UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


Form 10-Q
   
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
  For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005

or

or
 
o
 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
  For the transition period from          to          .

Commission File No. 1-14880


Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
British Columbia, Canada
 N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


555 Brooksbank Avenue
North Vancouver
British Columbia V7SV7J 3S5
and
2700 Colorado Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Monica, California 90404
(Address of principal executive offices)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(604) 983-5555


      Indicate by check mark whether the registrantregistrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     YesRþ          No£o

      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YesRþ          No£o

      As of February 8,August 1, 2005, 100,945,189101,875,620 shares of the registrant’s no par value common sharesstock were outstanding.




TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

         
Item  Page
    
 PART I
 1.  Financial Statements  3 
 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  31 
 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  39 
 4.  Controls and Procedures  40 
 
 PART II
 1.  Legal Proceedings  41 
 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  41 
 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities  41 
 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders  41 
 5.  Other Information  41 
 6.  Exhibits  42 
 EX-10.6
 Exhibit 31.1
 Exhibit 31.2
 Exhibit 32.1
Financial Statements
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Controls and Procedures
PART II
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Exhibits
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

      This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,“expects,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements.

      These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Also, these forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. Except for our ongoing obligation to disclose material information as required by federal securities laws, we do not intend to update you concerning any future revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report.

      Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those risk factors found in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9,June 29, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART I

Item 1.Financial Statements.
Item 1.Financial Statements

LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
         
  June 30, March 31,
  2005 2005
     
  (Unaudited) (Note 2)
  (Amounts in thousands,
  except share amounts)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $138,272  $112,839 
Restricted cash  968   2,913 
Accounts receivable, net of reserve for video returns of $51,208 (March 31, 2005 — $58,449) and provision for doubtful accounts of $6,133 (March 31, 2005 — $6,102)  102,439   150,019 
Investment in films and television programs  365,595   367,376 
Property and equipment  30,188   30,842 
Goodwill  161,182   161,182 
Other assets  31,417   29,458 
       
  $830,061  $854,629 
       
 
LIABILITIES
Bank loans $  $1,162 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  139,605   134,200 
Film obligations  144,188   130,770 
Subordinated notes  385,000   390,000 
Mortgages payable  18,109   18,640 
Deferred revenue  48,286   62,459 
Minority interests     259 
       
   735,188   737,490 
       
Commitments and Contingencies        
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common shares, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 101,873,874 at June 30, 2005 and 101,843,708 at March 31, 2005 shares issued and outstanding  305,812   305,662 
Series B preferred shares (10 shares issued and outstanding)      
Restricted common share units  2,099    
Unearned compensation  (2,099)   
Accumulated deficit  (205,045)  (183,226)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (5,894)  (5,297)
       
   94,873   117,139 
       
  $830,061  $854,629 
       
         
  December 31,  March 31, 
  2004  2004 
  (Unaudited)  (Note 2) 
  (All amounts in thousands, 
  except share 
  amounts) 
ASSETS
        
Cash and cash equivalents $5,139  $7,089 
Restricted cash  20,000    
Accounts receivable, net of reserve for video returns of $54,932 (March 31, 2004 — $46,985) and provision for doubtful accounts of $7,482 (March 31, 2004 — $11,702)  110,649   129,245 
Investment in films and television programs  366,465   406,170 
Property and equipment  31,426   29,661 
Goodwill  168,705   166,804 
Other assets  22,868   23,714 
       
  $725,252  $762,683 
       
LIABILITIES
        
Bank loans $75,102  $326,174 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  112,359   129,724 
Film obligations  168,806   114,068 
Subordinated notes  215,000   65,000 
Mortgages payable  19,063   19,041 
Deferred revenue  39,014   38,932 
Minority interests  150   135 
       
   629,494   693,074 
       
Commitments and Contingencies        
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
        
Common shares, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 100,944,357 at December 31, 2004 and 93,615,896 at March 31, 2004 shares issued and outstanding  302,856   280,501 
Series B preferred shares (10 shares issued and outstanding)      
Accumulated deficit  (203,286)  (203,507)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (3,812)  (7,385)
       
   95,758   69,609 
       
  $725,252  $762,683 
       

See accompanying notes.

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
           
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands, except
  per share amounts)
Revenues
 $194,229  $188,724 
Expenses:
        
 Direct operating  100,264   80,810 
 Distribution and marketing  93,481   98,066 
 General and administration  17,329   17,127 
 Depreciation  748   675 
       
  Total expenses  211,822   196,678 
       
Operating Loss
  (17,593)  (7,954)
       
Other Expense (Income):
        
 Interest expense  4,884   5,461 
 Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  337   (2,060)
 Interest income  (1,065)  (37)
 Minority interests     (123)
       
  Total other expenses, net  4,156   3,241 
       
Loss Before Income Taxes
  (21,749)  (11,195)
Income tax provision  (70)  (267)
       
Net Loss
 $(21,819) $(11,462)
       
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share
 $(0.21) $(0.12)
       
                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (All amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Revenues
 $190,398  $70,619  $610,186  $217,005 
             
Expenses:
                
Direct operating  82,461   42,535   258,610   113,131 
Distribution and marketing  80,263   34,660   282,546   102,910 
General and administration  15,582   9,300   49,482   23,647 
Severance and relocation costs     5,934      5,934 
Write-down of other assets     8,064      8,064 
Depreciation  835   718   2,224   1,748 
             
Total expenses  179,141   101,211   592,862   255,434 
             
Operating Income (Loss)
  11,257   (30,592)  17,324   (38,429)
             
Other Expenses (Income):
                
Interest  8,201   4,808   19,277   9,017 
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  (419)  (688)  (2,408)  (950)
Minority interests  (19)     2    
Other income        (825)   
Equity interests     948   200   1,959 
             
Total other expenses, net  7,763   5,068   16,246   10,026 
             
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
  3,494   (35,660)  1,078   (48,455)
Income tax provision  141   84   857   315 
             
Net Income (Loss)
  3,353   (35,744)  221   (48,770)
Modification of warrants     (2,031)     (2,031)
Dividends on Series A preferred shares     (66)     (320)
Accretion and amortization on Series A preferred shares     (73)     (575)
             
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders
 $3,353  $(37,914) $221  $(51,696)
             
Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Common Share
 $0.03  $(0.45) $0.00  $(0.81)
             

See accompanying notes.

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                          
        Restricted       Accumulated  
  Common Shares     Common     Comprehensive Other  
        Share Unearned Accumulated Income Comprehensive  
  Number Amount Number Amount Units Compensation Deficit (Loss) (Loss) Total
                     
  (Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)
Balance at March 31, 2004  93,615,896  $280,501   10  $          $(203,507)     $(7,385) $69,609 
Exercise of stock options  4,991,141   13,871                               13,871 
Exercise of warrants  3,220,867   10,842                               10,842 
Issuance to directors for services  15,804   137                               137 
Modification of stock options     311                               311 
Comprehensive income (loss):                                        
Net income                          20,281  $20,281       20,281 
 Foreign currency translation adjustments                              2,374   2,374   2,374 
 Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts                              (286)  (286)  (286)
                               
 Comprehensive income                             $22,369        
                               
Balance at March 31, 2005  101,843,708  $305,662   10  $          $(183,226)     $(5,297) $117,139 
Exercise of stock options  23,916   61                               61 
Issuance to directors for services  6,250   62                               62 
Modification of stock options     27                               27 
Issuance of restricted share units                 $2,099  $(2,099)               
Comprehensive income (loss):                                        
 Net loss                          (21,819)  (21,819)      (21,819)
 Foreign currency translation adjustments                              (831)  (831)  (831)
 Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts                              234   234   234 
                               
 Comprehensive loss                             $(22,416)       
                               
Balance at June 30, 2005  101,873,874  $305,812   10  $  $2,099  $(2,099) $(205,045)     $(5,894) $94,873 
                               
                             
                      Accumulated    
          Series B      Other    
  Common Shares  Preferred Shares  Accumulated  Comprehensive    
  Number  Amount  Number  Amount  Deficit  Loss  Total 
  (All amounts in thousands, except share amounts) 
Balance at March 31, 2003  43,231,921  $159,549   10  $  $(108,350) $(7,567) $43,632 
Issuance of common shares  44,951,056   103,176                   103,176 
Exercise of stock options  955,562   2,609                   2,609 
Exercise of warrants  275,400   1,377                   1,377 
Modification of stock options     1,740                   1,740 
Modification of warrants     2,031                   2,031 
Redemption of Series A preferred shares     566                   566 
Conversion of Series A preferred shares  4,201,957   9,453                   9,453 
Net loss available to common shareholders                  (95,157)      (95,157)
Foreign currency translation adjustments                      (440)  (440)
Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts                      622   622 
                      
Balance at March 31, 2004  93,615,896   280,501   10      (203,507)  (7,385)  69,609 
Exercise of stock options  4,091,790   11,149                   11,149 
Exercise of warrants  3,220,867   10,842                   10,842 
Issued to directors for services  15,804   137                   137 
Modification of stock options     227                   227 
Net income available to common shareholders                  221       221 
Foreign currency translation adjustments                      3,497   3,497 
Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts                      76   76 
                      
Balance at December 31, 2004  100,944,357  $302,856   10  $  $(203,286) $(3,812) $95,758 
                      

See accompanying notes.

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
          
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Operating Activities:
        
Net loss $(21,819) $(11,462)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:        
 Depreciation of property and equipment  748   675 
 Amortization of deferred financing costs  898   838 
 Amortization of films and television programs  65,376   60,225 
 Amortization of intangible assets  548   548 
 Non-cash stock-based compensation  89    
 Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  337   (2,060)
 Minority interests     (123)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
 Decrease in restricted cash  1,945    
 Accounts receivable, net  40,774   24,767 
 Increase in investment in films and television programs  (69,195)  (45,790)
 Other assets  (140)  87 
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  9,114   (17,372)
 Film obligations  15,247   22,412 
 Deferred revenue  (13,755)  6,662 
       
Net Cash Flows Provided By Operating Activities
  30,167   39,407 
       
Investing Activities:
        
Cash received from sale of investment  2,011    
Purchases of property and equipment  (629)  (45)
       
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities
  1,382   (45)
       
Financing Activities:
        
Issuance of common shares  61   10,651 
Financing fees     (346)
Repayment of subordinated notes  (5,000)   
Decrease in bank loans     (34,285)
Repayment of mortgages payable  (285)  (241)
       
Net Cash Flows Used In Financing Activities
  (5,224)  (24,221)
       
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents
  26,325   15,141 
Foreign Exchange Effects On Cash
  (892)  (171)
Cash And Cash Equivalents — Beginning Of Period
  112,839   7,089 
       
Cash And Cash Equivalents — End Of Period
 $138,272  $22,059 
       
         
  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003 
  (All amounts in thousands) 
Operating activities:
        
Net income (loss) $221  $(48,770)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:        
Depreciation of property and equipment  2,224   1,748 
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs  5,998   3,284 
Amortization of films and television programs  169,163   87,188 
Amortization of intangible assets  1,644    
Relocation costs     2,131 
Write-down of other assets     8,064 
Gain on disposition of assets  (666)   
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  (2,408)  (950)
Non-cash stock-based compensation  364   1,064 
Minority interests  2    
Equity interests  200   1,959 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Increase in restricted cash  (20,000)   
Accounts receivable, net  17,137   (5,034)
Increase in investment in films and television programs  (125,387)  (100,976)
Other assets  (1,263)  3,968 
Future income taxes     (2,214)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (16,157)  8,334 
Film obligations  51,555   (11,453)
Deferred revenue  507   116 
       
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
  83,134   (51,541)
       
Financing activities:
        
Issuance of common shares  21,991   104,589 
Redemption of Series A preferred shares     (18,090)
Dividends paid on Series A preferred shares     (254)
Financing fees  (1,077)  (11,287)
Increase (decrease) in bank loans  (251,212)  82,507 
Increase in subordinated notes, net of issue costs  145,390   56,663 
Decrease in production loans     (1,273)
Decrease in debt  (1,585)  (7,912)
       
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
  (86,493)  204,943 
       
Investing activities:
        
Cash received from disposition of assets, net  1,172    
Acquisition of Artisan Entertainment Inc, net of cash acquired     (149,559)
Purchase of property and equipment  (1,952)  (445)
       
Net cash flows used in investing activities
  (780)  (150,004)
       
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  (4,139)  3,398 
Foreign exchange effect on cash
  2,189   (835)
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
  7,089   6,851 
       
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
 $5,139  $9,414 
       

See accompanying notes.

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Nature of Operations

1.Nature of Operations
      Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (“the Company” or “Lions Gate” or “we”) is a fullyan integrated entertainment company engaged in the development, production and distribution of feature films, television series, television movies and mini-series, and non-fiction programming as well as the management of Canadian-based studio facilities.and animated programming. As an independent distribution company, the Company also acquires distribution rights from a wide variety of studios, production companies and independent producers.

      On December 15, 2003, the Company acquired Film Holdings Co., the parent company of Artisan Entertainment Inc. (“Artisan”) as described in note 8. The acquisition is included in the consolidated balance sheet and all operating results and cash flows have been included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows from the acquisition date.

2. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

2.Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
      The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lions Gate and all of its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities, with a provision for minority interests.

     Effective April 1, 2004, the

      The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are beinghave been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Prior to April 1, 2004, the Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada (“Canadian GAAP”). Prior year comparative consolidated financial statements have been restated to conform to the current year presentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP. U.S. GAAP which conforms, in all material respects, with the accounting principles generally accepted in Canada (“Canadian GAAP,GAAP”), except as described in note 15. We will disclose and quantify material differences with Canadian GAAP in our interim and annual financial statements for two fiscal years from April 1, 2004.

      The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. or Canadian GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended March 31, 2005.2006. The balance sheet at March 31, 20042005 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2005.

      Certain reclassificationsamounts presented for fiscal 2005 have been made in the fiscal 2004 financial statementsreclassified to conform to the fiscal 20052006 presentation. For further information, refer to the March 31, 2004 audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes, as converted to U.S. GAAP, and filed on Form 8-k on January 21, 2005.

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates made by management in the preparation of the financial statements relate to ultimate revenue and costs for investment in films and television programs; estimates of sales returns, and other allowances, provision for doubtful accounts, fair value of assets and liabilities for allocation of the purchase price of companies acquired, current and future income taxes and accruals for contingent liabilities; and impairment assessments for investment in films and television programs, property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets, other investments, recoverability of future income taxes and goodwill.assets. Actual results could differ from such estimates.

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Restricted Cash

      Restricted cash represents an amount on deposit with a financial institution that is contractually designated for theatrical marketing expenses for a specific title. Refer to note 6 for the theatrical marketing obligation.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R.On October 13, In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board reached a conclusion on Statement 123R,FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123(R)). The Statement would requireSFAS 123(R) revises SFAS No. 123 and eliminates the alternative to use the intrinsic method of accounting under APB No. 25. SFAS 123(R) requires all public companies accounting for share-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments, to account for these types of transactions using a fair-value-based method. The Company currently accounts for share-based payments to employees using the intrinsic value method as set forth in APB No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”.Employees.” As such, the Company generally recognizes no compensation cost for employee stock options. SFAS No. 123(R) eliminates the alternative to use APB No. 25’s intrinsic value method of accounting. Accordingly, the adoption of Statement 123R’sSFAS No. 123(R)’s fair value method will have an impact on our resultresults of operations, although it will have no impact on our overall financial position. The impact of adoption of Statement 123RSFAS No. 123(R) cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted in the future. However, had we adopted Statement 123RSFAS No. 123(R) in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have approximated the impact of StatementSFAS No. 123 as described in the disclosure of pro forma net income (loss) available to common shareholders and basic and diluted income (loss) per share in note 12. Statement 123SFAS No. 123(R) permits companies to adopt its requirements using either a modified prospective method or a modified retrospective method. The Company has not yet determined which method it will utilize. The provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) are effective for financial statements with the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. However, the SEC announced on April 14, 2005 that it would provide for a phased-in implementation process for SFAS No. 123(R). As a result, the Company will not be required to apply Statement 123RSFAS No. 123(R) until the period beginning JulyApril 1, 2005.2006.
3.Investment in Films and Television Programs
         
  June 30, March 31,
  2005 2005
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films
        
Released, net of accumulated amortization $105,229  $113,536 
Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization  107,465   109,805 
Completed and not released  19,649   12,083 
In progress  43,401   42,581 
In development  2,613   2,302 
Product inventory  25,289   26,029 
       
   303,646   306,336 
       
Direct-to-Television Programs
        
Released, net of accumulated amortization  24,069   21,098 
In progress  37,094   39,221 
In development  786   721 
       
   61,949   61,040 
       
  $365,595  $367,376 
       

EITF Issue No. 04-8.During the three months ended December 31, 2004, the Company adopted EITF Issue No. 04-8 “The Effect of Contingently Convertible Debt on Diluted Earnings Per Share”, which applied to reporting periods ending after the effective date of December 15, 2004. Under EITF Issue No. 04-8, all instruments that have embedded conversion features that are contingent on market conditions indexed to an issuer’s share price are included in diluted earnings per share computations (if dilutive) regardless of whether the market conditions have been met. On October 4, 2004, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company sold $150.0 million 2.9375% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (“2.9375% Notes”) with a maturity date of October 15, 2024. The 2.9375% Notes are convertible at the option of the holder, at any time prior to maturity, upon satisfaction of certain conversion contingencies, into common shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and therefore the 2.9375% Notes would be included in diluted earnings per share computations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 (if dilutive).8

3. Investment in Films and Television Programs

         
  December 31,  March 31, 
  2004  2004 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films
        
Released, net of accumulated amortization $133,122  $111,242 
Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization  116,127   128,559 
Completed and not released  8,762   63,158 
In progress  32,690   22,347 
In development  2,002   1,230 
Product inventory  25,244   26,957 
       
   317,947   353,493 
       
Direct-to-Television Programs
        
Released, net of accumulated amortization  23,710   17,640 
In progress  24,029   34,250 
In development  779   787 
       
   48,518   52,677 
       
  $366,465  $406,170 
       

LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
      Acquired libraries of $116.1$107.5 million at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 (March 31, 20042005 — $128.6$109.8 million) include the Trimark library acquired October 2000 and the Artisan library acquired on December 15, 2003 (refer to note 8). The Trimark library is amortized over its expected revenue stream for a period of twenty20 years from the acquisition date. The remaining amortization period on the Trimark library as at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 is fifteen and three quarter15.25 years on unamortized costs of $23.6$21.8 million. The Artisan library includes titles released at least three years prior to the date of acquisition, which totaled $98.5 million at the date of acquisition and is amortized over its expected revenue stream for a period of up to twenty20 years from the date of acquisition. The remaining amortization period on the Artisan library at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 is nineteen18.5 years on unamortized costs of $92.5$85.7 million.

      The Company expects approximately 48%37% of completed films and television programs, net of accumulated amortization, will be amortized during the one-year period ending December 31, 2005, and approximately 88% of accrued participants’ share will be paid during the one-year period ending December 31, 2005.

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June 30, 2006. Additionally, the Company expects approximately 82%81% of completed and released films and television programs, excluding acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization and excluding acquired libraries, will be amortized during the three-yearthree year period ending December 31, 2007.

4. Other AssetsJune 30, 2008.

         
  December 31,  March 31, 
  2004  2004 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Deferred financing costs, net $13,756  $14,181 
Prepaid expenses and other  5,941   4,230 
Intangible assets, net  2,726   4,370 
Deferred print costs  445   933 
       
  $22,868  $23,714 
       

4.Other Assets

         
  June 30, March 31,
  2005 2005
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Deferred financing costs, net $18,024  $18,882 
Prepaid expenses and other  7,412   8,148 
Other investments  3,197   250 
Intangible assets, net  2,784   2,178 
       
  $31,417  $29,458 
       
     Deferred financing costs.Financing Costs.Deferred financing costs primarily include costs incurred in connection with the credit facility (see note 5), and the issuance of the 4.875% Notes, the 2.9375% Notes and the 2.9375%3.625% Notes (see note 7) and are deferred and amortized to interest expense.

