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Following the announcement of its largest theatrical slate for 2023, Lionsgate has partnered with PVR Pictures for a massive roll-out of blockbuster content in India. This collaboration will provide moviegoers with an exceptional cinematic experience, with titles such as Plane, John Wick: Chapter 4, and many more.
Starting with the action-packed blockbuster Plane, starring Gerard Butler and Mike Colter, this partnership’s first feature will be released in January 2023.
The 2023 slate includes critically and commercially acclaimed films such as Keanu Reeves’ John Wick: Chapter 4, Director Francis Lawrence’s The Hunger Games – The Ballad of Songbird & Snakes, White Bird: A Wonder Story starring Gillian Anderson and Helen Mirren, comedy-drama About My Father, action-thriller Bricklayer, and many more.
Commenting on the collaboration, Rohit Jain, Lionsgate India Managing Director, Emerging Markets, Asia, said, “We are delighted to partner with PVR Pictures for all our theatrical releases in 2023. With movie aficionados returning to theatres, and the growing popularity of Hollywood films in India – we believe this collaboration will offer the best viewing experience of quality blockbuster content to all. With billion-dollar franchise titles and critically acclaimed cinema that will hit the screen this year – we are certain this is the biggest year for Lionsgate in India from a theatrical standpoint, and we are looking forward to it.”
Speaking on the association, Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, of PVR Pictures, said, “We are thrilled to be working with Rohit and his team. At a time when our industry has faced possibly its biggest crisis, we are excited to be partnering with one of the greatest film corporations in the world! The creative excellence, diversity, and quality of films that Lionsgate has presented to the global entertainment industry are invaluable.
“As India’s leading theatrical distribution company, we are committed to keeping elevating the gold standards of cinema experience for movie enthusiasts. We are certain that Lionsgate’s 2023 film slate will be an absolute treat for the Indian audiences to watch,” Gianchandani added.
