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Lionsgate has plans to expand two of its biggest franchises, John Wick and Twilight, Deadline reported. Both franchises will have new TV series spinoffs and offshoots, according to Lionsgate vice chairman Michael Burns. During the Q&A portion at the Morgan Stanley media conference, Burns said, “We’re going to go out with the Twilight series, an […]

After years of struggling to get off the ground, the remake of 1994’s The Crow is finally coming to fruition with Bill Skarsgard set as the new Eric Draven. Audiences got a look at what this new take on the titular anti-hero is going to look like, thought it appears one of the original film’s […]

Exciting news has emerged from Lionsgate as they announce a significant development in the production of the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the manga classic “Naruto,” per Variety. The studio has closed a deal with acclaimed director Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” to write […]

Across four films, John Wick has gone all over the world from New York City to Tokyo, Japan and everywhere else in between, though the events of the series kept him out of Las Vegas. It looks to be changing, in a sorts, as residents and travelers heading to Las Vegas will soon get the […]

Matthew Vaughn has been keeping himself busy with his upcoming film Argylle along with plans to continue the Kingsman series, and it appears more can be added to the director’s expanding slate. Alongside another new Kingsman film, the director has revealed he is planning to revisit the world of Kick-Ass as part of a new […]

While the previous films in the series enjoyed success at the box office in spite of mixed or negative reviews, Expendables 4 was not able to continue this streak and became The Expendables’ first financial flop. One person who wasn’t surprised by the film’s failure, though, was Dolph Lundgren, who said he could tell the […]

A Monopoly film is coming, and Lionsgate has made a major decision regarding it. Monopoly movie incoming On December 27, it was announced that Lionsgate closed its deal to acquire eOne from Hasbro. This means that over 6,500 film and TV titles will be added to the studio’s already-massive catalog. Included in this deal are […]

Lionsgate recently dropped the trailer for Sunrise, a thriller/horror movie starring Guy Pearce and Alex Pettyfer, Collider exclusively reported. The movie will be simultaneously released in cinemas as well as on digital on-demand on Jan. 19, 2024. The movie follows the story of deputy sheriff Fallon (Pettyfer) as he grapples with a malevolent force lurking […]

Naruto’s live-action adaptation has languished for 10 years since it was announced, but Lionsgate seems to have made some progress. The new screenwriter, Tasha Huo, was profiled for Variety’s top 10 screenwriters to watch. In the article, it said that her next project is a feature adaptation of the beloved manga and anime. Huo is […]

A Highlander reboot has been struggling to get off the ground for years, but it appears to finally be happening with director Chad Stahelski behind the camera and Henry Cavill in front of the camera. Lionsgate has announced its plans to put the reboot up for sale at the upcoming American Film Market event to […]

Guy Ritchie’s upcoming film will be distributed by Lionsgate. The film will reunite Ritchie with Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, and Eiza González. Lionsgate’s big move Deadline reported that Lionsgate acquired Richie’s next film. The film is still untitled and will be wrapping filming soon. Lionsgate had previously distributed Operation Fortune: Rise de Guerre, and purchased […]

Tim Miller (Deadpool) was tasked with taking over the director’s chair on the Borderlands film. He replaced Eli Roth, who had other commitments, and recently dished on that experience. An “interesting experience” Speaking to Collider, Miller called the Borderlands experience an “interesting” one. “It was an interesting experience to come in and do reshoots on […]

Bill Skarsgård will lead an upcoming reboot of The Crow. The film got a huge acquisition and release date update. Deadline is reporting that Lionsgate has acquired the rights of The Crow reboot. An exact figure was not disclosed, but Deadline added that it was an eight-figure deal. The film will be released at some […]

With the likes of Dungeons & Dragons and Tetris getting films, it appears Hasbro and Lionsgate will attempt to make a Monopoly movie. It was announced that Lionsgate would be acquiring eOne from Hasbro for $500 million, giving them the rights to over 6,500 properties. One of which is Monopoly. In a statement, Chris Cocks […]

Even if John Wick: Chapter 4 seemed to give the titular character some semblance of a bookend, money speaks and it looks like a fifth installment could be coming. Warning: Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 ahead At the end of Chapter 4, Wick (Keanu Reeves) dies after a shootout with Marquis (Bill Skarsgård). He […]

After starring in the faith-based Father Stu last year, it looks like someone’s prayers have been answered as Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg will be teaming up again on the former’s upcoming directorial effort. Deadline reported that Gibson’s next directorial feature, Flight Risk, will star Wahlberg. A logline was not provided, but Deadline’s report added […]

Fans of Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling Twilight book series can rejoice as Lionsgate Television is reportedly developing a TV adaptation of the iconic vampire love story. While the project is in early development, it is known that Wyck Godfrey and Erik Feig are attached as executive producers, with Meyer also expected to be involved. Lionsgate plans […]