     Intangible Assets.Intangible assets acquired in connection with the purchase of Artisan of $5.1 million represent distribution and personal service agreements and are amortized over a period of two to four years from the date of acquisition. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004,Amortization expense of $0.5 million and $1.6 million amortization was recorded.recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2005 (2004 — $0.5 million). In June 2005, the Company acquired all of the publishing assets of a music publishing company, for a total purchase price of $1.2 million in cash. The publishing rights are amortized over a three-year period from the date of acquisition. Based on the current amount of intangibles subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding years is $2.2$1.6 million, for the year ended December 31, 2005$0.7 million and $0.5 million for the year ended Decemberyears ending June 30, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Other Investments.
Maple Pictures Corp: On April 8, 2005, Lions Gate entered into library and output agreements with Maple Pictures Corp. (“Maple Pictures”), a Canadian corporation, for the distribution of Lions Gate’s motion picture, television and home video product in Canada. As part of this transaction, Maple Pictures purchased a majority of the Company’s interest in Christal Distribution, a number of production entities and other Lions Gate distribution assets in Canada. Maple Pictures was formed by two former Lions Gate executives and a third-party equity investor. Lions Gate also acquired a minority interest in Maple Pictures.

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
      As a result of these transactions with Maple Pictures, Lions Gate recorded an investment in Maple Pictures of $2.2 million as of June 30, 2005 in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company is accounting for the investment in Maple Pictures using the equity method.
Christal: At March 31, 2006.

5. Bank Loans

2005, the Company had a 75% economic interest and a 30% voting interest in Christal Distribution (“Christal”), a film distributor and sub-distributor in Quebec, Canada. Through March 31, 2005 the Company was the primary beneficiary of Christal under FIN 46 and accordingly the Company consolidated Christal as at March 31, 2005. In connection with the Maple Pictures transaction discussed above, the Company sold the majority of its interest in Christal to Maple Pictures and the remainder of its interest was repurchased by Christal. As a result of the sale and repurchase of the interests, effective April 8, 2005, the Company no longer consolidated Christal and recorded amounts owing from Christal of $0.5 million, net of amounts payable to Christal, as of June 30, 2005 in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

5.Bank Loans
      The Company entered into a $350 million credit facility in December 2003 consisting of a $200 million U.S. dollar-denominated revolving credit facility, a $15 million Canadian dollar-denominated revolving credit facility and a $135 million U.S. dollar-denominated term-loan. On October 4, 2004, the Company sold $150.0 million 2.9375% Notes and received $146.0 million of net proceeds after paying placement agents’ fees and offering expenses. In anticipation of the proceeds from the 2.9375% Notes, the Company repaid $60 million of term loan with the revolving credit facility on September 30, 2004 and on October 4, 2004 used the proceeds from the 2.9375% Notes to partially repay the revolving credit facility. Therefore, on September 30, 2004, the term loan was reduced to $75 million and the credit facility to $290 million. OnBy December 31, 2004, the Company had repaid the term loan in full, with the revolving credit facility, thereby reducing the credit facility to $215 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2004. The repayment of the term loan resulted in the write-off of deferred financing fees of $3.4 million on the term loan portion of2005. Effective March 31, 2005, the credit facility which is recorded as interest expense.was amended to eliminate the $15 million Canadian dollar-denominated revolving credit facility and increase the U.S. dollar-denominated revolving credit facility by the same amount. At December 31, 2004,June 30, 2005, the Company had borrowed $73.4 millionno borrowings (March 31, 20042005 — $324.7 million)nil) under the credit facility. The credit facility expires December December»31, 2008 and bears interest at 2.75% over the Adjusted LIBOR or the Canadian Bankers Acceptance rate, or 1.75% over the U.S. or Canadian prime rates.rate. The availability of funds under the credit facility is limited by the borrowing base, which is calculated on a monthly basis. The borrowing base assets at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 totaled $390.5 $388.6»million (March 31, 20042005 — $390.9$405.1 million). At December 31, 2004, and therefore the revolvingfull $215 million is available under the credit facility had an average variable interest rate of 5.20% on principal of $73.4 million under the U.S. dollar credit facility. The Company had not drawn on the Canadian dollar credit facility as of December 31, 2004.at June 30, 2005. The Company is required to pay a monthly commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the total credit facility of $215 million less the amount drawn. Right, title and interest in and to all personal property of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and Lions Gate Entertainment Inc., the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, is being pledged as security for the credit facility. The credit facility is senior to the Company’s film obligations, subordinated notes and mortgages payable. The credit facility restricts the Company from paying cash dividends on its common shares. The Company entered into a $100 million interest rate swap at an interest rate of 3.08%, commencing January 2003 and ending September 2005. The swap is in effect as long as three month LIBOR is less than 5.0%. Fair market value of the interest rate swap at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 is negative $0.1 million (March 31, 20042005 — negative $2.3$0.1 million). TheChanges in the fair value representing a fair valuation gains forloss on the interest rate swap during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 amount to less than $0.1 million (2004 — gain of $1.6 million) and are $0.5 million and $2.2 million, respectively (2003 — gainsincluded in the condensed consolidated statements of $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively).operations.

     The Company also has a $2.5 million operating line of credit available to a subsidiary, which is renewable annually. At December 31, 2004, $1.7 million (March 31, 2004 — $1.5 million) was drawn on the operating line of credit.

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6. Film ObligationsLIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

         
  December 31,  March 31, 
  2004  2004 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Minimum guarantees $7,933  $10,704 
Minimum guarantees initially incurred for a term of more than one year  20,094   16,189 
Participation and residual costs  107,198   79,034 
Theatrical marketing  19,290    
Film productions  14,291   8,141 
       
  $168,806  $114,068 
       
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
6.Film Obligations
         
  June 30, March 31,
  2005 2005
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Minimum guarantees $7,014  $5,210 
Minimum guarantees initially incurred for a term of more than one year  16,081   18,081 
Participation and residual costs  104,866   95,650 
Theatrical marketing  1,605   1,665 
Film productions  14,622   10,164 
       
  $144,188  $130,770 
       
      The Company expects approximately 63% of accrued participants’ shares will be paid during the one-year period ending June 30, 2006.
      Refer to note 2 for restricted cash contractually designated for the theatrical marketing obligation.
7.Subordinated Notes
3.625% Notes. In February 2005, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. sold $150.0 million of 3.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. In connection with this sale, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. granted the initial purchasers of the 3.625% Notes an option to purchase up to an additional $25.0 million of the 3.625% Notes for 13 days. The fair value of this option was not significant. The initial purchasers exercised this option in February 2005 and purchased an additional $25 million of the 3.625% Notes. The Company received $170.2 million of net proceeds after paying placement agents’ fees from the sale of $175.0 million of the 3.625% Notes. The Company also paid $0.6 million of offering expenses incurred in connection with the 3.625% Notes. Interest on the 3.625% Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 commencing on September 15, 2005. After March 15, 2012, interest will be 3.125% per annum on the principal amount of the 3.625% Notes, payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The 3.625% Notes mature on March 15, 2025. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. may redeem all or a portion of the 3.625% Notes at its option on or after March 15, 2012 at 100% of their principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest through the date of redemption.
      The holders may require Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. to repurchase the 3.625% Notes on March 15, 2012, 2015 and 2020 or upon a change in control at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest through the date of repurchase. Under certain circumstances, if the holders require Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. to repurchase all or a portion of their notes upon a change in control, they will be entitled to receive a make whole premium. The amount of the make whole premium, if any, will be based on the price of the common shares of the Company on the effective date of the change in control. No make whole premium will be paid if the price of the common shares of the Company is less than $10.35 per share or if the price of the common shares of the Company exceeds $75.00 per share.
      The 3.625% Notes are convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time before the close of business on or prior to the trading day immediately before the maturity date, if the notes have not been previously redeemed or repurchased, at a conversion rate of 70.0133 shares of the Company per $1,000 principal amount of the 3.625% Notes, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, which is equal to a conversion price of approximately $14.28 per share. Upon conversion of the 3.625% Notes, the Company has the option to deliver, in lieu of common shares, cash or a combination of cash and common shares of the Company. The holder may convert the 3.625% Notes into common shares of the Company prior to maturity if the notes have been called for redemption, a change in control occurs or certain corporate transactions occur. In addition, under certain

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
circumstances, if the holder converts their notes upon a change in control they will be entitled to receive a make whole premium.
2.9375% Notes

. In October 2004, the CompanyLions Gate Entertainment Inc. sold $150.0 million of 2.9375% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The Company received $146.0 million of net proceeds after paying placement agents’ fees andfrom the sale of $150.0 million of the 2.9375% Notes. The Company also paid $0.7 million of offering expenses.expenses incurred in connection with the 2.9375% Notes. Interest on the 2.9375% Notes is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 commencing on April 15, 2005 and the 2.9375% Notes mature on October 15, 2024. The CompanyFrom October 15, 2009 to October 14, 2010, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. may redeem all or a portion of the 2.9375% Notes at its option on or after100.839%; from October 15, 20092010 to October 14, 2011, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. may redeem the 2.9375% Notes at 100% of their principal amount, together with accrued100.420%; and unpaid interest through the date of redemption.

thereafter at 100%.

      The holderholders may require the CompanyLions Gate Entertainment Inc. to repurchase the notes2.9375% Notes on October 15, 2011, 2014 and 2019 or upon a change in control at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest through the date of repurchase. Under certain circumstances, if the holder requires the Companyholders require Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. to repurchase all or a portion of their notes upon a change in control, they will be entitled to receive a make whole premium. The amount of the make whole premium, if any, will be based on the price of the common shares of the Company on the effective date of the change in control. No make whole premium will be paid if the price of the common shares of the Company is less than $8.79 per share or if the price of the common shares of the Company exceeds $50.00 per share. The fair value of the make whole premium at December 31, 2004 was zero.

      The holder may convert the notes2.9375% Notes into common shares of the Company prior to maturity only if the price of the common shares of the Company issuable upon conversion of a note reaches a specified threshold over a specified period, the trading price of the notes falls below certain thresholds, the notes have been called for redemption, a change in control occurs or certain corporate transactions occur. In addition, under certain circumstances, if the holder converts their notes upon a change in control they will be entitled to receive a make whole premium. Before the close of business on or prior to the trading day immediately before the maturity date if the notes have not been previously redeemed or repurchased, the holder may convert the notes into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate of 86.9565 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 2.9375% Notes, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, which is equal to a conversion price of approximately $11.50 per share.

4.875% Notes. In December 2003, the CompanyLions Gate Entertainment Inc. sold $60.0 million of 4.875% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (“4.875% Notes”).Notes. The Company received $57.0 million of net proceeds after paying placement agents’ fees andfrom the sale of $60.0 million of the 4.875% Notes. The Company also paid $0.7 million of offering expenses.expenses incurred in connection with the 4.875% Notes. Interest on the 4.875% Notes is due semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 commencing on June 15, 2004 and the 4.875% Notes mature on December 15, 2010. The CompanyLions Gate Entertainment Inc. may redeem all or a portion of the 4.875% Notes at its option on or after December 15, 2006 at 100% of their principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest through the date of redemption; provided, however, that the 4.875% Notes will only be redeemable if the closing price of the Company’s common shares equals or exceeds 175% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days within a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the day before the date of the notice of optional redemption.
      The 4.875% Notes are convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time before the close of business on or prior to the businesstrading day immediately precedingbefore the maturity date ofif the 4.875% Notes, unlessnotes have not been previously redeemed into common shares of the Companyor repurchased at a conversion rate of 185.0944 shares of the Company per $1,000 principal amount of the 4.875% Notes, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, which is equal to a conversion price of approximately $5.40 per share. Upon conversion of the 4.875% Notes, the Company has the option to deliver, in lieu of common shares, cash or a combination of cash and common shares of the Company. The holder may

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
convert the 4.875% Notes into common shares of the Company prior to maturity if the notes have been called for redemption, a change in control occurs or certain corporate transactions occur.
Promissory Note. On December 15, 2003, the Company assumed, as part of the purchase of Artisan, a $5.0 million subordinated promissory note to Vialta, Inc (“Promissory Note”) issued by Artisan which bears interest at 7.5% per annum compounded quarterly. The Promissory Note matures onmatured and was paid during April 1, 2005.

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8. Acquisitions

8.Acquisitions
      On December 15, 2003, the Company completed its acquisition of Film Holdings Co., the parent company of Artisan, an independent distributor and producer of film and entertainment content, for a total purchase price of $168.9 million consisting of $160.0 million in cash and direct transaction costs of $8.9 million. In addition, the Company assumed debt of $59.9 million and other obligations (including accounts payable and accrued liabilities, film obligations and other advances) of $145.3$144.0 million. Direct transaction costs are considered liabilities assumed in the acquisition, and as such, are included in the purchase price. Direct transaction costs include: amounts totaling $3.9 million paid to lawyers, accountants and other consultants; involuntary termination benefits totaling $4.9 million payable to certain Artisan employees terminated under a severance plan and various other amounts totaling $0.1 million. At DecemberJune 30, 2005 and March 31, 2004,2005, the remaining liabilities under the severance plan are $0.4 million.

were nil and $0.2 million, respectively, and included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

      The purchase price may be adjusted for the payment of additional consideration of up to $7.5 million contingent upon the results of specified feature films. At December 31, 2004,June 30, 2005, the contingent consideration cannot be reasonably estimated. When the contingency is resolved and if additional consideration becomes payable, the consideration will be recognized as an additional cost of the purchase.

     The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase, with the results of operations of Artisan consolidated from December 15, 2003. Goodwill of $136.5 million represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. The allocation of the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values was as follows:

     
  (Amounts in 
  thousands) 
    
Cash and cash equivalents $19,946 
Accounts receivable, net  37,842 
Investment in films and television programs  170,224 
Intangible assets  5,100 
Other tangible assets acquired  4,471 
Goodwill  136,518 
Bank loans  (54,900)
Subordinated note  (5,000)
Other liabilities assumed  (145,264)
    
Total $168,937 
    

     During the three months ended December 31, 2004, the allocation of the purchase price was adjusted resulting in a decrease in other liabilities of $2.3 million and a decrease in goodwill of $2.3 million.

      Severance and relocation costs incurred by Lions Gate, associated with the acquisition of Artisan, are not included in the purchase price and, as such, were recorded in the consolidated statementsstatement of operations during fiscalfor the year ended March 31, 2004. Severance and relocation costs of $5.6 million included property lease abandonment costs of $2.5 million, the write-off of capital assets no longer in use of $2.1 million and severance of $1.0 million. At DecemberJune 30, 2005 and March 31, 20042005, the remaining liabilities under the severance plan andare nil. At June 30, 2005, the remaining liabilities for the property lease abandonment are nil and $1.7 million respectively.(March 31, 2005 — $1.7 million) and are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

9.Direct Operating Expenses
         
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Amortization of films and television programs $65,376  $60,225 
Participation and residual expense  33,076   20,887 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets  548   548 
Other expenses  1,264   (850)
       
  $100,264  $80,810 
       

9. Direct Operating Expenses

                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Amortization of films and television programs $44,793  $31,418  $169,163  $87,188 
Participation and residual expense  38,723   7,709   89,500   21,370 
Other expenses  (1,055)  3,408   (53)  4,573 
             
  $82,461  $42,535  $258,610  $113,131 
             
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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
      Other expenses include direct operating expenses related to the studio facility amortization of intangible assets and provision for doubtful accounts. The negative otherOther expenses for the three and nine months ended December 31,June 30, 2004 are primarily due toinclude a reduction in our

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the provision for doubtful accounts as a result of a reclassification to sales allowances, which are reflected as a reduction of revenue, and due to the collection of accounts receivable that were previously reserved.

10. Comprehensive Income (Loss)accounts.

                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Net income (loss) $3,353  $(35,744) $221  $(48,770)
Add (deduct): Foreign currency translation adjustments  1,979   (362)  3,497   171 
Add: Net change in unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts  442      76    
             
Comprehensive income (loss) $5,774  $(36,106) $3,794  $(48,599)
             

10.Comprehensive Loss

         
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Net loss $(21,819) $(11,462)
Less: Foreign currency translation adjustments  (831)  (1,153)
Less: Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts  234   (645)
       
Comprehensive loss $(22,416) $(13,260)
       
11.Loss Per Share
      The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) per Common Share
                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated as follows:                
Numerator:                
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $3,353  $(37,914) $221  $(51,696)
             
Denominator:                
Weighted average common shares outstanding  98,119   84,375   96,437   63,646 
             
Basic income (loss) per common share $0.03  $(0.45) $0.00  $(0.81)
             

     Basic income (loss)loss per share is calculated after adjusting net income (loss)based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for modificationthe period. Diluted earnings per share includes the impact of the convertible senior subordinated notes, share purchase warrants, stock options and dividends and accretion on Series A preferred shares andrestricted share units, if dilutive.

          
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands, except
  per share amounts)
Basic loss per common share is calculated as follows:        
Numerator:        
 Net loss $(21,819) $(11,462)
       
Denominator:        
 Weighted average common shares outstanding  101,852   94,921 
       
Basic and diluted loss per common share $(0.21) $(0.12)
       
      Basic loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the three and nine months ended December 31,June 30, 2005 and 2004 of 98,119,000101,852,000 shares and 96,437,00094,921,000 shares, respectively (2003 — 84,375,000respectively. The exercise of common share equivalents including stock options, share purchase warrants, the conversion features of the 4.875% Notes, 2.9375% Notes and 63,646,000 shares, respectively).
         
  Three Months      Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2004 
  (Amounts in  (Amounts in 
  thousands, except  thousands, except 
  per share amounts)  per share amounts) 
Diluted income per common share is calculated as follows:        
Numerator:    
Net income available to common shareholders $3,353  $221 
       
Denominator:       
Weighted average common shares outstanding  98,119   96,437 
Share purchase options  5,287   5,216 
Share purchase warrants  1,548   1,206 
       
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding  104,954   102,859 
       
Diluted income per common share $0.03  $0.00 
       

     The3.625% Notes and restricted share units could potentially dilute income (loss) per share in the future, but were not reflected in diluted loss per share during the periods presented because to do so would be anti-dilutive. Under the “if converted” method of calculating diluted earnings per share, the share purchase options, andthe restricted share units, the share purchase warrants are includedand the convertible senior subordinated notes, if outstanding, were anti-dilutive in each of the periods presented and were not reflected in diluted income per share under the treasury method. The shares issuable on the potential conversion of the 4.875% Notes and 2.9375% Notes are not included in diluted income per share as they are anti-dilutive.

     During the three months ended December 31, 2004, the Company amended the outstanding warrants to allow the holders, at their option, to exercise by cashless exercise. Each warrant may be exchanged for common shares in the Company determined by taking the difference in the market price of the Company’s shares (defined as the average closing trading priceloss per common share for the twenty consecutive trading

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days ending on the third day before the exercise date) less the exercise price of $5.00 and dividing this number by the market price. During December 2004, 1,993,250 warrants were exercised by cashless exercise resulting in the issuance of 1,052,517 common shares. As of December 31, 2004, 1,088,000 warrants remain outstanding.

12.Accounting for Stock Based Compensation
      The warrants expired January 1, 2005.

