Lionsgate Enters LatAm JV

SANTA MONICA/CANNES: Lionsgate Television International and ex-MGM exec Maryann Pasante have come together to form Lionsgate-TISA Television International, focused on bringing the studio’s slate of TV series and films into Latin America.

Pasante, the former MGM Television International head of distribution for Latin America launched TISA (Television Internacional Sur America) earlier this year. Through the new JV with Lionsgate, series such as Mad Men, Weeds and Boss as well as the studio’s feature films are set for distribution in Latin America. In addition to distribution Lionsgate content, the newly formed group will take on third-party fare in the region, building on an existing relationship with New Films International and others.

Peter Iacono, Lionsgate Television International’s head of distribution, said, "Maryann Pasante is a highly accomplished and widely respected leader in Latin American television distribution with a track record of great success. We are immensely pleased to join forces with Maryann to create Lionsgate-TISA Television International as a front runner in television distribution in Latin America."