he's been closely associated with 'The Expendables' and award-winning films like 'Crash,' 'Precious,' 'Knives Out,' 'I Can Only Imagine,' and many more. Constantine was elevated to the co-president role in 2023. More from IndieWire 'Ballerina' Director Len Wiseman on the Film's Most Killer Set Pieces, from an Ice Skate Melee to a 'Snowball Fight' with Grenades Michael Jackson Biopic at Lionsgate Likely to Be Pushed Deep Into 2026 'With his fearless spirit, creative energy, and enduring talent relationships, Jason embodied the very best of our studio and our industry. His influence will continue to be felt in many of our most successful franchises,' Lionsgate said in a statement. 'His career was built around the principles that a great idea can come from anywhere, a box office triumph is meant to be shared by an entire team, and our creative choices need to be bold and daring. We mourn the passing of a highly respected executive, a trusted partner and a cherished friend, and we extend our deepest condolences to his wife Kristin, his three children and his entire family.' Constantine began his career as a junior director of acquisitions at the company that preceded Lionsgate, Trimark Pictures, and he had been a passionate lover of the movies and being a part of the business from an early age. He received his B.A. from Princeton University and his M.F.A in film production from Loyola Marymount University. He wrote and directed two short films: a rom-com called 'For Whom The Wedding Bell Tolls' and a drama called 'Ashes' that won a PGA award for Best Student Short Film. A 'boombox' account has been set up for people to send written stories and photos for the Constantine family. The family and studio encourages people to upload any written stories or photos to the following link here. In lieu of flowers, the Constantine family requests those who wish to make gifts in Jason's memory consider funding the brain cancer research conducted by Jason's neurosurgeons, led by Dr. Michael Lim, or Jason's neuro-oncology team at UCLA, led by Dr. Tim Cloughesy and Dr. Robert Chong. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Hollywood movie exec Jason Constantine dead at 55 after heartbreaking health battle
A Hollywood movie executive who helped bring some of cinema's biggest franchises to the big screen has died following a battle with brain cancer. Jason Constantine, the 55-year-old co-president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a long fight with the disease. Constantine began his career at Lionsgate more than 25 years ago at the predecessor company Trimark Pictures where he was a director of acquisitions. At Lionsgate, he was involved in several of the studio's major films, including ' John Wick,' and 'Saw,' which he pushed Lionsgate to acquire early on after watching a brief concept short. The exec also worked closely on hit films including 'The Expendables,' 'I Can Only Imagine,' 'The Hitman's Bodyguard,' 'Kick Ass,' 'Rambo: Last Blood,' 'Angel Has Fallen,' and 'Plane.' His work also included critically acclaimed films such as 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring,' 'Arbitrage,' 'Margin Call,' and 'Dear White People.' Constantine helped bring horror favorites 'Cabin in the Woods' and 'Rejects' trilogy to audiences. He was also associated with films including best picture Oscar winner 'Crash' in 2004, the drama 'Precious' in 2009 and 'Knives Out' in 2019. In a tribute to their colleague, the entertainment company described Constantine as the embodiment of everything great about their studio and the wider film industry. 'With his fearless spirit, creative energy and enduring talent relationships, Jason embodied the very best of our studio and our industry,' said Lionsgate in a statement. 'His influence will continue to be felt in many of our most successful franchises.' 'His career was built around the principles that a great idea can come from anywhere, a box office triumph is meant to be shared by an entire team and our creative choices need to be bold and daring. 'We mourn the passing of a highly respected executive, a trusted partner and a cherished friend, and we extend our deepest condolences to his wife Kristin, his three children and his entire family.' Australian filmmaker James Wan paid tribute to the beloved movie producer. The horror director, 48, who worked on most of the Saw movies with Constantine, posted several photos of the pair together as he shared his heartbreak. 'We lost a truly great friend and human being in Jason. I've known Jason since we first came out here to make Saw. That movie is what it is today because of him,' he wrote. 'He believed in the project so much, they brought it to Lionsgate and championed it before the movie was even shot.' Wan went on to thank his late friend for helping him transform what began as a student film into a billion dollar franchise.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Aussie Saw filmmaker James Wan shares his heartbreak after legendary producer who helped him get his big break dies aged 55