12. Accounting for Stock Based Compensation

     The Company has elected to use the intrinsic value method in accounting for stock-basedstock based compensation as set forth in APB No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, as permitted by Statement 123 “Accounting for Stock-based Compensation.Employees.” In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”)SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure — an amendment of SFAS No. 123”, the following disclosures are provided about the costs of stock-based compensation awards

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
using the fair value method for companies that elect to use the intrinsic value method. Refer to note 2See Recent Accounting Pronouncements for discussion of Statement 123R “Share-Based Payment” which the Company will be required to apply beginning July 1, 2005.

SFAS 123(R).

      The weighted average estimated fair value of each stock option granted in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 was $3.31 and $2.64 respectively (2003 — $1.22 and $0.79, respectively).$3.61. No stock options were granted during the three months ended June 30, 2004. The total stockstock-based compensation expense for disclosure purposes for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004,June 30, 2005, based on the fair value of the stock options granted, would be $0.5was $0.6 million (2004 — $0.2 million) and $1.4the fair value of stock option modifications was less than $0.1 million respectively (2003(2004 — $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively)nil).

      For disclosure purposes the fair value of each stock option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions used for stock options granted: a dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 30% (200333% (2004 — 30%), risk-free interest rate of 3.8 % (20034.0% (2004 — 2.6%3.8%) and expected life of five years.
                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 
The resulting pro forma basic income (loss) per common share is calculated as follows:                
Numerator:                
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $3,353  $(37,914) $221  $(51,696)
Add: stock-based compensation expense recorded     878   227   1,064 
Less: stock-based compensation expense calculated using fair value method  (529)  (740)  (1,618)  (1,542)
             
Adjusted net income (loss) available to common shareholders $2,824  $(37,776) $(1,170) $(52,174)
             
Denominator:                
Weighted average common shares outstanding (thousands)  98,119   84,375   96,437   63,646 
             
Adjusted basic and diluted income (loss) per common share $0.03  $(0.45) $(0.01) $(0.82)
             

     During the nine months ended December 31, 2004 two employees of the Company terminated their employment but continued to provide services as consultants. These employees had been granted 150,000      The following pro forma basic and diluted income (loss) per common share includes stock-based compensation expense for stock options 66,668 of which had not vestedissued and modified, as of the date of the change in employment status. The terms of the stock options require the grants to be forfeited upon change in status; however, the Company modified the terms to permit the two individuals to continue to vest in the options. The modified stock options that have not vested are accounted for prospectively as entirely new grants. Additional expense was recognized under the fair value method because the individuals are now non-employees. The fair value method resulted in additional compensation expense during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 of nil and $0.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2004, 16,667 of these stock options had not yet vested. The options will continue to be re-valued at each reporting date until the options fully vest.

     During the three months ended September 30, 2003, the Company modified the terms of 3,048,000 options of certain officers of the Company, extending the expiry dates to coincide with their employment contract dates. The vesting period and exercise prices were unchanged.
Intrinsic value:The modification of these options is treated as an exchange of the original award for a new award and the resulting expense is recorded as stock-based compensation in general and administration expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. The additional compensation cost for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003 is $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and is calculated by multiplying the market price on the date of the modification times the number of options vested less the original exercise price times the number of options vested. The additional compensation cost is attributed over the remaining

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  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands, except
  per share amounts)
The resulting pro forma basic loss per common share is calculated as follows:        
Numerator:        
 Net loss $(21,819) $(11,462)
 Add: stock-based compensation expense calculated using intrinsic value method  27    
 Less: stock-based compensation expense calculated using fair value method  (602)  (238)
       
 Adjusted net loss $(22,394) $(11,700)
       
Denominator:        
 Weighted average common shares outstanding  101,852   94,921 
       
Adjusted basic and diluted loss per common share $(0.22) $(0.12)
       

service period. In the case of the options modified the options which are fully vested have no additional service requirements and the additional compensation is expensed immediately.
Fair value:For disclosure purposes, under the fair value method, the value of the new award is measured as the fair value at the date the new award is granted and the value of the old award is its fair value immediately before its terms were modified. The additional compensation cost for the incremental fair value of the new award plus unallocated compensation costs for the old award is attributed over the remaining service period. In the case of the options modified the total additional compensation to be expensed over the service period for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003 is $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively. At December 31, 2003, there are no additional service requirements on these options and the incremental fair value relating to these options of $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003, respectively, would be expensed for disclosure purposes immediately.

     During the three months ended December 31, 2003, the Company modified the terms of 250,000 options of a certain past director of the Company, amending the price of the options to be consistent with those granted to other Directors. The expiry date and vesting period were unchanged.
Intrinsic value:The modification of these options is treated as an exchange of the original award for a new award. The additional compensation cost at the date of modification is calculated by multiplying the market price on the date of the modification times the number of options vested less the original exercise price times the number of options vested. The market price on the date of the modification was less than the exercise price resulting in no additional compensation cost. The options are valued using variable accounting for stock-based compensation until they are exercised, forfeited or expire. The additional compensation cost for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003 is $0.5 million.
Fair value:For disclosure purposes, under the fair value method, the value of the new award is measured as the fair value at the date the new award is granted and the value of the old award is its fair value immediately before its terms were modified. The additional compensation cost for the incremental fair value of the new award plus unallocated compensation costs for the old award is attributed over the remaining service period. In the case of the options modified, the total additional compensation to be expensed over the service period is not material. At December 31, 2003, there are no additional service requirements on these options and the incremental fair value relating to these options, which is not material, would be expensed for disclosure purposes for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003.

     Options were granted to a certain employee of the Company with an exercise price determined at a future date. These options are valued using variable accounting for stock-based compensation and the resulting expense is recorded as stock-based compensation in general and administration expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The additional compensation cost for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003 of $0.1 million is calculated by multiplying the market price on December 31, 2003 times the number of options vested less the market price on the date the options were granted times the number of options vested. The additional compensation cost is expensed in the current reporting period and adjusted each reporting period until such time as the exercise price is determined.

      On November 13, 2001, the Board of Directors of the Company resolved that 750,000 options, granted to certain officers of the Company to purchase common shares of the Company, be revised as stock appreciation rights (“SARs”SAR’s”) which entitle the holders to receive cash only and not common shares. The amount of cash received will be equal to the amount by which the trading price of common shares on the exercise notice date exceeds the SARsSARs’ price of $5.00 multiplied by the number of options exercised. Any twenty-day average trading price of common shares prior to the exercise notice date has to be $6.00 or above in order for the officers to exercise their SARs. These SARs are not considered part of the Employees’ and Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan. The Company measures compensation expense as the amount by which the market value of common shares exceeds the SARsSARs’ price. At December 31, 2004,June 30, 2005, the market price of common shares was $10.62$10.26 (March 31, 2005 — $11.05; June 30, 2004 — $6.98) and the SARs had all vested. TheDue to the reduction in the market price of its common shares, the Company recorded stocka reduction in stock-based compensation expense in the amount of $1.5 million and $3.3$0.6 million in general and administration expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31,June 30, 2005 (June 30, 2004 respectively (2003 nil)expense of $0.5 million). The expense is calculated by using the market price of common shares on December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 less the SARsSARs’ price, multiplied by the 750,000 SARs vested. At December 31, 2004,June 30, 2005, the Company has a stock-based compensation

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
accrual in the amount of $4.2$3.9 million (March 31, 20042005 — $0.9$4.5 million) included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets relating to these SARs.

      On February 2, 2004, an officer of the Company was granted 1,000,000 SARs, which entitle the officer to receive cash only, and not common shares. The amount of cash received will be equal to the amount by which the trading price of common shares on the exercise notice date exceeds the SARsSARs’ price of $5.20 multiplied by the number of SARs exercised. The SARs vest one quarter immediately on the award date and one quarter on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the award date. These SARs are not considered part of the Employees’ and Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan. Applying FIN 28 “Accounting for Stock Appreciation Rights and Other Variable Stock Option or Award Plans”, the Company is accruing compensation expense over the service period,

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which is assumed to be the three year vesting period, using a graded approach and measures compensation cost as the amount by which the market value of common shares exceeds the SARsSARs’ price times the SARs assumed to have vested under the graded approach. At December 31, 2004,June 30, 2005, the market price of common shares was $10.62. The$10.26 (March 31, 2005 — $11.05; June 30, 2004 — $6.98). Due to the reduction in the market price of its common shares, the Company recorded a reduction in stock-based compensation expense related to these SARs in the amount of $1.8 million and $3.7$0.2 million in general and administration expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months and nine months ended December 31,June 30, 2005 (June 30, 2004 (2003 nil)expense of $0.8 million). During the three monthsyear ended DecemberMarch 31, 20042005 the officer exercised 150,000 of the vested SARs and the Company paid $0.9 million. The amount paid is included in the $3.7 million for the nine months ending December 31, 2004 and reduced the accrued liability. The total expense is calculated by using the market price of common shares on December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 less the SARsSARs’ price, multiplied by the remaining 517,302793,032 SARs assumed to have vested and adding the actual expense of $0.9 million forless the 150,000 SARs exercised. At December 31, 2004,June 30, 2005, the Company has a stock-based compensation accrual in the amount of $2.8$3.3 million (March 31, 2005 — $3.5 million) included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets relating to these SARs.

     On October 13, 2004,

      Effective June 27, 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board reached a conclusionCompany entered into restricted share unit agreements with certain employees and awarded 198,000 restricted common share units. Upon issuance of the restricted common share units, an unamortized compensation expense equivalent to the market value of the common shares on Statement 123R, “Share-Based Payment”. (see Note 2)the date of grant was charged to shareholders’ equity as unearned compensation. This unearned compensation will be amortized over the three-year vesting period. The adoptionmarket value of Statement 123R’s fair value method will have an impactthe units granted was $10.60 per unit on the date of grants. Compensation expense related to these restricted common share units was insignificant to our resultcondensed consolidated statement of operations although it will have no impact on our overall financial position. The impact of adoption of Statement 123R cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted infor the future. The Company will be required to apply Statement 123R beginning July 1,three months ended June 30, 2005.

13. Segment Information

13.Segment Information
      SFAS No. 131 “Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” requires the Company to make certain disclosures about each reportable segment. The Company’s reportable segments are determined based on the distinct nature of their operations and each segment is a strategic business unit that offers different products and services and is managed separately. The Company evaluates performance of each segment using segment profit (loss) as defined below. The Company has three reportable business segments: Motion Pictures, Television and Studio Facilities.

      Motion Pictures consists of the development and production of feature films; acquisition of North American and worldwide distribution rights; North American theatrical, home entertainment and television distribution of feature films produced and acquired and worldwide licensing of distribution rights to feature films produced and acquired.

      Television consists of the development, production and worldwide distribution of television productions including television series, television movies and mini-series and non-fiction programming.

      Studio Facilities consists of ownership and management of an eight-soundstage studio facility in Vancouver, Canada. Rental revenue is earned from soundstages, office and other equipment and services to

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
tenants that produce or support the production of feature films, television series, movies and commercials. Tenancies vary from a few days to five years depending on the nature of the project and the tenant.

      Segmented information by business unit is as follows:
          
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Segment revenues        
 Motion Pictures $146,982  $159,066 
 Television  45,858   28,647 
 Studio Facilities  1,389   1,011 
       
  $194,229  $188,724 
       
Segment profit (loss)        
 Motion Pictures $(9,220) $(2,866)
 Television  2,377   4,232 
 Studio Facilities  811   450 
       
  $(6,032) $1,816 
       
                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Segment revenues                
Motion Pictures $175,141  $51,912  $536,983  $160,360 
Television  14,158   17,129   69,692   51,728 
Studio Facilities  1,099   1,578   3,511   4,917 
             
  $190,398  $70,619  $610,186  $217,005 
             
Segment profit (loss)                
Motion Pictures $19,070  $(14,943) $39,118  $(22,937)
Television  1,150   1,309   7,294   6,026 
Studio Facilities  480   1,020   1,746   3,221 
             
  $20,700  $(12,614) $48,158  $(13,690)
             

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      Segment profit (loss) is defined as segment revenue less segment direct operating, distribution and marketing, and general and administration expenses and severance and relocation costs.expenses. The reconciliation of total segment profit (loss) to the Company’s income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:

          
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Company’s total segment profit (loss) $(6,032) $1,816 
Less:        
 Corporate general and administration  (10,813)  (9,095)
 Depreciation  (748)  (675)
 Interest expense  (4,884)  (5,461)
 Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  (337)  2,060 
 Interest income  1,065   37 
 Minority interests     123 
       
  $(21,749) $(11,195)
       
                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Company’s total segment profit (loss) $20,700  $(12,614) $48,158  $(13,690)
Less:                
Corporate general and administration  (8,608)  (4,351)  (28,610)  (10,082)
Corporate severance and relocation costs.     (4,845)     (4,845)
Write-down of other assets     (8,064)     (8,064)
Depreciation  (835)  (718)  (2,224)  (1,748)
Interest  (8,201)  (4,808)  (19,277)  (9,017)
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  419   688   2,408   950 
Minority interests  19      (2)   
Other income        825    
Equity interests     (948)  (200)  (1,959)
             
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes $3,494  $(35,660) $1,078  $(48,455)
             

14. Commitments and Contingencies

14.Commitments and Contingencies

      The Company is from time to time involved in various claims, legal proceedings and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that adverse decisions in any such pending or threatened proceedings, or any amount which the Company might be required to pay by reason thereof, would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or future results of the Company. The Company has provided an accrual for estimated losses under the above matters at December 31, 2004.as of June 30, 2005, in accordance with FAS 5 “Accounting for Contingencies”.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
15.Reconciliation to Canadian GAAP
      The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The material differences between the accounting policies used by the Company under U.S. GAAP and Canadian GAAP are disclosed below.

below in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the National Instrument adopted by certain securities authorities in Canada.

      Under Canadian GAAP, the net income (loss)loss and income (loss)loss per share figures for the three and nine months ended December 31,June 30, 2005 and 2004, and 2003, and the shareholders’ equity as at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 and March 31, 20042005 are as follows:
                         
  Net Income (Loss)    
     Three Months     Nine Months    
  Three Months  Ended  Nine Months  Ended    
  Ended  December 31,  Ended  December 31,  Shareholders’ Equity 
  December 31,  2003  December 31,  2003  December 31,  March 31, 
  2004  (Restated)  2004  (Restated)  2004  2004 
          (Amounts in thousands)         
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $3,353  $(35,744) $221  $(48,770) $95,758  $69,609 
Adjustment for capitalized pre-operating costs (a)     (154)     (462)      
Stock-based compensation (b)  (529)  138   (1,391)  (478)      
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes (c)  (1,946)  (190)  (3,182)  (190)  (3,991)  (809)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated notes issue costs (c)  47      122      170   48 
Adjustment for amortization and write-off of deferred debt financing costs (d)  (266)     (98)        98 
Provision for debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe (e)     8,064      8,064       
Adjustment for consolidation of CinéGroupe (e)     (2,333)     (2,333)      
Adjustment for interest rate swaps mark-to-market (f)  (158)  (688)  (474)  (950)  2,483   2,957 
Accounting for business combinations (g)              1,145   1,145 
Accounting for income taxes (h)              (1,900)  (1,900)
                 
  Net Loss  
    Shareholders’ Equity
  Three Months Ended Three Months Ended  
  June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004 June 30, 2005 March 31, 2005
         
  (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $(21,819) $(11,462) $94,873  $117,139 
Adjustment for interest rate swaps(a)  (158)  (158)  2,167   2,325 
Accounting for business combinations(b)        1,145   1,145 
Accounting for income taxes(c)        (1,900)  (1,900)
Accounting for stock-based compensation(g)  (575)  (238)      
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes(d)  (3,158)  (618)  (9,582)  (6,424)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated notes issue costs(d)  227   36   709   482 
Adjustment for amortization and write-off of deferred bank loan financing costs(e)     84       
Reclassification of conversion feature of subordinated notes outside shareholders’ equity(d)        74,854   74,854 
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax of nil)(f)        (538)  (304)
             
Net Loss/ Shareholders’ Equity under Canadian GAAP
 $(25,483) $(12,356) $161,728  $187,317 
             
Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share under Canadian GAAP
 $(0.25) $(0.13)        
             

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  Net Income (Loss)    
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months    
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended  Shareholders’ Equity 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  March 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003  2004  2004 
          Amounts in thousands         
Reclassification of conversion feature of subordinated notes inside shareholders’ equity (c)              42,017   16,269 
Other comprehensive loss (i)              (666)  (590)
                   
Net Income (Loss) Shareholders’ Equity under Canadian GAAP
 $501  $(30,907) $(4,802) $(45,119) $135,016  $86,827 
                   
Basic Income (Loss) per Common Share under Canadian GAAP (k)
 $0.01  $(0.39) $(0.05) $(0.76)        
                     
Diluted Income (Loss) per Common Share under Canadian GAAP (k)
 $0.00  $(0.39) $(0.05) $(0.76)        
                     
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

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      Reconciliation of movement in Shareholders’ Equity under Canadian GAAP:

         
  June 30, March 31,
  2005 2005
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
Balance at beginning of the year
 $187,317  $86,827 
Increase in common shares  123   24,850 
Increase in contributed surplus(d)(g)  602   60,842 
Net loss under Canadian GAAP  (25,483)  12,424 
Adjustment to cumulative translation adjustments account(f)  (831)  2,374 
       
Balance at end of the period
 $161,728  $187,317 
       
         
  December 31,  March 31, 
  2004  2004 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Balance at beginning of the year
 $86,827  $74,717 
Increase in common shares  23,746   117,894 
Decrease in Series A preferred shares     (32,519)
Increase in contributed surplus  25,748   20,528 
Deconsolidation of CinéGroupe’s net deficiency in equity     2,333 
Dividends paid on Series A preferred shares     (387)
Accretion on Series A preferred shares(j)     (1,127)
Net loss under Canadian GAAP  (4,802)  (94,172)
Adjustment to cumulative translation adjustments account(i)  3,497   (440)
       
Balance at end of the period
 $135,016  $86,827 
       

(a)Interest Rate Swaps Mark-to-Market

      Under U.S. GAAP, the interest swaps do not meet the criteria of effective hedges and therefore the fair valuation loss of less than $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 (2004 — gain of $1.6 million) on the Company’s interest swap and fair valuation loss of $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 (2004 — gain of $0.5 million) on a subsidiary company’s interest swap are recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
      Under Canadian GAAP, until April 1, 2004, the interest rate swaps were determined to be effective hedges under Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) Section 3860, “Financial Instruments — Disclosure and Presentation”, and no fair valuation adjustments were recorded. In December 2001, the CICA released Accounting Guideline (“AcG-13”), “Hedging Relationships”, to be applied by companies for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2003. The standard establishes criteria to identify, designate, document and determine the effectiveness of hedging relationships, for the purpose of applying hedge accounting and provides guidance on the discontinuance of hedge accounting. Under Canadian GAAP the Company has adopted AcG-13 effective April 1, 2004 and determined the interest rate swaps do not meet the criteria of effective hedges and therefore the fair valuation loss of less than $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 (2004 — gain of $1.6 million) on the Company’s interest swap and fair valuation loss of $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 (2004 — gain of $0.5 million) on a subsidiary company’s interest swap are recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of operations, which is consistent with U.S. GAAP.
      The transitional provisions of AcG-13 provide that when an entity terminates its designation of a hedging relationship or a hedging relationship ceases to be effective, hedge accounting is not applied to gains, losses, revenues or expenses arising subsequently. However, the hedge accounting applied to the hedging relationship in prior periods is not reversed. Any gains, losses, revenues or expenses deferred previously as a result of applying hedge accounting continue to be carried forward for subsequent recognition in income in the same period as the corresponding gains, losses, revenues or expenses associated with the hedged item. Accordingly, under Canadian GAAP at April 1, 2004 the Company recorded the fair values of the interest rate swaps totaling $3.0 million on the consolidated balance sheet and recorded the off-setting entry to deferred assets which is being amortized straight-line to interest expense over the terms of the interest rate swaps. This results in an additional interest expense in the three months ended June 30, 2005 of $0.2 million (2004 — $0.2 million).
     (b)Accounting for Capitalized Pre-Operating Period CostsBusiness Combinations

      Under U.S. GAAP, all start-up costs arerelated to the acquiring company must be expensed as incurred. Under Canadian GAAP, the Company deferred certain pre-operatingprior to January 1, 2001, costs related to restructuring activities of an acquiring company

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
were considered in the launchpurchase price allocation. In fiscal 2001, the Company included $1.4 million of such costs in the television one-hour seriespurchase price for an acquired company under Canadian GAAP. The amount is presented net of income taxes of $0.3 million.
     (c)Accounting for Income Taxes
      SFAS 109 requires deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized for temporary differences, other than non-deductible goodwill, arising in a business amounting to $3.0 million. This amount was being amortized over five years commencing incombination. In the year ended March 31, 2000, andunder U.S. GAAP, goodwill was fully amortized at March 31, 2004.

