SANTA MONICA, Calif. and
VANCOUVER, British Columbia,
Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today
announced the first slate of feature films from its digital content
business, recently branded "Studio L." The studio's initial
slate is scheduled for release this spring, with a deep roster of
additional feature and episodic projects already in the development
pipeline. Each project reflects Studio L's focus on content
targeting millennial audiences in partnership with leading brands
and digital platforms as well as distinctive creative voices.
The announcement was made by Studio L Executive Vice President
Seth Laderman, who runs Lionsgate's
digital studio content initiatives under the oversight of Lionsgate
Television Group COO Laura Kennedy.
Studio L develops, finances, produces, and distributes premium
and targeted feature film and episodic content, primarily in the
digital space.
"In today's fast-changing media landscape, Lionsgate is
committed to creating and distributing various types of content for
next generation audiences with some of the most exciting creative
voices and innovative partners in our industry," said Laderman.
"The projects announced today signal our commitment to finding
stand-out material, incubating new talent, and delivering authentic
storytelling. We will also continue to cultivate and foster fresh
opportunities with existing Lionsgate properties, all built around
Studio L's low-risk, high-reward distribution model."
Studio L's slate includes the coming-of-age female-driven drama
THE HONOR LIST, with a stellar cast of rising young talent who also
have massive social media followings. The film stars Meghan Rienks ("Freakish," "Mr. Student Body
President"), Sasha Pieterse ("Pretty
Little Liars," Inherent Vice), Karrueche Tran ("Claws,"
The Bay), and Arden Cho
("Teen Wolf"). Helmed by Australian award-winning director
Elissa Down (The Black
Balloon, "Confess") and produced by Liz
Destro, Zoe, Cisely and Mariel
Saldana's Cinestar Pictures, and written by Marilyn Fu. THE HONOR LIST is the debut release
of newly-launched POPSUGAR Films, the film unit of POPSUGAR, whose
loyal audience generates over three billion content views
monthly. It will be released May 11.
The slate is also highlighted by MOST LIKELY TO MURDER, a
feature film premiering at South by Southwest®, starring
Adam Pally ("Happy Endings," "The Mindy Project"), Rachel Bloom ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend") and
Vincent Kartheiser ("Mad Men") in a
home-for-the-holidays noir-comedy. Releasing May 1, MOST LIKELY TO MURDER is the brainchild of
the writing-producing team of Dan
Gregor who directs the film in his feature debut; and
Doug Mand, who plays the supporting
character, Duane. This will be their first feature film following
much success in television including writing for the hit shows
"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "How I Met Your Mother."
Studio L has inked another ground-breaking content partnership
with new media network Brat, and will distribute their first
full-length feature film, CHICKEN GIRLS: THE MOVIE, a feature
film-scaled extension of the wildly popular YouTube sensation,
The Chicken Girls series that has generated nearly 100
million views. Brat features rising talent in coming-of-age
productions. CHICKEN GIRLS: THE MOVIE will be released later in the
spring.
Other Studio L projects include a second Blue Mountain
State film, following the success of BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE: THE RISE OF THADLAND,
based on the popular Lionsgate television series; a series based on
Lionsgate's blockbuster film, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT; a series
based on the Lionsgate comedy hit, WAITING, and film production
partnerships with BuzzFeed and The Onion targeted to their large
and passionate audiences.
About Lionsgate
The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A,
LGF.B) is a global content platform whose films, television series,
digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next
generation audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed
entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing
presence in interactive and location-based entertainment, gaming,
virtual reality and other new entertainment technologies.
Lionsgate's content initiatives are backed by a 16,000-title film
and television library and delivered through a global licensing
infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with
original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special
emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the
Company's worldwide consumer base.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Peter Wilkes
PWilkes@lionsgate.com
(310) 255-3726
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