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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lionsgate & DirecTV Launch Lionsgate Collection Premium Channel
EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate and DirecTV are firing up Lionsgate Collection, a premium channel for the latter's subscribers which will draw upon the studio's 20,000-plus title film and TV library. The channel will launch in the coming weeks providing DirecTV viewers access to such Lionsgate produced series as Weeds and Nurse Jackie in addition to movies like Now You See Me, The Expendables, and more. Lionsgate reported record annual library revenue of $956 million last month. It's these types of bespoke proprietary channels which allow the conglom to continue monetizing the library in new ways. More from Deadline Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Action Channel Launches In UK: "This Is Big - I've Got A Huge Audience Out Here" Glenn Close & Billy Porter Join Cast Of Lionsgate's 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' - CineEurope Why 'Ballerina' Didn't Leap Into The Rafters With $25M Opening - Sunday AM Box Office Update 'Lionsgate is a powerhouse of bold storytelling and unforgettable entertainment, and this is a unique opportunity to work together on an exclusive curated channel that highlights the best titles in their vast collection,' said Amy Leifer, chief advertising sales officer at DirecTV. 'Together we have an extraordinary opportunity to connect brands with premium storytelling and passionate viewers in powerful new ways.' 'We're pleased to join with DirecTV in a first-of-its-kind partnership to launch Lionsgate Collection, a proprietary channel drawing upon our vast film & television library to deliver premium content across DirecTV's entire suite of platforms,' said Jim Packer, President of Lionsgate's Worldwide Television Distribution Group. 'By combining world-class content with DirecTV's advertising expertise and market clout, this is an important step forward in executing our strategy of unlocking the full value of our library with bespoke offerings that touch every part of the media ecosystem.' This collaboration with Lionsgate expands their relationship that started with launching a number of FAST channels like 50 Cent Action and MovieSphere. It also epitomizes DirecTV's FAST strategy of prioritizing quality, curation, and premium content that gives consumers access to unique entertainment programming and brands access to highly engaged audiences. At more than 125 FAST channels and counting, MyFree DirecTV curates the greatest hits of the fast-evolving and often-overwhelming world of FAST, offering premium content at no extra cost since its debut last Nov. 15. Best of Deadline 'Bachelor in Paradise' Cast Announcement: See Who Is Headed To The Beach For Season 10 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arnold Schwarzenegger shares how he, Sylvester Stallone ended their feud
Actor recalled his past feud with . "We hated each other," the actor-politician, 77, told Andy Cohen on SiriusXM's Radio Andy, reported People. Schwarzenegger and Stallone, 78, famously butted heads throughout the 1980s as they emerged as action movie stars. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They've since become friends, starring together in 2013's Escape Plan and several instalments of The Expendables franchise, as per the outlet. "We were kind of attacking each other and doing nasty things and saying nasty things about each other and all these stupid things," recalled the Fubar star. "All of a sudden, I started working with Robert Earl and Keith Parish to create the Planet Hollywood franchise, those restaurants," explained Schwarzenegger. "The next thing I know is I get a phone call from my lawyer, who was also Sly's lawyer, he said, 'Arnold, is there any kind of room for Sly in Planet Hollywood?' ," reported People. The Planet Hollywood restaurant chain was launched in New York City in 1991 with the backing of Schwarzenegger, Stallone and several other A-listers. "Sure enough, we made it work," said the Terminator star of collaborating with Stallone. "And Bruce Willis became part of Planet Hollywood, Whoopi Goldberg became part of Planet Hollywood, Chuck Norris... It really was kind of an international cast." In the years since the action stars' infamous feud, both have looked back on the experience with new eyes. In a joint interview for TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons that aired in April 2024, Stallone admitted that when Schwarzenegger burst onto the scene, he reacted by thinking, "Finally, something to motivate me. Because he is, dare I say it, competition, a threat, whatever word you wanna use. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As soon as I saw him, it was like bang, two alphas hitting," reported People. "There's no two ways about that: He was very helpful in my career because I had something that I could chase," agreed Schwarzenegger. Season 2 of Schwarzenegger's action comedy Fubar premiered on Netflix on June 12. Among his upcoming projects is the holiday movie The Man with the Bag, in which he'll play Santa Claus, reported People.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Constantine, Lionsgate Co-President, Dies at 55