(b)Accounting for Stock Based Compensation

     In December 2003,increased to reflect the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) amended Section 3870 to require companies to account for stock options using the fair value based method for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2004. In accordance with the transitional alternatives permitted under amended Section 3870, the Company retroactively adopted the fair value based method of accounting for stock options and accordingly, the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003 have been restated. The impact of this change for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 was to decrease net income by $0.5 million and $1.6 million respectively (2003 — $0.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively) and to decrease basic earnings per share by nil and $0.02, respectively (2003 — $0.01 and $0.03 respectively).

     In accordance with CICA Section 3870, the following disclosures are provided about the costs of stock based compensation awards using the fair value method. The weighted average estimated fair value of each stock option granted in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 were $3.31 and $2.64 respectively (2003 — $1.22 and $0.79 respectively). The fair value of each stock option grant was estimatedadditional deferred tax liability resulting from temporary differences arising on the dateacquisition of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions used for stock options granted: a dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 30% (2003 — 30%), risk-free interest rate of 3.8% (2003 — 2.6%) and expected life of five years (2003 — five years).

     During the three months ended September 30, 2003, the Company modified the terms of 3,048,000 options of certain officers of the Company, extending the expiry dates to coincide with their employment contract dates. The vesting period and exercise prices were unchanged.Lions Gate Studios in fiscal 1999. Under U.S. GAAP the intrinsic value method is applied and under Canadian GAAP, the fair value method is

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requiredCompany recorded a charge to be applied (refer to note 12).

     Duringretained earnings when the three months ended December��31, 2003, the Company modified the terms of 250,000 options of a certain past directordeferred tax liability was established upon adoption of the Company, amending the price of the options to be consistent with those granted to other Directors. The expiry date and vesting period were unchanged. Under U.S. GAAP the intrinsic value methodapplicable accounting standard in 2001; accordingly, there is applied and under Canadian GAAP the fair value method is required to be applied (refer to note 12).

     Options were granted to a certain employee of the Company with an exercise price determined at a future date (refer to note 12). Under U.S. GAAP, these options are valued using variable accounting for stock-based compensation and the resulting expense is recorded as stock-based compensation in general and administration expensesdifference in the unaudited condensed consolidated statementscarrying amount of operations. Under Canadian GAAP, variable accounting for stock-based compensation is not applicable and therefore does not resultgoodwill arising in additional compensation expense.

the business combination of $1.9 million as at June 30, 2005 (March 31, 2005 — $1.9 million).

(c)     (d)Reclassification of Conversion Feature of Subordinated Notes, Accretion on Subordinated Notes and Amortization of NoteSubordinated Notes Issue Costs

      Under U.S. GAAP, the conversion feature of the 4.875% Notes, as explained in note 7, is not accounted for separately. Under Canadian GAAP, the conversion feature of the 4.875% Notes is valued at $16.3 million, net of placement agents’ fees and offering expenses of $1.0 million and, accordingly, shareholders’ equity is increased by $16.3 million. Under U.S. GAAP the principal amount and the carrying amount of the 4.875% Notes are the same and therefore no accretion is required whereas, under Canadian GAAP, the difference between the principal amount of $60.0 million and the original net carrying amount of $42.7 million is being accreted on a straight-line basis over seven years as a charge to interest. Under U.S. GAAP all of the placement agents’ fees and offering expenses are capitalized and amortized over seven years as a charge to interest expense whereas, under Canadian GAAP, the placement agents’ fees and offering expenses have been allocated to the conversion feature and to debt. The portion allocated to debt is being amortized on a straight-line basis over seven years as a charge to interest expense.

      Under U.S. GAAP, the conversion feature of the 2.9375% Notes, as explained in note 7, is not accounted for separately. Under Canadian GAAP, the conversion feature of the 2.9375% Notes is valued at $25.7 million, net of placement agents’ fees and offering expenses of $0.8 million and, accordingly, shareholders’ equity is increased by $25.7 million. Under U.S. GAAP the principal amount and the carrying amount of 2.9375% Notes are the same and therefore no accretion is required whereas, under Canadian GAAP, the difference between the principal amount of $150.0 million and the original net carrying amount of $123.5 million is being accreted on a straight-line basis over five years, the time to the first potential redemption date by the Company, as a charge to interest. Under U.S. GAAP all of the placement agents’ fees and offering expenses are capitalized and amortized over twentythrough the earliest redemption date of seven years as a charge to interest expense whereas, under Canadian GAAP, the placement agents’ fees and offering expenses have been allocated to the conversion feature and to debt. The portion allocated to debt is being amortized on a straight-line basis overthrough the scheduled maturity date of twenty years as a charge to interest expense.
      Under U.S. GAAP, the conversion feature of the 3.625% Notes, as explained in note 7, is not accounted for separately. Under Canadian GAAP, the conversion feature of the 3.625% Notes is valued at $32.9 million, net of placement agents’ fees and offering expenses of $1.0 million and, accordingly, shareholders’ equity is increased by $32.9 million. Under U.S. GAAP the principal amount and the carrying amount of 3.625% Notes are the same and therefore no accretion is required whereas, under Canadian GAAP, the difference between the principal amount of $175.0 million and the original net carrying amount of $141.1 million is being accreted on a straight-line basis over seven years, the time to the first potential redemption date by the Company, as a charge to interest. Under U.S. GAAP all of the placement agents’ fees and offering expenses are capitalized and amortized through the earliest redemption date of seven years as a charge to interest expense whereas,

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
under Canadian GAAP, the placement agents’ fees and offering expenses have been allocated to the conversion feature and to debt. The portion allocated to debt is being amortized on a straight-line basis through the scheduled maturity date of twenty years as a charge to interest expense.
(d)     (e)Accounting for Amortization and Write-Off of Deferred DebtBank Loan Financing Costs

      Under U.S. GAAP, deferred debt financing costs in the amount of $4.3 million allocated to the Company’s term loan was being amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the loan as a charge to interest expense whereas, under Canadian GAAP, the same amount was being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the loan. On December 31, 2004, the Company repaid its term loan and wrote off the deferred debt financing costs related to the term loan.

(e)Consolidated Financial Statements

     On July 10, 2001, as a condition of a $9.2 million equity financing with a third party, CinéGroupe’s Shareholders’ Agreement was

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amended to allow for certain participatory super-majority rights to be granted to the shareholders. Therefore, under U.S. GAAP, the Company was precluded from consolidating CinéGroupe and accounted for its 29.4% ownership of CinéGroupe, commencing April 1, 2001, using the equity method. Under Canadian GAAP, CinéGroupe was consolidated. During the year ended March 31, 2004, under U.S. GAAP, the Company’s investment in CinéGroupe was reduced to nil and therefore the Company did not record any additional losses under the equity method as it had no further funding requirements. However, under Canadian GAAP, under the consolidation method, the Company continued to consolidate CinéGroupe’s results until January 1, 2004 when the Company deconsolidated the assets and liabilities of CinéGroupe as described below.

     During the year ended March 31, 2004, the Company evaluated its investment in CinéGroupe as CinéGroupe was unable to meet its financial obligations in the ordinary course of business and sought protection under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) in December 2003. Under U.S. GAAP the Company recorded a provision of $8.1 million against debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe at December 31, 2003. Under Canadian GAAP, the intercompany debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe are eliminated on consolidation. On January 1, 2004, the Company determined that as a result of a CCAA filing it no longer had the ability to control or to significantly influence CinéGroupe. Under U.S. GAAP, this determination had no effect as the investment in CinéGroupe was nil and debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe had been provided for at December 31, 2003. Under Canadian GAAP, effective January 1, 2004, the Company deconsolidated the assets and liabilities of CinéGroupe, resulting in a net deficiency in equity of $2.3 million which was recorded as an adjustment to accumulated deficit, and wrote-off $8.1 million of convertible debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe, which as intercompany debentures and receivables, were previously eliminated on consolidation. At December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2004, because CinéGroupe is being accounted for using the cost method and the investment had been reduced to nil under U.S. and Canadian GAAP, there are no differences on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2004.

     Accounting for CinéGroupe using the consolidation method for the period April 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003 under Canadian GAAP would increase the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations items to the following amounts:

         
  Three Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2003  2003 
  (Amounts in  (Amounts in 
  thousands)  thousands) 
Revenues $75,176  $225,909 
Direct operating expenses $48,356  $123,591 
Distribution and marketing expenses $34,660  $102,929 
General and administration expenses $10,298  $26,244 

(f)Interest Rate Swaps Mark-to-Market

     Under U.S. GAAP, the interest rate swaps do not meet the criteria of effective hedges and therefore the fair valuation gains of $0.5 million and $2.2 million, respectively for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 (2003 — gains of $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively) on the Company’s interest rate swap and the fair valuation loss of $0.1 million and a gain of $0.2 million respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 (2003 — nil) on a subsidiary company’s interest rate swap are recorded in the unaudited consolidated statement of operations.

     Under Canadian GAAP, until April 1, 2004, the interest rate swaps were determined to be effective hedges under Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) Section 3860, “Financial Instruments — Disclosure and Presentation”, and no fair valuation adjustments were recorded. In December 2001, the CICA released Accounting Guideline (“AcG-13”), “Hedging Relationships”, to be applied by companies for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2003. The standard establishes criteria to identify, designate, document and determine the effectiveness of hedging relationships, for the purpose of applying hedge accounting and provides guidance on the discontinuance of hedge accounting. Under Canadian GAAP the Company has adopted AcG-13 effective April 1, 2004 and determined the interest rate swaps do not meet the criteria of effective hedges and therefore the fair valuation gains of $0.5 million and $2.2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 (2003 — gains of $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively) on the Company’s interest rate swap and the fair valuation loss of $0.1 million and a gain of $0.2 million respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 (2003 — nil and nil) on a subsidiary company’s interest rate swap are recorded in the consolidated statement of operations, which is consistent with U.S. GAAP.

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     The transitional provisions of AcG-13 provide that when an entity terminates its designation of a hedging relationship or a hedging relationship ceases to be effective, hedge accounting is not applied to gains, losses, revenues or expenses arising subsequently. However, the hedge accounting applied to the hedging relationship in prior periods is not reversed. Any gains, losses, revenues or expenses deferred previously as a result of applying hedge accounting continue to be carried forward for subsequent recognition in income in the same period as the corresponding gains, losses, revenues or expenses associated with the hedged item. Accordingly, under Canadian GAAP at April 1, 2004 the Company recorded the fair values of the interest rate swaps totaling $3.0 million on the unaudited consolidated balance sheet and recorded the off-setting entry to deferred assets which is being amortized straight-line to interest expense over the terms of the interest rate swaps. This results in an additional interest expense for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 of $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively (2003 — nil and nil).

(g)Accounting for Business Combinations

     Under U.S. GAAP, costs related to the acquiring company must be expensed as incurred. Under Canadian GAAP, prior to January 1, 2001, costs related to restructuring activities of an acquiring company were considered in the purchase price allocation. In fiscal 2001, the Company included $1.4 million of such costs in the purchase price for an acquired company under Canadian GAAP. The amount is presented net of income taxes of $0.3 million.

(h)Accounting for Income Taxes

     SFAS 109 requires deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized for temporary differences, other than non-deductible goodwill, arising in a business combination. In the year ended March 31, 2000, under U.S. GAAP, goodwill was increased to reflect the additional deferred tax liability resulting from temporary differences arising on the acquisition of Lions Gate Studios in fiscal 1999. Under Canadian GAAP, the Company recorded a charge to retained earnings when the deferred tax liability was established upon adoption of the applicable accounting standard in 2001; accordingly, there is a difference in the carrying amount of goodwill arising in the business combination of $1.9 million as at December 31, 2004 (March 31, 2004 — $1.9 million).

(i)Comprehensive Income (Loss)

      Comprehensive income (loss)loss consists of net income (loss) and other gains and losses affecting shareholders’ equity that, under U.S. GAAP are excluded from the determination of net income (loss). Under U.S. GAAP, comprehensive income (loss) includes cumulative translation adjustments and unrealized gains or losses(losses) on foreign exchange contracts, net of income taxes of nil. Under Canadian GAAP, cumulative translation adjustments are included inas a separate component of shareholders’ equity and unrealized gains or losses(losses) on foreign exchange contracts are not recorded.

(j)     (g)Accretion on Series A Preferred SharesAccounting for Stock Based Compensation

     Under U.S. GAAP,

      In December 2003, the difference between the initial carrying value and the redemption price was being accretedCanadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) amended Section 3870 to require companies to account for stock options using the effective interestfair value based method over fivefor fiscal years whereas,beginning on or after January 1, 2004. In accordance with the transitional alternatives permitted under Canadian GAAP,amended Section 3870, the difference was being accreted as a charge to accumulated deficit on a straight-line basis over five years. DuringCompany retroactively adopted the yearfair value based method of accounting for stock options and accordingly, the years ended March 31, 2004 all preferred shares were repurchased or convertedand March 31, 2003 have been restated. The impact of this change for the three-months ended June 30, 2005 was to common sharesdecrease net income and therefore from April 1, 2004, no accretion charge is recorded.

(k) Basicincrease contributed surplus by $0.6 million (2004 — $0.2 million) and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share

     Basic income (loss)to increase basic loss per share under Canadian GAAP is calculated as follows:by $0.01, respectively (2004 — nil).

                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Numerator:                
Net income (loss) $501  $(30,907) $(4,802) $(45,119)
Less:                
Modification of warrants     (2,031)     (2,031)
Dividends on Series A preferred shares     (66)     (320)
Accretion and amortization on Series A preferred shares     (131)     (771)
             
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $501  $(33,135) $(4,802) $(48,241)
             
Denominator:                
Weighted average common shares outstanding (thousands)  98,119   84,375   96,437   63,646 
             
Basic income (loss) per common share $0.01  $(0.39) $(0.05) $(0.76)
             

     On December 15, 2003,      In accordance with CICA Section 3870, the Boardfollowing disclosures are provided about the costs of Directorsstock-based compensation awards using the fair value method. The weighted average estimated fair value of each stock option granted in the Company resolved thatthree months ended June 30, 2005 was $3.61. No stock options were granted during the term of the Company’s 5,525,000 warrants issued in December 1999 would be extended by one year. The warrants will expire January 1, 2005 instead of January 1,three months ended June 30, 2004. The modification of these warrants is treated as an exchange of the original warrant for a new warrant. The fair value of the new warrant is measured ateach stock option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the new warrant is issued andBlack-Scholes option pricing model with the value of the old warrant is its fair value immediately before its terms were modified. The additional incremental fair value of the new warrant is $2.0 millionfollowing assumptions used for stock options granted during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003.

     Fully diluted income per share under Canadian GAAP is calculated as follows:

     
  Three Months 
  Ended 
  December 31, 
  2004 
  (Amounts in 
  thousands, except 
  per share amounts) 
Diluted income per common share is calculated as follows:    
Numerator:    
Net income available to common shareholders $501 
    
Denominator:    
Weighted average common shares outstanding  98,119 
Share purchase options  5,287 
Share purchase warrants  1,548 
    
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding  104,954 
    
Diluted income per common share $0.00 
    

     The share purchase optionsJune 30, 2005: a dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 33% (2004 — 30%), risk-free interest rate of 4.0% (2004 — 3.8%) and the share purchase warrants are included in diluted income per share under the treasury method. The shares issuable on the potential conversionexpected life of the 4.875% Notes and 2.9375% Notes are not included in diluted income per share as they are anti-dilutive.

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five years (2004 — five years).


16. Consolidating Financial Information

     On

16.Consolidating Financial Information
      In December 3, 2003, the Company sold $60.0 million of the 4.875% Notes, through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. (the “Issuer”). The 4.875% Notes, by their terms, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. On April 2, 2004, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 to register the resale of the 4.875% Notes and common shares issuable on conversion of the 4.875% Notes. On April 29, 2004, the registration statement was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     OnCommission (SEC).

      In October 4, 2004, the Company sold $150.0 million of the 2.9375% Notes, through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. (the “Issuer”).the Issuer. The 2.9375% Notes, by their terms, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. On February 4, 2005, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 to register the resale of the 2.9375% Notes and

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
common shares issuable on conversion of the 2.9375% Notes.

On March 3, 2005, the registration statement was declared effective by the SEC.

      In February 2005, the Company sold $175.0 million of the 3.625% Notes, through the Issuer. The 3.625% Notes, by their terms, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. On March 29, 2005, and as amended April 6, 2005, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 to register the resale of the 3.625% Notes and common shares issuable on conversion of the 3.625% Notes. On April 13, 2005, the registration statement was declared effective by the SEC.
      The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information as of December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 and March 31, 20042005 and for the ninethree months ended December 31,June 30, 2005 and 2004 and 2003 for (1) the Company, on a stand-alone basis, (2) the Issuer, on a stand-alone basis, (3) the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company (including the subsidiaries of the Issuer) on a combined basis (collectively, the “Other Subsidiaries”) and (4) the Company on a consolidated basis.
                     
