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Lionsgate, Relativity Media ink multi-picture, multi-year deal
MUMBAI: Lionsgate and media and entertainment company Relativity Media have announced that they have finalised a new multi-picture, multi-year deal. Lionsgate will, thus, acquire the US distribution rights for up to five Relativity Media productions per year.
The agreement builds upon the successful relationship established by the companies during the past two years, when they partnered on the films The Forbidden Kingdom, 3:10 To Yuma and The Bank Job.
Lionsgate president, Motion Picture Group Joe Drake says, “Ryan Kavanaugh and his colleagues at Relativity Media have built an extraordinary company that is one of the industry‘s most prolific suppliers of broad-appeal, talent-driven motion pictures. This agreement solidifies the long-term relationship we built together through successful partnerships on 3:10 To Yuma, The Forbidden Kingdom and The Bank Job. We are thrilled to bring these new movies into the Lionsgate family, adding to the tally of first-rate productions that will define the Lionsgate release slate going forward.”
Relativity Media CEO Ryan Kavanaugh says, “This deal represents a big step in the evolution of a partnership between two forward-thinking companies. Lionsgate is defined by its keen ability to take smart risks on compelling films. Lionsgate treats its distribution of films as an owner, thinking creatively about how to approach every film uniquely and maximize the value of each and every project. These films are in great hands thanks to this relationship.”
The first title to be released under the new agreement is Brothers. The film is directed by Jim Sheridan My Left Foot and stars Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman. This is a drama about the rivalry and ultimate redemption of two brothers in love with the same woman.
It will be followed by the supernatural thriller Season Of The Witch and the action/comedy The Spy Next Door, both of which are currently in post production.
Directed by Brian Levant, The Spy Next Door stars Jackie Chan as a mild-mannered suburbanite who agrees to babysit his neighbor‘s unruly kids, only to have them accidentally blow his cover as a secret agent. Additional titles will be announced at a future date.
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Marico founder Harsh Mariwala’s book Harsh Realities set for film adaptation
Almighty Motion Picture taps Karan Vyas to script Marico story
MUMBAI: Almighty Motion Picture is turning its lens on India Inc., with plans to adapt Harsh Realities: The Making of Marico into a screen project. The story charts the rise of Harsh Mariwala, the chairman and founder of Marico, and is currently in early development, according to a report by Variety.
Writer Karan Vyas, known for his work on Scam 1992, Scoop and Made in India – A Titan Story, is attached to pen the screenplay. The project continues the studio’s growing interest in real-life Indian narratives that blend business with human drama.
At the heart of the story lies a defining moment in 1987, when Mariwala chose to step away from the family-run Bombay Oil Industries and strike out on his own. What followed was not just the creation of a company, but the reinvention of a legacy. Marico would go on to become a global FMCG player, with brands like Parachute, Saffola, Set Wet and Livon becoming household names, reaching nearly one in three Indians.
The source material, co-authored by Mariwala and renowned business strategist Ram Charan, offers more than a boardroom chronicle. It captures the grit behind the growth, the risks behind the rewards and the leadership lessons forged along the way.
The adaptation aims to move beyond balance sheets and brand milestones, focusing instead on the person behind the enterprise. Expect a narrative that leans into the emotional stakes of entrepreneurship, where decisions are as personal as they are professional.
Today, Marico draws about a quarter of its revenue from international markets across Asia and Africa, reflecting its steady transformation from a domestic player into a multinational force. Yet, if the makers have their way, the screen version will remind audiences that every global success story begins with a leap of faith.
With development set to begin soon, this is one business story that may just trade spreadsheets for storytelling, and profit margins for moments that linger
