Lionsgate

News Summary:

Lionsgate Executive Vice President and General Counsel Andrew Tobey’s total compensation for fiscal 2026 increased 64% to $4.49 million, according to a July 29 filing. The compensation package included a $1.2 million salary, a $1.25 million cash bonus, and over $2 million in stock awards, with the company's compensation committee noting his leadership in strategic transactions, litigation, governance, and artificial intelligence initiatives. Previously, on July 28, Lionsgate increased CEO Jon Feltheimer’s annual pay to $19.4 million for fiscal year 2026, driven by the theatrical success of “The Housemaid” and “Michael” and television renewals for “The Studio” and “Yellowjackets.” Feltheimer’s base pay remained at $1.5 million, but his bonus pay rose from $1.2 million to $6.5 million. Earlier, on July 27, Lionsgate announced tickets were on sale for the September 10 re-release of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion Of The Christ,” newly remastered in 4K, in partnership with Fathom Entertainment. This special re-release includes a sneak peek at Gibson’s forthcoming epic, "The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One," set to open on May 6, 2027. This news followed the company's July 22 announcement that it would release its financial results for the fiscal 2027 first quarter, which ended June 30, 2026, after market close on Thursday, August 6, alongside an analyst and investor conference call.