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Lionsgate and Steven Paul form joint venture for indie films

Outlets agree that Lionsgate and Steven Paul's SP Media have established a joint venture focusing on new business initiatives and independent film production.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 26, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • SP Media and Lionsgate established a joint venture to pursue new commercial ventures.123
  • The agreement includes capital investment from SP Media into new initiatives.123
  • SP Media will produce independent feature films under the partnership.123

Lionsgate has partnered with producer Steven Paul's company, SP Media, to launch a joint venture.123

The venture includes an investment by SP Media aimed at expanding new business initiatives with the studio.123

As part of the pact, SP Media will also produce independent feature films.123

Where sources agree

  • Lionsgate and Steven Paul launched a joint venture3 of 3
  • SP Media is investing in new business initiatives3 of 3
  • SP Media will produce independent feature films3 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The Hollywood ReporterSteven Paul Invests In Lionsgate Joint Venture Amid Studio Sale Chatter ↗
  2. 2VarietyLionsgate Forms Joint Venture With Steven Paul, Movie Producer Who Has Had Trump’s Ear ↗
  3. 3DeadlineSteven Paul’s SP Media Creates Joint Venture With Lionsgate To Expand New Businesses; Closes Film Pact ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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