  As of December 31, 2004 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
BALANCE SHEET
                    
Assets
                    
Cash and cash equivalents $2,934  $327  $1,878  $  $5,139 
Restricted cash        20,000      20,000 
Accounts receivable, net  760      109,889      110,649 
Investment in films and television programs        366,465      366,465 
Property and equipment  58   1,562   29,806      31,426 
Goodwill        168,705      168,705 
Other assets  138   15,400   7,330      22,868 
Investment in subsidiaries  225,189   251,226      (476,415)   
Future income taxes  1,868      (1,868)      
                
  $230,947  $268,515  $702,205  $(476,415) $725,252 
                
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
                    
Bank loans $  $73,400  $1,702  $  $75,102 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  2,452   11,823   98,084      112,359 
Film obligations        168,806      168,806 
Subordinated notes     210,000   5,000      215,000 
Mortgages payable        19,063      19,063 
Deferred revenue        39,014      39,014 
Minority interests        150      150 
Intercompany payables (receivables)  (129,523)  486   144,617   (15,580)   
Intercompany equity  262,260   93,217   306,514   (661,991)   
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)  95,758   (120,411)  (80,745)  201,156   95,758 
                
  $230,947  $268,515  $702,205  $(476,415) $725,252 
                
                     
  As of June 30, 2005
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET
                    
ASSETS
                    
Cash and cash equivalents $4,004  $19,603  $114,665  $  $138,272 
Restricted cash        968      968 
Accounts receivable, net  34      102,405      102,439 
Investment in films and television programs        365,595      365,595 
Property and equipment     3,174   27,014      30,188 
Goodwill        161,182      161,182 
Other assets  77   19,215   12,125      31,417 
Investment in subsidiaries  220,334   273,515      (493,849)   
Deferred income taxes  1,896      (1,896)      
                
  $226,345  $315,507  $782,058  $(493,849) $830,061 
                
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $192  $19,726  $119,687  $  $139,605 
Film obligations        144,188      144,188 
Subordinated notes     385,000         385,000 
Mortgages payable        18,109      18,109 
Deferred revenue        48,286      48,286 
Intercompany payables (receivables)  (130,990)  (51,540)  198,090   (15,560)   
Intercompany equity  262,270   93,217   306,513   (662,000)   
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)  94,873   (130,896)  (52,815)  183,711   94,873 
                
  $226,345  $315,507  $782,058  $(493,849) $830,061 
                

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  Nine Months Ended December 31, 2004 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    
Revenues
 $345  $  $610,147  $(306) $610,186 
Expenses:
                    
Direct operating        258,610      258,610 
Distribution and marketing        282,546      282,546 
General and administration  818   28,081   20,889   (306)  49,482 
Depreciation  34   96   2,094      2,224 
                
Total expenses  852   28,177   564,139   (306)  592,862 
                
Operating Income (Loss)
  (507)  (28,177)  46,008      17,324 
                
Other Expenses (Income):
                    
Interest  59   17,644   1,574      19,277 
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market     (2,200)  (208)     (2,408)
Minority interests        2      2 
Other income        (825)     (825)
Equity interests  (793)  (38,546)  200   39,339   200 
                
Total other expenses (income)  (734)  (23,102)  743   39,339   16,246 
                
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
  227   (5,075)  45,265   (39,339)  1,078 
Income tax provision  (6)     (851)     (857)
                
Net Income (Loss)
 $221  $(5,075) $44,414  $(39,339) $221 
                
LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
                     
  Nine Months Ended December 31, 2004 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                    
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
 $(23,161) $108,133  $(1,838) $  $83,134 
                
Financing activities:
                    
Issuance of common shares  21,991            21,991 
Financing fees     (1,077)        (1,077)
Increase (decrease) in bank loans     (251,300)  88      (251,212)
Increase in subordinated notes     145,390         145,390 
Decrease in mortgages payable        (1,585)     (1,585)
                
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
  21,991   (106,987)  (1,497)     (86,493)
                
Investing activities:
                    
Cash received from disposition of assets, net        1,172      1,172 
Purchase of property and equipment     (1,424)  (528)     (1,952)
                
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
     (1,424)  644      (780)
                
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  (1,170)  (278)  (2,691)     (4,139)
Foreign exchange effect on cash
  3,099   614   (1,524)     2,189 
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
  1,005   (9)  6,093      7,089 
                
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
 $2,934  $327  $1,878  $  $5,139 
                
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                       
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2005
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    
Revenues
 $172  $  $194,201  $(144) $194,229 
Expenses:
                    
 Direct operating        100,264      100,264 
 Distribution and marketing        93,481      93,481 
 General and administration  351   10,432   6,690   (144)  17,329 
 Depreciation     26   722      748 
                
  Total expenses  351   10,458   201,157   (144)  211,822 
                
Operating Loss
  (179)  (10,458)  (6,956)     (17,593)
                
Other Expenses (Income):
                    
 Interest expense  17   4,564   303      4,884 
 Interest rate swaps mark-to-market     19   318      337 
 Interest income     (1,065)        (1,065)
                
  Total other expenses  17   3,518   621      4,156 
                
Loss Before Equity Interests and Income Taxes
  (196)  (13,976)  (7,577)     (21,749)
Equity interests  21,623   8,955      (30,578)   
                
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
  (21,819)  (22,931)  (7,577)  30,578   (21,749)
Income tax provision        (70)     (70)
                
Net Income (Loss)
 $(21,819) $(22,931) $(7,647) $30,578  $(21,819)
                

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
                     
  Nine Months Ended December 31, 2004 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO CANADIAN GAAP
                    
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $221  $(5,075) $44,414  $(39,339) $221 
Adjustment for interest rate swaps mark-to market  (474)  (368)  (106)  474   (474)
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes  (3,182)  (3,182)     3,182   (3,182)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated notes issue costs  122   122      (122)  122 
Stock-based compensation  (1,391)  (1,391)     1,391   (1,391)
Adjustment for amortization of debt financing costs  (98)  (98)     98   (98)
                
Net income (loss) under Canadian GAAP
 $(4,802) $(9,992) $44,308  $(34,316) $(4,802)
                
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                      
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2005
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                    
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
 $3,916  $(85,958) $112,209  $  $30,167 
                
Investing activities:
                    
 Cash received from sale of investment        2,011      2,011 
 Purchases of property and equipment     (758)  129      (629)
                
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
     (758)  2,140      1,382 
                
Financing activities:
                    
 Issuance of common shares  61            61 
 Repayment of subordinated notes        (5,000)     (5,000)
 Repayment of mortgages payable        (285)     (285)
                
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
  61      (5,285)     (5,224)
                
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  3,977   (86,716)  109,064      26,325 
Foreign exchange effect on cash
  (916)  (37)  61      (892)
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
  943   106,356   5,540      112,839 
                
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
 $4,004  $19,603  $114,665  $  $138,272 
                

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  As of December 31, 2004 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
RECONCILIATION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) TO CANADIAN GAAP
                    
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $95,758  $(120,411) $(80,745) $201,156  $95,758 
Adjustment for interest rate swaps mark-to-market  2,483   1,962   521   (2,483)  2,483 
Accounting for business combinations  1,145      1,145   (1,145)  1,145 
Accounting for income taxes  (1,900)           (1,900)
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes  (3,991)  (3,991)     3,991   (3,991)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated notes issue costs  170   170      (170)  170 
Reclassification of conversion feature of subordinated notes outside shareholders’ equity  42,017            42,017 
Other comprehensive loss  (666)  (666)  (666)  1,332   (666)
                
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) under Canadian GAAP
 $135,016  $(122,936) $(79,745) $202,681  $135,016 
                
LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
                     
  As of March 31, 2004 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
BALANCE SHEET
                    
Assets
                    
Cash and cash equivalents $1,005  $(9) $6,093  $  $7,089 
Accounts receivable, net  180   75   128,990      129,245 
Investment in films and television programs        406,170      406,170 
Property and equipment  87   236   29,338      29,661 
Goodwill        166,804      166,804 
Other assets  141   14,246   9,327      23,714 
Investment in subsidiaries  226,691   215,109      (441,800)   
Future income taxes  1,824      (1,824)      
                
  $229,928  $229,657  $744,898  $(441,800) $762,683 
                
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
                    
Bank loans $  $324,700  $1,474  $  $326,174 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  1,183   8,850   119,691      129,724 
Film obligations        114,068      114,068 
Subordinated notes      60,000   5,000      65,000 
Mortgages payable        19,041      19,041 
Deferred revenue        38,932      38,932 
Minority interests        135      135 
Intercompany payables (receivables)  (103,124)  (144,035)  262,738   (15,579)   
Intercompany equity  262,260   93,217   306,545   (662,022)   
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)  69,609   (113,075)  (122,726)  235,801   69,609 
                
  $229,928  $229,657  $744,898  $(441,800) $762,683 
                
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                     
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2005
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO CANADIAN GAAP
                    
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $(21,819) $(22,931) $(7,647) $30,578  $(21,819)
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  (158)  (123)  (35)  158   (158)
Accounting for stock-based compensation  (575)           (575)
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes  (3,158)  (3,158)     3,158   (3,158)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated notes issue costs  227   227      (227)  227 
                
Net income (loss) under Canadian GAAP
 $(25,483) $(25,985) $(7,682) $33,667  $(25,483)
                
                     
  As of June 30, 2005
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
RECONCILIATION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) TO CANADIAN GAAP
                    
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $94,873  $(130,896) $(52,815) $183,711  $94,873 
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  2,167   1,682   485   (2,167)  2,167 
Accounting for business combinations  1,145      1,145   (1,145)  1,145 
Accounting for income taxes  (1,900)     (1,900)  1,900   (1,900)
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes  (9,582)  (9,582)     9,582   (9,582)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated notes issue costs  709   709      (709)  709 
Reclassification of conversion feature of subordinated notes outside shareholders’ equity  74,854            74,854 
Other comprehensive income (loss)  (538)  (538)  (538)  1,076   (538)
                
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) under Canadian GAAP
 $161,728  $(138,625) $(53,623) $192,248  $161,728 
                

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
                     
  As of March 31, 2004 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
RECONCILIATION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) TO CANADIAN GAAP
                    
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $69,609  $(113,075) $(122,726) $235,801  $69,609 
Adjustment for interest rate swaps mark-to-market  2,957   2,957      (2,957)  2,957 
Accounting for business combinations  1,145      1,145   (1,145)  1,145 
Accounting for income taxes  (1,900)     (1,900)  1,900   (1,900)
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes  (809)  (809)     809   (809)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated notes issue costs  48   48      (48)  48 
Adjustment for amortization of debt financing costs  98   98      (98)  98 
Reclassification of conversion feature of subordinated notes outside shareholders’ equity  16,269            16,269 
Other comprehensive loss  (590)  (590)  (590)  1,180   (590)
                
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) under Canadian GAAP
 $86,827  $(111,371) $(124,071) $235,442  $86,827 
                
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                     
  As of March 31, 2005
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
BALANCE SHEET
                    
ASSETS
                    
Cash and cash equivalents $943  $106,356  $5,540  $  $112,839 
Restricted cash        2,913      2,913 
Accounts receivable, net  35   69   149,915      150,019 
Investment in films and television programs        367,376      367,376 
Property and equipment     2,544   28,298      30,842 
Goodwill        161,182      161,182 
Other assets  92   19,517   9,849      29,458 
Investment in subsidiaries  250,701   291,206      (541,907)   
Deferred income taxes  1,896      (1,896)      
                
  $253,667  $419,692  $723,177  $(541,907) $854,629 
                
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
                    
Bank loans $  $  $1,162  $  $1,162 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  143   21,074   112,983      134,200 
Film obligations        130,770      130,770 
Subordinated notes      385,000   5,000       390,000 
Mortgages payable        18,640      18,640 
Deferred revenue        62,459      62,459 
Minority interests        259      259 
Intercompany payables (receivables)  (134,932)  19,623   130,887   (15,578)   
Intercompany equity  262,269   93,217   306,515   (662,001)   
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency)  126,187   (99,222)  (45,498)  135,672   117,139 
                
  $253,667  $419,692  $723,177  $(541,907) $854,629 
                

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  Nine Months Ended December 31, 2003 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    
Revenues
 $1,140  $  $216,472  $(607) $217,005 
Expenses:
                    
Direct operating        113,131      113,131 
Distribution and marketing        102,910      102,910 
General and administration  1,918   8,164   14,172   (607)  23,647 
Severance and relocation costs  118   5,348   468      5,934 
Write-down of other assets  5,409      2,655      8,064 
Depreciation  111   434   1,203      1,748 
                
Total expenses  7,556   13,946   234,539   (607)  255,434 
                
Operating Loss
  (6,416)  (13,946)  (18,067)     (38,429)
                
Other Expenses:
                    
Interest  274   7,042   1,701      9,017 
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market     (950)        (950)
Equity interests  41,333   21,775   1,959   (63,108)  1,959 
                
Total other expenses  41,607   27,867   3,660   (63,108)  10,026 
                
Loss Before Income Taxes
  (48,023)  (41,813)  (21,727)  63,108   (48,455)
Income tax (provision) benefit  (747)  1   431      (315)
                
Net Loss $(48,770) $(41,812) $(21,296) $63,108  $(48,770)
                
LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
                     
  Nine Months Ended December 31, 2003 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                    
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
 $(61,501) $(200,831) $210,791  $  $(51,541)
                
Financing activities:
                    
Issuance of common shares  104,589            104,589 
Redemption of Series A preferred shares  (18,090)           (18,090)
Dividends paid on Series A preferred shares  (254)           (254)
Financing fees  (73)  (11,214)        (11,287)
Increase (decrease) in bank loans  (18,027)  155,434   (54,900)     82,507 
Increase in subordinated notes     56,663         56,663 
Decrease in production loans        (1,273)     (1,273)
Increase (decrease) in debt  (12,080)     4,168      (7,912)
                
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
  56,065   200,883   (52,005)     204,943 
                
Investing activities:
                    
Acquisition of Artisan Entertainment Inc, net of cash acquired        (149,559)     (149,559)
Purchase of property and equipment  (21)  (201)  (223)     (445)
                
Net cash flows used in investing activities
  (21)  (201)  (149,782)     (150,004)
                
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  (5,457)  (149)  9,004      3,398 
Foreign exchange effect on cash
  8,199   (460)  (8,574)     (835)
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
  (126)  1,706   5,271      6,851 
                
Cash and cash equivalents —end of period
 $2,616  $1,097  $5,701  $  $9,414 
                
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                     
  As of March 31, 2005
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
RECONCILIATION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) TO CANADIAN GAAP
                    
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $126,187  $(99,222) $(45,498) $135,672  $117,139 
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  2,325   1,840   485   (2,325)  2,325 
Accounting for business combinations  1,145   1,145   1,145   (2,290)  1,145 
Accounting for income taxes  (1,900)     (1,900)  1,900   (1,900)
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes  (6,424)  (6,424)     6,424   (6,424)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated note issue costs  482   482      (482)  482 
Reclassification of conversion feature of subordinated notes to shareholders’ equity  74,854            74,854 
Other comprehensive loss  (304)  (304)  (304)  608   (304)
                
Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) under Canadian GAAP
 $196,365  $(102,483) $(46,072) $139,507  $187,317 
                

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
                     
  Nine Months Ended December 31, 2003 
  Lions Gate  Lions Gate          
  Entertainment  Entertainment  Other  Consolidating  Lions Gate 
  Corp.  Inc.  Subsidiaries  Adjustments  Consolidated 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO CANADIAN GAAP
                    
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $(48,770) $(41,812) $(21,296) $63,108  $(48,770)
Adjustment for capitalized pre-operating costs  (462)  (462)  (462)  924   (462)
Adjustment for interest rate swaps mark-to-market  (950)  (950)     950   (950)
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes  (190)  (190)     190   (190)
Provision for debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe  8,064      2,655   (2,655)  8,064 
Adjustment for consolidation of CinéGroupe  (2,333)     (2,333)  2,333   (2,333)
Stock-based compensation  (478)  (478)     478   (478)
                
Net loss under Canadian GAAP
 $(45,119) $(43,892) $(21,436) $65,328  $(45,119)
                
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                       
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2004
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    
Revenues
 $120  $  $188,751  $(147) $188,724 
Expenses:
                    
 Direct operating        80,810      80,810 
 Distribution and marketing        98,066      98,066 
 General and administration  1,467   7,628   8,179   (147)  17,127 
 Depreciation  11   31   633      675 
                
  Total expenses  1,478   7,659   187,688   (147)  196,678 
                
Operating Income (Loss)
  (1,358)  (7,659)  1,063      (7,954)
                
Other Expenses (Income):
                    
 Interest expense  21   4,899   541      5,461 
 Interest income        (37)     (37)
 Interest rate swaps mark-to-market     (1,591)  (469)     (2,060)
 Minority interests        (123)     (123)
                
  Total other expenses (income)  21   3,308   (88)     3,241 
                
Income (Loss) Before Equity Interests and Income Taxes
  (1,379)  (10,967)  1,151      (11,195)
Equity interests  (10,083)  (113)     10,196    
                
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
  (11,462)  (11,080)  1,151   10,196   (11,195)
Income tax provision     (241)  (26)     (267)
                
Net Income (Loss)
 $(11,462) $(11,321) $1,125  $10,196  $(11,462)
                

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                      
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2004
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                    
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
 $(3,513) $35,184  $7,736  $  $39,407 
                
Investing activities:
                    
 Purchases of property and equipment     (45)        (45)
                
Net cash flows used in investing activities
     (45)        (45)
                
Financing activities:
                    
 Issuance of common stock  10,651            10,651 
 Financing fees paid     (346)        (346)
 Increase (decrease) in bank loans     (34,700)  415      (34,285)
 Decrease in mortgages payable        (241)     (241)
                
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
  10,651   (35,046)  174      (24,221)
                
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  7,138   93   7,910      15,141 
Foreign exchange effect on cash
  (3,778)  (84)  3,691      (171)
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
  1,005   (9)  6,093      7,089 
                
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
 $4,365  $  $17,694  $  $22,059 
                

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
                     
  Three Months Ended June 30, 2004
   
  Lions Gate Lions Gate  
  Entertainment Entertainment Other Consolidating Lions Gate
  Corp. Inc. Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
           
  (Amounts in thousands)
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO CANADIAN GAAP
                    
As reported under U.S. GAAP
 $(11,462) $(11,321) $1,125  $10,196  $(11,462)
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  (158)  (123)  (35)  158   (158)
Accounting for stock-based compensation  (238)           (238)
Adjustment for accretion on subordinated notes  (618)  (618)     618   (618)
Adjustment for amortization of subordinated notes issue costs  36   36      (36)  36 
Adjustment for amortization of debt financing costs  84   84      (84)  84 
                
Net income (loss) under Canadian GAAP
 $(12,356) $(11,942) $1,090  $10,852  $(12,356)
                

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Overview
      We are ana diversified independent producer and distributor of filmmotion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment and television entertainmentvideo-on-demand content. We release approximately 15 to 18 motion pictures theatrically per year. Our theatrical releases include films we produce in-house and films we acquire from third parties. We also have produced approximately 150122 hours of television programming on average each of the last fourthree fiscal years. We anticipate a decrease in the number of hours produced in the current fiscal year as we focus on internally produced fiction and non-fiction programming and less on “work for hire” non-fiction programming. Our disciplined approach to production, acquisition, and distribution is designed to maximize our profit by balancing our financial risks against the probability of commercial success of each project. We currently distribute our library of approximately 6,200 motion picture titles and 1,800 television episodes and programs directly to retailers, video rental stores, and pay and free television channels and indirectly to international markets through third parties. Our rights to titles in our library vary; in some cases we have only the right to distribute titles for a limited term. We also own ana minority interest in CinemaNow, Inc., or CinemaNow, an internet video-on-demand provider, and own and operate a film and television production studio. On December 15, 2003,studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. Effective April 2005, we completed our acquisition of Artisan Entertainment Inc., or Artisan, which addedalso own a diversified motion picture, familyminority interest in Maple Pictures, a Canadian film and home entertainment company to our company. The fully integrated distribution network we acquired from Artisan includes direct-to-store distribution capabilities and expanded output capabilities with pay television and pay-per-view providers. Our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 includes the results of the Company on a consolidated basis including Artisan and our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2003 include Artisan for the 16-day period from the acquisition date of December 15, 2003.

distributor based in Toronto, Canada.

      Our revenues are derived from the following business segments:

 • Motion Pictures, which includes Theatrical, Home Entertainment, Television and International Distribution. Theatrical revenues are derived from the domestic theatrical release of motion pictures in North America. Home entertainment revenues are derived from the sale of video and DVD releases of our own productions and acquired films, including theatrical releases and direct-to-video releases. Television revenues are primarily derived from the licensing of our productions and acquired films to the domestic cable, free and pay television markets. International revenues are derived from the licensing of our productions and acquired films to international markets on a territory-by-territory basis.

 • Television, which includes the licensing to domestic and international markets of one-hour drama series, television movies and mini-series and non-fiction programming.

 • Studio Facilities, which includes Lions Gate Studios and the leased facility Eagle Creek Studios, which derive revenue from rental of sound stages, production offices, construction mills, and storage facilities and lighting equipment to film and television producers.

      Our primary operating expenses include the following:

 • Direct Operating Expenses, which primarily includesinclude amortization of film and television production or acquisition costs, participation and residual expenses.

 • Distribution and Marketing Expenses, which primarily include the costs of theatrical “prints and advertising” and of video and DVD duplication and marketing.

 • General and Administration Expenses, which include salaries and other overhead.

