New Multi-Year Deal Secures Grindstone’s Star-Powered Films with Lionsgate Through 2027

Lionsgate has renewed its longstanding agreement with Grindstone Entertainment Group, extending their partnership through 2027. This multi-year extension deepens a collaboration that has spanned nearly 17 years, building an impressive 700-title content library that appeals to diverse audiences across platforms.

Grindstone has built a reputation for delivering thrilling, star-studded films. Recent projects include Fall, Damaged (starring Sam Jackson and Vincent Cassell), How the Gringo Stole Christmas with George Lopez, Desperation Road, Manadrome featuring Jesse Eisenberg, and Lamborghini, starring Frank Grillo, Mira Sorvino, and Gabriel Byrne.

Under the renewed agreement, Grindstone and Lionsgate will release a lineup of highly anticipated titles. Among these is Alarum, an action-thriller directed by Mike Polish and starring Sylvester Stallone; Riff Raff, a Dito Montiel film featuring Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Gabrielle Union; and Wish You Were Here, the directorial debut of Julia Stiles with a cast that includes Isabelle Fuhrman, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Grey, and Mena Massoud. Fans can also expect The Gunslingers, starring Stephen Dorff, Nicolas Cage, and Heather Graham; Fall 2 from the Spierig brothers; Hotel Tehran, featuring Zachary Levi and Liam Neeson; The Beast in Me, starring Russell Crowe and penned by the writer-producer of Land of Bad; and Off The Grid with Josh Duhamel and Greg Kinnear.

Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate’s President and COO of the Motion Picture Group, expressed enthusiasm for the continued collaboration. “Our relationship has been a model of success for nearly 20 years because Barry and Stan anticipate and understand what the market wants and needs in a way that has been consistently profitable for both of our companies” he stated. He praised the Grindstone brand, noting that it resonates with multiplatform partners worldwide for its high production standards and star-driven concepts. “We look forward to continuing to develop their brand and collaborating on another outstanding slate of films with Barry, Stan, and our distribution partners around the world”.

Grindstone’s President and CEO Barry Brooker, alongside principal Stan Wertlieb, shared similar sentiments. “We couldn’t imagine a better home for our team or our filmmaking partners than Lionsgate” they said in a joint statement. “They are dominant worldwide leaders in handling the titles that have been our core specialty. As the demand for content continues to evolve, especially in the multiplatform arena, we couldn’t be in better or more capable hands”.

With this extension, Lionsgate and Grindstone are set to deliver a fresh array of films, sustaining their impact on the market and ensuring that audiences have access to diverse, high-quality entertainment across multiple platforms.

Source: Deadline