Respected Lionsgate executive Jason Constantine has died at age 55 after a long battle with cancer, the studio announced Thursday. The executive was a fixture on the festival circuit and a major player in the acquisitions space for years. He started his career more than 25 years ago at Trimark Pictures, the predecessor company of Lionsgate, where he served as director of acquisitions and rose through the ranks to become co-president of the Lionsgate motion picture group. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'John Wick' Boss Chad Stahelski Gets Candid About Franchise: "My Process Is F***ed" Steven Flynn, Former Gramercy Pictures and Focus Features Marketing Executive, Dies at 70 Joanne Gilbert, 'The Great Man' and 'High Cost of Loving' Actress, Dies at 92 He was an early champion of Saw and pushed for the studio to acquire the project after viewing the short film from then-unknown director James Wan and writer-star Leigh Whannell. The franchise has grossed more than $1 billion at the box office, as has the John Wick series, which came under Constantine's tenure. He also worked on The Expendables franchise; best picture winner Crash; Lee Daniels' Oscar-winning Precious, nominated for five Academy Awards and winner of two Oscars; and Rian Johnson's Knives Out, which was a sleeper hit at the box office. '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 was a native of California, earning his B.A. from Princeton University and his M.F.A in film production from Loyola Marymount University. He was a movie buff, known for an encyclopedic knowledge of facts and figures about films. His family asks that in lieu of flowers, mourners consider a donation to fund the brain cancer research of his neurosurgeons, Dr. Michael Lim at Stanford and Dr. Tim Cloughesy and Dr. Robert Chong at UCLA. He is survived by his wife, Kristin, and his sons, Lucas, Nicholas and Xander. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
UPI
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Jason Constantine, Lionsgate exec for 'John Wick,' 'Saw,' dies at 55
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Jason Constantine died Thursday at 55. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate June 5 (UPI) -- Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Jason Constantine died Thursday after a battle with cancer, the studio announced. He was 55. Under his tenure, Constantine oversaw Lionsgate original franchises such as John Wick, Saw and The Expendables. Lionsgate credits Constantine championing Saw from the "reverse bear trap" concept short James Wan directed with co-writer Leigh Whannell wearing the trap. The latest John Wick film, Ballerina, is in theaters Friday and Saw 11 is in development. Constantine rose from the role of director of acquisitions 25 years ago to co-president. Lionsgate also credited Constantine's direct involvement on their Best Picture winner Crash, the Oscar-wining Precious: Based on the Novel Push By Sapphire, the original Knives Out and more. "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," Lionsgate said in a statement. "With his fearless spirit, creative energy and enduring talent relationships, Jason embodied the very best of our studio and our industry." Constantine's family asks for donations to be made to Dr. Michael Lim's Research at Standford Medicine or the neuro-oncology team led by Dr. Tim Cloughesy and Dr. Robert Chong at UCLA in lieu of flowers. Notable deaths of 2025 Jill Sobule Jill Sobule attends the GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on March 30, 2023. Sobule, the Jill Sobule attends the GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on March 30, 2023. Sobule, the singer-songwriter behind "I Kissed a Girl," "Living Color" and "Supermodel," died at the age of 66 on May 2 from a house fire. Photo by Greg Grudt/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Arnold Schwarzenegger praises son Patrick Schwarzenegger's 'White Lotus' performance
Arnold Schwarzenegger is proud of his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, following his performance in "The White Lotus." The father-son duo, who were featured in Variety's "Actors on Actors" issue, talked about acting and more, including Patrick Schwarzenegger's most recent role in season 3 of "The White Lotus." "Everyone is coming up to me in the gym and saying, 'Your son is fantastic,'" Arnold Schwarzenegger said. "Someone else comes up to me and says, 'I hated your son in the series.'" Patrick Schwarzenegger shares sweet video revealing 'White Lotus' role to his family "The Terminator" continued, saying, "Hated him? What kind of compliment is that? They said, 'He was fantastic, but the character he played was so believable.'" Patrick Schwarzenegger replied and said, following "The White Lotus," his biggest learning experience was "how much people associate you with your character." "The first weeks, people came up to me and told me how much they hated me," he said. "By the end of it, they came up to me saying how much they felt bad for me. It was a roller coaster." Arnold Schwarzenegger went on to tell his son that he was "blown away" by his performance in the hit HBO Max show. "Your acting surprised the hell out of me," he told his son. "I didn't recognize you." Patrick Schwarzenegger replied and spoke about how it's been "surreal" for him. The duo drew a parallel between their acting journeys and realized they both had done nude scenes. Arnold Schwarzenegger recalled doing the opening scene in "The Terminator" naked, and his son mentioned a scene from "The White Lotus" too. "It was a shock to me that you were following my footsteps so closely," Arnold Schwarzenegger joked. Before "The White Lotus," Patrick Schwarzenegger told his dad about what it meant to him to carry the famous Schwarzenegger name. He previously opened up to a magazine about how the name could be an "obstacle." Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood join 'The White Lotus' season 3: Meet the cast He told his dad, "I feel it in multiple ways. Mike White said that it comes with baggage, the idea that when you have successful parents like I do with you and Mom, there's an added level of what other people think. Mike was worried about, if he cast me, what other people would think. Which they did -- they did care about that; people said I got the role because of you and Mom." "There were times earlier in my career where I was wondering, does it make sense to go under an alias?" he added. "It took a while for me to get to a point where I was less worried about living in your shadow versus wanting to do it the way I thought I should do it. " Arnold Schwarzenegger replied and said, "I'm glad you kept the name, because now I can take credit. My son -- the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." "The Expendables" star added, "I'm very, very proud of you." See their full conversation here.
