Episode 162: Legendary's Bid for Lionsgate

Podcast: The Option · Oil&Cattle

Opublikowano: 2026-10-21

Lionsgate shares surged more than 15% Tuesday after Bloomberg reported that Legendary Entertainment — led by CEO Josh Grode and backed by Apollo Global Management — has submitted a formal takeover bid for the stand-alone studio. For agents, showrunners, and producers with active deals or projects in development at Lionsgate, this is a consequential signal: a potential ownership change that would reshape the studio's distribution infrastructure, library strategy, and creative priorities. Key Takeaways: Lionsgate stock climbed more than 15% Tuesday afternoon on the Bloomberg report, pushing shares above $12 — roughly double the stock's 52-week low. Legendary Entertainment, co-owned by Apollo Global Manage...