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SP Media Has Made a Significant Capital Investment to Co-invest into New Businesses that Expand Lionsgate's Global Platform Deal Includes Partnership on Independent Feature Film Production and Extends Resources toward the Continuing Diversification of 3 Arts and Other Lionsgate Businesses SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) and SP Media, led by longtime producer, financier and entrepreneur Steven Paul, today announced the formation of a joint venture through which SP Media will make a significant capital investment to co-invest in new ventures that expand and grow the Lionsgate platform as well as extending resources toward the continuing diversification of 3 Arts and other Lionsgate businesses.
Lionsgate Studios surged on reports of a potential Legendary Entertainment bid, with M&A interest reigniting after prior quiet periods. Both LION and Legendary are positioned for near-term content windfalls, enhancing their strategic value and M&A appeal. Valuation analysis suggests LION's equity is worth $19–$24 per share, well above current trading levels around $12.50.
Legendary Entertainment has revived talks and made a takeover offer for Lionsgate Studios Corp. according to people familiar with the matter. Lionsgate is the studio behind movies such as The Hunger Games and John Wick.
Lionsgate and Legendary have been in talks since last year, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. No price tag was reported.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) today announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal 2027 second quarter ended September 30, 2026 after market close on Thursday, November 5.
Following the success of its debut Twilight fragrance, Scentbird returns to Forks with an exclusive The Twilight Saga: New Moon fragrance, launching October 1 NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scentbird, the leading fragrance discovery platform, today announced the second drop in its collaboration with Lionsgate's fan-favorite The Twilight Saga, introducing a new exclusive The Twilight Saga: New Moon Eau de Parfum. Following the strong response to its debut Twilight Eau de Parfum, a top-selling SKU since launch, Scentbird is bringing fans the next limited-edition offering in Twilight fragrance.
Lionsgate is rated Buy, offering value from a recovering media business with a strong content library and improved operational focus post-Starz separation. LION's forward earnings growth is driven by a better film slate, increased TV deliveries, and disciplined cash flow management, and is not dependent on acquisition speculation. Projected fiscal 2027 revenue of $3.4 billion and 14% adjusted OIBDA margin underpin a share price target near $15, implying attractive upside from current levels.
Launching September 14, the brand's third major entertainment collaboration transforms one of pop culture's most iconic worlds into an immersive scent experience for car and home. NEW YORK, Sept.