Eros struck a deal with Lionsgate

Eros International and Lionsgate, an independent filmed entertainment studio, have agreed a deal to form a joint venture for distribution of Lionsgate and other English-language content in original as well as dubbed language versions within South Asia including India, across all distribution formats such as cinemas, home entertainment, television and new media.

The announcement was made at Cannes Film Festival by Eros International Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kishore Lulla and Lionsgate Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer.

In addition, Lionsgate will acquire North American home entertainment distribution rights to 20 select titles (including EKLAVYA and the critically acclaimed GANDHI MY FATHER) from Eros' library of over 1,900 film titles.

The venture will also explore the production of Indian formats and remakes based on Lionsgate and third-party film catalogues and create crossover films that will tap into India's booming local language market as well as wider audiences outside of India.