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The stage adaptation of the 1987 film 'Dirty Dancing' will make its Broadway debut at the Lena Horne Theatre on February 12, 2027, for a limited seven-month run. The production, directed by Lonny Price and choreographed by Darrell Grand Moultrie, arrives in New York following a North American tour and coincides with the film's 40th anniversary. Tickets go on pre-sale on October 8, 2026.
A new stage adaptation of the 1987 film 'Dirty Dancing' will open on Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre on February 12, 2027, for a limited seven-month run. Directed by Lonny Price and choreographed by Darrell Grand Moultrie, the musical features the original film's soundtrack and a book by screenwriter Eleanor Bergstein. Producers include Lionsgate and The Path Entertainment Group. The production follows a successful North American tour and marks the first Broadway appearance of this specific musical adaptation, which has previously toured internationally but never played in New York.
Lionsgate has acquired and greenlit the horror feature 'Portrait of God,' starring Chase Infiniti and directed by emerging filmmaker Dylan Clark. The project marks the first collaboration between producers Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele.
Lionsgate has acquired and greenlit the horror feature 'Portrait of God,' starring Chase Infiniti and directed by Dylan Clark. The project marks the first collaboration between producers Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele, following its departure from Universal.
Lionsgate has acquired the horror film 'Portrait of God' from emerging director Dylan Clark, securing a greenlight for production. The project features Chase Infiniti in the lead role and marks the first collaboration between producers Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele. The film is based on Clark's viral short, which has garnered over 10 million views on YouTube since 2022.
Mike P. Nelson has been hired to direct the next installment in the 'Saw' franchise. The project, produced by James Wan, Leigh Whannell, and Jason Blum, marks the first time the original creators have been directly involved in the series since 2006. The film is being developed by Lionsgate and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, with a script by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock.
Lionsgate released the first trailer for the supernatural revenge thriller 'Day Drinker,' starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, and Madelyn Cline. Directed by Marc Webb, the film is set for a March 26, 2027, theatrical release. The project marks Depp's first major studio leading role since his 2022 defamation trial, following his upcoming appearance in Paramount's 'Ebenezer.'
Lionsgate has released the first trailer for the supernatural thriller 'Day Drinker,' starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, and Madelyn Cline. Directed by Marc Webb, the film is scheduled for a March 26, 2027, theatrical release. The project represents a significant studio comeback for Depp following his 2022 legal battles and serves as a major step for Cline transitioning from Netflix's 'Outer Banks' to feature films.
Lionsgate released the first trailer for the supernatural revenge thriller 'Day Drinker,' starring Johnny Depp, Madelyn Cline, and Penélope Cruz. Directed by Marc Webb, the film is set for a March 26, 2027, theatrical release. The project marks Depp's first major studio leading role since his 2022 defamation trial, following his upcoming appearance in Paramount's 'Ebenezer.'
Off Campus breakout Stephen Kalyn has signed to join Lionsgate’s The Housemaid’s Secret, starring Sydney Sweeney, with Paul Feig directing. The cast also includes Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Snow and Paul Anthony Kelly, and Rebecca Sonnenshine is adapting the screenplay. Producers include Todd Lieberman (Hidden Pictures), Laura Fischer and Feig (Pretty Dangerous Pictures) and Sydney Sweeney (Honey Trap).
Amazon accidentally leaked Jason Statham’s big-budget thriller Mutiny on Prime Video days before its theatrical release, triggering a multimillion-dollar backlash from international buyers and theater partners who invested in the film; the leak briefly appeared on Prime’s product page, prompting Lionsgate’s anti-piracy efforts and talks about compensation, while reps declined comment.
Charles Melton is in final negotiations to portray Kakashi Hatake in Lionsgate's live-action Naruto movie directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, following his Emmy nomination for Beef.
David F. Sandberg is set to direct Lionsgate's psychological horror Mommy's Home, written by James Morosini, about a father whose life is upended when his cryogenically preserved mother is unfrozen and moves in. The project is produced by Craig Flores, Dawn Olmstead and Anonymous Content, with Mångata producing via Sandberg and Lotta Losten; executive producers include Nathan Kahane, Morosini, David Levine, Garrett Kemble and Ryan Schwartz, and Lionsgate's Scott O'Brien and Maria Ascanio are overseeing.
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer publicly endorsed Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, saying certainty and the removal of delays are crucial for the industry. In Lionsgate’s earnings call, he praised Paramount CEO David Ellison, floated potential film co-financing and bolstered Paramount+ content as benefits, and argued a bigger Paramount could lift the whole industry even as the $110 billion deal faces antitrust lawsuits and a trial set for next March.
The musical biopic Michael will stream on Starz on Aug. 10 after grossing over $1 billion worldwide; directed by Antoine Fuqua with Jaafar Jackson starring as Michael, the film traces Jackson's rise from the Jackson 5 to the Bad era, supported by a star-studded ensemble.