Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF-A) 10-K 25 May 16 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	May. 23, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/
Entity Central Index Key	929,351
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 3,650,313,330
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		147,227,797

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 57,742	$ 102,697
Restricted cash	2,906	2,508
Accounts receivable, net of reserves for returns and allowances of $51,809 (March 31, 2015 - $64,362) and provision for doubtful accounts of $6,014 (March 31, 2015 - $4,120)	1,049,289	891,880
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,478,296	1,381,829
Property and equipment, net	43,384	26,651
Investments	464,346	438,298
Goodwill	534,780	323,328
Other assets	90,344	74,784
Deferred tax assets	134,421	50,114
Total assets	3,855,508	3,292,089
LIABILITIES
Senior revolving credit facility	161,000	0
5.25% Senior Notes	225,000	225,000
Term Loan	400,000	375,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	377,698	332,473
Participations and residuals	607,358	471,661
Film obligations and production loans	715,360	656,755
Convertible senior subordinated notes	100,050	114,126
Deferred revenue	328,244	274,787
Total liabilities	$ 2,914,710	$ 2,449,802
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 90,525	$ 0
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common shares, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 146,785,940 shares issued (March 31, 2015 - 145,532,978 shares)	885,800	830,786
Retained earnings	7,584	13,720
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(43,111)	(2,219)
Total shareholders’ equity	850,273	842,287
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 3,855,508	$ 3,292,089

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Reserve for returns and allowances on accounts receivable	$ 51,809	$ 64,362
Provision for doubtful accounts on accounts receivable	$ 6,014	$ 4,120
Common shares, no par value
Authorized common shares	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common shares, shares issued	146,785,940	145,532,978
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 2,347,419	$ 2,399,640	$ 2,630,254
Expenses:
Direct operating	1,415,344	1,315,775	1,369,381
Distribution and marketing	661,789	591,491	739,461
General and administration	282,232	263,507	254,925
Depreciation and amortization	13,084	6,586	6,539
Total expenses	2,372,449	2,177,359	2,370,306
Operating income (loss)	(25,030)	222,281	259,948
Interest expense
Cash interest	45,695	39,657	48,960
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	9,184	12,819	17,210
Total interest expense	54,879	52,476	66,170
Interest and other income	(1,851)	(2,790)	(6,030)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	11,664	39,572
Total other expenses, net	53,028	61,350	99,712
Income (loss) before equity interests and income taxes	(78,058)	160,931	160,236
Equity interests income	44,231	52,477	24,724
Income (loss) before income taxes	(33,827)	213,408	184,960
Income tax provision (benefit)	(76,527)	31,627	32,923
Net income	42,700	181,781	152,037
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	7,509	0	0
Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ 50,209	$ 181,781	$ 152,037
Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders:
Basic net income per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.34	$ 1.31	$ 1.11
Diluted net income per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.33	$ 1.23	$ 1.04
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	148,480	139,048	137,468
Diluted (in shares)	154,088	151,778	154,415
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.34	$ 0.26	$ 0.10

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	[1]	Dec. 31, 2015	[1]	Sep. 30, 2015	[1]	Jun. 30, 2015	[1]	Mar. 31, 2015	[2],[3],[4]	Dec. 31, 2014	[2],[3],[4]	Sep. 30, 2014	[2],[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2014	[2],[3],[4]	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 11,487		$ 32,598		$ (42,069)		$ 40,684		$ 19,554		$ 98,185		$ 20,781		$ 43,261		$ 42,700	$ 181,781	$ 152,037
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																	(3,056)	(6,391)	4,294
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge (benefit) of ($403) and $404 in 2016 and 2015, respectively																	(37,643)	2,705	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax																	(193)	2,842	808
Comprehensive income																	1,808	180,937	157,139
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	7,509	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	$ 9,317	$ 180,937	$ 157,139
[1]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $2.7 million, $11.7 million, and $1.5 million, respectively (see Note 16). For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $4.0 million.
[2]	During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a gain on sale of equity method investment, net of tax, of $7.2 million (see Note 5).
[3]	During the first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $3.1 million, $0.9 million, $0.5 million, and $3.0 million, respectively (see Note 16).
[4]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax, of $0.4 million, $0.4 million, and $8.1 million, respectively.

Consolidated Statements of Com6

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), available-for-sale securities, tax charge (benefit)	$ (403)	$ 404

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total		Common Shares	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	April 2009 and January 2012 NotesCommon Shares	October 2004 and April 2009 NotesCommon Shares	April 2009 NotesCommon Shares
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2013			135,882,899
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2013	$ 356,526		$ 672,915	$ (309,912)	$ (6,477)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options, shares			1,198,035
Exercise of stock options	11,972		$ 11,972
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $23,077, $20,657 and $24,182 in the years ended March 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively, shares			964,324
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $23,077, $20,657 and $24,182 in the years ended March 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively	53,419		$ 53,419
Conversion of Notes, shares						3,263,892
Conversion of Notes	27,360					$ 27,360
Issuance of common shares to directors for services, shares			14,017
Issuance of common shares to directors for services	$ 427		$ 427
Repurchase of common shares, no par value, shares	(315,706)		(315,706)
Repurchase of common shares, no par value	$ (8,339)		$ (8,339)
Dividends declared	(13,966)	[1]	$ (13,966)
Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	152,037			152,037
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	4,294				4,294
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	808				808
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2014			141,007,461
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2014	584,538		$ 743,788	(157,875)	(1,375)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options, shares			481,069
Exercise of stock options	6,839		$ 6,839
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $23,077, $20,657 and $24,182 in the years ended March 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively, shares			777,916
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $23,077, $20,657 and $24,182 in the years ended March 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively	47,479		$ 47,479
Conversion of Notes, shares							2,945,730
Conversion of Notes	24,031						$ 24,031
Issuance of common shares to directors for services, shares			18,390
Issuance of common shares to directors for services	521		$ 521
Issuance of common shares related to investments (in shares)			5,328,924
Issuance of common shares related to investments	$ 170,916		$ 170,916
Repurchase of common shares, no par value, shares	(5,026,512)		(5,026,512)
Repurchase of common shares, no par value	$ (136,501)		$ (136,501)
Dividends declared	(36,473)	[1]	$ (26,287)	(10,186)
Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	181,781			181,781
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(6,391)				(6,391)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	2,705				2,705
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	2,842				2,842
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2015			145,532,978
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2015	842,287		$ 830,786	13,720	(2,219)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options, shares			402,008
Exercise of stock options	6,097		$ 6,097
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $23,077, $20,657 and $24,182 in the years ended March 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively, shares			940,096
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $23,077, $20,657 and $24,182 in the years ended March 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively	48,555		$ 48,555
Conversion of Notes, shares								1,983,058
Conversion of Notes	16,162							$ 16,162
Issuance of common shares to directors for services, shares			10,744
Issuance of common shares to directors for services	377		$ 377
Issuance of common shares related to PIlgrim Studios acquisition, shares			1,517,451
Issuance of common shares related to Pilgrim Studios acquisition	$ 57,003		$ 57,003
Repurchase of common shares, no par value, shares	(3,600,395)		(3,600,395)
Repurchase of common shares, no par value	$ (73,180)		$ (73,180)
Dividends declared	(50,469)	[1]	$ 0	(50,469)
Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	50,209			50,209
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(3,056)				(3,056)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(37,643)				(37,643)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	(193)				(193)
Noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value	(5,876)			(5,876)
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2016			146,785,940
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 850,273		$ 885,800	$ 7,584	$ (43,111)
[1]	The Company had an accumulated deficit through December 31, 2014 at the time the dividends were declared; therefore, these dividends were recorded as a reduction to common shares with the dividends declared in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2015 recorded as a reduction of retained earnings.

Consolidated Statements of Sha8

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Withholding tax obligations for share-based compensation	$ 24,182	$ 20,657	$ 23,077
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | October 2004 Notes
Coupon rate	2.9375%	2.9375%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2009 Notes
Coupon rate	3.625%	3.625%	3.625%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Coupon rate	4.00%		4.00%

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 42,700	$ 181,781	$ 152,037
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	13,084	6,586	6,539
Amortization of films and television programs	1,029,077	899,951	921,289
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	9,184	12,819	17,210
Non-cash share-based compensation	77,906	79,938	60,492
Other non-cash items	2,031	0	0
Distribution from equity method investee	0	7,788	16,079
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	11,664	39,572
Equity interests income	(44,231)	(52,477)	(24,724)
Deferred income taxes (benefit)	(85,069)	13,934	15,913
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	(398)	6,417	1,775
Accounts receivable, net	(144,910)	(13,968)	(93,503)
Investment in films and television programs	(1,066,403)	(1,012,294)	(948,082)
Other assets	(13,413)	(5,331)	(3,768)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	28,916	(5,086)	17,628
Participations and residuals	134,884	2,704	59,207
Film obligations	(30,711)	(24,977)	(19,187)
Deferred revenue	28,347	(12,940)	34,035
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	(19,006)	96,509	252,512
Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	0	14,575	9,000
Investment in equity method investees	(15,989)	(22,730)	(17,250)
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	0	0	4,169
Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816 (see Note 11)	(126,892)	0	0
Purchases of other investments	(750)	(30,000)	0
Repayment of loans receivable	0	0	4,275
Purchases of property and equipment	(18,433)	(17,013)	(8,799)
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities	(162,064)	(55,168)	(8,605)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	605,500	778,500	872,220
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	(444,500)	(876,119)	(1,113,075)
Term Loans and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964, $4,315 and $6,860 for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively	24,036	370,685	440,640
Term Loans - repayments	0	(229,500)	0
10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions	0	0	(470,584)
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	0	0	60,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	(5)	(16)	0
Production loans - borrowings	572,572	631,709	532,416
Production loans - repayments	(483,145)	(449,648)	(517,874)
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	0	0	(65,000)
Repurchase of common shares	(73,180)	(144,840)	0
Dividends paid	(47,447)	(33,353)	(6,900)
Exercise of stock options	6,097	6,839	11,972
Tax withholding required on equity awards	(24,205)	(20,062)	(23,077)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	135,723	34,195	(279,262)
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	(45,347)	75,536	(35,355)
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	392	1,469	(1,316)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	102,697	25,692	62,363
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	$ 57,742	$ 102,697	$ 25,692

Consolidated Statements of Ca10

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash acquired from PIlgrim Studios acquisition	$ 15,816
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan
Deferred financing costs	$ 964	$ 4,315	$ 6,860
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
10.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Coupon rate	10.25%		10.25%

Nature of Operations

Nature of Operations	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (“Lionsgate,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, channel platforms and international distribution and sales.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies (a) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). (b) Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Lionsgate and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. The Company reviews its relationships with other entities to identify whether it is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). If the determination is made that the Company is the primary beneficiary, then the entity is consolidated in accordance with accounting guidance. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (c) Use of Estimates 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 and provisions for doubtful accounts; fair value of equity-based compensation; fair value of assets and liabilities for allocation of the purchase price of companies acquired; income taxes; and accruals for contingent liabilities; and impairment assessments for investment in films and television programs, property and equipment, equity investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Actual results could differ from such estimates. (d) Reclassifications Certain amounts presented in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. (e) Revenue Recognition 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 DVDs and Blu-ray discs 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, including digital and electronic-sell-through ("EST") arrangements, such as download-to-own, download-to-rent, video-on-demand and subscription video-on-demand, revenue is recognized when the Company is entitled to receipts and such receipts are determinable. Revenues from television or digital licensing for fixed fees 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 the feature film or television program has been granted or delivery has occurred, as required under the 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 (defined as contractual media release restrictions), the fee is allocated to the various media based on the Company'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 the Company's assessment of the relative fair value of each title. 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. Such unamortized discounts were $14.0 million and $10.2 million at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At March 31, 2016 , $222.1 million of accounts receivable are due beyond one year. The accounts receivable are due as follows: $128.5 million in fiscal 2018 , $65.2 million in fiscal 2019 , $20.3 million in fiscal 2020 , $6.6 million in fiscal 2021 and $1.5 million in fiscal 2022 . (f) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash deposits at financial institutions and investments in money market mutual funds. (g) Restricted Cash Restricted cash primarily consists of amounts that are contractually designated for certain theatrical marketing obligations. (h) Investment in Films and Television Programs Investment in films and television programs includes the unamortized costs of completed films and television programs which have been produced by the Company or for which the Company has acquired distribution rights, libraries acquired as part of acquisitions of companies, films and television programs in progress and in development and home entertainment product inventory. For films and television programs produced by the Company, capitalized costs include all direct production and financing costs, capitalized interest and production overhead. For the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, total capitalized interest was $19.9 million , $15.6 million , and $13.8 million , respectively. For acquired films and television programs, capitalized costs consist of minimum guarantee payments to acquire the distribution rights. Costs of acquiring and producing films and television programs and of acquired libraries are amortized using the individual-film-forecast method, whereby these costs are amortized and participations and residuals costs are accrued in the proportion that current year’s revenue bears to management’s estimate of ultimate revenue at the beginning of the current year expected to be recognized from the exploitation, exhibition or sale of the films or television programs. Ultimate revenue includes estimates over a period not to exceed ten years following the date of initial release of the motion picture. For an episodic television series, the period over which ultimate revenues are estimated cannot exceed ten years following the date of delivery of the first episode, or, if still in production, five years from the date of delivery of the most recent episode, if later. For titles included in acquired libraries, ultimate revenue includes estimates over a period not to exceed twenty years following the date of acquisition. Investment in films and television programs is stated at the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value. The valuation of investment in films and television programs is reviewed on a title-by-title basis, when an event or change in circumstances indicates that the fair value of a film or television program is less than its unamortized cost. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded impairment charges of $25.0 million and $23.5 million, respectively, on film and television programs. In determining the fair value of its films and television programs, the Company employs a discounted cash flows ("DCF") methodology with assumptions for cash flows. Key inputs employed in the DCF methodology include estimates of a film's ultimate revenue and costs as well as a discount rate. The discount rate utilized in the DCF analysis is based on the weighted average cost of capital of the Company plus a risk premium representing the risk associated with producing a particular film or television program. The fair value of any film costs associated with a film or television program that management plans to abandon is zero. As the primary determination of fair value is determined using a DCF model, the resulting fair value is considered a Level 3 measurement (see Note 10 ). Additional amortization is recorded in the amount by which the unamortized costs exceed the estimated fair value of the film or television program. Estimates of future revenue involve measurement uncertainty and it is therefore possible that reductions in the carrying value of investment in films and television programs may be required as a consequence of changes in management’s future revenue estimates. Films and television programs in progress include the accumulated costs of productions which have not yet been completed. Films and television programs in development include costs of acquiring film rights to books, stage plays or original screenplays and costs to adapt such projects. Such costs are capitalized and, upon commencement of production, are transferred to production costs. Projects in development are written off at the earlier of the date they are determined not to be recoverable or when abandoned, or three years from the date of the initial investment. Home entertainment product inventory consists of DVDs and Blu-ray discs and is stated at the lower of cost or market value (first-in, first-out method). Costs of DVDs and Blu-ray discs sales, including shipping and handling costs, are included in distribution and marketing expenses. (i) Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for on a straight line basis over the following useful lives: Computer equipment and software 2 — 5 years Furniture and equipment 2 — 10 years Leasehold improvements Lease term or the useful life, whichever is shorter Land Not depreciated The Company periodically reviews and evaluates the recoverability of property and equipment. Where applicable, estimates of net future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, are calculated based on future revenue estimates. If appropriate and where deemed necessary, a reduction in the carrying amount is recorded. (j) Investments Investments include investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, fair value method and cost method. Equity Method Investments: The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in companies in which it has a minority equity interest and the ability to exert significant influence over operating decisions of the companies. Significant influence is generally presumed to exist when the Company owns between 20% and 50% of the voting interests in the investee, holds substantial management rights or holds an interest of less than 20% in an investee that is a limited liability partnership or limited liability corporation that is treated as a flow-through entity. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company's share of the investee's earnings (losses), net of intercompany eliminations, are included in the "equity interest income (loss)" line item in the consolidated statement of income. The Company records its share of the net income or loss of certain other equity method investments (see Note 5 ) on a one quarter lag and, accordingly, during the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded its share of the income or loss generated by these entities for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013, respectively. Profit Eliminations. The Company licenses theatrical releases and other films and television programs to certain equity method investments. A portion of the profits of these licenses reflecting the Company's ownership share in the venture are eliminated through an adjustment to the equity interest income (loss) of the venture. These profits are recognized as they are realized by the equity method investee through the amortization of the related asset, recorded on the equity method investee's balance sheet, over the license period. Dividends and Other Distributions. Dividends and other distributions from equity method investees are recorded as a reduction of the Company's investment. Distributions received up to the Company's interest in the investee's retained earnings are considered returns on investments and are classified within cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Distributions from equity method investments in excess of the Company's interest in the investee's retained earnings are considered returns of investments and are classified within cash flows provided by investing activities in the statement of cash flows. Fair Value and Cost Method Investments: Investments in companies in which the Company does not have a controlling voting interest or over which it is unable to exert significant influence are generally accounted for at fair value if the investments are publicly traded. If the investment or security is not publicly traded, the investment is accounted for at cost because its fair value is not readily determinable. Fair value investments are considered available-for-sale by the Company. Unrealized gains and losses on investments, which are available-for-sale and accounted for at fair value, are reported net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. All of the Company’s investments are periodically reviewed to determine whether there has been a loss in value that is other than a temporary decline. If the Company determines that an investment has sustained an other-than-temporary decline in its value, the investment is written down to its fair value by a charge to earnings. (k) Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition costs over the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in various business acquisitions by the Company. The Company has two reporting units with goodwill: Motion Pictures and Television Production. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment annually each fiscal year or between the annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The impairment test follows a two-step approach. The first step determines if the goodwill is potentially impaired, and the second step measures the amount of the impairment loss, if necessary. Under the first step, goodwill is considered potentially impaired if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. Under the second step, the impairment loss is then measured as the excess of recorded goodwill over the fair value of the goodwill, as calculated. The fair value of goodwill is calculated by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to all the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit was purchased in a business combination and the purchase price was the fair value of the reporting unit. However, entities are permitted to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step impairment test. The Company performs its annual impairment test as of January 1 in each fiscal year. The Company elected to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step annual goodwill impairment test in fiscal 2016. Based on the Company's qualitative assessments including, but not limited to, the results of the most recent quantitative impairment test, consideration of macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cash flows, and the Company's share price, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units is greater than their carrying value. (l) Other Assets Other assets include deferred financing costs, prepaid expenses and other, and finite-lived intangible assets. Deferred Financing Costs. Amounts incurred in connection with obtaining debt financing that is not deemed to be a modification of terms of an existing borrowing are deferred and amortized using the effective interest method, as a component of interest expense, over the period to the earlier of the date of the earliest put option or term to maturity of the related debt obligation. Debt financing costs associated with a debt issuance deemed to be a modification of terms of an existing borrowing are charged to expense at the time of modification. Prepaid Expenses and Other. Prepaid expenses and other primarily include prepaid expenses, security deposits, and other assets. Finite-lived Intangible Assets . Finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of noncompete agreements, trademarks and tradenames, and sales agency relationships, which are amortized over their anticipated revenue stream and reviewed for impairment when events and circumstances indicate that the intangible asset might be impaired. (m) Prints, Advertising and Marketing Expenses The costs of advertising and marketing expenses are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for the year ended March 31, 2016 were $470.2 million ( 2015 — $400.0 million , 2014 — $520.0 million ) which were recorded as distribution and marketing expenses. The costs of film prints are capitalized as prepaid expenses and expensed upon theatrical release and are included in distribution and marketing expenses. (n) Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes and recognition and measurement of deferred assets are based upon the likelihood of realization of tax benefits in future years. Under this method, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Valuation allowances are established when management determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the net deferred tax asset will not be realized. The financial effect of changes in tax laws or rates is accounted for in the period of enactment. From time to time, the Company engages in transactions in which the tax consequences may be subject to uncertainty. Significant judgment is required in assessing and estimating the tax consequences of these transactions. In determining the Company’s tax provision for financial reporting purposes, the Company establishes a reserve for uncertain tax positions unless such positions are determined to be more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, based on their technical merits. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. (o) Government Assistance The Company has access to government programs that are designed to promote film and television production and distribution in Canada and Australia. The Company also has access to similar programs in certain states within the U.S. that are designed to promote film and television production in those states. Tax credits earned with respect to expenditures on qualifying film and television productions are included as an offset to investment in films and television programs when the qualifying expenditures have been incurred provided that there is reasonable assurance that the credits will be realized (see Note 15 ). (p) Foreign Currency Translation Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Resulting unrealized and realized gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of income. Foreign company assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Foreign company revenue and expense items are translated at the average rate of exchange for the fiscal year. Gains or losses arising on the translation of the accounts of foreign companies are included in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. (q) Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company in the management of its foreign currency exposures. The Company’s policy is not to use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge its foreign currency exposures on future production expenses denominated in various foreign currencies. The Company evaluates whether the foreign exchange contracts qualify for hedge accounting at the inception of the contract. The fair value of the forward exchange contracts is recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the foreign exchange contracts that are effective hedges are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity, and changes in the fair value of foreign exchange contracts that are ineffective hedges are reflected in the consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses realized upon settlement of the foreign exchange contracts that are effective hedges are amortized to the consolidated statements of income on the same basis as the production expenses being hedged. (r) Share-Based Compensation The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. The fair value is recognized in earnings over the period during which an employee is required to provide service. See Note 13 for further discussion of the Company’s share-based compensation. (s) Net Income Per Share Basic net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Basic net income per share for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic Net Income Per Common Share: Numerator: Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 50,209 $ 181,781 $ 152,037 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 148,480 139,048 137,468 Basic net income per common share $ 0.34 $ 1.31 $ 1.11 Diluted net income per common share reflects the potential dilutive effect, if any, of the conversion of convertible senior subordinated notes under the "if converted" method. Diluted net income per common share also reflects share purchase options, including equity-settled share appreciation rights and restricted share units ("RSUs") using the treasury stock method when dilutive, and any contingently issuable shares when dilutive. Diluted net income per common share for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Diluted Net Income Per Common Share: Numerator: Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 50,209 $ 181,781 $ 152,037 Add: Interest on convertible notes, net of tax 450 5,515 8,573 Numerator for diluted net income per common share $ 50,659 $ 187,296 $ 160,610 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 148,480 139,048 137,468 Effect of dilutive securities: Conversion of notes 2,098 9,508 13,736 Share purchase options 3,129 2,773 2,593 Restricted share units 381 449 618 Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding 154,088 151,778 154,415 Diluted net income per common share $ 0.33 $ 1.23 $ 1.04 For the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the outstanding common shares issuable presented below were excluded from diluted net income per common share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect. Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Anti-dilutive shares issuable Conversion of notes 4,047 — — Share purchase options 4,660 4,312 2,759 Restricted share units 179 147 87 Contingently issuable shares 624 322 457 Total weighted average anti-dilutive shares issuable excluded from diluted net income per common share 9,510 4,781 3,303 (t) Recent Accounting Pronouncements Revenue Recognition : In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standard update relating to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, which will supersede most current U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Based on the current guidance, the new framework will become effective on either a full or modified retrospective basis for the Company on April 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs : In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update relating to the presentation of debt issuance costs. The accounting update requires companies to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, rather than as an asset. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt the new guidance effective April 1, 2016. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Business Combinations - Accounting for Measurement Period Adjustments : In September 2015, the FASB issued new guidance on adjustments to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination, which are currently recognized on a retrospective basis. Under the new requirements, adjustments will be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined. The effects of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income arising from changes to the provisional amounts, if any, are included in earnings of the reporting period in which the adjustments to the provisional amounts are determined. An entity is also required to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted, and is required to be implemented on a prospective basis. The Company adopted the new guidance effective October 1, 2015 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments : In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Among other provisions, the new guidance requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. For investments without readily determinable fair values, entities have the option to either measure these investments at fair value or at cost adjusted for changes in observable prices minus impairment. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018. Early adoption is not permitted, except for certain provisions relating to financial liabilities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Accounting for Leases : In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on accounting for leases which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets for the rights and obligations created by those leases. The new guidance also requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to the nature, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019, with early adoption is permitted, and is required to be implemented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting : In March 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance related to employee share-based payment accounting. The guidance requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled, to be implemented on a prospective basis. The guidance also requires presentation of excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity, and can be applied retrospectively or prospectively. The guidance increases the amount companies can withhold to cover income taxes on awards without triggering liability classification for shares used to satisfy statutory income tax withholding obligations and requires application of a modified retrospective transition method. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Equity Method of Accounting : In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance that changes the requirements for equity method accounting when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the investor’s ownership interest in or degree of influence over an investee. The guidance (i) eliminates the need to retroactively apply the equity method of accounting upon qualifying for such treatment, (ii) requires that the cost of acquiring the additional interest in an investee be added to the basis of the previously held interest and (iii) requires that unrealized holding gains or losses for available-for-sale equity securities that qualify for the equity method of accounting be recognized in earnings at the date the investment becomes qualified for use of the equity method of accounting. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Investment In Films And Televis

