eOne: Lionsgate closes $375m acquisition of 'Peppa Pig' & 'Yellowjackets' firm eOne

Lionsgate has completed its acquisition of production-distribution group Entertainment One (eOne) for $375m, also assuming the company's production financing loans. The deal with former owner, toy giant Hasbro, struck in August, sees US studio Lionsgate take control of a 6,500-hour content library, including shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds and Designated Survivor, as well [...]