distribution rights for "Little House on the Prairie" from NBC in 2002.
The television series, which was set in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, was one of the few long-running successful dramatic family programs - and is still in syndication today. Produced by NBC in association with Ed Friendly, the series aired from 1974- 1983 on NBC and starred Michael Landon as Charles Ingalls, Karen Grassle as Caroline Ingalls and Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls. Often narrated by Laura, the series follows her farm upbringing from her childhood until her adulthood. Lionsgate distributes many of the most popular and successful programs of all-time in all genres including the Emmy™ Award-winning Showtime hit WEEDS, Emmy™ Award-winning WILL & GRACE, THE DEAD ZONE, ALF, Emmy™ Award-winning MOONLIGHTING, SAVED BY THE BELL and many more.Ī long-running drama based on the "Little House" series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder - written in 1935 - "Little House on the Prairie" follows the lives of the Ingalls family during the late 1800s. LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE expands what is already one of the deepest television libraries in the home entertainment industry.
This outstanding programming, based on strong family values, has yet to reach its full sales potential."
"We are particularly pleased that LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, currently one of the most successful classic TV series on DVD, will benefit from Lionsgate's proven expertise at maximizing results across all distribution channels. "Imavision is extremely happy to have partnered with Lionsgate for its US Distribution," said Pierre Paquet, Imavision President. "The show is already a proven success on DVD as it generates millions of dollars in revenue annually and we have many programs planned that will optimize its success at retail."
"LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE is one of the most beloved television series of all time and we see this acquisition as a valuable addition to our expansive library of high profile television programs," said Beeks. The catalog also includes a series of highly popular telenovelas, providing important contributions to Lionsgate's Spanish language title catalog as the studio continues its initiative to serve the fast-growing Latino market. The comprehensive agreement also grants Lionsgate the United States distribution rights to Imavision's US library of more than 30 titles including three volumes of JERRY SPRINGER UNCUT - uncensored footage of the baddest, goofiest and wildest Jerry Springer episodes ever! GAME SHOW MOMENTS GONE BANANAS! is hosted by Ben Stein and features the most outrageously funny moments and rarely seen bloopers from classic game shows including "The Price Is Right," "Family Feud," "Match Game," and more. The deal was negotiated by Lionsgate Vice President of Acquisitions and Business Development, Malik Ducard and Wendy Jaffe, Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, and announced by Lionsgate President Steve Beeks.
The first releases from Lionsgate of the long running series - which starred Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert - are expected to be available at retail this April. Through the agreement, Lionsgate obtains the rights to all 208 episodes of the Emmy™ Award-winning television program, which aired on NBC from 1974-1983. that provides the studio with the exclusive United States home entertainment distribution rights to the highly successful television family drama LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, announced today it has entered into a deal with Imavision Distribution, Inc.