Lions Gate To Distribute Disney Shows

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Editor’s Note:

The story was changed from the original to correct details about the agreement.


Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. said on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement distribute TV shows produced by Walt Disney Co.’s ABC Studios on DVD.

The Santa Monica-based independent film studio and distriutor said the programs covered by the deal include “According to Jim,” which stars Jim Belushi, “Reaper,” “Hope & Faith,” “8 Simple Rules…for Dating My Teenage Daughter” and “Kevin Hill.”

The agreement is similar to a deal Lions Gate struck last month with Comcast Corp. to distribute DVDs of shows such as “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and “Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.”

“As evidenced by our recent activity, we continue to look for key brands to expand and grow our TV on DVD business,” said Ron Schwartz, general manager of Lions Gate Home Entertainment, in a statement.

Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Lions Gates shares closed up 27 cents, or 3 percent, to $10.23 on the New York Stock Exchange.

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