This week Lionsgate announced a Prime Video distribution deal
This week Lionsgate announced a Prime Video distribution deal
The deal with the Amazon streamer is the latest for the studio, which currently has a deal with STARZ.
This week, it’s a match made in heaven for Prime Video and Lionsgate, who have struck a deal to bring the studio’s movies to the streamer beginning with next year’s theatrical slate, including the latest “Hunger Games” installment and more.
Plus, the pitch is prepared and “Paradise” awaits— get your weekend watch recommendations below!
This Week’s Biggest Streaming News:
Lionsgate movies are coming to Prime Video in new deal
Prime Video and Lionsgate have struck a new deal that will allow the streaming service to license the studio’s movies once their theatrical window is over. Prime Video will also be allowed to pick titles from the Lionsgate catalog for its viewers. The agreement is expected to take effect beginning with the 2026 release slate, which currently has “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” a new installment in the “Now You See Me” franchise, and more scheduled.
The Prime Video-Lionsgate deal is the latest for the studio, which has produced some of recent years’ biggest franchises, including “The Hunger Games,” “John Wick,” “Saw,” and more.
It’s also the continuation of a planned split with STARZ, which currently carries Lionsgate’s library, but that’s not exactly a messy divorce: even though the two entities are in the process of becoming separate companies, Lionsgate and STARZ last week extended their multi-year output deal, allowing Lionsgate movies to continue to debut on the Starz cable network in their pay-1 window, plus give the STARZ streamer first dibs on Lionsgate movies after the theatrical window. The new deal also gives STARZ access to a third, exclusive window, but the details of that have not been revealed yet.
While there’s still over a year before the Prime Video and Lionsgate agreement stipulations go into effect, the Amazon streamer is getting the ball rolling with a new bundle that includes STARZ and Max, perfect for cinephiles and prestige TV lovers alike. The plan, which is only available to Prime Video subscribers, can be accessed now for just $21 per month.
Catch up on our recent stories related to Prime Video + Lionsgate:
- Prime Video to get Lionsgate films after STARZ in new deal
- Lionsgate movies will still stream on STARZ after separation
- STARZ still set to split from Lionsgate by year’s end
-Prime Video subscribers can now enjoy the new Max and STARZ bundle
Prime Video
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What to catch up on this weekend: ‘Paradise’ premieres
Despite how pretty much everything looks at the moment, we have found “Paradise.” “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman and actor Sterling K. Brown reunite for the new drama series, which premiered this past Tuesday, Jan. 28, on Hulu and Disney+.
Set in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals, the political thriller series quickly escalates as the shocking assassination of President Cal Bradford (James Marsden) rocks the peaceful community. The number-one suspect? Agent Xavier Collins (Brown), a member of Bradford’s protective service and the last person to see him alive… and dead, as the person who discovers the body. Now, he must fight to clear his name and uncover a conspiracy in the seemingly idyllic community.
The series also stars Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, and more.
The first two episodes of “Paradise” are available to stream now. A new episode will be released on both platforms every Tuesday.
Hulu
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What to stream this weekend: Men’s Six Nations Championship kicks off
Six nations, one championship. For rugby fans around the world, January ends with a start: the men’s 2025 Six Nations Championship kicks off today, Jan. 31, as over the next six weeks, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales compete for the prestigious title.
Defending champion Ireland is looking for a three-peat, but for many, France is this year’s favorite to win. While Ireland retained their championship last year, they missed out on the consecutive Grand Slam title, but it was still title #16 for the men. France was the last to win before Ireland’s two in a row, taking their 18th title in 2022.
The first match will begin at 3:15 p.m. ET on Friday as France and Wales face off, followed by Saturday matches against Scotland versus Italy and Ireland versus England.
If you’re in the United Kingdom, you’ll be able to watch every match via BBC and ITV, but here in the U.S., all matches will be available to watch via Peacock for just $8 per month. Stick around through at least April: the women’s Six Nations Championship will follow beginning Saturday, March 22 with fittingly Ireland versus France!
Get the full schedule for the men's 2025 Six Nations Championship!
Peacock
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