::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Lionsgate Shareholders Overwhelmingly Ratify Deal SANTA MONICA, Calif.  and  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. ,  Dec. 8, 2016  -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Starz today announced the closing of the transaction under which Lionsgate has acquired Starz for approximately  $4.4 billion  in cash and stock.  The deal creates a vertically integrated global content platform that includes one of the largest independent television businesses in the world, a 16,000-title film and television library, the STARZ premium pay network serving nearly 25 million subscribers, a world-class film business and a growing suite of streaming services. The acquisition was approved by 98% of the votes cast by Lionsgate shareholders and 95% of the votes cast by Starz shareholders, in person or represented by proxy, not including abstentions, at the companies' respective shareholder meetings on  Wednesday, December 7 , 2016.  All necessary regulat...

buzzz worthy. . . Writer/director/producer Tyler Perry makes his first foray into family animation with the release of Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love arriving on DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand January 20, 2015 from Lionsgate. The film will be available on Digital HD one week earlier on January 13 . Having conquered stage and screen, Tyler Perry has now turned his attention to creating entertaining programs specifically for families to enjoy together. In Tyler Perry's first animated film, fans of Madea can now watch all of their favorite characters including Madea, Uncle Joe and Aunt Bam in a whole new way! The larger than life Madea gets herself into even more over the top and outrageous situations – all in the name of helping children save their youth center. The comic adventure features the voice talent of Tyler Perry as "Madea" and "Uncle Joe" among others and Cassi Davis (TV's "House Of Payne") as "Aunt ...

buzzz worthy. . . A Madea Christmas Sweepstakes with Hairfinity Hairfinity® , (#hairfinity)the popular hair growth vitamin supplement by  Brock Beauty Inc . and Lionsgate's new family holiday film  Tyler Perry's  A Madea Christmas , have partnered to launch an exciting holiday sweepstakes for a chance to win an all-expenses paid vacation to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Adults 21 and over are eligible  to win  by submitting an online entry on Facebook.com/hairfinity .   The grand-prize winner will receive an all-expenses paid Funjet Vacations package for two to the all-inclusive RIU Palace Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, including two round-trip airline tickets. The winner will also receive a Glamore' by Antonia gift certificate for $100; Glamore' by Antonia cosmetics gift set; Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas holiday present; and $500 from Hairfinity®.      " This marks the first time our compan...