Craig Ferguson Enters Overall TV Deal with Lionsgate

SANTA MONICA/VANCOUVER: Craig Ferguson and his production company, Green Mountain West, have secured a multiyear overall television agreement with Lionsgate.

Ferguson will be working in collaboration with Green Mountain’s president, Phil Cottone, and his former producer on The Late Late Show, Michael Naidus, to develop and produce both scripted and unscripted programming. His contributions will also include writing, directing and acting, depending upon the nature of the projects. The agreement comes on the heels of the season-two pickup of Celebrity Name Game, hosted by Ferguson and co-produced by Lionsgate-owned Debmar-Mercury and FremantleMedia North America.

“Craig is one of the most creative minds in comedy and we’re extremely proud that he’s chosen Lionsgate as his home for this next chapter in his remarkable career,” said Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television's group chairman. “We’re looking forward to creating great television together.” 


“I’m delighted that Lionsgate is now so successful that they can even add me to their otherwise prestigious cavalcade of stars without significantly damaging their brand,” said Ferguson.