Recent Developments
Maple Pictures Corp. On April 8, 2005, we entered into library and output agreements with Maple Pictures, a Canadian corporation, for the distribution of Lions Gate’s motion picture, television and home video product in Canada. As part of this transaction, Maple Pictures purchased a majority of our interest in Christal Distribution, a number of production entities and other Lions Gate distribution assets in Canada. Maple Pictures was formed by two former Lions Gate executives and a third-party equity investor. We also acquired a minority interest in Maple Pictures. As a result of these transactions with Maple Pictures, Lions Gate recorded an investment in Maple Pictures of $2.2 million as of June 30, 2005 in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
      Our remaining interest in Christal Distribution was repurchased by Christal Distribution. As a result of the sale and repurchase of our interests, effective April 8, 2005, we no longer consolidated Christal Distributions, previously consolidated as a variable interest entity under FIN 46 and $0.5 million owing from

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).On March 29, 2004, the new British Columbia Business Corporations Act came into force, which allows us to prepare our financial statements either under Canadian or U.S. GAAP. We have elected to prepare financial statements under U.S. GAAP commencing April 1, 2004. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and amounts previously reported under Canadian GAAP have been restated under U.S. GAAP. We must disclose and quantify material differences with Canadian GAAP in our interim and annual financial statements for

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the next two fiscal years from April 1, 2004. The differences for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 are describedChristal Distributions, net of amounts payable, was recorded, as of June 30, 2005 in note 15 of our accompanying consolidated financial statements.

CinemaNow.In July 2004, we purchased $0.2 million Series D Convertible Preferred Shares as part of an $11 million round of financing secured by CinemaNow. The round of financing decreased our voting and economic interests from approximately 54% to 30%. During the nine months ended December 31, 2004, we recorded losses of $0.2 million as other equity interestsassets in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Therefore the investment in CinemaNow is nil at December 31, 2004.

Non-fiction programming.In July 2004, we entered into a transaction with Creative Differences Productions Inc., a company wholly owned by a former employee of Lions Gate who was primarily responsible for Termite Art. As a result of this transaction, Creative Differences Productions Inc. assumed the responsibility for the San Fernando Valley premises and certain operations of Termite Art. The transaction resulted in a gain of $0.7 million recorded as other income in the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2004. The transaction also resulted in a reduction of non-fiction programming hours for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 compared to previous periods. Lions Gate retained the distribution operations of Termite Art.

Stock-Based Compensation Plan.On September 14, 2004, the shareholders approved the 2004 Performance Incentive Plan that provides for the issue of 2.0 million common shares of the Company to eligible employees, directors, officers and other eligible persons of the Company and its affiliates.

Issuance of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.On October 4, 2004, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company sold $150.0 million 2.9375% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (“2.9375% Notes”) with a maturity date of October 15, 2024. We received $146.0 million of net proceeds after paying placement agents’ fees. Offering expenses were approximately $0.5 million. The 2.9375% Notes are convertible at the option of the holder, at any time prior to maturity, upon satisfaction of certain conversion contingencies, into common shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. at a conversion rate of 86.9565 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 2.9375% Notes, which is equal to a conversion price of approximately $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment upon certain events. We used the net proceeds for repayment of outstanding indebtedness under the existing U.S. dollar revolving credit facility and term loan, and may also use the net proceeds for other general business purposes, which may include the financing of a portion of any future acquisitions.

Exercise of Warrants.During the nine months ended December 31, 2004, 2,168,350 warrants were exercised and the Company issued 2,168,350 common shares and received proceeds of $10.8 million. During December 2004, an additional 1,993,250 warrants were exercised by cashless exercise resulting in the issuance of 1,052,517 common shares. Any remaining warrants expired January 1, 2005 and therefore no warrants are outstanding.

Credit Facility.In anticipation of the proceeds from the 2.9375% Notes, we repaid $60 million of term loan with the revolving credit facility on September 30, 2004 and on October 4, 2004 used the proceeds from the 2.9375% Notes to partially repay the revolving credit facility. Therefore, on September 30, 2004, the term loan was reduced to $75 million and the credit facility to $290 million. On December 31, 2004, we repaid the term loan in full with the revolving credit facility, thereby reducing the credit facility to a $215 million revolving facility at December 31, 2004. The repayment of our term loan resulted in the write-off of deferred financing fees of $3.4 million on the term loan portion of the credit facility which is recorded as interest expense.

Critical Accounting Policies

balance sheet.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
      The application of the following accounting policies, which are important to our financial position and results of operations, requires significant judgments and estimates on the part of management. For a summary of all of our accounting policies, including the accounting policies discussed below, see note 2 to our March 31, 2004 audited consolidated financial statements as converted to U.S. GAAP filed on Form 8-K on January 21, 2005.

statements.

     Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.As described above, effective April 1, 2004, we elected to prepare our financial statements under U.S. GAAP, which were previously prepared under Canadian GAAP. Therefore, our Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP which conforms, in all material respects, with Canadian GAAP, except as described in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

      On March 29, 2004, the new British Columbia Business Corporations Act came into force, which allows the Company to prepare its financial statements either under Canadian or U.S. GAAP. The Company elected to prepare financial statements under U.S. GAAP commencing April 1, 2004. Prior to April 1, 2004, the Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared under Canadian GAAP. Amounts presented in prior years in the consolidated financial statements have been converted to U.S. GAAP. The Company must disclose and quantify material differences with Canadian GAAP in its interim and annual financial statements through March 31, 2006.
     Accounting for Films and Television Programs. In June 2000, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position 00-2 “Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films” (“SoP 00-2”). SoP 00-2 establishes accounting standards for producers or distributors of films, including changes in revenue recognition, capitalization and amortization of costs of acquiring films and television programs and accounting for exploitation costs, including advertising and marketing expenses.
We capitalize costs of production and acquisition, including financing costs and production overhead, to investment in films and television programs. These costs are amortized to direct operating expenses in

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accordance with Statement of Position 00-2 “Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films” (“SoP 00-2”).00-2. These costs are stated at the lower of unamortized films or television program costs or estimated fair value. These costs for an individual film or television program are amortized and participation and residual costs are accrued in the proportion that current year’s revenues bear to management’s estimates of the ultimate revenue at the beginning of the year expected to be recognized from exploitation, exhibition or sale of such film or television program over a period not to exceed ten years from the date of initial release. For previously released film or television programs acquired as part of a library, ultimate revenue includes estimates over a period not to exceed twenty years from the date of acquisition. Management regularly reviews and revises when necessary, its ultimate revenue and cost estimates, which may result in a change in the rate of amortization of film costs and participations and residuals and/or write-down of all or a portion of the unamortized costs of the film or television program to its estimated fair value. UnfavorableNo assurance can be given that unfavorable changes to revenue and cost estimates maywill not occur, which may result in significant write-downs affecting our results of operations and financial condition.

     Revenue Recognition.Revenue from the sale or licensing of films and television programs is recognized upon meeting all recognition requirements of SoP 00-2. Revenue from the theatrical release of feature films is recognized at the time of exhibition based on the Company’s participation in box office receipts. Revenue from the sale of videocassettes and digital video disks (“DVDs”) in the retail market, net of an allowance for estimated returns and other allowances, is recognized on the later of receipt by the customer or “street date” (when it is available for sale by the customer). Under revenue sharing arrangements, rental revenue is recognized when the Company is entitled to receipts and such receipts are determinable. Revenues from television licensing are recognized when the feature film or television program is available to the licensee for telecast. For television licenses that include separate availability “windows” during the license period, revenue is allocated over the “windows”. Revenue from sales to international territories are recognized when access to

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the feature film or television program is available to the distributor for exploitation and no conditions for delivery exist, which under most sales contracts requires that full payment has been received fromgranted or delivery has occurred, as required under the distributor.sales contract, and the right to exploit the feature film or television program has commenced. For multiple media rights contracts with a fee for a single film or television program where the contract provides for media holdbacks, the fee is allocated to the various media based on management’s assessment of the relative fair value of the rights to exploit each media and is recognized as each holdback is released. For multiple-title contracts with a fee, the fee is allocated on a title-by-title basis, based on management’s assessment of the relative fair value of each title.

      Rental revenue from short-term operating leases of studio facilities is recognized over the term of the lease.

      Cash payments received are recorded as deferred revenue until all the conditions of revenue recognition have been met. Long-term, non-interest bearing receivables are discounted to present value.

     Reserves.Revenues are recorded net of estimated returns and other allowances. We estimate accrualsreserves for video returns and other allowances in the condensed consolidated financial statements based on previous returns and our estimated expected future returns related to current period sales and our allowances history on a title-by-title basis in each of the video businesses. There may be differences between actual returns and allowances and our historical experience. We estimate provisions for accounts receivable based on historical experience and relevant facts and information regarding the collectability of the accounts receivable.

     Income Taxes.The Company recognizes futureis subject to income taxes in the United States, and in several states and foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. We account for income taxes according to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”). SFAS 109 requires the recognition of deferred tax assets, net of applicable reserves, related to net operating loss carryforwards and liabilities for the expectedcertain temporary differences. The standard requires recognition of a future income tax consequences of transactions that have been included in the financial statements or income tax returns. Future income taxes are provided for using the liability method. Under the liability method, future income taxes are recognized for all significant temporary differences between the tax and financial statement bases of assets and liabilities. Future income tax assets, after deducting valuation allowances, are recognizedbenefit to the extent that itrealization of such benefit is more-likely-than-not that they will be realized inmore likely than not or a valuation allowance is applied.
Goodwill. On April 1, 2001, the foreseeable future. Future income tax assetsCompany adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates at the date of substantive enactment.

Goodwill.Other Intangible Assets”. Goodwill is assessedreviewed annually for impairment at least annually within each fiscal year or between the annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate it is more-likely-than-not reducesthat the fair value of a reporting unit belowis less than its carrying value. The Company completedperforms its annual impairment teststest as required under SFAS 142 and CICA 3062, with the most recent test completed atof December 31 2003. No events have occurred or circumstances changed subsequent to December 31, 2003, that would cause thein each fiscal year. The Company to perform an interim impairment test. The nextperformed its annual impairment test will be completed during the quarter ended March 31, 2005,on its goodwill as atof December 31, 2004. No goodwill impairment was identified in any of the Company’s reporting units. Determining the fair value of reporting units requires various assumptions and estimates.

     Business Acquisitions.The Company accounts for its business acquisitions as a purchase, whereby the purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value. The excess of the purchase price over estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets is allocated to goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets and liabilities requires various assumptions and estimates.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R.On October 13, In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board reached a conclusion on Statement 123R,FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123(R)). The Statement would requireSFAS 123(R) revises SFAS No. 123 and eliminates the alternative to use the intrinsic method of accounting under APB No. 25. SFAS 123(R) requires all public companies accounting for share-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments, to account for these types of transactions using a fair-value-based method. As permitted by Statement 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, theThe Company currently accounts for share-based payments to employees using the intrinsic value method as set forth in APB No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”.Employees.” As such, the Company generally recognizes no compensation cost for employee stock options. SFAS No. 123(R) eliminates the alternative to use APB No. 25’s intrinsic value method of accounting. Accordingly, the adoption of Statement 123R’sSFAS No. 123(R)’s fair value method will have an impact on our resultresults of operations, although it will have no impact on our overall

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financial position. The impact of adoption of Statement 123RSFAS No. 123(R) cannot be predicted at this time because it will depend on levels of share-based payments granted in the future. However, had we adopted Statement 123RSFAS No. 123(R) in prior periods, the impact of that standard would have approximated the impact of StatementSFAS No. 123 as described in the disclosure of pro forma net income (loss) available to common shareholders and basic and diluted income (loss) per share in note 12 in the notes to ourthe condensed consolidated financial statements. Statement 123RSFAS No. 123(R) permits companies to adopt its requirements using either a modified prospective method or a modified retrospective method. The Company has not yet determined which method it will utilize. The provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) are effective for financial statements with the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after June 15, 2005. However, the SEC announced on April 14, 2005 that it would provide for a phased-in implementation process for SFAS No. 123(R). As a result, the Company will not be required to apply Statement 123RSFAS No. 123(R) until the period beginning JulyApril 1, 2005.

EITF Issue No. 04-8.For the three months ended December 31, 2004, the Company adopted EITF Issue No. 04-8 The Effect of Contingently Convertible Debt on Diluted Earnings Per Share, which applied to reporting periods ending after the effective date of December 15, 2004. Under EITF Issue No. 04-8, all instruments that have embedded conversion features that are contingent on market conditions indexed to an issuer’s share price are included in diluted earnings per share computations (if dilutive) regardless of whether the market conditions have been met. On October 4, 2004, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company sold $150.0 million 2.9375% Notes with a maturity date of October 15, 2024. The 2.9375% Notes are convertible at the option of the holder, at any time prior to maturity, upon satisfaction of certain conversion contingencies, into common shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and therefore the shares issuable on the potential conversion of the 2.9375% Notes would be included in diluted earning per share computations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 (if dilutive).

2006.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended December 31, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended December 31, 2003

Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2004
      Consolidated revenues this quarter of $190.4$194.2 million increased $119.8$5.5 million, or 169.7%2.9%, compared to $70.6$188.7 million in the prior year’s quarter.

      Motion pictures revenue of $175.1$147.0 million this quarter increased $123.2decreased $12.1 million, or 237.4%7.6%, compared to $51.9 million in the prior year’s quarter due to significant releases during the quarter and revenues generated by acquired Artisan titles. Theatrical revenue of $28.9 million this quarter increased $26.0 million, or 896.6%, compared to $2.9$159.1 million in the prior year’s quarter. The most significant theatrical releaseTheatrical revenue included in motion picture revenue of $22.3 million this quarter wasSaw.The most significantdecreased $13.8 million, or 38.2%, compared to $36.1 million in the prior year’s quarter. Significant theatrical releasereleases this quarter includedCrash, High Tension, RizeandState Property 2. Significant theatrical releases in the prior year’s quarter wasincludedFahrenheit 9/11, The CoolerPunisher. andGodsend.Video revenue included in motion picture revenue of $120.8$97.4 million this quarter increased $84.7$22.0 million, or 234.6%29.2%, compared to $36.1$75.4 million in the prior year’s quarter. Significant video releases this quarter includedDiary of a Mad Black Woman, Alone In the Dark, Beyond the Seaand theTyler Perry Plays.Previously released titles such asSaw, Final CutandOpen WaterandCare Bears: Journey also continued to Joke-A-Lot. Video releases in prior quarters and re-promotions of previous releasesgenerate video revenues in the current quarter also contributed significant revenues.quarter. Significant video releases in the prior year’s quarter includedThe Anna Nicole Show, Leprechaun Back 2 Tha HoodCooler, Girl With a Pearl Earring, Saved By the BellandSaturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley.Step Into Liquid. International revenue included in motion picture revenue of $11.3$10.0 million this quarter increased $1.9decreased $30.7 million, or 20.2%75.4%, compared to $9.4$40.7 million in the prior year’s quarter. Significant international sales this quarter includedincludeGodsend, The Prince & Me, Final CutHotel Rwanda.andOpen Water.Significant international sales in the prior year’s quarter includedWonderland, Confidence, Shattered GlassPunisher, GodsendandCat’s Meow.The Prince and Me.Television revenue fromincluded in motion picturespicture revenue of $10.7$16.3 million this quarter increased $7.7$9.4 million, or 256.7%136.2%, compared to $3.0$6.9 million in the prior year’s quarter. Significant television license fees this quarter includedVan Wilder: Party LiaisonOpen Water.andGirl With a Pearl Earring.

      Television production revenue of $14.2$45.9 million this quarter decreasedincreased by $2.9$17.3 million, or 17.0%60.5%, from $17.1$28.6 million in the prior year’s quarter. This quarter, 19.025 hours of one-hour drama series and 7 half-hours of half-hour drama series were delivered domestically contributing revenue of $8.4$42.9 million and international and other revenue on one-hour drama series was $1.9$1.7 million. Also thisThis quarter, revenue contributed from television movies, contributed revenue of $3.1 million, video releases of television product contributed revenue of $0.7 million and non-fiction programming contributed revenue of $0.1totaled $1.3 million. In the prior year’s quarter, 8.09 hours of one-hour drama series and mini-series were delivered domestically contributingfor revenue of $7.7$11.9 million and international and other revenue on one-hour drama series was $3.6$8.1 million, television movies contributed revenue of $1.1$6.2 million, video releases of television product contributed $0.1$1.5 million and 30.5 hours of non-fiction programming were

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delivered contributingcontributed revenue of $4.3$1.3 million. Domestic deliveries of one-hour drama series this quarter includedThe Cut, Wildfire, MissingandSecond Verdict.The Dead ZoneTelevision movies thisand of half-hour drama series includedWeeds. Domestic deliveries in the prior year’s quarter included the one-hour drama series Frankenstein.The decrease in revenue Dead Zoneand hours of non-fiction programming is duethe mini-series 5 Days to the disposition in July 2004 of the production operations of Termite Art, a division of the television segment.

Midnight.

      Studio facilities revenue of $1.1$1.4 million this quarter decreased $0.5increased $0.4 million, or 31.3%40%, compared to $1.6$1.0 million in the prior year’s quarter due primarily to a decreasean increase in occupancy and rental rates this quarter over quarter. We anticipate a continued decrease in revenues for fiscal 2005, compared to fiscal 2004, due to a decrease in occupancy rates.

the prior year’s quarter.

      Direct operating expenses primarily include amortization of film and television production or acquisition costs, participation and residual expenses. Direct operating expenses of $82.5$100.3 million for the quarter were 43.3%51.6% of revenue, compared to direct operating expenses of $42.5$80.8 million, which were 60.2%42.8% of revenue in the

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prior year’s quarter. Direct operating expenses as a percentage of revenue for the motion pictures segment decreased quarter over quarter as higher margin titles were included in the current quarter.

     In the current quarter, we decreased the provision for doubtful accounts by $1.8 million to $7.5 million at December 31, 2004. The decrease in the provision is primarilyand television segments increased due to a reclassificationthe margins on the mix of sales allowances, which are reflectedtitles released during the quarter. The television segment in particular generated significant series revenue associated with higher direct operating expenses as a reductionpercentage of revenue, and due to collection of accounts receivable that were previously provided for.

revenue.

      Distribution and marketing expenses of $80.3$93.5 million increased $45.6decreased $4.6 million, or 131.4%4.7%, compared to $34.7$98.1 million in the prior year’s quarter due to significant releases during the quarter and to costs associated with revenues generated by acquired Artisan titles.quarter. Theatrical prints and advertising (“P&A”) this quarter of $30.1$50.0 million increased $22.1decreased $4.9 million, or 276.3%8.9%, compared to $8.0$54.9 million in the prior year’s quarter. Theatrical P&A this quarter included significant expenditures on the release of titles such asSawCrash, High TensionandBeyondRize. Theatrical P&A in the prior year’s quarter included significant expenditures on the release of titles such asGodsend, The Sea.PunisherandFahrenheit 9/11.Video distribution and marketing costs on motion picture and television product this quarter of $48.3$40.3 million increased $24.0decreased $1.4 million, or 98.8%3.4%, compared to $24.3$41.7 million in the prior year’s quarter. Video expenditure this quarter included significant expenditure on the release of titles such asDiary of a Mad Black Woman, Alone In the Dark, Beyond the Seaand theTyler Perry Plays. Video expenditure in the prior year’s quarter included significant expenditure on the release of titles such asThe Cooler, Girl With a Pearl Earring, Saved By the BellandStep Into Liquid.
      General and administration expenses of $17.3 million this quarter increased $0.2 million, or 1.2%, compared to $17.1 million in the prior year’s quarter. The increase was primarily due to an increase in marketingprofessional fees offset by a decrease in salaries and duplication costs related to the increase in video revenues generated during the quarter,benefits. Professional fees increased primarily due to fees associated with the releasedocumentation, assessment and testing ofOpen Water our internal controls as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act andCare Bears: Journey due to Joke-A-Lot.

