Amazon Prime Video India signs exclusive content deal with Lionsgate
MUMBAI: E-commerce major Amazon and content powerhouse Lionsgate have signed a long-term exclusive deal that will make Prime Video India streaming home for Lionsgate's films, television episodes and upcoming new releases.
The deal will give Prime Video India users access to movies like La La Land, and event films including Deepwater Horizon and The Divergent Series: Allegiant and upcoming 2017 releases Power Rangers, The Shack and more.
Rohit Tiwari at Morris Street Advisors, which represents Lionsgate in India, negotiated and closed the deal.
Nitesh Kripalani, Director and Country Head, Amazon Prime Video India. "We know our Prime members are going to absolutely love the selection of award-winning films, indelible characters and unforgettable stories from edge-of-the-seat thrillers to spectacular action to heartfelt drama - in true Lionsgate style. Their prestigious and prolific library of motion picture and television titles is sure to produce sizable viewership for us."
"Our collaboration with Amazon Prime Video India is the latest example of our commitment to bring world-class, award-winning movies and television series to the Indian market and its viewers,” said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution Jim Packer. “We’re very pleased to partner with Amazon as they continue to transform the face of entertainment in India and bring our premium film and television content to their viewers."
Hit movie franchises like The Twilight Saga, which grossed over $3 billion worldwide, the Saw series, the highest-grossing long-running horror franchise in history, Red and Step Up 5 from the global blockbuster Step up franchise along with worldwide hit TV series such as Nashville, The Royals and Graves amongst others will also be available on Amazon Prime Video. The iconic Mad Men and Anger Management are also included in the deal.
The deal will give Prime Video India users access to movies like La La Land, and event films including Deepwater Horizon and The Divergent Series: Allegiant and upcoming 2017 releases Power Rangers, The Shack and more.
Rohit Tiwari at Morris Street Advisors, which represents Lionsgate in India, negotiated and closed the deal.
Nitesh Kripalani, Director and Country Head, Amazon Prime Video India. "We know our Prime members are going to absolutely love the selection of award-winning films, indelible characters and unforgettable stories from edge-of-the-seat thrillers to spectacular action to heartfelt drama - in true Lionsgate style. Their prestigious and prolific library of motion picture and television titles is sure to produce sizable viewership for us."
"Our collaboration with Amazon Prime Video India is the latest example of our commitment to bring world-class, award-winning movies and television series to the Indian market and its viewers,” said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution Jim Packer. “We’re very pleased to partner with Amazon as they continue to transform the face of entertainment in India and bring our premium film and television content to their viewers."
Hit movie franchises like The Twilight Saga, which grossed over $3 billion worldwide, the Saw series, the highest-grossing long-running horror franchise in history, Red and Step Up 5 from the global blockbuster Step up franchise along with worldwide hit TV series such as Nashville, The Royals and Graves amongst others will also be available on Amazon Prime Video. The iconic Mad Men and Anger Management are also included in the deal.