Investment In Films And Television Programs	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]
Investment In Films And Television Programs	Investment in Films and Television Programs March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Motion Pictures Segment - Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films Released, net of accumulated amortization $ 584,419 $ 507,628 Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization 3,612 9,357 Completed and not released 33,806 76,968 In progress 421,687 478,879 In development 28,148 21,054 Product inventory 20,693 23,023 1,092,365 1,116,909 Television Production Segment - Direct-to-Television Programs Released, net of accumulated amortization 189,246 231,470 In progress 191,161 28,585 In development 5,524 4,865 385,931 264,920 $ 1,478,296 $ 1,381,829 The Company expects approximately 49% of completed films and television programs, net of accumulated amortization, will be amortized during the one -year period ending March 31, 2017 . Additionally, the Company expects approximately 81% of completed and released films and television programs, net of accumulated amortization and excluding acquired libraries, will be amortized during the three -year period ending March 31, 2019 .

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Leasehold improvements $ 20,509 $ 13,788 Property and equipment 15,402 7,149 Computer equipment and software 52,261 43,605 88,172 64,542 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (45,994 ) (39,097 ) 42,178 25,445 Land 1,206 1,206 $ 43,384 $ 26,651 During the year ended March 31, 2016 , depreciation expense amounted to $8.9 million ( 2015 - $4.8 million ; 2014 - $2.8 million ).

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity Method Investments, Cost Method Investments, and Investments in Debt and Equity [Abstract]
Investments	Investments The carrying amounts of investments, by category, at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 were as follows: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Equity method investments $ 297,546 $ 234,202 Available-for-sale securities 123,978 162,024 Cost method investments 42,822 42,072 $ 464,346 $ 438,298 Equity Method Investments: The carrying amounts of equity method investments at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 were as follows: March 31, Equity Method Investee Ownership Percentage March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) EPIX 31.2% $ 171,837 $ 119,688 Pop 50.0% 98,719 91,683 Other Various 26,990 22,831 $ 297,546 $ 234,202 Equity interests from equity method investments for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 were as follows (income (loss)): Year Ended March 31, Equity Method Investee 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) EPIX $ 52,149 $ 48,718 $ 32,308 Pop (1,763 ) (9,615 ) (2,610 ) Other (1) (6,155 ) 13,374 (4,974 ) $ 44,231 $ 52,477 $ 24,724 ____________________ (1) The Company records its share of the net income or loss of other equity method investments on a one quarter lag. Equity interest income from other equity method investments for the year ended March 31, 2015 includes a gain on sale of the Company's investment in FEARnet of $11.4 million . EPIX. In April 2008, the Company formed a joint venture with Viacom, its Paramount Pictures unit, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios to create a premium television channel and subscription video-on-demand service named “EPIX”. The Company invested $80.4 million through September 30, 2010, and no additional amounts have been funded since. During the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company received distributions from EPIX of nil , $7.8 million and $20.2 million , respectively. Since the Company's original investment in April 2008, the Company has received distributions from EPIX of $28.0 million . EPIX Financial Information: The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 for EPIX: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Current assets $ 355,735 $ 285,819 Non-current assets $ 360,441 $ 277,887 Current liabilities $ 90,837 $ 121,451 Non-current liabilities $ 23,948 $ 6,753 The following table presents the summarized statement of operations for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 for EPIX and a reconciliation of the net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income recorded by the Company: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Revenues $ 413,760 $ 442,793 $ 353,439 Expenses: Operating expenses 221,586 252,896 239,933 Selling, general and administrative expenses 24,028 23,305 22,835 Operating income 168,146 166,592 90,671 Interest and other expense (2,180 ) (1,993 ) (304 ) Net income $ 165,966 $ 164,599 $ 90,367 Reconciliation of net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income: Net income reported by EPIX $ 165,966 $ 164,599 $ 90,367 Ownership interest in EPIX 31.15 % 31.15 % 31.15 % The Company's share of net income 51,698 51,273 28,149 Eliminations of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (1) (7,314 ) (10,159 ) (9,638 ) Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (2) 7,765 7,604 13,797 Total equity interest income recorded $ 52,149 $ 48,718 $ 32,308 __________________ (1) Represents the elimination of the gross profit recognized by the Company on licensing sales to EPIX in proportion to the Company's ownership interest in EPIX. (2) Represents the realization of a portion of the profits previously eliminated. This profit remains eliminated until realized by EPIX. EPIX initially records the license fee for the title as inventory on its balance sheet and amortizes the inventory over the license period. Accordingly, the profit is realized as the inventory on EPIX's books is amortized. Pop. The Company’s investment interest in Pop consists of an equity investment in its common stock units and mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units. The Company's partner in Pop, CBS TVG Inc. ("CBS"), has a call option to purchase a portion of the Company's ownership interest in Pop at fair market value, which would result in CBS owning 80% of Pop, exercisable beginning March 26, 2018 for a period of 30 days . During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company made contributions to Pop of $8.8 million (2015 - $15.0 million ; 2014 - $6.5 million ). The mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units carry a dividend rate of 10% compounded annually and are mandatorily redeemable in May 2019 at the stated value plus the dividend return and any additional capital contributions less previous distributions. The mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units were initially recorded based on their estimated fair value, as determined using an option pricing model. The mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units and the 10% dividend are being accreted up to their redemption amount over the ten -year period to the redemption date, which is recorded as income within equity interest. Pop Financial Information: The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 for Pop: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Current assets $ 38,278 $ 28,612 Non-current assets $ 192,461 $ 192,188 Current liabilities $ 29,090 $ 26,048 Non-current liabilities $ 8,198 $ 7,196 Redeemable preferred stock $ 466,501 $ 399,247 The following table presents the summarized statement of operations for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 for Pop and a reconciliation of the net loss reported by Pop to equity interest loss recorded by the Company: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Revenues $ 86,437 $ 79,048 $ 78,407 Expenses: Cost of services 39,683 38,757 36,866 Selling, marketing, and general and administration 42,145 49,524 43,967 Depreciation and amortization 7,777 7,814 8,031 Operating loss (3,168 ) (17,047 ) (10,457 ) Other expense 14 385 (1,213 ) Interest expense, net 523 683 1,205 Accretion of redeemable preferred stock units (1) 57,654 48,546 40,342 Total interest expense, net 58,191 49,614 40,334 Loss from continuing operations (61,359 ) (66,661 ) (50,791 ) Loss from discontinued operations — — (2,799 ) Net loss $ (61,359 ) $ (66,661 ) $ (53,590 ) Reconciliation of net loss reported by Pop to equity interest loss: Net loss reported by Pop $ (61,359 ) $ (66,661 ) $ (53,590 ) Ownership interest in Pop 50 % 50 % 50 % The Company's share of net loss (30,680 ) (33,331 ) (26,795 ) Gain on sale of the Company's 50% share of TVGuide.com (2) — — 3,960 Accretion of dividend and interest income on redeemable preferred stock units (1) 28,827 24,273 20,171 Eliminations of the Company’s share of profit on licensing sales to Pop (813 ) (920 ) — Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to Pop 903 363 54 Total equity interest loss recorded $ (1,763 ) $ (9,615 ) $ (2,610 ) ___________________ (1) Accretion of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units represents Pop's 10% dividend and the amortization of discount on its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units held by the Company and the other interest holder. The Company recorded its share of this expense as income from the accretion of dividend and discount on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units within equity interest income (loss). (2) Represents the gain on the May 31, 2013 sale of the Company's 50% interest in TVGuide.com. As a result of the sale, TVGuide.com is considered a discontinued operation by Pop, and accordingly, the revenues and expenses of TVGuide.com prior to the transaction for all periods presented, are reflected net within the discontinued operations section of the summarized statement of operations for Pop. Other Equity Method Investments Defy Media. In June 2007, the Company acquired an interest in Break Media, a multi-platform digital media company and a leader in male-targeted content creation and distribution. In October 2013, Break Media merged with Alloy Digital, a multi-platform digital media company with a strong presence in the youth market, to create Defy Media. The Company's effective economic interest in Defy Media through its investment in Break Media and its direct investment in Defy Media is approximately 15.8% . The Company is accounting for its investment in Defy Media, a limited liability company, under the equity method of accounting due to the Company's board representation that provides significant influence over the investee. Roadside Attractions . Roadside Attractions is an independent theatrical distribution company. The Company owns a 43.0% interest in Roadside Attractions. Pantelion Films. Pantelion Films is a joint venture with Videocine, an affiliate of Televisa, which produces, acquires and distributes a slate of English and Spanish language feature films that target Hispanic moviegoers in the U.S. The Company owns a 49.0% interest in Pantelion Films. Atom Tickets. Atom Tickets is the first-of-its-kind theatrical mobile ticketing platform and app. The Company made initial investments totaling $4.3 million in Atom Tickets during the year ended March 31, 2015. During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company participated in an equity offering of Atom Tickets and subscribed for an additional $7.9 million . The Company owns an interest of approximately 19.5% in Atom Tickets. The Company is accounting for its investment in Atom Tickets, a limited liability company, under the equity method of accounting due to the Company's board representation that provides significant influence over the investee. Tribeca Short List. Tribeca Short List is a subscription video-on-demand service. The Company made an initial investment of $2.1 million during the year ended March 31, 2015, and during the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company made capital contributions to Tribeca Short List of $2.4 million , net of cash acquired of $0.4 million (see below). The Company holds a 75.0% economic interest. Through October 17, 2015, the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Tribeca Short List was shared equally with Tribeca Enterprises, and accordingly through October 17, 2015, the Company's interest in Tribeca Short List was accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Subsequent to October 17, 2015, the terms of the arrangement increased the Company's power to control the board, and the Company now has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Tribeca Short List. Accordingly, the Company has consolidated Tribeca Short List beginning in the quarter ended December 31, 2015, with no gain or loss recognized upon consolidation since the carrying value of the net assets approximated the fair value. Available-for-Sale Securities: The cost basis, unrealized gains (losses) and fair market value of available-for-sale securities are set forth below: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Cost basis $ 158,916 $ 158,916 Gross unrealized gain (loss) (34,938 ) 3,108 Fair value $ 123,978 $ 162,024 Starz. At March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, available-for-sale securities consisted of the Company's minority interest in Starz. On March 27, 2015, pursuant to the terms of a stock exchange agreement entered into on February 10, 2015 (the "Exchange Agreement"), the Company exchanged 4,967,695 of its newly issued common shares for 2,118,038 shares of Series A common stock of Starz and 2,590,597 shares of Series B common stock of Starz held by certain affiliates of Dr. John C. Malone, a Director of the Company. The Exchange Agreement placed certain restrictions on the ability to transfer the shares issued by the Company. The Starz shares acquired by the Company represent approximately 15.0% of the total voting power of the issued and outstanding Starz common stock as of March 31, 2016. However, under the Exchange Agreement, the Company granted an irrevocable proxy to Dr. Malone and the affiliates of Dr. Malone to vote the shares the Company acquired except with respect to proposals related to extraordinary transactions, including any proposals related to any sale or issuance of securities, or any business combination, merger, consolidation, liquidation, reorganization, recapitalization, sale or disposition of all or substantially all of Starz's assets or similar extraordinary transaction, whether or not involving the Company. The Company classifies the Series A common stock of Starz within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy as the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices in active markets (see Note 10 ). The Series B common stock of Starz are considered a Level 2 security because the quoted market prices are based on infrequent transactions. Therefore, the fair value of the Series B common stock, which is convertible, at the holder’s option, into Series A common stock of Starz is based on the quoted market price of the Series A common stock, which is an equivalent security other than for the voting rights. As of March 31, 2016, the Company's investment in Starz was in an unrealized loss position; however, due to the fluctuation of the security's market price in an active market and the short-term duration of the unrealized loss, the Company has the intent and ability to hold the securities until the fair value recovers. As of May 24, 2016, the fair value of the Company's minority interest in Starz was $124.7 million , compared to the Company's original cost basis of $158.9 million . Cost Method Investments: Telltale. Telltale Games ("Telltale") is a creator, developer and publisher of interactive software episodic games based upon popular stories and characters across all major gaming and entertainment platforms. In February 2015, the Company invested $40.0 million in Telltale, which consisted of a cash investment in Telltale of $28.0 million in exchange for 2,628,072 of Series D convertible preferred stock, and 361,229 newly issued common shares of the Company with a fair value of approximately $12.0 million in exchange for approximately 1,126,316 existing common shares of Telltale, representing in the aggregate an approximately 14% economic interest in Telltale. Next Games. Next Games is a mobile games development company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with a focus on crafting visually impressive, highly engaging games. In July 2014, the Company invested $2.0 million in Next Games for a small minority ownership interest, and during the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company invested an additional $0.2 million in Next Games.

Other Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets The composition of the Company’s other assets is as follows as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization $ 21,269 $ 28,060 Prepaid expenses and other 57,725 45,537 Finite-lived intangible assets 11,350 1,187 $ 90,344 $ 74,784 Deferred Financing Costs . Deferred financing costs primarily include costs incurred in connection with the Company's various debt issuances (see Note 7 ). Prepaid Expenses and Other . Prepaid expenses and other primarily include prepaid expenses, security deposits, and other assets. Finite-lived Intangible Assets. Finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of noncompete agreements, trademarks and tradenames, and sales agency relationships. The composition of the Company's finite-lived intangible assets and the associated accumulated amortization is as follows as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015: March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount (Amounts in thousands) Finite-lived intangible assets: Noncompete agreements $ 9,500 $ 449 $ 9,051 $ — $ — $ — Trademarks and trade names 8,600 6,451 2,149 6,600 5,913 687 Sales agency relationships 6,200 6,050 150 6,200 5,700 500 $ 24,300 $ 12,950 $ 11,350 $ 12,800 $ 11,613 $ 1,187 The increase in the carrying value of finite-lived intangible assets from March 31, 2015 was primarily due to the November 12, 2015 acquisition of Pilgrim Studios (see Note 11 ). Amortization expense associated with the Company's intangible assets for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was approximately $1.3 million , $1.8 million and $3.7 million , respectively. Amortization expense remaining relating to intangible assets for each of the years ending March 31, 2017 through 2021 is approximately $1.8 million , $1.4 million , $1.4 million , $1.4 million , and $1.4 million , respectively.