     Generalthe fees associated with our fiscal year end audit services. Salaries and administration expensesbenefits decreased as the prior year’s quarter included stock-price bonuses due under employment contracts and stock-based compensation expense related to share appreciation rights, whereas in the current quarter a recovery of $15.6the stock-based compensation expense is recorded. In the current quarter, $1.1 million of production overhead was capitalized compared to $0.6 million in the prior year’s quarter.

      Depreciation and amortization of $0.7 million this quarter increased $6.3$0.2 million, or 67.7%40.0%, compared to $9.3from $0.5 million in the prior year’s quarter.
      Interest expense of $4.9 million this quarter decreased $0.6 million, or 10.9%, from $5.5 million in the prior year’s quarter primarily due to an increasea decrease in salariesinterest and benefits and office and operations costs as a resultamortization of deferred financing fees on the increase in the number of employees and volume of operations due to the acquisition of Artisan in December 2003. Salaries and benefits also increased as a result of stock-based compensation expense related to share appreciation rights of $3.2 million. Effective March 31, 2004, Christal Films Distribution Inc. (“Christal”), a variable interest entity, was consolidated and therefore general and administration expenses of $0.4 million for Christal are recorded this quarter, but not in the prior year’s quarter. In the current quarter, $0.6 million of production overhead was capitalized compared to $0.7 million in the prior year’s quarter.

     Severance and relocation costs of $5.9 million in the prior year’s quarter represent costs incurredcredit facility, offset by Lions Gate, associated with the acquisition of Artisan, which include property and lease abandonment costs of $2.8 million, the write-off of capital assets no longer in use of $2.1 million and severance of $1.0 million.

     Write down of other assets of $8.1 million in the prior year’s quarter consists of a provision against convertible debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe. CinéGroupe was unable to meet its financial obligations in the ordinary course of business and sought protection under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) in December 2003. As a result, we determined that amounts owing may not be collectible and recorded a provision against convertible debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe, resulting in a write-down of amounts owing to nil.

     Depreciation of $0.8 million this quarter increased $0.1 million, or 14.3%, compared to $0.7 million in the prior year’s quarter.

     Interest expense of $8.2 million this quarter increased $3.4 million, or 70.8%, compared to $4.8 million in the prior year’s quarter primarily due to an increase in interest and amortization on subordinated notes and an increase in amortization and write-off of deferred financing costsfees on the subordinated notes. The credit facility had a nil balance during the three months ended June 30, 2005 resulting in a decrease in interest on the credit facility. During the three months ended December 31, 2004, deferred financing fees on the term loan portion of the credit facility were written off resulting in a decrease in amortization of deferred financing fees. The current quarterthree months ended June 30, 2005 includes interest and amortization on the 4.875% Notes issued December 2003, and the 2.9375% Notes issued October 2004 and the 3.625% Notes issued February 2005, whereas the prior year’s quarterthree months ended June 30, 2004 includes approximately one month of interest and amortization on the 4.875% Notes only. The current quarter includes amortization of increased deferred financing fees on the amended credit facility and write-off of deferred financing fees of $3.4 million on the term loan portion of the amended credit facility which was repaid December 31, 2004. The prior year’s quarter includes amortization of deferred financing fees and write-off of deferred financing fees of $2.0 million on the previous credit facility repaid December 2003. In both the current quarter and prior year’s quarter $0.3 million interest is capitalized to production costs.

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      Interest rate swaps do not meet the criteria of effective hedges and therefore a fair valuation gainloss of $0.4$0.3 million was recorded this quarter and a fair valuation gain of $0.7$2.1 million was recorded in the prior year’s quarter.

     Equity interests

      This quarter included interest income of $0.9$1.1 million, compared to an insignificant amount of interest income in the prior year’s quarter. Interest income this quarter includes $1.0 million equity interest inwas earned on the loss of CinéGroupe which consists of approximately 29% ofcash balance held during the netthree months ended June 30, 2005.
      Net loss of CinéGroupe and $0.1 million equity interest in the income of Christal which consists of approximately 75% of the net income of Christal. Effective January 1, 2004, we began accounting for CinéGroupe under the cost method of accounting, as we no longer had the ability to significantly influence CinéGroupe due to a CCAA filing, and therefore no equity interest is recorded this quarter. Effective March 31, 2004, Christal was consolidated as a variable interest entity and therefore no equity interest is recorded this quarter.

     Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 was $3.4$21.8 million, or basic earningsloss per share of $0.03$0.21 on 98.1101.9 million weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2004 were $0.03. This compares to net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2003June 30, 2004 of $35.7$11.5 million or loss per share of $0.45$0.12 on 84.494.9 million weighted average common shares outstanding (after giving effect to modification of warrants and dividends and accretion on the Series A Preferred Shares). In December 2003, the expiration date of warrants was extended by one year to January 1, 2005 and the modification resulted in a charge to net income (loss) available to common shareholders. In February 2004, we exercised our right to convert all remaining preferred shares to common shares. Therefore, for the three months ended December 31, 2004, there are no Series A Preferred Share dividends or accretion on the Series A Preferred Shares.

outstanding.

Nine months Ended December 30. 2004 Compared to Nine months Ended December 31, 2003EBITDA

     Consolidated revenues for the nine months ended December 30. 2004 of $610.2 million increased $393.2 million, or 181.2%, compared to $217.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2003.

     Motion pictures revenue of $537.0 million this period increased $376.6 million, or 234.8%, compared to $160.4 million in the prior year’s period due to significant releases during the period and revenues generated by acquired Artisan titles. Theatrical revenue of $113.3 million this period increased $93.1 million, or 460.9%, compared to $20.2 million in the prior year’s period. Significant theatrical releases this period includedFahrenheit 9/11, Saw, The PunisherandOpen Water.Significant theatrical releases in the prior year’s period includedCabin Fever, House of 1000 CorpsesandConfidence.Video revenue of $325.9 million this period increased $220.5 million, or 209.2%, compared to $105.4 million in the prior year’s period. Significant video releases this period includedThe Punisher, Barbie in the Prince and the Pauper, Open Water, Godsend, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, The CoolerandGirl With a Pearl Earring.Video releases in prior quarters and the video library continued to contribute significant video revenue. Significant video releases in the prior year’s period includedHouse of 1000 Corpses, Confidence, Will & Grace: Season 1andSecretary. International revenue of $67.1 million this period increased $41.8 million, or 165.2%, compared to $25.3 million in the prior year’s period. Significant international sales this period includedThe Punisher, GodsendandThe Prince and Me.Significant international sales in the prior year’s period includedConfidence, WonderlandandCabin Fever.Television revenue from motion pictures of $26.9 million this period increased $19.6 million, or 268.5%, compared to $7.3 million in the prior year’s period. Significant television license fees this period includedVan Wilder: Party Liaison, House of the DeadandCabin Fever.

     Television production revenue of $69.7 million this period increased by $18.0 million, or 34.8%, from $51.7 million in the prior year’s period. This period, 46.0 hours of one-hour drama series were delivered domestically contributing revenue of $38.8 million and international and other revenue on one-hour drama series was $15.0 million. Also this period, television movies contributed revenue of $11.9 million, video releases of television product contributed revenue of $2.7 million and non-fiction programming contributed revenue of $0.9 million. In the prior year’s period, 24.0 hours of one-hour drama series were delivered for revenue of $24.1 million and international and other revenue on one-hour drama series was $9.2 million, television movies contributed revenue of $7.6 million, video releases of television product contributed revenue of $2.3 million and non-fiction programming contributed revenue of $7.5 million. Domestic deliveries of one-hour drama series this period includedMissing, Second Verdict, Dead Zoneand5 Days to Midnight.Television movies this period includedFrankenstein, Baby For Sale, InfidelityandA Mother’s Gift.15.0 hours of non-fiction programming were delivered during the period compared to 62.0 hours in the prior year’s period. The decrease in revenue and hours of non-fiction programming is due to the disposition in July 2004 of the production operations of Termite Art, a division of the television segment.

     Studio facilities revenue of $3.5 million this period decreased $1.4 million, or 28.6%, compared to $4.9 million in the prior year’s period due primarily to a decrease in occupancy and rental rates period over period. We anticipate a continued decrease in revenues for fiscal 2005, compared to fiscal 2004, due to a decrease in occupancy rates.

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     Direct operating expenses primarily include amortization of film and television production or acquisition costs, participation and residual expenses. Direct operating expenses of $258.6 million for the period were 42.4% of revenue, compared to direct operating expenses of $113.1 million, which were 52.1% of revenue in the prior year’s period. Direct operating expenses as a percentage of revenue for the motion pictures segment decreased period over period as higher margin titles were included in the current period.

     In the current period, we decreased the provision for doubtful accounts by $4.2 million to $7.5 million at December 31, 2004. The decrease in the provision is primarily due to a reclassification of sales allowances, which are reflected as a reduction of revenue, and due to accounts receivable written off and collection of accounts receivable that were previously provided for.

     Distribution and marketing expenses of $282.5 million increased $179.6 million, or 174.5%, compared to $102.9 million in the prior year’s period due to significant releases during the period and to costs associated with revenues generated by acquired Artisan titles. Theatrical prints and advertising (“P&A”) this period of $135.4 million increased $89.1 million, or 192.4%, compared to $46.3 million in the prior year’s period. Theatrical P&A this period included significant expenditures on the release of titles such as OpenWater, Saw, Godsend, The PunisherandFahrenheit 9/11.Video distribution and marketing costs on motion picture and television product this period of $140.4 million increased $89.6 million, or 176.4%, compared to $50.8 million in the prior year’s period due to an increase in marketing and duplication costs related to the increase in video revenues generated during the period, primarily due to the release ofThe Punisher, Barbie in the Prince and the Pauper, Open Water, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Godsend, Care Bears: Journey to Joke-A-LotandThe Cooler.

     General and administration expenses of $49.5 million this period increased $25.9 million, or 109.8%, compared to $23.6 million in the prior year’s period primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits, professional fees and office and operations costs as a result of the increase in the number of employees and volume of operations due to the acquisition of Artisan in December 2003. Salaries and benefits also increased as a result of stock-price bonuses due under employment contracts and stock compensation expense related to share appreciation rights of $7.0 million. Effective March 31, 2004, Christal, a variable interest entity, was consolidated and therefore general and administration expenses of $1.7 million for Christal are recorded this period, but not in the prior year’s period. In the current period, $1.9 million of production overhead was capitalized compared to $2.1 million in the prior year’s period.

     Severance and relocation costs of $5.9 million in the prior year’s quarter represent costs incurred by Lions Gate, associated with the acquisition of Artisan, which include property and lease abandonment costs of $2.8, the write-off of capital assets no longer in use of $2.1 million and severance of $1.0 million.

     Write down of other assets of $8.1 million in the prior year’s quarter consists of a provision against convertible debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe. CinéGroupe was unable to meet its financial obligations in the ordinary course of business and sought protection under CCAA in December 2003. As a result, we determined that amounts owing may not be collectible and recorded a provision against convertible debentures and other receivables due from CinéGroupe, resulting in a write-down of amounts owing to nil.

     Depreciation of $2.2 million this period increased $0.5 million, or 29.4%, compared to $1.7 million in the prior year’s period due primarily to the addition of $2.7 million of property and equipment as a result of the purchase of Artisan in December 2003.

     Interest expense of $19.3 million this period increased $10.2 million, or 113.3%, compared to $9.0 million in the prior year’s period primarily due to an increase in interest on the credit facility, interest on promissory notes and advances acquired as part of the acquisition of Artisan, an increase in interest and amortization on subordinated notes and an increase in amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs on the credit facility. Interest on the credit facility increased as the credit facility balance increased to finance the acquisition of Artisan in December 2003 and remained higher than the prior year’s period until October 2004 when the credit facility balance was partially repaid with proceeds from the issuance on the 2.9375% Notes. Interest rates also increased from December 2003 when the amended credit facility was entered into. The current period includes interest and amortization on the 4.875% Notes issued December 2003 and the 2.9375% Notes issued October 2004, whereas the prior year’s quarter includes approximately one month of interest and amortization on the 4.875% Notes only. The current period includes amortization of increased deferred financing fees on the amended credit facility and write-off of increased deferred financing fees of $3.4 million on the term loan portion of the amended credit facility which was repaid December 31, 2004. The prior year’s quarter includes amortization of deferred financing fees and write-off of deferred financing fees of $2.0 million on the previous credit facility repaid December 2003. In the current period $0.7 million interest is capitalized to production costs, compared to $1.0 million in the prior year’s period.

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     Interest rate swaps do not meet the criteria of effective hedges and therefore a fair valuation gain of $2.4 million was recorded this period and a fair valuation gain of $1.0 million was recorded in the prior year’s period.

     Other income this period includes a $0.7 million gain on the disposition of assets and liabilities of Termite Art, a division of the television segment, in exchange for cash. Other income this period also includes $0.1 million collection of cash on a promissory note that was previously fully reserved.

     Equity interests of $0.2 million this period includes $0.2 million equity interest in the loss of CinemaNow which consists of approximately 30% of the losses of CinemaNow. The investment in CinemaNow made in July 2004 was reduced to nil by December 31, 2004 and therefore we did not record any additional losses, as we have no further funding requirements. Equity interests of $2.0 million in the prior year’s period includes $1.8 million equity interest in the loss of CinéGroupe which consists of approximately 29% of the net loss of CinéGroupe, $0.3 million equity interest in the loss of CinemaNow which consists of approximately 55% of the net loss of CinemaNow and $0.1 million equity interest in the income of Christal which consists of approximately 75% of the net income of Christal. Effective January 1, 2004, we began accounting for CinéGroupe under the cost method of accounting, as we no longer had the ability to significantly influence CinéGroupe due to a CCAA filing, and therefore no equity interest is recorded this period. Effective March 31, 2004, Christal was consolidated as a variable interest entity and therefore no equity interest is recorded this period.

     Net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 was $0.2 million, or income per share of $0.00 on 96.4 million weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 were $0.00. This compares to net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2003 of $48.8 million or loss per share of $0.81 on 63.6 million weighted average common shares outstanding (after giving effect to modification of warrants and dividends and accretion on the Series A Preferred Shares). In December 2003, the expiration date of warrants was extended by one year to January 1, 2005 and the modification resulted in a charge to net income (loss) available to common shareholders. In February 2004, we exercised our right to convert all remaining preferred shares to common shares. Therefore, for the nine months ended December 31, 2004, there are no Series A Preferred Share dividends or accretion on the Series A Preferred Shares.

EBITDA

      EBITDA, defined as earnings before interest, interest rate swapswaps mark-to-market, income tax provision, depreciation and minority interests of $12.1negative $16.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2004 June 30, 2005

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increased $42.9$9.5 million, or 130.1%, compared to negative EBITDA of negative $30.8$7.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2003. EBITDA of $20.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 increased $58.8 million compared to EBITDA of negative $38.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2003.

June 30, 2004.

      EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes EBITDA to be a meaningful indicator of our performance that provides useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations. Presentation of EBITDA is consistent with our past practice, and EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure commonly used in the entertainment industry and by financial analysts and others who follow the industry to measure operating performance. While management considers EBITDA to be an important measure of comparative operating performance, it should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA does not reflect cash available to fund cash requirements. Not all companies calculate EBITDA in the same manner and the measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly titledsimilarly-titled measures presented by other companies.

      The following table reconciles EBITDA to net income (loss):loss:
         
  Three Months Ended
  June 30,
   
  2005 2004
     
  (Amounts in thousands)
EBITDA, as defined $(16,845) $(7,279)
Depreciation  (748)  (675)
Interest expense  (4,884)  (5,461)
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  (337)  2,060 
Interest income  1,065   37 
Minority interests     123 
Income tax provision  (70)  (267)
       
Net loss $(21,819) $(11,462)
       
                 
  Three Months  Three Months  Nine Months  Nine Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
  December 31,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2004  2003  2004  2003 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
EBITDA, as defined
 $12,092  $(30,822) $20,173  $(38,640)
Depreciation  (835)  (718)  (2,224)  (1,748)
Interest  (8,201)  (4,808)  (19,277)  (9,017)
Interest rate swaps mark-to-market  419   688   2,408   950 
Minority interests  19      (2)   
Income tax provision  (141)  (84)  (857)  (315)
             
Net income (loss)
 $3,353  $(35,744) $221  $(48,770)
             

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      Refer to note 15 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for reconciliation of net income (loss) reported under U.S. GAAP to net income (loss) reported under Canadian GAAP.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      Our liquidity and capital resources are provided principally through cash generated from operations, issuance of common sharessubordinated notes and debt instruments, including a credit facility with JP Morgan. On
Issuance of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. In December 2003, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. sold $60.0 million of 4.875% Notes that mature on December 15, 2010. We received $57.0 million of net proceeds, after paying placement agents’ fees. Offering expenses were $0.7 million. The 4.875% Notes are convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time before the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the maturity date of the 4.875% Notes, unless previously redeemed, into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate of 185.0944 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 4.875% Notes, which is equal to a conversion price of approximately $5.40 per share. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. may redeem the 4.875% Notes at its option on or after December 15, 2006 at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest if the closing price of our common shares exceeds 175% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days within a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the trading day before the date of notice of redemption.
      In October 4, 2004, weLions Gate Entertainment Inc. sold $150.0 millionthe 2.9375% Notes andthat mature on October 15, 2024. We received $146.0 million of net proceeds after paying placement agents’ fees and offering expenses. On December 31, 2004, we had repaidfees. Offering expenses were $0.5 million. The 2.9375% Notes are convertible at the term loan portionoption of the credit facility in full and thereforeholder, at December 31, 2004,any time prior to maturity, upon satisfaction of certain conversion contingencies, into common shares of the credit facility was reducedCompany at a conversion rate of 86.9565 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 2.9375% Notes, which is equal to a $215conversion price of approximately $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment upon certain events. From October 15, 2009 to

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October 14, 2010, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. may redeem the 2.9375% Notes at 100.839%; from October 15, 2010 to October 14, 2011, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. may redeem the 2.9375% Notes at 100.420%; and thereafter at 100%.
      In February 2005, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. sold the 3.625% Notes that mature on March 15, 2025. We received $170.2 million revolving credit facility.

of net proceeds after paying placement agents’ fees. Offering expenses were approximately $0.6 million. The 3.625% Notes are convertible at the option of the holder, at any time prior to maturity into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate of 70.0133 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the 3.625% Notes, which is equal to a conversion price of approximately $14.28 per share, subject to adjustment upon certain events. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. may redeem the 3.625% Notes at its option on or after March 15, 2012 at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

     Credit Facility.The Company entered into a $350 million credit facility in December 2003 consisting of a $200 million U.S. dollar-denominated revolving credit facility, a $15 million Canadian dollar-denominated revolving credit facility and a $135 million U.S. dollar-denominated term-loan. On October 4, 2004, we sold $150.0 million 2.9375% Notes and received $146.0 million of net proceeds after paying placement agents’ fees and offering expenses. In anticipation of the proceeds from the 2.9375% Notes, we repaid $60 million of term loan with the revolving credit facility on September 30, 2004 and on October 4, 2004 used the proceeds from the 2.9375% Notes to partially repay the revolving credit facility. Therefore, on September 30, 2004, the term loan was reduced to $75 million and the credit facility to $290 million. OnBy December 31, 2004, wethe Company had repaid the term loan in full, with the revolving credit facility, thereby reducing the credit facility to $215 million. Effective March 31, 2005, the credit facility was amended to eliminate the $15 million at December 31, 2004.Canadian dollar-denominated revolving credit facility and increase the U.S. dollar-denominated revolving credit facility by the same amount. At December 31, 2004.June 30, 2005, the Company had borrowed $73.4 millionno borrowings (March 31, 20042005 — $324.7 million)nil) under the credit facility. The credit facility expires December 31, 2008 and bears interest in the case of revolving credit facility loans at 2.75% over the Adjusted LIBOR or the Canadian Bankers Acceptance rate, or 1.75% over the U.S. or Canadian prime rates. The availability of funds under the credit facility is limited by the borrowing base, which is calculated on a monthly basis. The borrowing base assets at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 totaled $390.5$388.6 million (March 31, 20042005 — $390.9$405.1 million). At December 31, 2004, and therefore the revolvingfull $215 million is available under the credit facility had an average variable interest rate of 5.20% on principal of $73.4 million under the U.S. dollar revolving credit facility. The Company had not drawn on the Canadian dollar credit facility as of December 31, 2004.at June 30, 2005. The Company is required to pay a monthly commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the total credit facility of $215.0$215 million less the amount drawn. Right, title and interest in and to all personal property of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. is being pledged as security for the credit facility. The credit facility is senior to the Company’s film obligations, subordinated notes and mortgages payable. The credit facility restricts the Company from paying cash dividends on its common shares. The Company entered into a $100 million interest rate swap at an interest rate of 3.08%, commencing January 2003 and ending September 2005. The swap is in effect as long as three month LIBOR is less than 5.0%. Fair market value of the interest rate swap at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 is negative $0.1 million (March 31, 20042005 — negative $2.3$0.1 million). TheChanges in the fair value representing a fair valuation gains forloss on the interest rate swap during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 amount to less than $0.1 million (2004 — gain of $1.6 million) and are $0.5 million and $2.2 million respectively (2003 — gainsincluded in the condensed consolidated statements of $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively).

operations.

