Lionsgate UK to Distribute Summit Titles

LONDON/SANTA MONICA: Lionsgate UK is assuming responsibility for the distribution of all Summit label films, starting with titles produced after July 2015.

Entertainment One previously handled the distribution of Summit titles in the U.K. eOne and Lionsgate are extending and expanding their partnership in three territories, with eOne continuing to distribute Lionsgate and Summit films in Canada and Spain and Summit titles in Australia through 2018. Lionsgate UK’s distribution of Summit releases will include such films as Allegiant Part 2, the fourth film in the Divergent franchise, which is slated to begin production in 2016 for worldwide release on March 24, 2017.

“We’re delighted to bring the distribution of our diverse portfolio of films under one roof, increasing our operating efficiencies, unifying our strategic focus and giving us greater control over our content,” said Zygi Kamasa, Lionsgate UK's CEO. “Assuming responsibility for our Summit titles continues to enhance the critical mass of product we offer to our audiences and our buyers.”

“Under the leadership of Zygi and his team, Lionsgate UK has become a vibrant and diversified company, and the expansion of its distribution business increases our opportunities for further growth in that key market,” said Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer. “Combined with the recent relocation of our international sales operations to London, we are bringing significantly more content, resources and executive manpower to focus on our European markets.”