Corporate Debt

Corporate Debt	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Corporate Debt	Corporate Debt The total carrying values of corporate debt of the Company, excluding film obligations and production loans, were as follows as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Senior revolving credit facility $ 161,000 $ — 5.25% Senior Notes 225,000 225,000 Term Loan Due 2022 400,000 375,000 Convertible senior subordinated notes, net of unamortized discount of $1,800 (March 31, 2015 - $3,891) 100,050 114,126 $ 886,050 $ 714,126 The following table sets forth future annual contractual principal payment commitments of corporate debt as of March 31, 2016 : Conversion Price Per Share at March 31, 2016 Maturity Date Year Ended March 31, Debt Type 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total (Amounts in thousands) Senior revolving credit facility N/A September 2017 $ — $ 161,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 161,000 5.25% Senior Notes N/A August 2018 — — 225,000 — — — 225,000 Term Loan Due 2022 N/A March 2022 — — — — — 400,000 400,000 Principal amounts of convertible senior subordinated notes: January 2012 4.00% Notes $10.26 January 2017 41,850 — — — — — 41,850 April 2013 1.25% Notes $29.32 April 2018 — — 60,000 — — — 60,000 $ 41,850 $ 161,000 $ 285,000 $ — $ — $ 400,000 887,850 Less aggregate unamortized discount (1,800 ) $ 886,050 Senior Revolving Credit Facility Availability of Funds. The senior revolving credit facility provides for borrowings and letters of credit up to an aggregate of $800 million , and at March 31, 2016 , there was $639.0 million available ( March 31, 2015 — $800.0 million ). The availability of funds is limited by a borrowing base and also reduced by outstanding letters of credit, if any. There were no letters of credit outstanding at March 31, 2016 ( March 31, 2015 — none ). Maturity Date. September 27, 2017 . Interest. Interest is payable at an alternative base rate, as defined, plus 1.5% , or LIBOR plus 2.5% as designated by the Company. As of March 31, 2016, borrowings under the senior revolving credit facility bore interest of 2.5% over the LIBOR rate (effective interest rate of 2.94% and 2.68% on borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, respectively). Commitment Fee. The Company is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.375% to 0.5% per annum, depending on the average balance of borrowings outstanding during the period, on the total senior revolving credit facility of $800 million less the amount drawn. Security. Obligations are secured by collateral (as defined in the credit agreement) granted by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company, as well as a pledge of equity interests in certain of the Company's subsidiaries. Covenants. The senior revolving credit facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, require the Company to satisfy certain financial covenants and restrict the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, pay dividends, make certain investments and acquisitions, repurchase its stock, prepay certain indebtedness, create liens, enter into agreements with affiliates, modify the nature of its business, enter into sale-leaseback transactions, transfer and sell material assets and merge or consolidate. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants. Change in Control. The Company may also be subject to an event of default upon a change in control (as defined in the credit agreement) which, among other things, includes a person or group acquiring ownership or control in excess of 50% of the Company’s common shares. 5.25% Senior Notes Issuance Date. On July 19, 2013, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. issued $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes (the " 5.25% Senior Notes"). Interest. Interest is payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year at a rate of 5.25% per year, and commenced on February 1, 2014. Maturity Date. August 1, 2018. Optional Redemption. Redeemable by the Company, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus the Applicable Premium, as defined in the indenture governing the 5.25% Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. The Applicable Premium amounts to the greater of (i) 1.0% of the principal amount redeemed and (ii) the excess of the present value of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus interest through the maturity date over the principal amount of the notes redeemed on the redemption date. Guarantees. The 5.25% Senior Notes are guaranteed by all of the restricted subsidiaries of the Company that guarantee any material indebtedness of the Company or any other guarantor, subject, in the case of certain special purpose producers, to receipt of certain consents. Security Interest and Ranking. The 5.25% Senior Notes and the guarantees are secured by second-priority liens on substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ tangible and intangible personal property, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The 5.25% Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future debt that is not subordinated in right of payment to the 5.25% Senior Notes, including the Company’s existing convertible senior subordinated notes. The 5.25% Senior Notes are structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities (including trade payables) of the subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 5.25% Senior Notes. Change of Control. The occurrence of a change of control will be a triggering event requiring the Company to offer to purchase from holders some or all of the 5.25% Senior Notes, at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase. In addition, certain asset dispositions will be triggering events that may require the Company to use the excess proceeds from such dispositions to make an offer to purchase the 5.25% Senior Notes at 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any to the date of purchase. Covenants. The 5.25% Senior Notes contain certain restrictions and covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or repurchase the Company’s common shares, make certain loans or investments, and sell or otherwise dispose of certain assets subject to certain conditions, among other limitations. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants. Term Loan Due 2022 Issuance Date. On March 17, 2015, the Company entered into a second lien credit and guarantee agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), and pursuant to the Credit Agreement, borrowed a term loan in an aggregate amount of $375 million (the "Term Loan Due 2022"). In May 2015, the Company amended the Credit Agreement governing its Term Loan Due 2022, and pursuant to the amended Credit Agreement, borrowed an additional aggregate amount of $25.0 million . Interest. Interest on the Term Loan Due 2022 is payable on the last business day of each April, July, October and January at a rate of 5.00% per year. Maturity Date. The Term Loan Due 2022 matures on March 17, 2022. Optional Prepayment. The Company may voluntarily prepay the Term Loan Due 2022 at any time, provided that if prepaid (i) prior to March 17, 2016, the Company shall pay to the lenders the present value of all interest payable on the principal amount repaid through March 17, 2016, using a discount rate equal to the one-year treasury rate plus 0.50% ; (ii) on or before March 17, 2017, the Company shall pay to lenders a prepayment premium of 2.0% on the principal amount prepaid; (iii) after March 17, 2017 and on or before March 17, 2018, the Company shall pay to lenders a prepayment premium of 1.0% on the principal amount prepaid; and (iv) on or after March 17, 2018, no prepayment premium shall be payable. Guarantees. Substantially similar to the 5.25% Senior Notes discussed above. Security Interest and Ranking. Substantially similar to the 5.25% Senior Notes discussed above. Change of Control. Substantially similar to the 5.25% Senior Notes discussed above. Covenants. Substantially similar to the 5.25% Senior Notes discussed above. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants. Redemption and Repurchase Transactions Redemption of Term Loan Due 2020. On March 17, 2015, contemporaneously with the issuance of the Term Loan Due 2022, the Company used a portion of the proceeds to redeem its previous Term Loan Due 2020 (see below for definition) (which carried a variable interest rate of LIBOR, subject to a 1.00% floor, plus 4.00% ). In conjunction with the early redemption of the Term Loan Due 2020, the Company paid a call premium pursuant to the terms of the agreement governing the Term Loan Due 2020 of $4.5 million . Redemption of 10.25% Senior Notes. On July 19, 2013, contemporaneously with the issuance of the 5.25% Senior Notes, and a seven -year $225.0 million term loan agreement (the "Term Loan Due 2020"), the Company called for early redemption of the $432.0 million remaining outstanding principal amount of the then outstanding 10.25% Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes (the " 10.25% Senior Notes"). In conjunction with the early redemption of the 10.25% Senior Notes, we paid $34.3 million , representing the present value of interest through the first call date of November 1, 2013 and related call premium pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 10.25% Senior Notes. In accounting for each contemporaneous issuance and redemption transaction discussed above, a portion of the issuance and redemption was considered a modification of terms with creditors who participated in both the new issuances and the redeemed debt, and a portion was considered a debt extinguishment. To the extent a portion of the issuance and redemption was considered a modification, the call premium plus the remaining unamortized deferred financing costs and debt discount on the redeemed debt will be amortized over the life of the new issuance, and to the extent a portion of the issuance and redemption was considered an extinguishment, these costs were expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt. The new issuance costs related to each issuance were capitalized and will be amortized over the life of the new issuance to the extent the issuance and redemption was considered an extinguishment, and expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt to the extent considered to be a modification of terms. The tables below set forth the applicable costs associated with (i) the redemption of the Term Loan Due 2020 and (ii) the redemption of the 10.25% Senior Notes, respectively (as discussed above), and the applicable accounting for such: Redemption of Term Loan Due 2020: Total Amortize Over Life of Term Loan Due 2022 Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (Amounts in thousands) Early redemption/ call premium on Term Loan Due 2020 $ 4,500 $ 2,834 $ 1,666 Previously incurred unamortized discount and deferred financing costs of Term Loan Due 2020 14,420 8,803 5,617 18,920 (1) 11,637 7,283 Third party costs incurred to issue the Term Loan Due 2022 4,931 (2) 1,826 3,105 Total $ 23,851 $ 13,463 $ 10,388 Redemption of 10.25% Senior Notes: Total Amortize Over Life of 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020 Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (Amounts in thousands) Early redemption/ call premium on 10.25% Senior Notes $ 34,304 $ 13,218 $ 21,086 Previously incurred unamortized net discount/premium and deferred financing costs of 10.25% Senior Notes 19,825 7,639 12,186 54,129 (1) 20,857 33,272 Third party costs incurred to issue the 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020 6,748 (2) 4,148 2,600 Total $ 60,877 $ 25,005 $ 35,872 (1) Amounts related to the portion of the debt redemption deemed to be a modification of terms, as discussed above, were accounted for as deferred costs, with the remaining amounts expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt. (2) Third party costs incurred to issue the new debt related to the portion of the debt redemption deemed to be a modification of terms, as discussed above, were expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt, with the remaining amount capitalized as deferred financing costs of the new issuances. Other Repurchases of 10.25% Senior Notes. In June 2013, Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc. ("LGEI"), the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, paid $4.3 million to repurchase $4.0 million of aggregate principal amount (carrying value - $4.0 million ) of the 10.25% Senior Notes. The Company recorded a loss on extinguishment during the year ended March 31, 2014 of $0.5 million , which included $0.2 million of deferred financing costs written off. Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Outstanding Amount and Terms. The following table sets forth the convertible senior subordinated notes outstanding and certain key terms of these notes at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Maturity Date Conversion Price Per Share at March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 Principal Unamortized Discount Net Carrying Amount Principal Unamortized Discount Net Carrying Amount (Amounts in thousands) April 2009 3.625% Notes (1) N/A N/A $ — $ — $ — $ 16,167 $ — $ 16,167 January 2012 4.00% Notes January 11, 2017 $10.26 41,850 (1,800 ) 40,050 41,850 (3,891 ) 37,959 April 2013 1.25% Notes April 15, 2018 $29.32 60,000 — 60,000 60,000 — 60,000 $ 101,850 $ (1,800 ) $ 100,050 $ 118,017 $ (3,891 ) $ 114,126 _______________ (1) On March 17, 2015, the April 2009 3.625% Notes were called for redemption and in April 2015, the holders of the notes converted substantially all of the outstanding principal amounts into common shares. January 2012 4.00% Notes: In January 2012, LGEI issued approximately $45.0 million of January 2012 4.00% Notes, of which $10.1 million was allocated to the equity component. Interest is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year. April 2013 1.25% Notes: In April 2013, LGEI issued approximately $60.0 million in aggregate principal amount of April 2013 1.25% Notes. Interest is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year. Conversion Features: The convertible senior subordinated notes are convertible, at any time, into the number of common shares of the Company determined by the principal amount being converted divided by the conversion price, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The January 2012 4.00% Notes provide that upon conversion, the Company has the option to deliver, in lieu of common shares, cash or a combination of cash and common shares of the Company. Convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are recorded by separately accounting for the liability and equity component (i.e., conversion feature), thereby reducing the principal amount with a debt discount that is amortized as interest expense over the expected life of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the liability component of the January 2012 4.00% Notes is 9.56% . The April 2013 1.25% Notes are convertible only into the Company's common shares and do not carry an option to be settled in cash upon conversion, and accordingly, have been recorded at their principal amount (not reduced by a debt discount for the equity component). Conversions. The following conversions were completed with respect to the Company's convertible senior subordinated notes, which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt in the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 of $1.3 million and $3.3 million , respectively (2016 - none ): Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands, except share amounts) April 2009 3.625% Notes Principal amount converted $ 16,162 $ 24,053 $ 24,289 Common shares issued upon conversion 1,983,058 2,937,096 2,943,634 Weighted average conversion price per share $ 8.15 $ 8.19 $ 8.25 October 2004 2.9375% Notes Principal amount converted $ — $ 99 $ 233 Common shares issued upon conversion — 8,634 20,259 Weighted average conversion price per share $ — 11.46 $ 11.50 January 2012 4.00% Notes Principal amount converted $ — $ — $ 3,150 Common shares issued upon conversion — — 299,999 Weighted average conversion price per share $ — $ — $ 10.50 Total Principal amount converted $ 16,162 $ 24,152 27,672 Common shares issued upon conversion 1,983,058 2,945,730 3,263,892 Weighted average conversion price per share $ 8.15 $ 8.20 $ 8.48 Interest Expense. Interest expense recognized for the convertible senior subordinated notes for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Contractual interest coupon $ 2,367 $ 3,458 $ 4,751 Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs 2,141 5,200 8,845 $ 4,508 $ 8,658 $ 13,596

Participations and Residuals

Participations and Residuals	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Participations And Residuals [abstract]
Participations And Residuals	Participations and Residuals The Company expects approximately 72% of accrued participations and residuals will be paid during the one -year period ending March 31, 2017 . Theatrical Slate Participation On March 10, 2015, the Company entered into a theatrical slate participation arrangement with TIK Films (U.S.), Inc. and TIK Films (Hong Kong) Limited (collectively, "TIK Films"), both wholly owned subsidiaries of Hunan TV & Broadcast Intermediary Co. Ltd. Under the arrangement, TIK Films, in general and subject to certain limitations including per picture and annual caps, will contribute a minority share of 25% , of the Company’s production or acquisition costs of “qualifying” theatrical feature films, released during the three -year period ending January 23, 2018, and participate in a pro-rata portion of the pictures’ net profits or losses similar to a co-production arrangement based on the portion of costs funded. The arrangement excludes among others, any theatrical feature film incorporating any elements from the Twilight, Hunger Games or Divergent franchises. The percentage of the contribution could vary on certain pictures. Amounts provided from TIK Films are reflected as a participation liability in the Company's consolidated balance sheet and amounted to $61.3 million at March 31, 2016 (March 31, 2015 - $13.6 million ). The difference between the ultimate participation expected to be paid to TIK Films and the amount provided by TIK Films is amortized as a charge to or a reduction of participation expense under the individual-film-forecast method.

Film Obligations and Production

Film Obligations and Production Loans	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Film Obligations And Production Loans [Abstract]
Film Obligations And Production Loans	Film Obligations and Production Loans March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Film obligations $ 24,989 $ 55,811 Production loans 690,371 600,944 Total film obligations and production loans $ 715,360 $ 656,755 The following table sets forth future annual repayment of film obligations and production loans as of March 31, 2016 : Year Ended March 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total (Amounts in thousands) Film obligations $ 22,098 $ 2,000 $ 1,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 25,098 Production loans 641,076 49,295 — — — — 690,371 $ 663,174 $ 51,295 $ 1,000 $ — $ — $ — 715,469 Less imputed interest on film obligations (109 ) $ 715,360 Film Obligations Film obligations include minimum guarantees, which represent amounts payable for film rights that the Company has acquired and certain theatrical marketing obligations for amounts received from third parties that are contractually committed for theatrical marketing expenditures associated with specific titles. Production Loans Production loans represent individual loans for the production of film and television programs that the Company produces. The majority of production loans have contractual repayment dates either at or near the expected completion date, with the exception of certain loans containing repayment dates on a longer term basis, and incur interest at rates ranging from 3.37% to 3.87% .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Accounting guidance and standards about fair value define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair Value Hierarchy Fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The accounting guidance and standards establish three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: • Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2 — Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 liabilities that are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the Company’s convertible senior subordinated notes, production loans, 5.25% Senior Notes, and Term Loan, which are priced using discounted cash flow techniques that use observable market inputs, such as LIBOR-based yield curves, swap rates, and credit ratings. • Level 3 — Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities. The Company measures the fair value of its investment in Pop's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units using primarily a discounted cash flow analysis based on the expected cash flows of the investment. The analysis reflects the contractual terms of the investment, including the period to maturity, and uses a discount rate commensurate with the risk associated with the investment. The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: (Amounts in thousands) Available-for-sale securities (see Note 5 ): Starz Series A common stock $ 55,768 $ — $ 55,768 $ 72,882 $ — $ 72,882 Starz Series B common stock — 68,210 68,210 — 89,142 89,142 Forward exchange contracts (see Note 18 ) — 9,417 9,417 — 8,335 8,335 Liabilities: Forward exchange contracts (see Note 18 ) — (748 ) (748 ) — (2,024 ) (2,024 ) $ 55,768 $ 76,879 $ 132,647 $ 72,882 $ 95,453 $ 168,335 The following table sets forth the carrying values and fair values of the Company’s investment in Pop's mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units and outstanding debt at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value (Level 3) (Level 3) Assets: Investment in Pop's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units $ 98,719 $ 114,500 $ 91,683 $ 110,000 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value (Level 2) (Level 2) Liabilities: April 2009 3.625% Notes — — 16,167 16,167 January 2012 4.00% Notes 40,050 41,477 37,959 41,473 April 2013 1.25% Notes 60,000 54,188 60,000 53,241 Production loans 690,371 690,371 600,944 600,944 5.25% Senior Notes 225,000 229,500 225,000 233,438 Term Loan 400,000 400,500 375,000 375,938 $ 1,415,421 $ 1,416,036 $ 1,315,070 $ 1,321,201

Acquisition

Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition	Acquisition Acquisition of Pilgrim Studios. On November 12, 2015, the Company purchased 62.5% of the membership interests in Pilgrim Media Group, LLC ("Pilgrim Studios"), a worldwide independent reality television producer and distributor. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $201.7 million , net of $7.7 million allocated to certain transactional costs attributable to the noncontrolling shareholder. These costs are included in the general and administrative expense of Pilgrim Studios; however, pursuant to the profit sharing provisions in the operating agreement, the amount is included in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in our consolidated statement of income and thus does not impact earnings per share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders. The purchase price consisted of $144.7 million in cash and 1,517,451 of the Company's common shares, valued at $57.0 million . These shares were valued based on the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the date of closing of the acquisition, discounted to the fair value of the shares considering certain transfer restrictions. The Company incurred approximately $3.4 million of acquisition-related costs that were expensed in general and administrative expenses during the year ended March 31, 2016. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase, with the results of operations of Pilgrim Studios included in the Company's consolidated results from November 12, 2015. Revenues and net loss for the period from November 12, 2015 through March 31, 2016 of Pilgrim Studios were $52.5 million and $7.2 million , respectively. The Company made a preliminary allocation of the estimated purchase price of Pilgrim Studios to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value. Since the initial allocation of the estimated purchase price, the Company has adjusted the preliminary purchase price allocation for new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, that, if known, would have affected the measurements of the amounts recognized at that date. The preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to revision, as a more detailed analysis of investment in television programs and intangible assets is completed and additional information on the fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available, including receipt of final appraisals of the net assets acquired. A change in the fair value of the net assets may change the amount of the purchase price allocable to goodwill, and could impact the amounts of amortization expense. The Company used DCF analyses, which represent Level 3 fair value measurements, to assess certain components of its purchase price allocation. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price, including the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest recognized, is as follows: Preliminary allocation of the total purchase consideration (1): (Amounts in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,816 Accounts receivable, net 15,248 Investment in films and television programs, net 63,387 Other assets acquired 7,019 Finite-lived intangible assets: Noncompete agreements 9,500 Trade name 2,000 Other liabilities assumed (32,638 ) Fair value of net assets acquired 80,332 Goodwill 211,452 Redeemable noncontrolling interest ( Note 12 ) (90,128 ) $ 201,656 ____________________________________________ (1) Since the initial preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company has made purchase price allocation adjustments for an increase in the purchase consideration of $2.9 million , of which $2.0 million represents additional cash consideration as a result of finalizing the valuation of working capital acquired pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, and $0.9 million from finalizing the valuation of the Company's shares issued. These adjustments resulted in a decrease to accounts receivable of $0.5 million , increase to intangible assets of $0.2 million , decrease to other liabilities assumed of $4.2 million and an increase in redeemable noncontrolling interest of $1.6 million resulting in a net increase of $0.6 million to goodwill. These adjustments had no material impact on the consolidated statement of income. Goodwill of $211.5 million represents the excess of the purchase price over the preliminary estimate of the fair value of the underlying tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The acquisition goodwill arises from the opportunity for synergies of the combined companies to grow and diversify the Company's television operations by adding nonfiction programming to complement its existing scripted production and syndication operations and leverage the strength of the Company's global distribution infrastructure. The goodwill recorded as part of this acquisition is included in the Television Production segment. Although the goodwill will not be amortized for financial reporting purposes, it is anticipated that substantially all of the goodwill will be deductible for federal tax purposes over the statutory period of 15 years. The noncompete agreements and trade name have a weighted average estimated useful life of eight years. The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income presented below illustrate the results of operations of the Company as if the acquisition of Pilgrim Studios as described above occurred on April 1, 2014. The information below is based on a preliminary estimate of the purchase price allocation to the assets and liabilities acquired. The statements of income information below includes the statements of income of Pilgrim Studios for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 combined with the Company's statements of income for the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues $ 2,468,062 $ 2,537,694 Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 52,777 $ 178,691 Basic Net Income Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 0.35 $ 1.27 Diluted Net Income Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 0.34 $ 1.20 The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income do not include adjustments for any restructuring activities, operating efficiencies or cost savings, and exclude certain one-time transactional costs of $7.7 million attributable to the noncontrolling shareholder (see Note 12 ) expensed in connection with the transaction, as well as $3.4 million of acquisition-related costs that were expensed in general and administrative expenses. Goodwill. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment in the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: Motion Pictures Television Production Total (Amounts in thousands) Balance as of March 31, 2014 and 2015 $ 294,367 $ 28,961 $ 323,328 Acquisition of Pilgrim Studios — 210,815 210,815 Measurement period adjustments for Pilgrim Studios — 637 637 Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ 294,367 $ 240,413 $ 534,780

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Pilgrim Studios on November 12, 2015, the Company recorded a redeemable noncontrolling interest of $90.1 million , representing 37.5% of Pilgrim Studios. The noncontrolling interest holder has a right to put and the Company has a right to call a portion of the noncontrolling interest, equal to 17.5% of Pilgrim Studios, at fair value, subject to a cap, exercisable five years after the acquisition date of November 12, 2015. In addition, the noncontrolling interest holder has a right to put and the Company has a right to call the remaining amount of noncontrolling interest at fair value, subject to a cap, exercisable seven years after the acquisition date of November 12, 2015. The put and call options have been determined to be embedded in the noncontrolling interest, and because the put rights are outside the control of the Company and require partial cash settlement, the noncontrolling interest holder's interest is presented as redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of shareholders' equity on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. In addition, the noncontrolling interest holder is the President and CEO of Pilgrim Studios, who will continue in this role pursuant to an employment contract entered into at the time of closing. Pursuant to the operating agreement, if the employment of the noncontrolling interest holder is terminated before certain dates, under certain circumstances as defined in the operating agreement, the Company can call and the noncontrolling interest holder can put the noncontrolling interest at a discount to fair value. The amount of the discount related to the 17.5% noncontrolling interest is being expensed through the five -year call period, and the portion of the discount related to the remaining noncontrolling interest is being expensed over the seven -year call period. The amounts are included in general and administrative expense of Pilgrim Studios and reflected as an addition to redeemable noncontrolling interest. Redeemable noncontrolling interest is measured at the greater of (i) the redemption amount that would be paid if settlement occurred at the balance sheet date less the amount attributed to unamortized noncontrolling interest discount, as discussed above, or (ii) the historical value resulting from the original acquisition date value plus or minus any earnings or loss attribution, plus the amount of unamortized noncontrolling interest discount as discussed above. The amount of the redemption value in excess of the historical values of the noncontrolling interest, if any, is recognized as an increase to noncontrolling interest and a charge to retained earnings. The table below presents the reconciliation of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest: Year Ended March 31, 2016 (Amounts in thousands) Beginning balance $ — Initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest 90,128 Net loss of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest (7,509 ) Noncontrolling interest discount accretion 2,030 Adjustments to redemption value 5,876 Ending balance $ 90,525 The net loss of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest includes certain transactional costs of $7.7 million of Pilgrim Studios attributable to the noncontrolling shareholder (see Note 11 ). These costs are included in the general and administrative expense of Pilgrim Studios, however, pursuant to the profit sharing provisions in the operating agreement, the amount is included in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in our consolidated statement of income and thus does not impact earnings per share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders.

