LionsGate Entertainment
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. is a global content company engaged in the production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, and digital content. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company operates through three main segments: Motion Picture, Television Production, and Media Networks. The Motion Picture segment focuses on developing and producing feature films, including acquiring distribution rights and licensing films worldwide. The Television Production segment develops, produces, and distributes various television content, including series and non-fiction programming, while also managing the licensing of its original productions. This segment generates significant revenue by syndicating approximately 70 television shows across multiple networks. The Media Networks segment facilitates the distribution of STARZ branded premium subscription services both domestically and internationally, enhancing its presence in the streaming market. Lionsgate is recognized for its commitment to bold and innovative entertainment, appealing to diverse audiences globally.
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Entertainment One
Acquisition in 2023
Entertainment One Ltd. is a media company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in the acquisition, development, production, financing, distribution, and sale of content rights across various entertainment sectors, including family programming, television, film, and music. The company operates through two main segments: Family & Brands and Film, Television & Music. It distributes films in theaters and through digital platforms, DVDs, and Blu-rays, while also developing and producing television content across various genres and platforms. In addition, Entertainment One records, distributes, and licenses music, and engages in merchandise sales related to its content. Founded in 1973, Entertainment One has established a global presence, catering to audiences in multiple regions, including Canada, the U.K., Austria, Benelux, and Spain. As of December 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.
3 Arts Entertainment
Acquisition in 2018
3 Arts Entertainment Inc., founded in 1991 and based in Beverly Hills, California, is a talent management and television/film production company. The firm focuses on advocating for writers, directors, and performers, serving as a dedicated production partner to its clients. Over its more than twenty-five years of operation, 3 Arts has established a reputation for fostering steady career growth among its clients while maintaining a high development-to-production ratio. The company manages a diverse roster of talent, including directors, producers, actors, writers, and comedians, effectively bridging the gap between talent management and production. As a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., 3 Arts continues to play a significant role in the entertainment industry.
Starz Entertainment
Acquisition in 2016
Starz Entertainment is a media and entertainment company that operates globally through its subsidiaries, primarily focusing on premium subscription video programming. It provides content to cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies, and online video distributors. The company is known for its flagship networks, STARZ and ENCORE, which collectively reach approximately 113 million U.S. households and serve around 55.8 million subscribers. Starz also operates the MOVIEPLEX network, showcasing independent films and classic movies. In addition to its original series and films, the company develops, produces, acquires, and distributes a wide range of entertainment content, including documentaries and children's programming. Starz utilizes various distribution channels, such as pay-per-view, video-on-demand, and subscription video-on-demand, ensuring accessibility across multiple digital formats. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, Starz is a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
adRise
Series B in 2015
AdRise is an internet TV ad platform that distributes and monetizes TV shows and movies by partnering with premium content owners. The company partners with premium content owners to distribute and monetize TV shows and movies across Xbox, Roku, TiVO, Smart TVs & Blu-ray players (such as Samsung & Sony), tablets, mobile devices, and streaming boxes.
CinemaNow
Series E in 2006
CinemaNow Corporation is an online provider of on-demand streaming media services, primarily catering to audiences in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1999 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, the company offers a wide range of digital entertainment, including over 4,000 feature-length films, shorts, music concerts, and television programs from more than 250 licensors, such as 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. In addition to its streaming services, CinemaNow provides digital entertainment technology solutions that support video stores and content distribution for consumer electronics. The company also features PatchBay, a proprietary content-on-demand distribution and digital rights management system that enhances its platform. As of early 2016, CinemaNow operates as a subsidiary of FilmOn.TV Networks Inc.
Redbus Film Distribution
Acquisition in 2005
Redbus Film Distribution Ltd. produces and distributes motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, and video-on-demand content.
CinemaNow
Series D in 2004
CinemaNow Corporation is an online provider of on-demand streaming media services, primarily catering to audiences in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1999 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, the company offers a wide range of digital entertainment, including over 4,000 feature-length films, shorts, music concerts, and television programs from more than 250 licensors, such as 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. In addition to its streaming services, CinemaNow provides digital entertainment technology solutions that support video stores and content distribution for consumer electronics. The company also features PatchBay, a proprietary content-on-demand distribution and digital rights management system that enhances its platform. As of early 2016, CinemaNow operates as a subsidiary of FilmOn.TV Networks Inc.
Trimark
Acquisition in 2000
Trimark is a television and film production company that specializes in distributing home video motion pictures and television.
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