# Lionsgate Forms Joint Venture With Steven Paul, Movie Producer Who Has Had Trump’s Ear

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lionsgate-forms-joint-venture-with-steven-paul-movie-producer-who-has-had-trumps-ear/
- Published: 2026-10-26T20:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T21:41:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/lionsgate-joint-venture-steven-paul-sp-media-1236931486/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Lionsgate and Steven Paul are launching a majority Lionsgate-owned joint venture.
- SP Media will invest in new initiatives and produce films for Lionsgate.
- The investment amount has not been disclosed.

## Summary

Lionsgate is forming a joint venture with film producer Steven Paul’s SP Media, which will invest in new business initiatives and produce independent films for Lionsgate to distribute. Lionsgate will hold majority ownership and control, giving it oversight of the partnership as it explores ways to expand its content business.

The investment amount was not disclosed. The ventures may include broadening 3 Arts Entertainment into areas such as sports and influencers; Paul has produced films including “Ghost Rider”, “Ghost in the Shell” and “Rambo: Last Blood”. He has also lobbied President Donald Trump for a federal tax incentive for US film and television production, while the deal follows a report that Legendary Entertainment revived its bid to acquire Lionsgate.

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