Capital Stock

Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Capital Stock	Capital Stock (a) Common Shares The Company had 500 million authorized common shares at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 . The table below outlines common shares reserved for future issuance: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Stock options outstanding, average exercise price $24.55 (March 31, 2015 - $22.22) 15,332 12,215 Restricted share units — unvested 1,647 1,662 Share purchase options and restricted share units available for future issuance 2,093 7,163 Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2009 3.625% Notes at conversion price of $8.15 per share at March 31, 2015 — 1,984 Shares issuable upon conversion of January 2012 4.00% Notes at conversion price of $10.26 per share (March 31, 2015 - $10.38) 4,079 4,032 Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2013 1.25% Notes at conversion price of $29.32 per share (March 31, 2015 - $29.65) 2,046 2,024 Shares reserved for future issuance 25,197 29,080 (b) Share Repurchases Share Repurchase Plan. On December 17, 2013, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to increase our previously announced share repurchase plan from a total authorization of $150 million to $300 million , and on February 2, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to further increase its share repurchase plan to $468 million . For the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the common shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase plan were as follows: Fiscal Year Ended Shares Repurchased Aggregate Cost of Shares Weighted Average Repurchase Price Per Share (in thousands) March 31, 2016 3,600,395 $ 73,180 $20.33 March 31, 2015 5,026,512 136,501 $27.16 March 31, 2014 315,706 8,339 $26.41 Total from December 17, 2013 authorization 8,942,613 $ 218,020 $24.38 Prior to the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company repurchased 6,787,310 common shares at a cost of approximately $65.2 million . To date, approximately $283.2 million of the Company's common shares have been repurchased, leaving approximately $184.7 million of authorized potential purchases. (c) Dividends During fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends (first quarterly cash dividend declared during the third quarter ended December 31, 2013): Dividends Declared Per Common Share Total Amount (1) Payment Date (in thousands) Fiscal Year 2016: Fourth quarter ended March 31, 2016 (2) $0.09 $ 13,209 May 27, 2016 Third quarter ended December 31, 2015 $0.09 13,520 February 5, 2016 Second quarter ended September 30, 2015 $0.09 13,364 November 10, 2015 First quarter ended June 30, 2015 $0.07 10,376 August 7, 2015 Total cash dividends declared in fiscal year 2016 $0.34 50,469 Fiscal Year 2015: Fourth quarter ended March 31, 2015 (2) $0.07 10,186 May 22, 2015 Third quarter ended December 31, 2014 $0.07 9,817 February 6, 2015 Second quarter ended September 30, 2014 $0.07 9,590 November 7, 2014 First quarter ended June 30, 2014 $0.05 6,880 August 8, 2014 Total cash dividends declared in fiscal year 2015 $0.26 36,473 Fiscal Year 2014: Total cash dividends declared in fiscal year 2014 $0.10 13,966 Total cash dividends declared $0.70 $ 100,908 ____________________________________________ (1) The Company had an accumulated deficit through December 31, 2014 at the time the dividends were declared; therefore, these dividends were recorded as a reduction to common shares with the dividends declared in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2015 recorded as a reduction of retained earnings. (2) As of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, the Company had $13.2 million and $10.2 million , respectively, of cash dividends payable included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. (d) Share-based Compensation The Company's stock option and long-term incentive plans permit the grant of stock options and other equity awards to certain employees, officers, non-employee directors and consultants. 2012 Performance Incentive Plan : In September 2012, the Company adopted the 2012 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended on September 9, 2014 (the "2012 Plan"). The 2012 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 27.6 million common shares of the Company, stock options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares, stock bonuses and other forms of awards granted or denominated in common shares or units of common shares of the Company, as well as certain cash bonus awards to eligible directors, officers or employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and certain consultants and advisors to the Company or any of its subsidiaries. At March 31, 2016, 2,092,785 common shares were available for grant under the 2012 Plan. The measurement of all share-based awards uses a fair value method and the recognition of the related share-based compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements is recorded over the requisite service period. Further, the Company estimates forfeitures for share-based awards that are not expected to vest. As share-based compensation expense recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. The Company recognized the following share-based compensation expense during the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Compensation Expense: Stock Options $ 31,015 $ 33,452 $ 22,514 Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation 47,163 42,831 33,221 Share Appreciation Rights 287 4,027 16,384 78,465 80,310 72,119 Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units (1) — 1,194 — Total share-based compensation expense $ 78,465 $ 81,504 $ 72,119 Tax impact (2) (28,632 ) (29,676 ) (26,684 ) Reduction in net income $ 49,833 $ 51,828 $ 45,435 ____________________________ (1) Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to the severance arrangements related to the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels. (2) Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of income for share-based compensation arrangements. Stock Options A summary of option and equity-settled share appreciation rights activity under the various plans as of March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 and changes during the years then ended is presented below: Number of Weighted- Average Exercise Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of March 31, Options: Shares Price Term In Years 2016 Outstanding at April 1, 2013 8,021,382 $ 12.87 Granted 4,955,889 29.40 CSARs converted to options 733,334 7.56 Exercised (1,598,035 ) 9.86 Forfeited or expired (18,560 ) 15.68 Outstanding at March 31, 2014 12,094,010 $ 19.70 Granted 1,765,809 29.49 Exercised (609,160 ) 14.39 Forfeited or expired (35,963 ) 17.69 Outstanding at March 31, 2015 13,214,696 $ 21.26 Granted 3,538,346 31.50 Exercised (640,008 ) 13.01 Forfeited or expired (19,138 ) 26.54 Outstanding at March 31, 2016 16,093,896 $ 23.83 5.94 $ 54,088,481 Outstanding as of March 31, 2016, vested or expected to vest in the future 16,002,844 $ 23.82 5.92 $ 54,067,625 Exercisable at March 31, 2016 8,840,250 $ 19.00 4.80 $ 50,968,223 The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed-form option valuation model (Black-Scholes). The following table presents the weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted in the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, and the weighted average applicable assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for stock options granted during the years then ended: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average fair value of grants $7.64 $10.49 $12.38 Weighted average assumptions: Risk-free interest rate (1) 0.9% - 1.9% 0.3% - 2.0% 0.4% - 2.7% Expected option lives (in years) (2) 3 - 6 years 1 - 6 years 2 - 8 years Expected volatility for options (3) 35% 35% - 38% 38% - 45% Expected dividend yield (4) 0.8% - 1.8% 0.8% - 1.0% 0.0% - 0.8% ____________________________ (1) The risk-free rate assumed in valuing the options is based on the U.S. Treasury Yield curve in effect applied against the expected term of the option at the time of the grant. (2) The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. (3) Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from traded options on the Company’s stock, historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. (4) The expected dividend yield is estimated by dividing the expected annual dividend by the market price of the Company's stock at the date of grant. The total intrinsic value of options exercised as of each exercise date during the year ended March 31, 2016 was $15.6 million ( 2015 — $11.2 million , 2014 — $28.0 million ). During the year ended March 31, 2016 , 93,210 shares ( 2015 — 70,243 shares, 2014 — 143,912 shares) were cancelled to fund withholding tax obligations upon exercise of options. Restricted Share Units A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted share units as of March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , and changes during the years then ended is presented below: Restricted Share Units: Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding at April 1, 2013 2,076,801 $ 13.61 Granted 1,455,754 28.50 Vested (1,358,856 ) 14.24 Forfeited (34,524 ) 11.04 Outstanding at March 31, 2014 2,139,175 $ 23.38 Granted 901,611 29.55 Vested (1,360,524 ) 22.05 Forfeited (18,234 ) 19.41 Outstanding at March 31, 2015 1,662,028 $ 28.10 Granted 1,461,521 32.36 Vested (1,438,207 ) 28.22 Forfeited (37,910 ) 30.36 Outstanding at March 31, 2016 1,647,432 $ 31.74 The fair values of restricted share units are determined based on the market value of the shares on the date of grant. The following table summarizes the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost as of March 31, 2016 related to non-vested stock options and restricted share units and the weighted average remaining years over which the cost will be recognized: Total Unrecognized Compensation Cost Weighted Average Remaining Years (Amounts in thousands) Stock Options $ 45,486 1.4 Restricted Share Units 30,717 1.8 Total $ 76,203 Under the Company’s stock option and long term incentive plans, the Company withholds shares to satisfy minimum statutory federal, state and local tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted share units. During the year ended March 31, 2016 , 636,136 shares ( 2015 — 615,111 shares, 2014 — 577,399 shares) were withheld upon the vesting of restricted share units. The Company becomes entitled to an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the taxable income reported by the holders of the stock options and restricted share units when vesting or exercise occurs, the restrictions are released and the shares are issued. Restricted share units are forfeited if the employees are terminated prior to vesting. There were no excess tax benefits realized from tax deductions associated with option exercises and RSU activity for the year ended March 31, 2016 (2015 and 2014 — nil ). Cash-Settled Share-Appreciation Rights A summary of the status of the Company’s cash-settled share-appreciation rights ("CSARs") as of March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , and changes during the years then ended is presented below: Cash-Settled Share-Appreciation Rights Number of Shares Weighted- Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding at March 31, 2013 958,334 $ 7.04 $ 17.02 Granted — — — Exercised (150,000 ) 5.45 32.16 CSARs converted to options (733,334 ) 7.56 27.52 Outstanding at March 31, 2014 75,000 $ 5.17 $ 21.56 Granted — — — Exercised (75,000 ) 5.17 27.91 Outstanding at March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016 — $ — $ — CSARs require that upon their exercise, the Company pay the holder the excess of the market value of the Company's common stock at the time over the exercise price of the CSAR multiplied by the number of CSARs exercised. During the year ended March 31, 2016, there were no CSAR exercises. During the years ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, the Company paid $1.7 million and $4.0 million , respectively, for the exercise of CSAR shares. Other Share-Based Compensation Pursuant to the terms of certain employment agreements, during the year ended March 31, 2016 , the Company granted the equivalent of $1.3 million (2015 - $1.7 million ; 2014 - $2.0 million ) in common shares to certain employees through the term of their employment contracts, which were recorded as compensation expense in the applicable period. Pursuant to this arrangement, for the year ended March 31, 2016 , the Company issued 19,578 shares (2015 - 32,503 shares; 2014 - 34,638 shares), net of shares withheld to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure	Income Taxes The components of pretax income, net of intercompany eliminations, are as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) United States $ (244,178 ) $ 67,423 $ 122,464 International 210,351 145,985 62,496 $ (33,827 ) $ 213,408 $ 184,960 The Company’s current and deferred income tax provision (benefits) are as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 Current provision (benefit): (Amounts in thousands) Federal $ 6,217 $ 12,000 $ 9,694 States 2,480 630 2,366 International (155 ) 5,063 4,950 Total current provision $ 8,542 $ 17,693 $ 17,010 Deferred provision (benefit): Federal $ (77,399 ) $ 12,335 $ 22,417 States (7,632 ) 3,415 1,784 International (38 ) (1,816 ) (8,288 ) Total deferred provision (benefit) (85,069 ) 13,934 15,913 Total provision (benefit) for income taxes $ (76,527 ) $ 31,627 $ 32,923 The differences between income taxes expected at U.S. statutory income tax rates and the income tax provision are as set forth below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Income taxes computed at Federal statutory rate of 35% $ (11,840 ) $ 74,693 $ 64,736 Foreign affiliate dividends (59,448 ) (44,715 ) (13,027 ) Foreign and provincial operations subject to different income tax rates (7,142 ) (1,830 ) (283 ) State income tax (3,809 ) 1,432 3,304 Permanent differences 6,583 3,074 (7,618 ) Other (871 ) (1,027 ) (2,159 ) Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance — — (12,030 ) $ (76,527 ) $ 31,627 $ 32,923 For the years ended March 31, 2014, 2015, and 2016, the tax provision includes a favorable permanent book-tax difference in our Canadian jurisdiction for certain foreign affiliate dividends. Canadian tax law permits such dividends to be received without being subject to tax. For the year ended March 31, 2014, the tax provision included a discrete benefit of $12.0 million from the reversal of a valuation allowance against the Company's net deferred tax assets in the Canadian tax jurisdiction and other discrete items. Although the Company is incorporated under Canadian law, the majority of its global operations are currently subject to tax in the U.S. As a result, the Company believes it is more appropriate to use the U.S. Federal statutory rate in its reconciliation of the statutory rate to its reported income tax rate. The income tax effects of temporary differences between the book value and tax basis of assets and liabilities are as follows: March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Net operating losses $ 77,787 $ 17,273 Foreign tax credits 44,672 40,371 Investment in film and television obligations 93,699 70,338 Accounts payable 42,235 33,687 Other assets 27,535 17,538 Reserves 17,077 13,070 Total deferred tax assets 303,005 192,277 Valuation allowance (10,103 ) (9,284 ) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 292,902 182,993 Deferred tax liabilities: Liabilities — — Accounts receivable (140,941 ) (113,026 ) Subordinated notes (1,728 ) (2,849 ) Other (15,812 ) (17,004 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ (158,481 ) $ (132,879 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 134,421 $ 50,114 The Company has recorded valuation allowances for certain deferred tax assets, which are primarily related to state credits and unrealized capital losses in Canada recorded through other comprehensive income, as sufficient uncertainty exists regarding the future realization of these assets. At March 31, 2016 , the Company had U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $285.2 million available to reduce future federal income taxes which expire beginning in 2028 through 2036. At March 31, 2016 , the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $254.1 million available to reduce future state income taxes which expire in varying amounts beginning 2024. At March 31, 2016 , the Company had Canadian loss carryforwards of $22.5 million which will expire beginning in 2034. At March 31, 2016, the Company had U.K. loss carryforwards of $6.7 million which do not expire. In addition, at March 31, 2016, we had U.S. credit carryforwards related to foreign taxes paid of approximately $44.7 million to offset future federal income taxes that will expire beginning in 2021. Approximately $133.8 million of net operating loss carryforwards consist of excess tax benefits. An excess tax benefit occurs when the actual tax deduction in connection with a share-based award exceeds the compensation cost expensed for the award. The Company recognizes excess tax benefits associated with the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted share units directly to shareholders’ equity only when realized. Accordingly, deferred tax assets are not recognized for net operating loss carryforwards resulting from excess tax benefits. At March 31, 2016 , deferred tax assets do not include the tax effect of $133.8 million of loss carryovers from these excess tax benefits. The following table summarizes the changes to the gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Amounts in millions Gross unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2013 $ 0.9 Increases related to prior year tax positions 2.2 Decreases related to prior year tax positions (0.9 ) Settlements — Lapse in statute of limitations — Gross unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2014 2.2 Increases related to prior year tax positions 2.3 Decreases related to prior year tax positions — Settlements — Lapse in statute of limitations — Gross unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2015 4.5 Increases related to prior year tax positions — Decreases related to prior year tax positions — Settlements — Lapse in statute of limitations — Gross unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2016 $ 4.5 For the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014, interest and penalties were not significant. The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With a few exceptions, the Company is subject to income tax examination by U.S. and state tax authorities for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008 and forward. However, to the extent allowed by law, the taxing authorities may have the right to examine prior periods where net operating losses (“NOLs”) were generated and carried forward, and make adjustments up to the amount of the NOLs. The Company is not currently subject to examination by the U.K. or Canada tax authorities. Currently, audits are occurring in federal and various state and local tax jurisdictions. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016 that, if realized, would affect the Company's effective tax rate are $2.9 million . Any changes to unrecognized tax benefits recorded as of March 31, 2016 that are reasonably possible to occur within the next 12 months are not expected to be material.

Government Assistance

Government Assistance	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Government Assistance [Abstract]
Government Assistance	Government Assistance Tax credits earned for film and television production activity for the year ended March 31, 2016 totaled $156.1 million ( 2015 — $208.2 million ; 2014 — $82.0 million ) and are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related film and television program. Accounts receivable at March 31, 2016 includes $257.1 million with respect to tax credits receivable ( 2015 — $219.2 million ). The Company is subject to routine inquiries and review by regulatory authorities of its various incentive claims which have been received or are receivable. Such inquiries have not resulted in material adjustments.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information 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 has two reportable business segments as of March 31, 2016 : Motion Pictures and Television Production. 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 Production consists of the development, production and worldwide distribution of television productions including television series, television movies and mini-series and non-fiction programming. Segment information by business unit is as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Segment revenues Motion Pictures $ 1,677,482 $ 1,820,149 $ 2,182,902 Television Production 669,937 579,491 447,352 $ 2,347,419 $ 2,399,640 $ 2,630,254 Gross segment contribution Motion Pictures $ 184,308 $ 449,760 $ 491,779 Television Production 103,998 55,123 29,633 $ 288,306 $ 504,883 $ 521,412 Segment general and administration Motion Pictures $ 80,952 $ 73,501 $ 66,768 Television Production 19,783 13,346 12,747 $ 100,735 $ 86,847 $ 79,515 Segment profit Motion Pictures $ 103,356 $ 376,259 $ 425,011 Television Production 84,215 41,777 16,886 $ 187,571 $ 418,036 $ 441,897 Gross segment contribution is defined as segment revenue less segment direct operating and distribution and marketing expenses, and excludes purchase accounting and related adjustments, start-up costs of new business initiatives, non-cash imputed interest charge, and backstopped prints and advertising ("P&A") expense. Gross segment contribution amounts for fiscal 2015 reflect the reclassification of $12.5 million of backstopped prints and advertising expense from Motion Pictures distribution and marketing expenses in order to be consistent with the current fiscal year presentation (2014 - none ). Segment profit is defined as gross segment contribution less segment general and administration expenses. The reconciliation of total segment profit to the Company's income (loss) before income taxes is as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Company’s total segment profit $ 187,571 $ 418,036 $ 441,897 Share-based compensation expense (78,465 ) (80,310 ) (72,119 ) Restructuring and other items (1) (19,834 ) (10,725 ) (7,500 ) Non-cash imputed interest charge (2) (5,270 ) — — Purchase accounting and related adjustments (3) (8,430 ) — — Start-up losses of new business initiatives (4) (10,017 ) — — Backstopped prints and advertising expense (5) (997 ) (12,509 ) — General and administrative expenses for corporate and shared services (76,504 ) (85,625 ) (95,791 ) Depreciation and amortization (13,084 ) (6,586 ) (6,539 ) Operating income (loss) (25,030 ) 222,281 259,948 Interest expense (54,879 ) (52,476 ) (66,170 ) Interest and other income 1,851 2,790 6,030 Loss on extinguishment of debt — (11,664 ) (39,572 ) Equity interests income 44,231 52,477 24,724 Income (loss) before income taxes $ (33,827 ) $ 213,408 $ 184,960 ____________________________ (1) Restructuring and other items includes restructuring and severance charges, certain transaction related costs, the settlement of an administrative order, and certain unusual items when applicable. Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2016 represent professional fees associated with certain strategic transactions including, among others, the acquisition of Pilgrim Studios and certain shareholder transactions, and certain transactional costs of $7.7 million of Pilgrim Studios attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholder (see Note 11 ). Pursuant to the profit sharing provisions in the Pilgrim Studios operating agreement, the transactional costs of $7.7 million are included in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statement of income and thus does not impact earnings per share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders. In addition, amounts in the year ended March 31, 2016 include pension withdrawal costs of $2.7 million related to an underfunded multi-employer pension plan in which the Company is no longer participating. Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2015 primarily represent costs related to the move of our international sales and distribution organization to the United Kingdom, and severance costs associated with the integration of the marketing operations of our Lionsgate and Summit film labels, of which approximately $1.2 million are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 13 ). In addition, the year ended March 31, 2015 includes transaction costs related to a certain shareholder transaction (see Note 22 ), and costs related to the Starz Exchange transaction (see Note 5 ). Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2014 represent the settlement of an administrative order. (2) Non-cash imputed interest charge represents a charge associated with the interest cost of long-term accounts receivable for Television Production licensed product that become due beyond one-year. (3) Purchase accounting and related adjustments represent the incremental amortization expense associated with the non-cash fair value adjustments on television assets of $6.5 million included in direct operating expense resulting from the application of purchase accounting and the charge of $1.9 million included in general and administrative expense related to the accretion of the noncontrolling interest discount (see Note 12 ). (4) Start-up losses of new business initiatives represent losses associated with the Company's direct to consumer initiatives including its subscription video-on-demand platforms, of which $4.8 million is included in the Company's consolidated general and administrative expense. (5) Backstopped P&A represents the amount of theatrical marketing expense for third party titles that the Company funded and expensed for which a third party provides a first dollar loss guarantee (subject to a cap) that such expense will be recouped from the performance of the film (which results in minimal risk of loss to the Company). The amount represents the P&A expense incurred net of the impact of expensing the P&A cost over the revenue streams similar to a participation expense (i.e., the P&A under these arrangements are being expensed similar to a participation cost for purposes of measuring segment profit). The following table sets forth revenues by media as broken down by segment for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Segment revenues: Motion Pictures Theatrical $ 314,082 $ 354,050 $ 524,669 Home Entertainment 579,802 662,685 829,580 Television 205,148 270,214 225,338 International 548,200 494,981 543,435 Other 30,250 38,219 59,880 Total Motion Pictures revenues $ 1,677,482 $ 1,820,149 $ 2,182,902 Television Production Domestic Television 415,486 415,204 326,061 International 190,208 112,385 82,295 Home Entertainment 60,231 44,796 34,296 Other 4,012 7,106 4,700 Total Television Production revenues $ 669,937 $ 579,491 $ 447,352 Total revenues $ 2,347,419 $ 2,399,640 $ 2,630,254 The following table sets forth significant assets as broken down by segment and other unallocated assets as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 Motion Pictures Television Production Total Motion Pictures Television Production Total (Amounts in thousands) Significant assets by segment Accounts receivable $ 557,532 $ 491,757 $ 1,049,289 $ 538,515 $ 353,365 $ 891,880 Investment in films and television programs, net 1,092,365 385,931 1,478,296 1,116,909 264,920 1,381,829 Goodwill 294,367 240,413 534,780 294,367 28,961 323,328 $ 1,944,264 $ 1,118,101 $ 3,062,365 $ 1,949,791 $ 647,246 $ 2,597,037 Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and investments) 793,143 695,052 Total assets $ 3,855,508 $ 3,292,089 The following table sets forth acquisition of investment in films and television programs as broken down by segment for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Acquisition of investment in films and television programs Motion Pictures $ 639,875 $ 688,555 $ 597,083 Television Production 426,528 323,739 350,999 $ 1,066,403 $ 1,012,294 $ 948,082 Purchases of property and equipment amounted to $18.4 million , $17.0 million and $8.8 million for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively, all primarily pertaining to purchases for the Company’s corporate headquarters. Revenue by geographic location, based on the location of the customers, with no other foreign country individually comprising greater than 10% of total revenue, is as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Canada $ 55,080 $ 68,969 $ 68,599 United States 1,550,207 1,712,087 1,917,615 Other foreign 742,132 618,584 644,040 $ 2,347,419 $ 2,399,640 $ 2,630,254 Tangible assets by geographic location are as follows: March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Canada $ 172,574 $ 214,303 United States 2,863,075 2,550,713 Other foreign 139,308 152,444 $ 3,174,957 $ 2,917,460 Total amount of revenue from one individual customer representing greater than 10% of consolidated revenues for the year ended March 31, 2016 was $290.4 million . No individual customer represented greater than 10% of consolidated revenues for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Accounts receivable due from one customer was approximately 25% of consolidated gross accounts receivable at March 31, 2016 , representing a total amount of gross accounts receivable due from this customer of approximately $272.5 million . At March 31, 2015 , accounts receivable due from this customer was approximately 15% of consolidated gross accounts receivable, representing a total amount of gross accounts receivable due from this customer of approximately $144.4 million .

