'''Lionsgate Television''' (formerly known as '''Lions Gate Television, Inc.''') is the television division of Lionsgate Studios, established in 1997 with the film studio, which later became an incorporated entity on March 12, 1999. It is currently run by chairman Kevin Beggs and president Sandra Stern. Around the time it launched, the company acquired [[Mandalay Television]], then sold off its shares two years later before outright splitting in 2002.
'''Lionsgate Television''' (formerly known as '''Lions Gate Television, Inc.''') is the television division of [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate Studios]], established in 1997 with the film studio, which later became an incorporated entity on March 12, 1999. It is currently run by chairman Kevin Beggs and president Sandra Stern. Around the time it launched, the company acquired [[Mandalay Television]], then sold off its shares two years later before outright splitting in 2002.
On July 12, 2006, following its acquisition of [[Debmar-Mercury]], the company expanded into television syndication, although they previously handled syndication with the studio's film library prior. The company went to [[20th Television]] for advert sales, which distributed their output, with the exception of ''Meet the Browns'', which was handled by [[Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution|Disney-ABC Domestic Television]] and [[Warner Bros. Television Studios|Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution]].
On July 12, 2006, following its acquisition of [[Debmar-Mercury]], the company expanded into television syndication, although they previously handled syndication with the studio's film library prior. The company went to [[20th Television]] for advert sales, which distributed their output, with the exception of ''Meet the Browns'', which was handled by [[Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution|Disney-ABC Domestic Television]] and [[Warner Bros. Television Studios|Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution]].
Revision as of 23:11, 8 June 2024
Credits
Descriptions by Shadeed A. Kelly, Hoa and EnormousRat
Captures by Shadeed A. Kelly, Hoa and EnormousRat
Video captures courtesy of Eric S., Broken Saw and ClosingLogosHD
Background
Lionsgate Television (formerly known as Lions Gate Television, Inc.) is the television division of Lionsgate Studios, established in 1997 with the film studio, which later became an incorporated entity on March 12, 1999. It is currently run by chairman Kevin Beggs and president Sandra Stern. Around the time it launched, the company acquired Mandalay Television, then sold off its shares two years later before outright splitting in 2002.
On July 12, 2006, following its acquisition of Debmar-Mercury, the company expanded into television syndication, although they previously handled syndication with the studio's film library prior. The company went to 20th Television for advert sales, which distributed their output, with the exception of Meet the Browns, which was handled by Disney-ABC Domestic Television and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.
In January 2024, Entertainment One's television assets were folded into Lionsgate Television, and were succeeded by eOne Canada (now Lionsgate Canada) and Lionsgate Alternative Television for production of television shows, respectively, within and outside Canada.
Visuals: Over a black background is the lion from the film logo, with "LIONS GATE" and "TELEVISION" (the latter in what appears to be stretched-out Myriad) below. The lion flashes and shines.
Variants:
On Shutterspeed, the logo is smaller and a byline is shown below saying "In Association With Mandalay Sports Action Entertainment".
A similar version exists, instead saying "In Association With Mandalay Television".
On the TV movie The Pilot's Wife, a still/filmed variant is seen, with the IAW byline below.
There is a long version where it animates like the first film logo. Also, "TELEVISION" is replaced with "ENTERTAINMENT". This was used on direct-to-video movies.
Technique: Computer animation.
Audio: A synth theme with crashing cymbals to hit the last note; otherwise, the end theme of the show or silent.
Audio Variants:
The long version has an extended version of the fanfare.
There is a short version with two synth notes and a drum roll.
Availability:
Seen on The Dead Zone on H&I and the first season of Weeds, among others.
It can be also seen on Tubi prints of Missing.
2nd Logo (1999-April 22, 2005)
Visuals: Over a black background is the constellation of the lion from the film logo in green with the stars in yellow. On the left of the lion is the text "LIONS GATE" in Bernhard Modern and "ENTERTAINMENT" in a serif font under it.
Technique: A still image.
Audio: Just the end title-theme from any show or the generic network theme.
Availability:
Seen on Unsolved History.
Also appears at the end of documentaries made by Termite Art Productions (except Ripley's Believe it or Not!), Busted on the Job and its sequels.
Final Note
Starting in 2005, Lionsgate TV's logo is the final few seconds of the Lionsgate Films logo without any modifications.
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