Lionsgate

Founded in 1997 by Frank Giustra, Lionsgate emerged as Hollywood’s scrappy underdog, turning risk into reward with a portfolio that reads like a masterclass in savvy filmmaking. "Saw" sliced through the horror genre, proving that cheap thrills could yield high returns, while "The Hunger Games" transformed a YA novel into a billion-dollar juggernaut. Under the calculated leadership of Jon Feltheimer, the studio acquired Starz, expanding its reach into television and streaming with the precision of a hostile takeover. Legal spats over profit sharing and creative control have peppered its journey, but Lionsgate remains unscathed, balancing mainstream success with just enough edge to keep things interesting. The legacy? A studio that played the Hollywood game on its own terms, outmaneuvering bigger rivals and solidifying its place as a force to be reckoned with. Lionsgate continues to straddle the line between blockbuster and bold, all while keeping the industry on its toes.