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies The following table sets forth our future annual repayment of contractual commitments as of March 31, 2016 : Year Ended March 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total (Amounts in thousands) Contractual commitments by expected repayment date (off-balance sheet arrangements) Film obligation and production loan commitments (1) $ 290,411 $ 221,842 $ 10,385 $ — $ — $ — $ 522,638 Interest payments (2) 34,237 32,563 26,281 20,000 20,000 22,444 155,525 Operating lease commitments 14,532 14,183 14,579 14,975 14,912 34,235 107,416 Other contractual obligations 71,043 43,212 19,718 6,927 3,650 6,395 150,945 Total future commitments under contractual obligations (3) $ 410,223 $ 311,800 $ 70,963 $ 41,902 $ 38,562 $ 63,074 $ 936,524 ____________________________ (1) Film obligation commitments include distribution and marketing commitments and minimum guarantee commitments. Distribution and marketing commitments represent contractual commitments for future expenditures associated with distribution and marketing of films which we will distribute. The payment dates of these amounts are primarily based on the anticipated release date of the film. Minimum guarantee commitments represent contractual commitments related to the purchase of film rights for pictures to be delivered in the future. Production loan commitments represent amounts committed for future film production and development to be funded through production financing and recorded as a production loan liability when incurred. Future payments under these commitments are based on anticipated delivery or release dates of the related film or contractual due dates of the commitment. The amounts include estimated future interest payments associated with the commitment. (2) Includes cash interest payments on the Company's corporate debt, excluding the interest payments on the senior revolving credit facility as future amounts are not fixed or determinable due to fluctuating balances and interest rates. (3) Not included in the amounts above are $90.5 million of redeemable noncontrolling interest, as future amounts and timing are subject to a number of uncertainties such that we are unable to make sufficiently reliable estimations of future payments (see Note 12 ). Operating Leases. The Company has operating leases for offices and equipment. Certain of the Company's operating leases for its Corporate and United Kingdom offices include certain lease and leasehold improvement incentives. These amounts and the required lease payments are aggregated and amortized on a straight line basis to rent expense over the lease period. The operating lease for the Company's principal office expires in August 2023. The Company incurred rental expense of $14.2 million during the year ended March 31, 2016 ( 2015 — $13.5 million ; 2014 — $10.0 million ). The Company earned sublease income of $0.2 million during the year ended March 31, 2016 ( 2015 — $0.4 million ; 2014 — $1.2 million ). Multiemployer Benefit Plans. The Company contributes to various multiemployer pension plans under the terms of collective bargaining agreements that cover its union-represented employees. The Company makes periodic contributions to these plans in accordance with the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements and laws but does not sponsor or administer these plans. The Company does not participate in any multiemployer benefit plans that are considered to be individually significant, and the largest plans in which the Company participates are funded at a level of 80% or greater. Total contributions made by the Company to multiemployer pension and other benefit plans for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $38.0 million , $20.5 million , and $24.4 million , respectively. If the Company ceases to be obligated to make contributions or otherwise withdraws from participation in any of these plans, applicable law requires the Company to fund its allocable share of the unfunded vested benefits, which is known as a withdrawal liability. In addition, actions taken by other participating employers may lead to adverse changes in the financial condition of one of these plans, which could result in an increase in the Company's withdrawal liability. Contingencies. Two purported Lions Gate stockholders initiated legal proceedings in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York relating to the March 13, 2014 announcement that the Company had entered into an administrative order with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") that resolved the SEC’s investigation into transactions that the Company announced on July 20, 2010. These actions were captioned Laborers Pension Trust Fund-Detroit & Vicinity v. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., et al., Case No. 14 CV 5197 (filed July 11, 2014) and Barger v. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Case No. 14 CV 5477 (filed July 21, 2014). The actions alleged, among other things, that the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors violated the federal securities laws by failing to disclose the SEC’s investigation prior to March 13, 2014. On October 28, 2014, the court consolidated the actions under the caption In re Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Securities Litigation, Case No. 1:14-cv-05197-JGK, and appointed lead plaintiff and lead counsel. Lead plaintiff filed a consolidated amended complaint on December 29, 2014 and a second consolidated amended complaint on March 30, 2015. On April 30, 2015, defendants moved to dismiss the action. The court held oral argument on November 5, 2015. On January 22, 2016, the court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss. In addition, on May 16, 2014, the Company received a letter from another purported stockholder, Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, demanding that the Company seek to recover damages, including the costs associated with the SEC investigation, and the fine paid, from the directors who were on the Board of Directors (and certain officers) at the time the July 20, 2010 transactions occurred. On August 6, 2014, the Board of Directors created a Special Committee of independent directors (composed of Mr. Frank Giustra and Mr. Gordon Crawford) to consider the demand. On October 1, 2014, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System filed a petition in the Supreme Court of British Columbia seeking an order granting it leave to prosecute the claims in the name and on behalf of Lions Gate. The Special Committee concluded that commencing an action in British Columbia against the proposed defendants (or any of them) as demanded by the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System would not be in the best interests of the Company, and the Company has taken steps to oppose the petition, including through filing materials in opposition in December 2014 and January 2015. The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System filed materials in reply. The petition was heard on February 1 to 4, 2016. On March 11, 2016, the court found that granting leave to permit a derivative action would not be in the best interests of the Company and dismissed the action. From time to time, the Company is involved in other claims and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe, based on current knowledge, that the outcome of any currently pending legal proceedings in which the Company is currently involved will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments (a) Credit Risk Concentration of credit risk with the Company’s customers is limited due to the Company’s customer base and the diversity of its sales throughout the world. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations and maintains a provision for potential credit losses. The Company generally does not require collateral for its trade accounts receivable. Accounts receivable include amounts receivable from governmental agencies in connection with government assistance for productions as well as amounts due from customers. Amounts receivable from governmental agencies amounted to 24.5% of accounts receivable, net at March 31, 2016 ( 2015 — 24.7% ). (b) Forward Contracts The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge its foreign currency exposures on future production expenses denominated in various foreign currencies. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company had the following outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts (all outstanding contracts have maturities of less than 24 months from March 31, 2016 ): March 31, 2016 Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Amount US Dollar Amount Weighted Average Exchange Rate Per $1 USD (Amounts in millions) (Amounts in millions) British Pound Sterling £17.5 in exchange for $24.7 £0.71 Australian Dollar A$56.8 in exchange for $50.6 A$1.12 Canadian Dollar C$4.4 in exchange for $2.6 C$1.69 Changes in the fair value representing a net unrealized fair value loss on foreign exchange contracts that qualified as effective hedge contracts outstanding during the year ended March 31, 2016 were losses, net of tax of $0.2 million (2015 - gains, net of tax, of $2.8 million ; 2014 - gains, net of tax, of $0.8 million ) and are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Changes in the fair value representing a net unrealized fair value gain on foreign exchange contracts that did not qualify as effective hedge contracts outstanding were $1.3 million during the year ended March 31, 2016 (2015 - $0.4 million and 2014 - nil ), and are included in direct operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income. The Company monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions that are party to its financial transactions. As of March 31, 2016 , $9.4 million was included in other assets and $0.7 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (March 31, 2015 - $8.3 million in other assets and $2.0 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities) in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets related to the Company's use of foreign currency derivatives. The Company classifies its forward foreign exchange contracts within Level 2 as the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices and market observable data of similar instruments. During the year ended March 31, 2016 , the Company reclassified $3.1 million of gains out of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. As of March 31, 2016 , based on the current release schedule, the Company estimates approximately $4.3 million of gains associated with cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified into earnings during the one-year period ending March 31, 2017.

Supplementary Cash Flow Stateme

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information	Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information (a) Interest paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 amounted to $42.7 million ( 2015 — $38.8 million ; 2014 — $63.9 million ). (b) Income taxes paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 amounted to $10.2 million ( 2015 — $15.3 million ; 2014 — $15.5 million ). The supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Non-cash investing activities: Issuance of common shares related to Pilgrim Studios acquisition (see Note 11 ) $ 57,003 $ — $ — Investment in available-for-sale securities (see Note 5 ) $ — $ 158,916 $ — Investment in cost method investments (see Note 5 ) $ — $ 12,000 $ — Non-cash financing activities: Accrued dividends (see Note 13 ) $ 13,209 $ 10,186 $ 7,066 Accrued share repurchases (see Note 13 ) $ — $ — $ 8,339 Conversions of convertible senior subordinated notes (see Note 7 ) $ 16,162 $ 24,152 $ 27,672

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Certain quarterly information is presented below: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 Revenues $ 408,941 $ 476,759 $ 670,522 $ 791,197 Operating income (loss) $ 44,165 $ (39,288 ) $ (9,720 ) $ (20,187 ) Net income (loss) (1) $ 40,684 $ (42,069 ) $ 32,598 $ 11,487 Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders (1) $ 40,684 $ (42,069 ) $ 40,717 $ 10,877 Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders: Basic income (loss) per share $ 0.28 $ (0.28 ) $ 0.27 $ 0.07 Diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.26 $ (0.28 ) $ 0.26 $ 0.07 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 2015 Revenues $ 449,383 $ 552,876 $ 751,299 $ 646,082 Operating income $ 47,764 $ 30,488 $ 116,169 $ 27,860 Net income (2)(3)(4) $ 43,261 $ 20,781 $ 98,185 $ 19,554 Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 43,261 $ 20,781 $ 98,185 $ 19,554 Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders: Basic income per share $ 0.31 $ 0.15 $ 0.70 $ 0.14 Diluted income per share $ 0.30 $ 0.15 $ 0.65 $ 0.14 ________________________________________ (1) During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $2.7 million , $11.7 million , and $1.5 million , respectively (see Note 16 ). For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $4.0 million . (2) During the first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $3.1 million , $0.9 million , $0.5 million , and $3.0 million , respectively (see Note 16 ). (3) During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a gain on sale of equity method investment, net of tax, of $7.2 million (see Note 5 ). (4) During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax, of $0.4 million , $0.4 million , and $8.1 million , respectively.

Consolidating Financial Informa

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	Consolidating Financial Information — Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes The January 2012 4.00% Notes and the April 2013 1.25% Notes by their terms, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. LGEI, the issuer of the January 2012 4.00% Notes and the April 2013 1.25% Notes that are guaranteed by the Company, is 100% owned by the parent company guarantor, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 , and for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 for (1) the Company, on a stand-alone basis, (2) LGEI, on a stand-alone basis, (3) the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company (including the subsidiaries of LGEI), on a combined basis (collectively, the “Non-guarantor Subsidiaries”) and (4) the Company, on a consolidated basis. As of March 31, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) BALANCE SHEET Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 654 $ 28,091 $ 28,997 $ — $ 57,742 Restricted cash — 2,906 — — 2,906 Accounts receivable, net 676 1,579 1,047,034 — 1,049,289 Investment in films and television programs, net — 6,407 1,471,889 — 1,478,296 Property and equipment, net — 36,171 7,213 — 43,384 Investments 40,072 15,354 408,920 — 464,346 Goodwill 10,172 — 524,608 — 534,780 Other assets 7,225 56,159 32,357 (5,397 ) 90,344 Deferred tax assets 1,502 121,725 11,194 — 134,421 Subsidiary investments and advances 1,598,137 1,504,398 3,094,974 (6,197,509 ) — $ 1,658,438 $ 1,772,790 $ 6,627,186 $ (6,202,906 ) $ 3,855,508 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency) Senior revolving credit facility $ 161,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 161,000 5.25% Senior Notes 225,000 — — — 225,000 Term Loan 400,000 — — — 400,000 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 22,165 89,903 265,630 — 377,698 Participations and residuals — 3,663 603,695 — 607,358 Film obligations and production loans — — 715,360 — 715,360 Convertible senior subordinated notes — 100,050 — — 100,050 Deferred revenue — 4,833 323,411 — 328,244 Intercompany payable — 1,906,899 2,415,792 (4,322,691 ) — Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 90,525 — 90,525 Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) 850,273 (332,558 ) 2,212,773 (1,880,215 ) 850,273 $ 1,658,438 $ 1,772,790 $ 6,627,186 $ (6,202,906 ) $ 3,855,508 Year Ended March 31, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF INCOME Revenues $ — $ 23,683 $ 2,324,170 $ (434 ) $ 2,347,419 EXPENSES: Direct operating — 563 1,414,781 — 1,415,344 Distribution and marketing — 6,497 655,292 — 661,789 General and administration 6,530 159,128 118,123 (1,549 ) 282,232 Depreciation and amortization — 9,284 3,800 — 13,084 Total expenses 6,530 175,472 2,191,996 (1,549 ) 2,372,449 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (6,530 ) (151,789 ) 132,174 1,115 (25,030 ) Other expenses (income): Interest expense 38,609 220,609 175,975 (380,314 ) 54,879 Interest and other income (209,419 ) (172 ) (172,056 ) 379,796 (1,851 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt — — — — — Total other expenses (income) (170,810 ) 220,437 3,919 (518 ) 53,028 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 164,280 (372,226 ) 128,255 1,633 (78,058 ) Equity interests income (loss) (113,199 ) 182,694 46,719 (71,983 ) 44,231 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 51,081 (189,532 ) 174,974 (70,350 ) (33,827 ) Income tax provision (benefit) 872 (76,333 ) 65,526 (66,592 ) (76,527 ) NET INCOME (LOSS) 50,209 (113,199 ) 109,448 (3,758 ) 42,700 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — 7,509 7,509 Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 50,209 $ (113,199 ) $ 109,448 $ 3,751 $ 50,209 Year Ended March 31, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) NET INCOME (LOSS) 50,209 (113,199 ) 109,448 (3,758 ) 42,700 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (3,056 ) (4,334 ) (6,457 ) 10,791 (3,056 ) Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax benefit of ($403) (37,643 ) — (37,643 ) 37,643 (37,643 ) Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax (193 ) — (193 ) 193 (193 ) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 9,317 (117,533 ) 65,155 44,869 1,808 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — 7,509 7,509 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 9,317 $ (117,533 ) $ 65,155 $ 52,378 $ 9,317 Year Ended March 31, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (49,146 ) $ 7,730 $ 22,410 $ — $ (19,006 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investees — (7,863 ) (8,126 ) — (15,989 ) Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816 — — (126,892 ) — (126,892 ) Purchases of other investments — (750 ) — — (750 ) Purchases of property and equipment — (18,311 ) (122 ) — (18,433 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES — (26,924 ) (135,140 ) — (162,064 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings 605,500 — — — 605,500 Senior revolving credit facility - repayments (444,500 ) — — — (444,500 ) Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 24,036 — — — 24,036 Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases — (5 ) — — (5 ) Production loans - borrowings — — 572,572 — 572,572 Production loans - repayments — — (483,145 ) — (483,145 ) Repurchase of common shares (73,180 ) — — — (73,180 ) Dividends paid (47,447 ) — — — (47,447 ) Exercise of stock options 6,097 — — — 6,097 Tax withholding required on equity awards (24,205 ) — — — (24,205 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 46,301 (5 ) 89,427 — 135,723 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,845 ) (19,199 ) (23,303 ) — (45,347 ) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH — — 392 — 392 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 3,499 47,290 51,908 — 102,697 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 654 $ 28,091 $ 28,997 $ — $ 57,742 As of March 31, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) BALANCE SHEET Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,499 $ 47,290 $ 51,908 $ — $ 102,697 Restricted cash — 2,508 — — 2,508 Accounts receivable, net 617 7,933 883,330 — 891,880 Investment in films and television programs, net — 6,402 1,375,427 — 1,381,829 Property and equipment, net — 24,938 1,713 — 26,651 Investments 40,072 9,229 388,997 — 438,298 Goodwill 10,172 — 313,156 — 323,328 Other assets 8,109 61,409 11,180 (5,914 ) 74,784 Deferred tax assets 10,524 32,252 7,338 — 50,114 Subsidiary investments and advances 1,385,522 1,378,571 2,571,801 (5,335,894 ) — $ 1,458,515 $ 1,570,532 $ 5,604,850 $ (5,341,808 ) $ 3,292,089 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency) Senior revolving credit facility $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — 5.25% Senior Notes 225,000 — — — 225,000 Term Loan 375,000 — — — 375,000 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 16,228 86,472 229,773 — 332,473 Participations and residuals — 3,417 468,244 — 471,661 Film obligations and production loans — — 656,755 — 656,755 Convertible senior subordinated notes — 114,126 — — 114,126 Deferred revenue — 7,722 267,065 — 274,787 Intercompany payable — 1,530,299 2,547,928 (4,078,227 ) — Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — — — — Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) 842,287 (171,504 ) 1,435,085 (1,263,581 ) 842,287 $ 1,458,515 $ 1,570,532 $ 5,604,850 $ (5,341,808 ) $ 3,292,089 Year Ended March 31, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF INCOME Revenues $ — $ 29,631 $ 2,370,730 $ (721 ) $ 2,399,640 EXPENSES: Direct operating — 6,909 1,308,866 — 1,315,775 Distribution and marketing — 1,243 590,248 — 591,491 General and administration 11,325 159,908 92,754 (480 ) 263,507 Depreciation and amortization — 4,048 2,538 — 6,586 Total expenses 11,325 172,108 1,994,406 (480 ) 2,177,359 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (11,325 ) (142,477 ) 376,324 (241 ) 222,281 Other expenses (income): Interest expense 33,830 188,789 134,054 (304,197 ) 52,476 Interest and other income (172,520 ) (2,881 ) (131,112 ) 303,723 (2,790 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt 6,739 4,925 — — 11,664 Total other expenses (income) (131,951 ) 190,833 2,942 (474 ) 61,350 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 120,626 (333,310 ) 373,382 233 160,931 Equity interests income (loss) 59,327 402,959 52,988 (462,797 ) 52,477 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 179,953 69,649 426,370 (462,564 ) 213,408 Income tax provision (1,828 ) 10,322 63,447 (40,314 ) 31,627 NET INCOME (LOSS) 181,781 59,327 362,923 (422,250 ) 181,781 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — — — Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 181,781 $ 59,327 $ 362,923 $ (422,250 ) $ 181,781 Year Ended March 31, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) NET INCOME (LOSS) 181,781 59,327 362,923 (422,250 ) 181,781 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (844 ) (3,554 ) (1,902 ) (91 ) (6,391 ) Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge of $404 — — 2,705 — 2,705 Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax — — 2,842 — 2,842 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 180,937 55,773 366,568 (422,341 ) 180,937 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 180,937 $ 55,773 $ 366,568 $ (422,341 ) $ 180,937 Year Ended March 31, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 171,222 $ 62,901 $ (137,614 ) $ — $ 96,509 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees — — 14,575 — 14,575 Investment in equity method investees — (4,655 ) (18,075 ) — (22,730 ) Purchases of other investments (28,000 ) (2,000 ) — — (30,000 ) Purchases of property and equipment — (14,939 ) (2,074 ) — (17,013 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (28,000 ) (21,594 ) (5,574 ) — (55,168 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings 778,500 — — — 778,500 Senior revolving credit facility - repayments (876,119 ) — — — (876,119 ) Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $4,315 370,685 — — — 370,685 Term Loan - repayments (229,500 ) — — — (229,500 ) Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases — (16 ) — — (16 ) Production loans - borrowings — — 631,709 — 631,709 Production loans - repayments — — (449,648 ) — (449,648 ) Repurchase of common shares (144,840 ) — — — (144,840 ) Dividends paid (33,353 ) — — — (33,353 ) Exercise of stock options 6,839 — — — 6,839 Tax withholding required on equity awards (20,062 ) — — — (20,062 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (147,850 ) (16 ) 182,061 — 34,195 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (4,628 ) 41,291 38,873 — 75,536 FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH (1 ) — 1,470 — 1,469 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 8,128 5,999 11,565 — 25,692 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 3,499 $ 47,290 $ 51,908 $ — $ 102,697 Year Ended March 31, 2014 Lions Gate Lions Gate Non-guarantor Consolidating Lions Gate (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF INCOME Revenues $ 6,748 $ 26,113 $ 2,606,551 $ (9,158 ) $ 2,630,254 EXPENSES: Direct operating (254 ) (3,331 ) 1,372,199 767 1,369,381 Distribution and marketing 2 3,058 736,401 — 739,461 General and administration 9,968 163,110 82,309 (462 ) 254,925 Depreciation and amortization — 2,218 4,321 — 6,539 Total expenses 9,716 165,055 2,195,230 305 2,370,306 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (2,968 ) (138,942 ) 411,321 (9,463 ) 259,948 Other expenses (income): Interest expense 18,718 111,956 43,349 (107,853 ) 66,170 Interest and other income (69,552 ) (3,945 ) (40,027 ) 107,494 (6,030 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,600 36,972 — — 39,572 Total other expenses (income) (48,234 ) 144,983 3,322 (359 ) 99,712 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 45,266 (283,925 ) 407,999 (9,104 ) 160,236 Equity interests income (loss) 98,244 403,443 29,467 (506,430 ) 24,724 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 143,510 119,518 437,466 (515,534 ) 184,960 Income tax provision (8,527 ) 21,274 78,086 (57,910 ) 32,923 NET INCOME (LOSS) 152,037 98,244 359,380 (457,624 ) 152,037 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — — — Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 152,037 $ 98,244 $ 359,380 $ (457,624 ) $ 152,037 Year Ended March 31, 2014 Lions Gate Lions Gate Non-guarantor Consolidating Lions Gate (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) NET INCOME (LOSS) 152,037 98,244 359,380 (457,624 ) 152,037 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 5,102 1,665 26,348 (28,821 ) 4,294 Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax — (661 ) 1,469 — 808 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 157,139 99,248 387,197 (486,445 ) 157,139 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 157,139 $ 99,248 $ 387,197 $ (486,445 ) $ 157,139 Year Ended March 31, 2014 Lions Gate Lions Gate Non-guarantor Consolidating Lions Gate (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (512,508 ) $ 727,357 $ 37,663 $ — $ 252,512 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees — — 9,000 — 9,000 Investment in equity method investees — (750 ) (16,500 ) — (17,250 ) Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings — — 4,169 — 4,169 Repayment of loans receivable — — 4,275 — 4,275 Purchases of property and equipment — (8,384 ) (415 ) — (8,799 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES — (9,134 ) 529 — (8,605 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings 409,120 463,100 — — 872,220 Senior revolving credit facility - repayments (311,501 ) (801,574 ) — — (1,113,075 ) Term Loan and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $6,860 440,640 — — — 440,640 10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions — (470,584 ) — — (470,584 ) Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings — 60,000 — — 60,000 Production loans - borrowings — — 532,416 — 532,416 Production loans - repayments — — (517,874 ) — (517,874 ) Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments — — (65,000 ) — (65,000 ) Dividends paid (6,900 ) — — — (6,900 ) Exercise of stock options 11,972 — — — 11,972 Tax withholding required on equity awards (23,077 ) — — — (23,077 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 520,254 (749,058 ) (50,458 ) — (279,262 ) NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 7,746 (30,835 ) (12,266 ) — (35,355 ) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH (210 ) — (1,106 ) — (1,316 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 592 36,834 24,937 — 62,363 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 8,128 $ 5,999 $ 11,565 $ — $ 25,692