Australian filmmaker James Wan has paid tribute to beloved Saw movie producer Jason Constantine who died aged 55 on Tuesday from brain cancer. The horror director, 48, who worked on most of the Saw movies with Constantine, posted several photos of the pair together as he shared his heartbreak. 'We lost a truly great friend and human being in Jason. I've known Jason since we first came out here to make Saw. That movie is what it is today because of him,' he wrote. 'He believed in the project so much, they brought it to Lionsgate and championed it before the movie was even shot.' Wan went on to thank his late friend for helping him transform what began as a student film into a billion dollar franchise. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Jason was an unsung hero of the franchise, a constant avid supporter of the movies and the filmmakers involved,' he added. 'But more importantly, he was a genuinely kind, sweet, caring, loving man. 'A true anomaly in a town like Hollywood. And a great father and husband too.' After Constantine helped him to break into the industry, Wan went on to direct many acclaimed Hollywood blockbusters, including Fast and Furious 7 and The Conjuring. Constantine was co-president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group and executive producer of all ten Saw movies, created by Wan and his writing partner Leigh Whannell. He also produced the Australian-filmed US movies See No Evil, starring Rachael Taylor, and The Condemned featuring Neighbours actress Madeleine West. The producer died at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday after a long battle with brain cancer. Across ten movies made from 2004 - 2023, the Saw franchise has made over AU$1bn at the box office. Wan went on to thank his late friend for helping him transform what began as a student film into a billion dollar franchise In addition to a mostly American cast, the films featured Australian actor Costas Mandylor as a villainous detective. The franchise kicked off with Saw, which hit theatres October 27, 2004, and helped put director Wan and writer Whannell on the map. The first film was produced on a modest budget and made over $100m at the box office, sparking an iconic franchise. Saw II followed just a year later, with Darren Lynn Bousman replacing Wan at the helm and co-writing the script with Whannell. The most recent movie movie, Saw X, was released in 2023 and was produced by both Wan and Constantine.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Co-president of Lionsgate movie studio dies of cancer at 55
Jason Constantine, co-president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a long fight with brain cancer. He was 55. Constantine was a Lionsgate veteran, beginning his career more than 25 years ago at its predecessor company Trimark Pictures as a director of acquisitions, the Santa Monica-based firm said. At Lionsgate, he was involved in several of the Santa Monica-based studio's key franchises, including "John Wick," and "Saw," which he pushed Lionsgate to acquire early on after watching a brief concept short. He was also closely associated with films including best picture Oscar winner "Crash" (2004), "Precious" (2009) and "Knives Out" (2019). 'With his fearless spirit, creative energy and enduring talent relationships, Jason embodied the very best of our studio and our industry," Lionsgate said in a statement. "His career was built around the principles that a great idea can come from anywhere, a box office triumph is meant to be shared by an entire team and our creative choices need to be bold and daring." Constantine is survived by his wife, Kristin, and his sons Lucas, Xander and Nicholas. Sign up for our Wide Shot newsletter to get the latest entertainment business news, analysis and insights. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Co-president of Lionsgate movie studio dies of cancer at 55
Jason Constantine, co-president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles after a long fight with brain cancer. He was 55. Constantine was a Lionsgate veteran, beginning his career more than 25 years ago at its predecessor company Trimark Pictures as a director of acquisitions, the Santa Monica-based firm said. At Lionsgate, he was involved in several of the Santa Monica-based studio's key franchises, including 'John Wick,' and 'Saw,' which he pushed Lionsgate to acquire early on after watching a brief concept short. He was also closely associated with films including best picture Oscar winner 'Crash' (2004), 'Precious' (2009) and 'Knives Out' (2019). 'With his fearless spirit, creative energy and enduring talent relationships, Jason embodied the very best of our studio and our industry,' Lionsgate said in a statement. 'His career was built around the principles that a great idea can come from anywhere, a box office triumph is meant to be shared by an entire team and our creative choices need to be bold and daring.' Constantine is survived by his wife, Kristin, and his sons Lucas, Xander and Nicholas.
