Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Presents at JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s 41st Annual Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, May-14-2013 09:20 AM. Venue: Stone Conference Room, Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210, United States. Speakers: Michael R. Burns, Vice-Chairman.

CBS Corporation and Lionsgate announced that the companies have entered into a 50/50 partnership for the highly distributed entertainment cable network TVGN and the website TVGuide.com. The basic cable network, available in more than 80 million homes, will continue to be entertainment-focused, with a specific rebranding and programming strategy to be announced at a later date. The venture will combine CBS's programming, production and marketing assets with Lionsgate's resources in motion pictures, television and digitally delivered content. The new ownership structure will be comprised of the company with the #1 broadcast network and many of the top first-run syndication series ('Entertainment Tonight,' 'OMG! Insider') and the studio that distributes the blockbuster 'Hunger Games' and 'Twilight' franchises and produces such dramas as 'Mad Men.' Under the terms of the deal, CBS will acquire a 50% stake in TVGN and TVGuide.com. CBS plans to purchase the ownership interest currently held by One Equity Partners.

M-GO and Lionsgate are partnering to bring Lions Gate's array of movies and TV shows, including The Hunger Games and Twilight film franchises, Tyler Perry's Madea films and the multiple Emmy TV series Mad Men, to M-GO customers for purchase or rental. M-GO has already secured direct content deals with many of Hollywood's studios and now adds Lionsgate. This partnership further boosts M-GO's ever-growing library of the newest releases of movies and TV shows as well as a deep catalog of hidden gems and classic favorites. The two companies will also explore new content delivery models as part of their shared commitment to best serve their consumers. To kick off the partnership, M-GO offer Mad Men series catalog so people can discover the show for the first time. Fans can also delight in catching up on missed episodes while reliving some of their favorites in time for the premiere of the new sixth season on April 7, 2013.