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions MHR Affiliates As per the terms of that certain registration rights agreement dated as of October 22, 2009 by and among the Company and certain investment funds of Mark Rachesky (collectively, the “MHR Affiliates”), as amended on February 3, 2016, the Company has reimbursed the MHR Affiliates for certain costs related to the registration and offering of the Company’s common shares offered by the MHR Affiliates on Form S-3 dated April 7, 2015. Such costs, amounting to approximately $1.0 million , are included in general and administration expense in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended March 31, 2015. The registration and offering was disclosed by the Company on a Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 7, 2015. In November 2015, the Company was advised that each of Liberty Global Incorporated Limited (“Liberty”), a limited company organized under the laws of the United Kingdom and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Global plc, and Discovery Lightning Investments Ltd. (“Discovery”), a limited company organized under the laws of the United Kingdom and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, Inc., agreed to each purchase 5,000,000 common shares, no par value per share, of the Company (“common shares”) from funds affiliated with MHR Fund Management, LLC (“MHR Fund Management”). In connection with the purchases, the Company entered into separate registration rights agreements with each of Liberty and Discovery, and amended the registration rights agreement with MHR Fund Management, which provide Liberty, Discovery and MHR Fund Management (together with certain of their affiliates) with certain registration rights, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. The Company also entered into an underwriting agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as underwriter, Liberty, Discovery and Bank of America, N.A. in connection with a registered underwritten secondary public offering of the common shares. Among other transaction costs, the Company has incurred expenses on behalf of MHR Fund Management for certain costs related to the registration and offering of the common shares. Such costs, amounting to approximately $0.8 million , are included in general and administration expense in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended March 31, 2016. Mark H. Rachesky, the Chairman of the Board of the Company, is the principal of MHR Fund Management, which holds approximately 20.5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of May 23, 2016. The registration and offering were disclosed by the Company on Current Reports on Form 8-K dated November 10, 2015 and November 13, 2015. Atom Tickets During the year ended March 31, 2015, the Company made initial investments of approximately $4.3 million in MovieFriends, LLC ("Atom Tickets"), a theatrical movie discovery service. During the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company participated in an equity offering of Atom Tickets and subscribed for an additional $7.9 million . The Company owns an interest of approximately 19.5% in Atom Tickets. Gordon Crawford, a director of the Company, is an investor in Atom Tickets. Additionally, Phyllis Yaffe, a director of the Company, was appointed to its board of directors as a result of the Company's investment. Transactions with Equity Method Investees In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in related party transactions with equity method investees. These related party transactions primarily relate to the licensing and distribution of the Company's films and television programs, for which the impact on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income is as follows (see Note 2 and Note 5 ): March 31, 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidated Balance Sheets Accounts receivable (1) $ 14,573 $ 27,218 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (2) $ 4,000 $ — Participations and residuals (3) 11,716 9,929 Deferred revenue (4) 63,442 18,123 Total due to related parties $ 79,158 $ 28,052 Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidated Statements of Income Revenues (1) $ 47,682 $ 59,819 $ 51,919 Direct operating expense (3) $ 12,309 $ 13,904 $ 32,700 Distribution and marketing expenses (5) $ 1,210 $ 827 $ 2,132 __________________________________ (1) Represents primarily revenues and accounts receivable from EPIX and Pop from the licensing of films and television programs. Also includes revenues from FEARnet for fiscal 2014. (2) Represents accrued capital contributions to Pop. (3) Represents participation expense and participations payable associated with the distribution of certain theatrical titles for Roadside Attractions and Pantelion Films. (4) Represents deferred revenue from licensing arrangements discussed in footnote 1 above for EPIX. (5) Represents distribution fees incurred related to Roadside Attractions in connection with the theatrical release of certain films.

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. March 31, 2016 (In Thousands) Additions Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses (1) Charged to Other Accounts Deductions Balance at End of Period Year Ended March 31, 2016: Reserves: Returns and allowances $ 64,362 $ 136,790 $ — $ (149,343 ) (2) $ 51,809 Provision for doubtful accounts $ 4,120 $ 1,926 $ — $ (32 ) (3) $ 6,014 Deferred tax valuation allowance $ 9,284 $ — $ 819 $ — $ 10,103 Year Ended March 31, 2015: Reserves: Returns and allowances $ 106,680 $ 162,303 $ — $ (204,621 ) (2) $ 64,362 Provision for doubtful accounts $ 4,876 $ (454 ) $ — $ (302 ) (3) $ 4,120 Deferred tax valuation allowance $ 8,925 $ — $ 359 $ — $ 9,284 Year Ended March 31, 2014: Reserves: Returns and allowances $ 103,418 $ 185,373 $ — $ (182,111 ) (2) $ 106,680 Provision for doubtful accounts $ 4,494 $ 421 $ — $ (39 ) (3) $ 4,876 Deferred tax valuation allowance $ 25,836 $ — $ — $ (16,911 ) (4) $ 8,925 ____________________________ (1) Charges for returns and allowances are charges against revenue. (2) Actual returns and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. (3) Uncollectible accounts written off and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. (4) Release of a portion of the valuation allowance previously held against the Company's deferred tax assets.

Significant Accounting Polici34

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	Generally Accepted Accounting Principles These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Lionsgate and its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. The Company reviews its relationships with other entities to identify whether it is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). If the determination is made that the Company is the primary beneficiary, then the entity is consolidated in accordance with accounting guidance. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates 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 and provisions for doubtful accounts; fair value of equity-based compensation; fair value of assets and liabilities for allocation of the purchase price of companies acquired; income taxes; and accruals for contingent liabilities; and impairment assessments for investment in films and television programs, property and equipment, equity investments, goodwill and intangible assets. Actual results could differ from such estimates.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Certain amounts presented in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition 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 DVDs and Blu-ray discs 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, including digital and electronic-sell-through ("EST") arrangements, such as download-to-own, download-to-rent, video-on-demand and subscription video-on-demand, revenue is recognized when the Company is entitled to receipts and such receipts are determinable. Revenues from television or digital licensing for fixed fees 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 the feature film or television program has been granted or delivery has occurred, as required under the 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 (defined as contractual media release restrictions), the fee is allocated to the various media based on the Company'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 the Company's assessment of the relative fair value of each title. 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.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash deposits at financial institutions and investments in money market mutual funds.
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash Restricted cash primarily consists of amounts that are contractually designated for certain theatrical marketing obligations.
Investment in Films and Television Programs	Investment in Films and Television Programs Investment in films and television programs includes the unamortized costs of completed films and television programs which have been produced by the Company or for which the Company has acquired distribution rights, libraries acquired as part of acquisitions of companies, films and television programs in progress and in development and home entertainment product inventory. For films and television programs produced by the Company, capitalized costs include all direct production and financing costs, capitalized interest and production overhead. For the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, total capitalized interest was $19.9 million , $15.6 million , and $13.8 million , respectively. For acquired films and television programs, capitalized costs consist of minimum guarantee payments to acquire the distribution rights. Costs of acquiring and producing films and television programs and of acquired libraries are amortized using the individual-film-forecast method, whereby these costs are amortized and participations and residuals costs are accrued in the proportion that current year’s revenue bears to management’s estimate of ultimate revenue at the beginning of the current year expected to be recognized from the exploitation, exhibition or sale of the films or television programs. Ultimate revenue includes estimates over a period not to exceed ten years following the date of initial release of the motion picture. For an episodic television series, the period over which ultimate revenues are estimated cannot exceed ten years following the date of delivery of the first episode, or, if still in production, five years from the date of delivery of the most recent episode, if later. For titles included in acquired libraries, ultimate revenue includes estimates over a period not to exceed twenty years following the date of acquisition. Investment in films and television programs is stated at the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value. The valuation of investment in films and television programs is reviewed on a title-by-title basis, when an event or change in circumstances indicates that the fair value of a film or television program is less than its unamortized cost. During the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded impairment charges of $25.0 million and $23.5 million, respectively, on film and television programs. In determining the fair value of its films and television programs, the Company employs a discounted cash flows ("DCF") methodology with assumptions for cash flows. Key inputs employed in the DCF methodology include estimates of a film's ultimate revenue and costs as well as a discount rate. The discount rate utilized in the DCF analysis is based on the weighted average cost of capital of the Company plus a risk premium representing the risk associated with producing a particular film or television program. The fair value of any film costs associated with a film or television program that management plans to abandon is zero. As the primary determination of fair value is determined using a DCF model, the resulting fair value is considered a Level 3 measurement (see Note 10 ). Additional amortization is recorded in the amount by which the unamortized costs exceed the estimated fair value of the film or television program. Estimates of future revenue involve measurement uncertainty and it is therefore possible that reductions in the carrying value of investment in films and television programs may be required as a consequence of changes in management’s future revenue estimates. Films and television programs in progress include the accumulated costs of productions which have not yet been completed. Films and television programs in development include costs of acquiring film rights to books, stage plays or original screenplays and costs to adapt such projects. Such costs are capitalized and, upon commencement of production, are transferred to production costs. Projects in development are written off at the earlier of the date they are determined not to be recoverable or when abandoned, or three years from the date of the initial investment. Home entertainment product inventory consists of DVDs and Blu-ray discs and is stated at the lower of cost or market value (first-in, first-out method). Costs of DVDs and Blu-ray discs sales, including shipping and handling costs, are included in distribution and marketing expenses.
Property and Equipment, net	Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for on a straight line basis over the following useful lives: Computer equipment and software 2 — 5 years Furniture and equipment 2 — 10 years Leasehold improvements Lease term or the useful life, whichever is shorter Land Not depreciated The Company periodically reviews and evaluates the recoverability of property and equipment. Where applicable, estimates of net future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, are calculated based on future revenue estimates. If appropriate and where deemed necessary, a reduction in the carrying amount is recorded.
Investments	Investments Investments include investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, fair value method and cost method. Equity Method Investments: The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in companies in which it has a minority equity interest and the ability to exert significant influence over operating decisions of the companies. Significant influence is generally presumed to exist when the Company owns between 20% and 50% of the voting interests in the investee, holds substantial management rights or holds an interest of less than 20% in an investee that is a limited liability partnership or limited liability corporation that is treated as a flow-through entity. Under the equity method of accounting, the Company's share of the investee's earnings (losses), net of intercompany eliminations, are included in the "equity interest income (loss)" line item in the consolidated statement of income. The Company records its share of the net income or loss of certain other equity method investments (see Note 5 ) on a one quarter lag and, accordingly, during the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded its share of the income or loss generated by these entities for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013, respectively. Profit Eliminations. The Company licenses theatrical releases and other films and television programs to certain equity method investments. A portion of the profits of these licenses reflecting the Company's ownership share in the venture are eliminated through an adjustment to the equity interest income (loss) of the venture. These profits are recognized as they are realized by the equity method investee through the amortization of the related asset, recorded on the equity method investee's balance sheet, over the license period. Dividends and Other Distributions. Dividends and other distributions from equity method investees are recorded as a reduction of the Company's investment. Distributions received up to the Company's interest in the investee's retained earnings are considered returns on investments and are classified within cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Distributions from equity method investments in excess of the Company's interest in the investee's retained earnings are considered returns of investments and are classified within cash flows provided by investing activities in the statement of cash flows. Fair Value and Cost Method Investments: Investments in companies in which the Company does not have a controlling voting interest or over which it is unable to exert significant influence are generally accounted for at fair value if the investments are publicly traded. If the investment or security is not publicly traded, the investment is accounted for at cost because its fair value is not readily determinable. Fair value investments are considered available-for-sale by the Company. Unrealized gains and losses on investments, which are available-for-sale and accounted for at fair value, are reported net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. All of the Company’s investments are periodically reviewed to determine whether there has been a loss in value that is other than a temporary decline. If the Company determines that an investment has sustained an other-than-temporary decline in its value, the investment is written down to its fair value by a charge to earnings.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition costs over the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in various business acquisitions by the Company. The Company has two reporting units with goodwill: Motion Pictures and Television Production. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment annually each fiscal year or between the annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The impairment test follows a two-step approach. The first step determines if the goodwill is potentially impaired, and the second step measures the amount of the impairment loss, if necessary. Under the first step, goodwill is considered potentially impaired if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill. Under the second step, the impairment loss is then measured as the excess of recorded goodwill over the fair value of the goodwill, as calculated. The fair value of goodwill is calculated by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to all the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit was purchased in a business combination and the purchase price was the fair value of the reporting unit. However, entities are permitted to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step impairment test. The Company performs its annual impairment test as of January 1 in each fiscal year. The Company elected to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step annual goodwill impairment test in fiscal 2016. Based on the Company's qualitative assessments including, but not limited to, the results of the most recent quantitative impairment test, consideration of macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cash flows, and the Company's share price, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units is greater than their carrying value.
Other Assets	Other Assets Other assets include deferred financing costs, prepaid expenses and other, and finite-lived intangible assets. Deferred Financing Costs. Amounts incurred in connection with obtaining debt financing that is not deemed to be a modification of terms of an existing borrowing are deferred and amortized using the effective interest method, as a component of interest expense, over the period to the earlier of the date of the earliest put option or term to maturity of the related debt obligation. Debt financing costs associated with a debt issuance deemed to be a modification of terms of an existing borrowing are charged to expense at the time of modification. Prepaid Expenses and Other. Prepaid expenses and other primarily include prepaid expenses, security deposits, and other assets. Finite-lived Intangible Assets . Finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of noncompete agreements, trademarks and tradenames, and sales agency relationships, which are amortized over their anticipated revenue stream and reviewed for impairment when events and circumstances indicate that the intangible asset might be impaired.
Prints, Advertising and Marketing Expenses	Prints, Advertising and Marketing Expenses The costs of advertising and marketing expenses are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for the year ended March 31, 2016 were $470.2 million ( 2015 — $400.0 million , 2014 — $520.0 million ) which were recorded as distribution and marketing expenses. The costs of film prints are capitalized as prepaid expenses and expensed upon theatrical release and are included in distribution and marketing expenses.
Income Taxes and Government Assistance	Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes and recognition and measurement of deferred assets are based upon the likelihood of realization of tax benefits in future years. Under this method, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Valuation allowances are established when management determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the net deferred tax asset will not be realized. The financial effect of changes in tax laws or rates is accounted for in the period of enactment. From time to time, the Company engages in transactions in which the tax consequences may be subject to uncertainty. Significant judgment is required in assessing and estimating the tax consequences of these transactions. In determining the Company’s tax provision for financial reporting purposes, the Company establishes a reserve for uncertain tax positions unless such positions are determined to be more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, based on their technical merits. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. (o) Government Assistance The Company has access to government programs that are designed to promote film and television production and distribution in Canada and Australia. The Company also has access to similar programs in certain states within the U.S. that are designed to promote film and television production in those states. Tax credits earned with respect to expenditures on qualifying film and television productions are included as an offset to investment in films and television programs when the qualifying expenditures have been incurred provided that there is reasonable assurance that the credits will be realized (see Note 15 ).
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Resulting unrealized and realized gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of income. Foreign company assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Foreign company revenue and expense items are translated at the average rate of exchange for the fiscal year. Gains or losses arising on the translation of the accounts of foreign companies are included in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company in the management of its foreign currency exposures. The Company’s policy is not to use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge its foreign currency exposures on future production expenses denominated in various foreign currencies. The Company evaluates whether the foreign exchange contracts qualify for hedge accounting at the inception of the contract. The fair value of the forward exchange contracts is recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the foreign exchange contracts that are effective hedges are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity, and changes in the fair value of foreign exchange contracts that are ineffective hedges are reflected in the consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses realized upon settlement of the foreign exchange contracts that are effective hedges are amortized to the consolidated statements of income on the same basis as the production expenses being hedged.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. The fair value is recognized in earnings over the period during which an employee is required to provide service. See Note 13 for further discussion of the Company’s share-based compensation.
Net Income Per Share	Net Income Per Share Basic net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Basic net income per share for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic Net Income Per Common Share: Numerator: Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 50,209 $ 181,781 $ 152,037 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 148,480 139,048 137,468 Basic net income per common share $ 0.34 $ 1.31 $ 1.11 Diluted net income per common share reflects the potential dilutive effect, if any, of the conversion of convertible senior subordinated notes under the "if converted" method. Diluted net income per common share also reflects share purchase options, including equity-settled share appreciation rights and restricted share units ("RSUs") using the treasury stock method when dilutive, and any contingently issuable shares when dilutive. Diluted net income per common share for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Diluted Net Income Per Common Share: Numerator: Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 50,209 $ 181,781 $ 152,037 Add: Interest on convertible notes, net of tax 450 5,515 8,573 Numerator for diluted net income per common share $ 50,659 $ 187,296 $ 160,610 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 148,480 139,048 137,468 Effect of dilutive securities: Conversion of notes 2,098 9,508 13,736 Share purchase options 3,129 2,773 2,593 Restricted share units 381 449 618 Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding 154,088 151,778 154,415 Diluted net income per common share $ 0.33 $ 1.23 $ 1.04 For the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the outstanding common shares issuable presented below were excluded from diluted net income per common share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect. Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Anti-dilutive shares issuable Conversion of notes 4,047 — — Share purchase options 4,660 4,312 2,759 Restricted share units 179 147 87 Contingently issuable shares 624 322 457 Total weighted average anti-dilutive shares issuable excluded from diluted net income per common share 9,510 4,781 3,303
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Revenue Recognition : In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an accounting standard update relating to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers, which will supersede most current U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The new revenue recognition standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Based on the current guidance, the new framework will become effective on either a full or modified retrospective basis for the Company on April 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs : In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standards update relating to the presentation of debt issuance costs. The accounting update requires companies to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, rather than as an asset. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt the new guidance effective April 1, 2016. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Business Combinations - Accounting for Measurement Period Adjustments : In September 2015, the FASB issued new guidance on adjustments to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination, which are currently recognized on a retrospective basis. Under the new requirements, adjustments will be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined. The effects of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income arising from changes to the provisional amounts, if any, are included in earnings of the reporting period in which the adjustments to the provisional amounts are determined. An entity is also required to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted, and is required to be implemented on a prospective basis. The Company adopted the new guidance effective October 1, 2015 and it did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments : In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance that addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Among other provisions, the new guidance requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. For investments without readily determinable fair values, entities have the option to either measure these investments at fair value or at cost adjusted for changes in observable prices minus impairment. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018. Early adoption is not permitted, except for certain provisions relating to financial liabilities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Accounting for Leases : In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on accounting for leases which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets for the rights and obligations created by those leases. The new guidance also requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to the nature, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019, with early adoption is permitted, and is required to be implemented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting : In March 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance related to employee share-based payment accounting. The guidance requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled, to be implemented on a prospective basis. The guidance also requires presentation of excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity, and can be applied retrospectively or prospectively. The guidance increases the amount companies can withhold to cover income taxes on awards without triggering liability classification for shares used to satisfy statutory income tax withholding obligations and requires application of a modified retrospective transition method. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements. Equity Method of Accounting : In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance that changes the requirements for equity method accounting when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the investor’s ownership interest in or degree of influence over an investee. The guidance (i) eliminates the need to retroactively apply the equity method of accounting upon qualifying for such treatment, (ii) requires that the cost of acquiring the additional interest in an investee be added to the basis of the previously held interest and (iii) requires that unrealized holding gains or losses for available-for-sale equity securities that qualify for the equity method of accounting be recognized in earnings at the date the investment becomes qualified for use of the equity method of accounting. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Significant Accounting Polici35