     Filmed Entertainment Backlog.Backlog represents the amount of future revenue not yet recorded from executed contracts for the licensing of films and television product for television exhibition and in international markets. Backlog at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 and at March 31, 20042005 is approximately $107.0$138.5 million and $114.1$100.3 million, respectively.

The increase in backlog is primarily due to contracts entered into on titles such asSaw, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, MissingandWildfireduring the three months ended June 30, 2005.

     Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities.Cash flows provided by operating activities in the ninethree months ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 were $83.1$30.2 million compared to cash flows used inprovided by operating activities of $51.5 million in the ninethree months ended December 31, 2003. This periodJune 30, 2004 of $39.4 million. The decrease in cash flows from operations increased as a result of increasedprovided by operating results,activities resulted from an increase in accounts receivable and an increase in film obligations (including a $19.3 million theatrical marketing obligation, refer to note 6), offset by an increase in restricted cash (designated for the theatrical marketing obligation, refer to note 2),net loss this quarter, an increase in investment in films and television programs andexpenditure, a decrease in cash received from deferred revenue, offset by an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

liabilities and an increase in cash provided by the collection of accounts receivables in the current quarter.

     Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Financingby/ Used in Investing Activities.Cash flows used in financingprovided by investing activities of $86.5$1.4 million infor the ninethree months ended December 31, 2004 were primarily due to the repayment of bank loans, offset by proceedsJune 30, 2005 included cash received from the sale of the 2.9375% Notes and proceeds from the issuanceour investment in Christal Distribution to Maple Pictures Corp. of common shares for the exercise of stock options and warrants. Cash flows provided by financing activities of $204.9$2.0 million, in the nine months ended December 31, 2003 were primarily proceeds from the issuance of common shares, proceeds from bank loans and proceeds from the sale of the 4.875% Notes, offset by payment for the repurchase of Series A preferred shares and financing fees on the amended credit facility entered into December 2003.

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities.Cash flows used in investing activities of $0.8 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2004 consists of cash received on the disposition of the assets and liabilities of Termite Art, a division of the television

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segment, less $2.0$0.6 million for purchases of property and equipment. Cash flows used in investing activities in the three months ended June 30, 2004 consisted of $150.0purchases of property and equipment and were not significant.

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Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities. Cash flows used in financing activities in the three months ended June 30, 2005 of $5.2 million were primarily for repayment of a promissory note. Cash flows used in financing activities of $24.2 million in the ninethree months ended December 31, 2003June 30, 2004 were primarily due to the repayment of bank loans of $34.3 million, offset by the issuance of common stock mainly for the purchase price paid on the acquisitionexercise of Artisan, less cash acquired.

warrants of $10.7 million.

     Anticipated Cash Requirements.The nature of our business is such that significant initial expenditures are required to produce, acquire, distribute and market films and television programs, while revenues from these films and television programs are earned over an extended period of time after their completion or acquisition. As our operations grow, our financing requirements are expected to grow and management projects the continued use of cash in operating activities and, therefore, we are dependent on continued access to external sources of financing. We believe that cash flow from operations, cash on hand, credit facility availability, tax shelter and other production financing available will be adequate to meet known operational cash requirements for the foreseeable future, including the funding of future film and television production, film rights acquisitions and theatrical and video release schedules. We monitor our cash flow liquidity, availability, fixed charge coverage, capital base, film spending and leverage ratios with the long-term goal of maintaining our creditworthiness.

      Our current financing strategy is to fund operations and to leverage investment in films and television programs through our cash flow from operations, our credit facility, single-purpose production financing, government incentive programs and foreign distribution commitments. In addition, we may acquire businesses or assets, including individual films or libraries, whichthat are complementary to our business. Such aAny such transaction could be financed through our cash flow from operations, credit facilities, equity or debt financing.

      Future annual repayments on debt and other financing obligations, initially incurred for a term of more than one year, as of December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 are as follows:
                             
  Year Ended March 31,
   
  2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Thereafter Total
               
  (Amounts in thousands)
Bank loans $  $ —  $  $ —  $  $ —  $ 
Film obligations — Minimum guarantees initially incurred for a term of more than one year  24   3,620   12,437            16,081 
Film obligations — Film productions  2,609   7,933      4,080         14,622 
Subordinated notes                 385,000   385,000 
Mortgages payable  2,401   897   1,656   13,155         18,109 
                      
  $5,034  $12,450  $14,093  $17,235  $  $385,000  $433,812 
                      
                             
  Year Ended March 31, 
  2005  2006  2007  2008  2009  Thereafter  Total 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Bank loans $1,702  $  $  $  $73,400  $  $75,102 
Film obligations — Film productions  9,542   4,749               14,291 
Film obligations — Minimum guarantees initially incurred for a term of more than one year  24   1,513   6,120   12,437         20,094 
Subordinated notes     5,000            210,000   215,000 
Mortgages payable  297   2,739   1,081   2,003   12,943      19,063 
                      
  $11,565  $14,001  $7,201  $14,440  $86,343  $210,000  $343,550 
                      
      Principal debt and other financing obligation repayments due during the nine months ending March 31, 2006 of $5.0 million consists of $2.4 million of mortgages on the studio facility and $2.6 million owed to film production entities on delivery of titles. Principal repayments due are expected to be paid through cash generated from operations or from the available borrowing capacity from our revolving credit facility with JP Morgan.

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      Future commitments under contractual obligations by expected maturity date as of June 30, 2005 are as follows:
                             
  Year Ended March 31,
   
  2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Thereafter Total
               
  (Amounts in thousands)
Operating leases $1,727  $1,999  $2,042  $454  $42  $  $6,264 
Employment and consulting contracts  10,672   7,643   2,122            20,437 
Purchase obligations  52,744   12,325   1,100   5,095         71,264 
Distribution and marketing commitments  25,205   20,000               45,205 
                      
  $90,348  $41,967  $5,264  $5,549  $42  $  $143,170 
                      
      Purchase obligations relate to the purchase of film rights for future delivery, future film production and development obligations. Amounts due during the threenine months endedending March 31, 20052006 of $11.6$90.3 million are expected to be paid through cash generated from operations or from the available borrowing capacity from our revolving credit facility.

Commitments.The table below presents future commitments under contractual obligations at December 31, 2004 by expected maturity date.

                             
  Year Ended March 31, 
  2005  2006  2007  2008  2009  Thereafter  Total 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Operating leases $852  $2,786  $2,244  $2,169  $453  $  $8,504 
Employment and consulting contracts  5,340   9,825   4,346   1,325         20,836 
Unconditional purchase obligations  14,386   35,494   11,500   1,100   1,000      63,480 
Distribution and marketing commitments     11,608   20,000            31,608 
                      
  $20,578  $59,713  $38,090  $4,594  $1,453  $  $124,428 
                      
facility with JP Morgan.

     Unconditional purchase obligations relate to the purchase of film rights for future delivery and advances to producers. Amounts due during the three months ended March 31, 2005 of $ 20.6 million are expected to be paid through cash generated from operations or from the available borrowing capacity from our revolving credit facility.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Currency and Interest Rate Risk Management

      Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our exposure to interest rate risk results from the financial debt instruments that arise from transactions entered into during the normal course of business. As part of our overall risk management program, we evaluate and manage our exposure to changes in interest rates and currency exchange risks on an ongoing basis. Hedges and derivative financial instruments will be used in the future within guidelines approved or to be approved by the board of directors for counterpart exposure, limits and hedging practices, in order

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to manage our interest rate and currency exposure. We have no intention of entering into financial derivative contracts, other than to hedge a specific financial risk.

     Currency Rate Risk.We incur certain operating and production costs in foreign currencies and are subject to market risks resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Our principal currency exposure is between Canadian and U.S. dollars, although this exposure has been significantly mitigated through the structuring of the revolving credit facility as a $15 million Canadian dollar-denominated credit facility and $200 million U.S. dollar-denominated credit facility. Each facility is borrowed and repaid in the respective country of origin in local currency. We also enterdollars. The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge foreign currency exposures on future production expenses denominated in Canadian dollars. These forward exchange contracts do not subject us to risk from exchange rate movements because gains and losses on the contracts offset losses and gains on the transactions being hedged. Gains and losses on the foreign exchange contracts are capitalized and recorded as production costs when the gains and losses are realized. As of December 31, 2004, the CompanyJune 30, 2005, we had outstanding contracts to sell US$9.211.6 million in exchange for CDN$11.914.9 million over a period of 20fourteen weeks at a weighted average exchange rate of CDN$1.2985. During1.2889. Changes in the nine months ended December, 2004, the Company completedfair value representing an unrealized fair value gain on foreign exchange contracts denominated in Canadian dollars. The net gains resulting fromoutstanding during the completed contracts were $0.5 million. Unrealized gains for the ninethree months ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 amounted to $0.7$0.2 million and are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. During the three months ended June 30, 2005, we completed foreign exchange contracts denominated in Canadian dollars. The net losses resulting from the completed contracts were $0.2 million. These contracts are entered into with a major financial institution as counterparty. The Company isWe are exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty, which is limited to the cost of replacing the contracts, at current market rates. The Company doesWe do not require collateral or other security to support these contracts. We currently intend to continue to enter into such contracts to hedge against future material foreign currency exchange rate risks.

     Interest Rate Risk.Our principal risk with respect to our bank loansdebt and other financing obligations is interest rate risk, to the extent not mitigated by interest rate swaps. We are exposedcurrently have minimal exposure to cash flow risk due to changes in market interest rates related to our bank loans, which bear interest on borrowings outstanding debt and other financing obligations. Our credit facility has a nil balance at various time intervalsJune 30, 2005 and at market rates based on either the Canadian prime rate or the U.S. prime rate, plus a margin ranging from — 0.08%any future balance up to 0.50% at December 31, 2004. At December 31, 2004, our$100 million will be mitigated by interest rate riskswaps. Other financing obligations subject to variable interest rates include $14.6 million owed to film production entities on our credit facility is fully mitigated by our interest rate swap as described below.

delivery of titles.

      The Company entered into a $100 million interest rate swap at an interest rate of 3.08%, commencing January 2003 and ending September 2005. The swap is in effect as long as three month LIBOR is less than

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5.0%. Fair value of the interest rate swap at June 30, 2005 is $0.1 million (March 31, 2005 — $0.1 million). Changes in the fair value representing a fair valuation loss on the interest rate swap during the three months ended June 30, 2005 amount to less than $0.1 million (2004 — gain of $1.6 million) and are included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. This contract is entered into with a major financial institution as counterparty. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty, which is limited to the cost of replacing the contract, at current market rates. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support this contract. Fair market value of the interest rate swap at December 31, 2004 is negative $0.1 million (March 31, 2004 — negative $2.3 million). The fair valuation gains for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2004 are $0.5 million and $2.2 million respectively (2003 — gains of $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively).
      A subsidiary of the Company entered into a CDN$20 million interest rate swap at a fixed interest rate of 5.62%, commencing September 2003 and ending September 2008. This contract is entered into with a major financial institution as counterparty. The subsidiary is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty, which is limited to the cost of replacing the contract, at current market rates. The subsidiary does not require collateral or other security to support this contract. The subsidiary entered into the interest rate swap as a condition of its loan which states the interest rates under the facility are to be fixed either by way of a fixed rate term loan or by way of an interest rate swap. During the three months ended June 30, 2005, the subsidiary recorded interest expense of $0.3 million (2004 — $0.3 million), including amounts incurred under the interest rate swap, that approximates the amount they would have paid if they had entered into a fixed rate loan agreement. Fair market value of the interest rate swap at December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 is negative $0.4$0.7 million (March 31, 20042005 — negative $0.6$0.3 million). TheChange in the fair value representing a fair valuation loss on the interest rate swap for the three months ended December 31, 2004June 30, 2005 amount to $0.3 million (2004 — gain of $0.5 million) and is $0.1 million andincluded in the fair valuation gain forcondensed consolidated statements of operations. This contract is entered into with a major financial institution as counterparty. The subsidiary is exposed to credit loss in the nine months ended December 31, 2004event of nonperformance by the counterparty, which is $0.2 million (2003 — nil).

limited to the cost of replacing the contract, at current market rates.

      The table below presents principal debt repayments and related weighted average interest rates for our bank loans, subordinated notesinterest-bearing debt and mortgages payable at December 31, 2004.other obligations as of June 30, 2005.
                             
  Year Ended March 31,
   
  2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Thereafter Total
               
  (Amounts in thousands)
Film obligations — Film productions:
                            
Variable(1) $2,609  $7,933  $  $4,080  $  $ —  $14,622 
Subordinated notes:
                            
Fixed(2)                 60,000   60,000 
Fixed(3)                 150,000   150,000 
Fixed(4)                 175,000   175,000 
Mortgages payable:
                            
Fixed(5)  2,401   897   1,656   13,155         18,109 
                      
  $5,010  $8,830  $1,656  $17,235  $  $385,000  $417,731 
                      
                             
  Year Ended March 31, 
  2005  2006  2007  2008  2009  Thereafter  Total 
  (Amounts in thousands) 
Bank loans:
                            
Variable(1) $  $  $  $  $73,400  $  $73,400 
Variable(2)  1,702                  1,702 
Subordinated notes:
                            
Fixed(3)                 60,000   60,000 
Fixed(4)                 150,000   150,000 
Fixed(5)     5,000               5,000 
Mortgages payable:
                            
Fixed(6)  297   2,739   1,081   2,003   12,943      19,063 
                      
  $1,999  $7,739  $1,081  $2,003  $86,343  $210,000  $309,165 
                      

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(1) Revolving credit facility, which expires December 31, 2008. WeightedAmounts owed to film production entities on delivery of titles. The film production entities incurred average variable interest raterates at December 31, 2004 on principalJune 30, 2005 of $73.4 million equal to U.S. prime minus 0.05%1.76%.
 
(2)Operating line of credit available to a subsidiary. Average variable interest rate at December 31, 2004 of Canadian prime plus 0.50%.
(3) 4.875% Notes with fixed interest rate equal to 4.875%.
 
(4)(3) 2.9375% Notes with fixed interest rate equal to 2.9375%.
 
(5)(4) Promissory notes3.625% Notes with fixed interest rate equal to 7.5%3.625%.
 
(6)(5) Loans with property, buildings and equipment provided as collateral. Average fixedMortgages payable on the studio facility. Fixed interest rate equal to 5.87%5.62% to 7.51%.

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Item 4.Controls and Procedures.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

      The term “disclosure controls and procedures” is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). These rules refer to the controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time

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periods. As of December 31, 2004,June 30, 2005, the end of the period covered by this report, the company hadCompany carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, except as described below, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such controls and procedures were effective. The company reviews its disclosure controls and procedures on an on going basis and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that they evolve withnot effective because we are still in the company’s business.

process of remediating the material weaknesses described below.

      As reportedpreviously disclosed in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004, our independent auditors reported to our Audit Committee certain matters involving2005, management identified material weaknesses in internal controls that our independent auditors considered to be reportable conditions under standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The reportable conditions generallyover financial reporting related to the following areas:
• Calculating participations expense and related liabilities for financial reporting purposes
• Calculating amortization of investment in film and television programs
• Monitoring certain charges billed to us by our outsourced home entertainment distribution service provider
• Financial statement close process
      Notwithstanding these material weaknesses, there were no restatements of any previously issued financial close process, including account analysis. We acquired Artisan on December 15, 2003. From the datestatements of acquisition the Company began the processas a result of integrating Artisan and converting our accounting systems to that of Artisan’s, both of which contributed to the conditions described above.

     With the completion of the acquisition of Artisan in December 2003 and much of the integration complete, management is actively working to address these matters and continued to make significant improvements in the financial close process during its third quarter of fiscal 2005 resulting in a timely filing of each quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed in this fiscal year. Although the complete remediation of the reportable conditions will take some time, Management continues to add and reallocate accounting staff and resources appropriately and put in place processes and systems to further improve itsidentified control processes.

deficiencies.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

     Certain improvements were made

      As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10K for 2005, the Company has implemented an action plan to remediate the material weaknesses described above. During the quarter we continued to add accounting resources, implemented review procedures, and continued to improve our processes and controls. Management intends to further implement its action plan, remediate these material weaknesses and improve our processes and control procedures.
      No other changes to internal controlscontrol over financial reporting have come to our management’s attention during the ninethree months ended December 31, 2004. These improvements included developing more detailed closing schedules, better coordinationJune 30, 2005 that have materially adversely affected, or are reasonably likely to materially adversely affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
      None.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
      None.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
      None.
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
      None.
Item 5.Other Information
      On August 8, 2005 the Board of Directors: (1) granted 12,500 restricted share units to each of Harald Ludwig and communication among departments, obtaining additional resourcesHardwick Simmons, both of whom joined the Board on June 30, 2005 and each of whom is a temporarynon-employee director; (2) granted 37,500 common shares to Harry Sloan our former Chairman; and permanent basis and performing more formalized account analysis and review procedures. Further improvements in internal controls will include the addition of personnel on a permanent basis.(3) cancelled options to purchase 150,000 common shares previously granted to Harry Sloan.

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PART II

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     During the nine months ended December 31, 2004, 2,168,350 warrants to purchase common shares of the Company were exercised and the Company issued 2,168,350 common shares and received proceeds of $10.8 million. In December 2004, the Company amended the warrants to allow for cashless exercise. During December 2004, an additional 1,993,250 warrants were exercised by cashless exercise resulting in the issuance of 1,052,517 common shares. Any remaining warrants expired January 1, 2005 and therefore no warrants are outstanding. The Company claimed an exemption from registration for the issuances under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 6.Exhibits

Item 6. Exhibits

      Exhibits filed for Lions Gate through the filing of this Form 10-Q.

Exhibit NumberDescription of Documents
31.1Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
Exhibit  
Number Description of Documents
   
 10.6 Director Compensation Summary.
 31.1 Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 31.2 Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 32.1 Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
 By: /s/ JAMES KEEGANJames Keegan
  
 Name: James Keegan
 Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date: FebruaryAugust 9, 2005

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