Lionsgate Forms Joint Venture With Steven Paul, Movie Producer Who Has Had Trump’s Ear
Lionsgate and Steven Paul, an entrepreneur and film producer who has personally lobbied President Donald Trump on a federal tax incentive for Hollywood, are forming a joint venture through which Paul’s SP Media will make a “significant” investment in new initiatives together with Lionsgate. Under the agreement, SP Media also will produce independent feature films […]
Lionsgate and Steven Paul's SP Media have entered a joint venture, with SP Media committing a significant capital investment of approximately $100 million. The venture aims to expand Lionsgate's content portfolio and foster diversification of their existing businesses. SP Media will also produce independent films that Lionsgate can distribute.
The joint venture is led by SP Media, with Lionsgate holding a majority stake. Financial details of the investment have not been disclosed. Steven Paul, a producer, financier, and entrepreneur, has been lobbying Donald Trump for a federal tax incentive for film production. This effort culminated in the introduction of the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, which is anticipated to pass soon and take effect immediately.
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting Paul's valuable experience and relationship with the studio. The venture comes amid intense competition, as Legendary Entertainment has submitted a takeover offer for Lionsgate, along with interest from Banijay, Mediawan, and France's Bollore Group.
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