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Useful Lives and Depreciation Methods of Property and Equipment	Depreciation is provided for on a straight line basis over the following useful lives: Computer equipment and software 2 — 5 years Furniture and equipment 2 — 10 years Leasehold improvements Lease term or the useful life, whichever is shorter Land Not depreciated
Basic Net Income Per Common Share	Basic net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Basic net income per share for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic Net Income Per Common Share: Numerator: Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 50,209 $ 181,781 $ 152,037 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 148,480 139,048 137,468 Basic net income per common share $ 0.34 $ 1.31 $ 1.11
Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	Diluted net income per common share for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Diluted Net Income Per Common Share: Numerator: Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 50,209 $ 181,781 $ 152,037 Add: Interest on convertible notes, net of tax 450 5,515 8,573 Numerator for diluted net income per common share $ 50,659 $ 187,296 $ 160,610 Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 148,480 139,048 137,468 Effect of dilutive securities: Conversion of notes 2,098 9,508 13,736 Share purchase options 3,129 2,773 2,593 Restricted share units 381 449 618 Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding 154,088 151,778 154,415 Diluted net income per common share $ 0.33 $ 1.23 $ 1.04
Anti-dilutive Shares Issuable	For the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the outstanding common shares issuable presented below were excluded from diluted net income per common share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect. Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Anti-dilutive shares issuable Conversion of notes 4,047 — — Share purchase options 4,660 4,312 2,759 Restricted share units 179 147 87 Contingently issuable shares 624 322 457 Total weighted average anti-dilutive shares issuable excluded from diluted net income per common share 9,510 4,781 3,303

Investment In Films And Telev36

Investment In Films And Television Programs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]
Investment In Films And Television Programs	March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Motion Pictures Segment - Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films Released, net of accumulated amortization $ 584,419 $ 507,628 Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization 3,612 9,357 Completed and not released 33,806 76,968 In progress 421,687 478,879 In development 28,148 21,054 Product inventory 20,693 23,023 1,092,365 1,116,909 Television Production Segment - Direct-to-Television Programs Released, net of accumulated amortization 189,246 231,470 In progress 191,161 28,585 In development 5,524 4,865 385,931 264,920 $ 1,478,296 $ 1,381,829

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Leasehold improvements $ 20,509 $ 13,788 Property and equipment 15,402 7,149 Computer equipment and software 52,261 43,605 88,172 64,542 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (45,994 ) (39,097 ) 42,178 25,445 Land 1,206 1,206 $ 43,384 $ 26,651

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity Method Investments, Cost Method Investments, and Investments in Debt and Equity [Abstract]
Carrying Amount of Investments, By Category	The carrying amounts of investments, by category, at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 were as follows: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Equity method investments $ 297,546 $ 234,202 Available-for-sale securities 123,978 162,024 Cost method investments 42,822 42,072 $ 464,346 $ 438,298
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying Amount of Equity Method Investments	The carrying amounts of equity method investments at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 were as follows: March 31, Equity Method Investee Ownership Percentage March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) EPIX 31.2% $ 171,837 $ 119,688 Pop 50.0% 98,719 91,683 Other Various 26,990 22,831 $ 297,546 $ 234,202
Equity Method Investee, Income (Loss)	Equity interests from equity method investments for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 were as follows (income (loss)): Year Ended March 31, Equity Method Investee 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) EPIX $ 52,149 $ 48,718 $ 32,308 Pop (1,763 ) (9,615 ) (2,610 ) Other (1) (6,155 ) 13,374 (4,974 ) $ 44,231 $ 52,477 $ 24,724 ____________________ (1) The Company records its share of the net income or loss of other equity method investments on a one quarter lag. Equity interest income from other equity method investments for the year ended March 31, 2015 includes a gain on sale of the Company's investment in FEARnet of $11.4 million .
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities	The cost basis, unrealized gains (losses) and fair market value of available-for-sale securities are set forth below: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Cost basis $ 158,916 $ 158,916 Gross unrealized gain (loss) (34,938 ) 3,108 Fair value $ 123,978 $ 162,024
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Summarized Balance Sheet	The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 for EPIX: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Current assets $ 355,735 $ 285,819 Non-current assets $ 360,441 $ 277,887 Current liabilities $ 90,837 $ 121,451 Non-current liabilities $ 23,948 $ 6,753
Summarized Statement of Operations	The following table presents the summarized statement of operations for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 for EPIX and a reconciliation of the net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income recorded by the Company: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Revenues $ 413,760 $ 442,793 $ 353,439 Expenses: Operating expenses 221,586 252,896 239,933 Selling, general and administrative expenses 24,028 23,305 22,835 Operating income 168,146 166,592 90,671 Interest and other expense (2,180 ) (1,993 ) (304 ) Net income $ 165,966 $ 164,599 $ 90,367 Reconciliation of net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income: Net income reported by EPIX $ 165,966 $ 164,599 $ 90,367 Ownership interest in EPIX 31.15 % 31.15 % 31.15 % The Company's share of net income 51,698 51,273 28,149 Eliminations of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (1) (7,314 ) (10,159 ) (9,638 ) Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (2) 7,765 7,604 13,797 Total equity interest income recorded $ 52,149 $ 48,718 $ 32,308 __________________ (1) Represents the elimination of the gross profit recognized by the Company on licensing sales to EPIX in proportion to the Company's ownership interest in EPIX. (2) Represents the realization of a portion of the profits previously eliminated. This profit remains eliminated until realized by EPIX. EPIX initially records the license fee for the title as inventory on its balance sheet and amortizes the inventory over the license period. Accordingly, the profit is realized as the inventory on EPIX's books is amortized.
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Summarized Balance Sheet	The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 for Pop: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Current assets $ 38,278 $ 28,612 Non-current assets $ 192,461 $ 192,188 Current liabilities $ 29,090 $ 26,048 Non-current liabilities $ 8,198 $ 7,196 Redeemable preferred stock $ 466,501 $ 399,247
Summarized Statement of Operations	The following table presents the summarized statement of operations for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 for Pop and a reconciliation of the net loss reported by Pop to equity interest loss recorded by the Company: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Revenues $ 86,437 $ 79,048 $ 78,407 Expenses: Cost of services 39,683 38,757 36,866 Selling, marketing, and general and administration 42,145 49,524 43,967 Depreciation and amortization 7,777 7,814 8,031 Operating loss (3,168 ) (17,047 ) (10,457 ) Other expense 14 385 (1,213 ) Interest expense, net 523 683 1,205 Accretion of redeemable preferred stock units (1) 57,654 48,546 40,342 Total interest expense, net 58,191 49,614 40,334 Loss from continuing operations (61,359 ) (66,661 ) (50,791 ) Loss from discontinued operations — — (2,799 ) Net loss $ (61,359 ) $ (66,661 ) $ (53,590 ) Reconciliation of net loss reported by Pop to equity interest loss: Net loss reported by Pop $ (61,359 ) $ (66,661 ) $ (53,590 ) Ownership interest in Pop 50 % 50 % 50 % The Company's share of net loss (30,680 ) (33,331 ) (26,795 ) Gain on sale of the Company's 50% share of TVGuide.com (2) — — 3,960 Accretion of dividend and interest income on redeemable preferred stock units (1) 28,827 24,273 20,171 Eliminations of the Company’s share of profit on licensing sales to Pop (813 ) (920 ) — Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to Pop 903 363 54 Total equity interest loss recorded $ (1,763 ) $ (9,615 ) $ (2,610 ) ___________________ (1) Accretion of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units represents Pop's 10% dividend and the amortization of discount on its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units held by the Company and the other interest holder. The Company recorded its share of this expense as income from the accretion of dividend and discount on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units within equity interest income (loss). (2) Represents the gain on the May 31, 2013 sale of the Company's 50% interest in TVGuide.com. As a result of the sale, TVGuide.com is considered a discontinued operation by Pop, and accordingly, the revenues and expenses of TVGuide.com prior to the transaction for all periods presented, are reflected net within the discontinued operations section of the summarized statement of operations for Pop.

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]
Other Assets	The composition of the Company’s other assets is as follows as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization $ 21,269 $ 28,060 Prepaid expenses and other 57,725 45,537 Finite-lived intangible assets 11,350 1,187 $ 90,344 $ 74,784
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	Finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of noncompete agreements, trademarks and tradenames, and sales agency relationships. The composition of the Company's finite-lived intangible assets and the associated accumulated amortization is as follows as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015: March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount (Amounts in thousands) Finite-lived intangible assets: Noncompete agreements $ 9,500 $ 449 $ 9,051 $ — $ — $ — Trademarks and trade names 8,600 6,451 2,149 6,600 5,913 687 Sales agency relationships 6,200 6,050 150 6,200 5,700 500 $ 24,300 $ 12,950 $ 11,350 $ 12,800 $ 11,613 $ 1,187

Corporate Debt (Tables)

Corporate Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Values of Corporate Debt	The total carrying values of corporate debt of the Company, excluding film obligations and production loans, were as follows as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Senior revolving credit facility $ 161,000 $ — 5.25% Senior Notes 225,000 225,000 Term Loan Due 2022 400,000 375,000 Convertible senior subordinated notes, net of unamortized discount of $1,800 (March 31, 2015 - $3,891) 100,050 114,126 $ 886,050 $ 714,126
Future Annual Contractual Principal Payment Commitments Under Corporate Debt	The following table sets forth future annual contractual principal payment commitments of corporate debt as of March 31, 2016 : Conversion Price Per Share at March 31, 2016 Maturity Date Year Ended March 31, Debt Type 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total (Amounts in thousands) Senior revolving credit facility N/A September 2017 $ — $ 161,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 161,000 5.25% Senior Notes N/A August 2018 — — 225,000 — — — 225,000 Term Loan Due 2022 N/A March 2022 — — — — — 400,000 400,000 Principal amounts of convertible senior subordinated notes: January 2012 4.00% Notes $10.26 January 2017 41,850 — — — — — 41,850 April 2013 1.25% Notes $29.32 April 2018 — — 60,000 — — — 60,000 $ 41,850 $ 161,000 $ 285,000 $ — $ — $ 400,000 887,850 Less aggregate unamortized discount (1,800 ) $ 886,050
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Outstanding	The following table sets forth the convertible senior subordinated notes outstanding and certain key terms of these notes at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Maturity Date Conversion Price Per Share at March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 Principal Unamortized Discount Net Carrying Amount Principal Unamortized Discount Net Carrying Amount (Amounts in thousands) April 2009 3.625% Notes (1) N/A N/A $ — $ — $ — $ 16,167 $ — $ 16,167 January 2012 4.00% Notes January 11, 2017 $10.26 41,850 (1,800 ) 40,050 41,850 (3,891 ) 37,959 April 2013 1.25% Notes April 15, 2018 $29.32 60,000 — 60,000 60,000 — 60,000 $ 101,850 $ (1,800 ) $ 100,050 $ 118,017 $ (3,891 ) $ 114,126 _______________ (1) On March 17, 2015, the April 2009 3.625% Notes were called for redemption and in April 2015, the holders of the notes converted substantially all of the outstanding principal amounts into common shares.
Conversions of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	The following conversions were completed with respect to the Company's convertible senior subordinated notes, which resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt in the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 of $1.3 million and $3.3 million , respectively (2016 - none ): Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands, except share amounts) April 2009 3.625% Notes Principal amount converted $ 16,162 $ 24,053 $ 24,289 Common shares issued upon conversion 1,983,058 2,937,096 2,943,634 Weighted average conversion price per share $ 8.15 $ 8.19 $ 8.25 October 2004 2.9375% Notes Principal amount converted $ — $ 99 $ 233 Common shares issued upon conversion — 8,634 20,259 Weighted average conversion price per share $ — 11.46 $ 11.50 January 2012 4.00% Notes Principal amount converted $ — $ — $ 3,150 Common shares issued upon conversion — — 299,999 Weighted average conversion price per share $ — $ — $ 10.50 Total Principal amount converted $ 16,162 $ 24,152 27,672 Common shares issued upon conversion 1,983,058 2,945,730 3,263,892 Weighted average conversion price per share $ 8.15 $ 8.20 $ 8.48
Interest Expense on Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	Interest expense recognized for the convertible senior subordinated notes for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Contractual interest coupon $ 2,367 $ 3,458 $ 4,751 Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs 2,141 5,200 8,845 $ 4,508 $ 8,658 $ 13,596
Term Loan Due 2022 and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Costs Associated with Issuance and Contemporaneous Redemption of Debt	The tables below set forth the applicable costs associated with (i) the redemption of the Term Loan Due 2020 and (ii) the redemption of the 10.25% Senior Notes, respectively (as discussed above), and the applicable accounting for such: Redemption of Term Loan Due 2020: Total Amortize Over Life of Term Loan Due 2022 Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (Amounts in thousands) Early redemption/ call premium on Term Loan Due 2020 $ 4,500 $ 2,834 $ 1,666 Previously incurred unamortized discount and deferred financing costs of Term Loan Due 2020 14,420 8,803 5,617 18,920 (1) 11,637 7,283 Third party costs incurred to issue the Term Loan Due 2022 4,931 (2) 1,826 3,105 Total $ 23,851 $ 13,463 $ 10,388 (1) Amounts related to the portion of the debt redemption deemed to be a modification of terms, as discussed above, were accounted for as deferred costs, with the remaining amounts expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt. (2) Third party costs incurred to issue the new debt related to the portion of the debt redemption deemed to be a modification of terms, as discussed above, were expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt, with the remaining amount capitalized as deferred financing costs of the new issuances.
10.25% Senior Notes and 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Costs Associated with Issuance and Contemporaneous Redemption of Debt	Redemption of 10.25% Senior Notes: Total Amortize Over Life of 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020 Loss on Extinguishment of Debt (Amounts in thousands) Early redemption/ call premium on 10.25% Senior Notes $ 34,304 $ 13,218 $ 21,086 Previously incurred unamortized net discount/premium and deferred financing costs of 10.25% Senior Notes 19,825 7,639 12,186 54,129 (1) 20,857 33,272 Third party costs incurred to issue the 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020 6,748 (2) 4,148 2,600 Total $ 60,877 $ 25,005 $ 35,872 (1) Amounts related to the portion of the debt redemption deemed to be a modification of terms, as discussed above, were accounted for as deferred costs, with the remaining amounts expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt. (2) Third party costs incurred to issue the new debt related to the portion of the debt redemption deemed to be a modification of terms, as discussed above, were expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt, with the remaining amount capitalized as deferred financing costs of the new issuances.

Film Obligations and Producti41

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Film Obligations And Production Loans [Abstract]
Films Obligations And Production Loans	March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Film obligations $ 24,989 $ 55,811 Production loans 690,371 600,944 Total film obligations and production loans $ 715,360 $ 656,755
Future Annual Repayment of Film Obligations and Production Loans	The following table sets forth future annual repayment of film obligations and production loans as of March 31, 2016 : Year Ended March 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total (Amounts in thousands) Film obligations $ 22,098 $ 2,000 $ 1,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 25,098 Production loans 641,076 49,295 — — — — 690,371 $ 663,174 $ 51,295 $ 1,000 $ — $ — $ — 715,469 Less imputed interest on film obligations (109 ) $ 715,360

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Required to Be Carried At Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: (Amounts in thousands) Available-for-sale securities (see Note 5 ): Starz Series A common stock $ 55,768 $ — $ 55,768 $ 72,882 $ — $ 72,882 Starz Series B common stock — 68,210 68,210 — 89,142 89,142 Forward exchange contracts (see Note 18 ) — 9,417 9,417 — 8,335 8,335 Liabilities: Forward exchange contracts (see Note 18 ) — (748 ) (748 ) — (2,024 ) (2,024 ) $ 55,768 $ 76,879 $ 132,647 $ 72,882 $ 95,453 $ 168,335
Carrying Values and Fair Values of Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units and Outstanding Debt	The following table sets forth the carrying values and fair values of the Company’s investment in Pop's mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units and outstanding debt at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value (Level 3) (Level 3) Assets: Investment in Pop's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units $ 98,719 $ 114,500 $ 91,683 $ 110,000 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value (Level 2) (Level 2) Liabilities: April 2009 3.625% Notes — — 16,167 16,167 January 2012 4.00% Notes 40,050 41,477 37,959 41,473 April 2013 1.25% Notes 60,000 54,188 60,000 53,241 Production loans 690,371 690,371 600,944 600,944 5.25% Senior Notes 225,000 229,500 225,000 233,438 Term Loan 400,000 400,500 375,000 375,938 $ 1,415,421 $ 1,416,036 $ 1,315,070 $ 1,321,201

Acquisition (Tables)

Acquisition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Purchase Price Allocation	The preliminary allocation of the purchase price, including the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest recognized, is as follows: Preliminary allocation of the total purchase consideration (1): (Amounts in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,816 Accounts receivable, net 15,248 Investment in films and television programs, net 63,387 Other assets acquired 7,019 Finite-lived intangible assets: Noncompete agreements 9,500 Trade name 2,000 Other liabilities assumed (32,638 ) Fair value of net assets acquired 80,332 Goodwill 211,452 Redeemable noncontrolling interest ( Note 12 ) (90,128 ) $ 201,656 ____________________________________________ (1) Since the initial preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company has made purchase price allocation adjustments for an increase in the purchase consideration of $2.9 million , of which $2.0 million represents additional cash consideration as a result of finalizing the valuation of working capital acquired pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, and $0.9 million from finalizing the valuation of the Company's shares issued. These adjustments resulted in a decrease to accounts receivable of $0.5 million , increase to intangible assets of $0.2 million , decrease to other liabilities assumed of $4.2 million and an increase in redeemable noncontrolling interest of $1.6 million resulting in a net increase of $0.6 million to goodwill. These adjustments had no material impact on the consolidated statement of income.
Acquisition of Pilgrim Studios, Pro Forma Statement of Income Information	The statements of income information below includes the statements of income of Pilgrim Studios for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 combined with the Company's statements of income for the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues $ 2,468,062 $ 2,537,694 Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 52,777 $ 178,691 Basic Net Income Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 0.35 $ 1.27 Diluted Net Income Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 0.34 $ 1.20
Goodwill by Reporting Segment	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment in the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: Motion Pictures Television Production Total (Amounts in thousands) Balance as of March 31, 2014 and 2015 $ 294,367 $ 28,961 $ 323,328 Acquisition of Pilgrim Studios — 210,815 210,815 Measurement period adjustments for Pilgrim Studios — 637 637 Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ 294,367 $ 240,413 $ 534,780

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int44

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	The table below presents the reconciliation of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest: Year Ended March 31, 2016 (Amounts in thousands) Beginning balance $ — Initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest 90,128 Net loss of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest (7,509 ) Noncontrolling interest discount accretion 2,030 Adjustments to redemption value 5,876 Ending balance $ 90,525

Capital Stock (Tables)

Capital Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance	The table below outlines common shares reserved for future issuance: March 31, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Stock options outstanding, average exercise price $24.55 (March 31, 2015 - $22.22) 15,332 12,215 Restricted share units — unvested 1,647 1,662 Share purchase options and restricted share units available for future issuance 2,093 7,163 Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2009 3.625% Notes at conversion price of $8.15 per share at March 31, 2015 — 1,984 Shares issuable upon conversion of January 2012 4.00% Notes at conversion price of $10.26 per share (March 31, 2015 - $10.38) 4,079 4,032 Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2013 1.25% Notes at conversion price of $29.32 per share (March 31, 2015 - $29.65) 2,046 2,024 Shares reserved for future issuance 25,197 29,080
Share Repurchases	For the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the common shares repurchased under the Company's share repurchase plan were as follows: Fiscal Year Ended Shares Repurchased Aggregate Cost of Shares Weighted Average Repurchase Price Per Share (in thousands) March 31, 2016 3,600,395 $ 73,180 $20.33 March 31, 2015 5,026,512 136,501 $27.16 March 31, 2014 315,706 8,339 $26.41 Total from December 17, 2013 authorization 8,942,613 $ 218,020 $24.38
Dividends Declared	During fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends (first quarterly cash dividend declared during the third quarter ended December 31, 2013): Dividends Declared Per Common Share Total Amount (1) Payment Date (in thousands) Fiscal Year 2016: Fourth quarter ended March 31, 2016 (2) $0.09 $ 13,209 May 27, 2016 Third quarter ended December 31, 2015 $0.09 13,520 February 5, 2016 Second quarter ended September 30, 2015 $0.09 13,364 November 10, 2015 First quarter ended June 30, 2015 $0.07 10,376 August 7, 2015 Total cash dividends declared in fiscal year 2016 $0.34 50,469 Fiscal Year 2015: Fourth quarter ended March 31, 2015 (2) $0.07 10,186 May 22, 2015 Third quarter ended December 31, 2014 $0.07 9,817 February 6, 2015 Second quarter ended September 30, 2014 $0.07 9,590 November 7, 2014 First quarter ended June 30, 2014 $0.05 6,880 August 8, 2014 Total cash dividends declared in fiscal year 2015 $0.26 36,473 Fiscal Year 2014: Total cash dividends declared in fiscal year 2014 $0.10 13,966 Total cash dividends declared $0.70 $ 100,908 ____________________________________________ (1) The Company had an accumulated deficit through December 31, 2014 at the time the dividends were declared; therefore, these dividends were recorded as a reduction to common shares with the dividends declared in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2015 recorded as a reduction of retained earnings. (2) As of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, the Company had $13.2 million and $10.2 million , respectively, of cash dividends payable included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
Share-Based Compensation Expense	The Company recognized the following share-based compensation expense during the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Compensation Expense: Stock Options $ 31,015 $ 33,452 $ 22,514 Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation 47,163 42,831 33,221 Share Appreciation Rights 287 4,027 16,384 78,465 80,310 72,119 Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units (1) — 1,194 — Total share-based compensation expense $ 78,465 $ 81,504 $ 72,119 Tax impact (2) (28,632 ) (29,676 ) (26,684 ) Reduction in net income $ 49,833 $ 51,828 $ 45,435 ____________________________ (1) Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to the severance arrangements related to the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels. (2) Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of income for share-based compensation arrangements.
Stock Options Activity	A summary of option and equity-settled share appreciation rights activity under the various plans as of March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 and changes during the years then ended is presented below: Number of Weighted- Average Exercise Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of March 31, Options: Shares Price Term In Years 2016 Outstanding at April 1, 2013 8,021,382 $ 12.87 Granted 4,955,889 29.40 CSARs converted to options 733,334 7.56 Exercised (1,598,035 ) 9.86 Forfeited or expired (18,560 ) 15.68 Outstanding at March 31, 2014 12,094,010 $ 19.70 Granted 1,765,809 29.49 Exercised (609,160 ) 14.39 Forfeited or expired (35,963 ) 17.69 Outstanding at March 31, 2015 13,214,696 $ 21.26 Granted 3,538,346 31.50 Exercised (640,008 ) 13.01 Forfeited or expired (19,138 ) 26.54 Outstanding at March 31, 2016 16,093,896 $ 23.83 5.94 $ 54,088,481 Outstanding as of March 31, 2016, vested or expected to vest in the future 16,002,844 $ 23.82 5.92 $ 54,067,625 Exercisable at March 31, 2016 8,840,250 $ 19.00 4.80 $ 50,968,223
Stock Options Granted Valuation Assumptions	The following table presents the weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted in the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, and the weighted average applicable assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for stock options granted during the years then ended: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average fair value of grants $7.64 $10.49 $12.38 Weighted average assumptions: Risk-free interest rate (1) 0.9% - 1.9% 0.3% - 2.0% 0.4% - 2.7% Expected option lives (in years) (2) 3 - 6 years 1 - 6 years 2 - 8 years Expected volatility for options (3) 35% 35% - 38% 38% - 45% Expected dividend yield (4) 0.8% - 1.8% 0.8% - 1.0% 0.0% - 0.8% ____________________________ (1) The risk-free rate assumed in valuing the options is based on the U.S. Treasury Yield curve in effect applied against the expected term of the option at the time of the grant. (2) The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. (3) Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from traded options on the Company’s stock, historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors. (4) The expected dividend yield is estimated by dividing the expected annual dividend by the market price of the Company's stock at the date of grant.
Restricted Share Units Award Activity	A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted share units as of March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , and changes during the years then ended is presented below: Restricted Share Units: Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding at April 1, 2013 2,076,801 $ 13.61 Granted 1,455,754 28.50 Vested (1,358,856 ) 14.24 Forfeited (34,524 ) 11.04 Outstanding at March 31, 2014 2,139,175 $ 23.38 Granted 901,611 29.55 Vested (1,360,524 ) 22.05 Forfeited (18,234 ) 19.41 Outstanding at March 31, 2015 1,662,028 $ 28.10 Granted 1,461,521 32.36 Vested (1,438,207 ) 28.22 Forfeited (37,910 ) 30.36 Outstanding at March 31, 2016 1,647,432 $ 31.74
Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards	The following table summarizes the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost as of March 31, 2016 related to non-vested stock options and restricted share units and the weighted average remaining years over which the cost will be recognized: Total Unrecognized Compensation Cost Weighted Average Remaining Years (Amounts in thousands) Stock Options $ 45,486 1.4 Restricted Share Units 30,717 1.8 Total $ 76,203
Cash-Settled Share Appreciation Rights Activity	A summary of the status of the Company’s cash-settled share-appreciation rights ("CSARs") as of March 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , and changes during the years then ended is presented below: Cash-Settled Share-Appreciation Rights Number of Shares Weighted- Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding at March 31, 2013 958,334 $ 7.04 $ 17.02 Granted — — — Exercised (150,000 ) 5.45 32.16 CSARs converted to options (733,334 ) 7.56 27.52 Outstanding at March 31, 2014 75,000 $ 5.17 $ 21.56 Granted — — — Exercised (75,000 ) 5.17 27.91 Outstanding at March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2016 — $ — $ —

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Pre-Tax Income	The components of pretax income, net of intercompany eliminations, are as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) United States $ (244,178 ) $ 67,423 $ 122,464 International 210,351 145,985 62,496 $ (33,827 ) $ 213,408 $ 184,960
Current and Deferred Income Tax Provision (Benefits)	The Company’s current and deferred income tax provision (benefits) are as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 Current provision (benefit): (Amounts in thousands) Federal $ 6,217 $ 12,000 $ 9,694 States 2,480 630 2,366 International (155 ) 5,063 4,950 Total current provision $ 8,542 $ 17,693 $ 17,010 Deferred provision (benefit): Federal $ (77,399 ) $ 12,335 $ 22,417 States (7,632 ) 3,415 1,784 International (38 ) (1,816 ) (8,288 ) Total deferred provision (benefit) (85,069 ) 13,934 15,913 Total provision (benefit) for income taxes $ (76,527 ) $ 31,627 $ 32,923
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The differences between income taxes expected at U.S. statutory income tax rates and the income tax provision are as set forth below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Income taxes computed at Federal statutory rate of 35% $ (11,840 ) $ 74,693 $ 64,736 Foreign affiliate dividends (59,448 ) (44,715 ) (13,027 ) Foreign and provincial operations subject to different income tax rates (7,142 ) (1,830 ) (283 ) State income tax (3,809 ) 1,432 3,304 Permanent differences 6,583 3,074 (7,618 ) Other (871 ) (1,027 ) (2,159 ) Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance — — (12,030 ) $ (76,527 ) $ 31,627 $ 32,923
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The income tax effects of temporary differences between the book value and tax basis of assets and liabilities are as follows: March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Net operating losses $ 77,787 $ 17,273 Foreign tax credits 44,672 40,371 Investment in film and television obligations 93,699 70,338 Accounts payable 42,235 33,687 Other assets 27,535 17,538 Reserves 17,077 13,070 Total deferred tax assets 303,005 192,277 Valuation allowance (10,103 ) (9,284 ) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 292,902 182,993 Deferred tax liabilities: Liabilities — — Accounts receivable (140,941 ) (113,026 ) Subordinated notes (1,728 ) (2,849 ) Other (15,812 ) (17,004 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ (158,481 ) $ (132,879 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 134,421 $ 50,114
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	The following table summarizes the changes to the gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Amounts in millions Gross unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2013 $ 0.9 Increases related to prior year tax positions 2.2 Decreases related to prior year tax positions (0.9 ) Settlements — Lapse in statute of limitations — Gross unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2014 2.2 Increases related to prior year tax positions 2.3 Decreases related to prior year tax positions — Settlements — Lapse in statute of limitations — Gross unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2015 4.5 Increases related to prior year tax positions — Decreases related to prior year tax positions — Settlements — Lapse in statute of limitations — Gross unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2016 $ 4.5

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information by Business Unit	Segment information by business unit is as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Segment revenues Motion Pictures $ 1,677,482 $ 1,820,149 $ 2,182,902 Television Production 669,937 579,491 447,352 $ 2,347,419 $ 2,399,640 $ 2,630,254 Gross segment contribution Motion Pictures $ 184,308 $ 449,760 $ 491,779 Television Production 103,998 55,123 29,633 $ 288,306 $ 504,883 $ 521,412 Segment general and administration Motion Pictures $ 80,952 $ 73,501 $ 66,768 Television Production 19,783 13,346 12,747 $ 100,735 $ 86,847 $ 79,515 Segment profit Motion Pictures $ 103,356 $ 376,259 $ 425,011 Television Production 84,215 41,777 16,886 $ 187,571 $ 418,036 $ 441,897
Reconciliation of Total Segment Profit to the Company's Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Company’s total segment profit $ 187,571 $ 418,036 $ 441,897 Share-based compensation expense (78,465 ) (80,310 ) (72,119 ) Restructuring and other items (1) (19,834 ) (10,725 ) (7,500 ) Non-cash imputed interest charge (2) (5,270 ) — — Purchase accounting and related adjustments (3) (8,430 ) — — Start-up losses of new business initiatives (4) (10,017 ) — — Backstopped prints and advertising expense (5) (997 ) (12,509 ) — General and administrative expenses for corporate and shared services (76,504 ) (85,625 ) (95,791 ) Depreciation and amortization (13,084 ) (6,586 ) (6,539 ) Operating income (loss) (25,030 ) 222,281 259,948 Interest expense (54,879 ) (52,476 ) (66,170 ) Interest and other income 1,851 2,790 6,030 Loss on extinguishment of debt — (11,664 ) (39,572 ) Equity interests income 44,231 52,477 24,724 Income (loss) before income taxes $ (33,827 ) $ 213,408 $ 184,960 ____________________________ (1) Restructuring and other items includes restructuring and severance charges, certain transaction related costs, the settlement of an administrative order, and certain unusual items when applicable. Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2016 represent professional fees associated with certain strategic transactions including, among others, the acquisition of Pilgrim Studios and certain shareholder transactions, and certain transactional costs of $7.7 million of Pilgrim Studios attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholder (see Note 11 ). Pursuant to the profit sharing provisions in the Pilgrim Studios operating agreement, the transactional costs of $7.7 million are included in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statement of income and thus does not impact earnings per share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders. In addition, amounts in the year ended March 31, 2016 include pension withdrawal costs of $2.7 million related to an underfunded multi-employer pension plan in which the Company is no longer participating. Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2015 primarily represent costs related to the move of our international sales and distribution organization to the United Kingdom, and severance costs associated with the integration of the marketing operations of our Lionsgate and Summit film labels, of which approximately $1.2 million are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 13 ). In addition, the year ended March 31, 2015 includes transaction costs related to a certain shareholder transaction (see Note 22 ), and costs related to the Starz Exchange transaction (see Note 5 ). Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2014 represent the settlement of an administrative order. (2) Non-cash imputed interest charge represents a charge associated with the interest cost of long-term accounts receivable for Television Production licensed product that become due beyond one-year. (3) Purchase accounting and related adjustments represent the incremental amortization expense associated with the non-cash fair value adjustments on television assets of $6.5 million included in direct operating expense resulting from the application of purchase accounting and the charge of $1.9 million included in general and administrative expense related to the accretion of the noncontrolling interest discount (see Note 12 ). (4) Start-up losses of new business initiatives represent losses associated with the Company's direct to consumer initiatives including its subscription video-on-demand platforms, of which $4.8 million is included in the Company's consolidated general and administrative expense. (5) Backstopped P&A represents the amount of theatrical marketing expense for third party titles that the Company funded and expensed for which a third party provides a first dollar loss guarantee (subject to a cap) that such expense will be recouped from the performance of the film (which results in minimal risk of loss to the Company). The amount represents the P&A expense incurred net of the impact of expensing the P&A cost over the revenue streams similar to a participation expense (i.e., the P&A under these arrangements are being expensed similar to a participation cost for purposes of measuring segment profit).
Segment Revenues By Media	The following table sets forth revenues by media as broken down by segment for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Segment revenues: Motion Pictures Theatrical $ 314,082 $ 354,050 $ 524,669 Home Entertainment 579,802 662,685 829,580 Television 205,148 270,214 225,338 International 548,200 494,981 543,435 Other 30,250 38,219 59,880 Total Motion Pictures revenues $ 1,677,482 $ 1,820,149 $ 2,182,902 Television Production Domestic Television 415,486 415,204 326,061 International 190,208 112,385 82,295 Home Entertainment 60,231 44,796 34,296 Other 4,012 7,106 4,700 Total Television Production revenues $ 669,937 $ 579,491 $ 447,352 Total revenues $ 2,347,419 $ 2,399,640 $ 2,630,254
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	The following table sets forth significant assets as broken down by segment and other unallocated assets as of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 Motion Pictures Television Production Total Motion Pictures Television Production Total (Amounts in thousands) Significant assets by segment Accounts receivable $ 557,532 $ 491,757 $ 1,049,289 $ 538,515 $ 353,365 $ 891,880 Investment in films and television programs, net 1,092,365 385,931 1,478,296 1,116,909 264,920 1,381,829 Goodwill 294,367 240,413 534,780 294,367 28,961 323,328 $ 1,944,264 $ 1,118,101 $ 3,062,365 $ 1,949,791 $ 647,246 $ 2,597,037 Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and investments) 793,143 695,052 Total assets $ 3,855,508 $ 3,292,089
Acquisition of Investment in Films and Television Programs by Segment	The following table sets forth acquisition of investment in films and television programs as broken down by segment for the years ended March 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 : Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Acquisition of investment in films and television programs Motion Pictures $ 639,875 $ 688,555 $ 597,083 Television Production 426,528 323,739 350,999 $ 1,066,403 $ 1,012,294 $ 948,082
Revenue and Tangible Assets by Geographic Location	Revenue by geographic location, based on the location of the customers, with no other foreign country individually comprising greater than 10% of total revenue, is as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Canada $ 55,080 $ 68,969 $ 68,599 United States 1,550,207 1,712,087 1,917,615 Other foreign 742,132 618,584 644,040 $ 2,347,419 $ 2,399,640 $ 2,630,254 Tangible assets by geographic location are as follows: March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Canada $ 172,574 $ 214,303 United States 2,863,075 2,550,713 Other foreign 139,308 152,444 $ 3,174,957 $ 2,917,460

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Annual Repayment of Contractual Commitments	The following table sets forth our future annual repayment of contractual commitments as of March 31, 2016 : Year Ended March 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total (Amounts in thousands) Contractual commitments by expected repayment date (off-balance sheet arrangements) Film obligation and production loan commitments (1) $ 290,411 $ 221,842 $ 10,385 $ — $ — $ — $ 522,638 Interest payments (2) 34,237 32,563 26,281 20,000 20,000 22,444 155,525 Operating lease commitments 14,532 14,183 14,579 14,975 14,912 34,235 107,416 Other contractual obligations 71,043 43,212 19,718 6,927 3,650 6,395 150,945 Total future commitments under contractual obligations (3) $ 410,223 $ 311,800 $ 70,963 $ 41,902 $ 38,562 $ 63,074 $ 936,524 ____________________________ (1) Film obligation commitments include distribution and marketing commitments and minimum guarantee commitments. Distribution and marketing commitments represent contractual commitments for future expenditures associated with distribution and marketing of films which we will distribute. The payment dates of these amounts are primarily based on the anticipated release date of the film. Minimum guarantee commitments represent contractual commitments related to the purchase of film rights for pictures to be delivered in the future. Production loan commitments represent amounts committed for future film production and development to be funded through production financing and recorded as a production loan liability when incurred. Future payments under these commitments are based on anticipated delivery or release dates of the related film or contractual due dates of the commitment. The amounts include estimated future interest payments associated with the commitment. (2) Includes cash interest payments on the Company's corporate debt, excluding the interest payments on the senior revolving credit facility as future amounts are not fixed or determinable due to fluctuating balances and interest rates. (3) Not included in the amounts above are $90.5 million of redeemable noncontrolling interest, as future amounts and timing are subject to a number of uncertainties such that we are unable to make sufficiently reliable estimations of future payments (see Note 12 ).

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts	As of March 31, 2016 , the Company had the following outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts (all outstanding contracts have maturities of less than 24 months from March 31, 2016 ): March 31, 2016 Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Amount US Dollar Amount Weighted Average Exchange Rate Per $1 USD (Amounts in millions) (Amounts in millions) British Pound Sterling £17.5 in exchange for $24.7 £0.71 Australian Dollar A$56.8 in exchange for $50.6 A$1.12 Canadian Dollar C$4.4 in exchange for $2.6 C$1.69

Supplementary Cash Flow State50

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities	The supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities is presented below: Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Non-cash investing activities: Issuance of common shares related to Pilgrim Studios acquisition (see Note 11 ) $ 57,003 $ — $ — Investment in available-for-sale securities (see Note 5 ) $ — $ 158,916 $ — Investment in cost method investments (see Note 5 ) $ — $ 12,000 $ — Non-cash financing activities: Accrued dividends (see Note 13 ) $ 13,209 $ 10,186 $ 7,066 Accrued share repurchases (see Note 13 ) $ — $ — $ 8,339 Conversions of convertible senior subordinated notes (see Note 7 ) $ 16,162 $ 24,152 $ 27,672

Quarterly Financial Data (Una51

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	Certain quarterly information is presented below: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 Revenues $ 408,941 $ 476,759 $ 670,522 $ 791,197 Operating income (loss) $ 44,165 $ (39,288 ) $ (9,720 ) $ (20,187 ) Net income (loss) (1) $ 40,684 $ (42,069 ) $ 32,598 $ 11,487 Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders (1) $ 40,684 $ (42,069 ) $ 40,717 $ 10,877 Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders: Basic income (loss) per share $ 0.28 $ (0.28 ) $ 0.27 $ 0.07 Diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.26 $ (0.28 ) $ 0.26 $ 0.07 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 2015 Revenues $ 449,383 $ 552,876 $ 751,299 $ 646,082 Operating income $ 47,764 $ 30,488 $ 116,169 $ 27,860 Net income (2)(3)(4) $ 43,261 $ 20,781 $ 98,185 $ 19,554 Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 43,261 $ 20,781 $ 98,185 $ 19,554 Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders: Basic income per share $ 0.31 $ 0.15 $ 0.70 $ 0.14 Diluted income per share $ 0.30 $ 0.15 $ 0.65 $ 0.14 ________________________________________ (1) During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $2.7 million , $11.7 million , and $1.5 million , respectively (see Note 16 ). For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $4.0 million . (2) During the first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $3.1 million , $0.9 million , $0.5 million , and $3.0 million , respectively (see Note 16 ). (3) During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a gain on sale of equity method investment, net of tax, of $7.2 million (see Note 5 ). (4) During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax, of $0.4 million , $0.4 million , and $8.1 million , respectively.

Consolidating Financial Infor52

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Tables) - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	As of March 31, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) BALANCE SHEET Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,499 $ 47,290 $ 51,908 $ — $ 102,697 Restricted cash — 2,508 — — 2,508 Accounts receivable, net 617 7,933 883,330 — 891,880 Investment in films and television programs, net — 6,402 1,375,427 — 1,381,829 Property and equipment, net — 24,938 1,713 — 26,651 Investments 40,072 9,229 388,997 — 438,298 Goodwill 10,172 — 313,156 — 323,328 Other assets 8,109 61,409 11,180 (5,914 ) 74,784 Deferred tax assets 10,524 32,252 7,338 — 50,114 Subsidiary investments and advances 1,385,522 1,378,571 2,571,801 (5,335,894 ) — $ 1,458,515 $ 1,570,532 $ 5,604,850 $ (5,341,808 ) $ 3,292,089 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency) Senior revolving credit facility $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — 5.25% Senior Notes 225,000 — — — 225,000 Term Loan 375,000 — — — 375,000 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 16,228 86,472 229,773 — 332,473 Participations and residuals — 3,417 468,244 — 471,661 Film obligations and production loans — — 656,755 — 656,755 Convertible senior subordinated notes — 114,126 — — 114,126 Deferred revenue — 7,722 267,065 — 274,787 Intercompany payable — 1,530,299 2,547,928 (4,078,227 ) — Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — — — — Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) 842,287 (171,504 ) 1,435,085 (1,263,581 ) 842,287 $ 1,458,515 $ 1,570,532 $ 5,604,850 $ (5,341,808 ) $ 3,292,089 As of March 31, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) BALANCE SHEET Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 654 $ 28,091 $ 28,997 $ — $ 57,742 Restricted cash — 2,906 — — 2,906 Accounts receivable, net 676 1,579 1,047,034 — 1,049,289 Investment in films and television programs, net — 6,407 1,471,889 — 1,478,296 Property and equipment, net — 36,171 7,213 — 43,384 Investments 40,072 15,354 408,920 — 464,346 Goodwill 10,172 — 524,608 — 534,780 Other assets 7,225 56,159 32,357 (5,397 ) 90,344 Deferred tax assets 1,502 121,725 11,194 — 134,421 Subsidiary investments and advances 1,598,137 1,504,398 3,094,974 (6,197,509 ) — $ 1,658,438 $ 1,772,790 $ 6,627,186 $ (6,202,906 ) $ 3,855,508 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficiency) Senior revolving credit facility $ 161,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 161,000 5.25% Senior Notes 225,000 — — — 225,000 Term Loan 400,000 — — — 400,000 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 22,165 89,903 265,630 — 377,698 Participations and residuals — 3,663 603,695 — 607,358 Film obligations and production loans — — 715,360 — 715,360 Convertible senior subordinated notes — 100,050 — — 100,050 Deferred revenue — 4,833 323,411 — 328,244 Intercompany payable — 1,906,899 2,415,792 (4,322,691 ) — Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 90,525 — 90,525 Shareholders’ equity (deficiency) 850,273 (332,558 ) 2,212,773 (1,880,215 ) 850,273 $ 1,658,438 $ 1,772,790 $ 6,627,186 $ (6,202,906 ) $ 3,855,508
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income	Year Ended March 31, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF INCOME Revenues $ — $ 29,631 $ 2,370,730 $ (721 ) $ 2,399,640 EXPENSES: Direct operating — 6,909 1,308,866 — 1,315,775 Distribution and marketing — 1,243 590,248 — 591,491 General and administration 11,325 159,908 92,754 (480 ) 263,507 Depreciation and amortization — 4,048 2,538 — 6,586 Total expenses 11,325 172,108 1,994,406 (480 ) 2,177,359 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (11,325 ) (142,477 ) 376,324 (241 ) 222,281 Other expenses (income): Interest expense 33,830 188,789 134,054 (304,197 ) 52,476 Interest and other income (172,520 ) (2,881 ) (131,112 ) 303,723 (2,790 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt 6,739 4,925 — — 11,664 Total other expenses (income) (131,951 ) 190,833 2,942 (474 ) 61,350 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 120,626 (333,310 ) 373,382 233 160,931 Equity interests income (loss) 59,327 402,959 52,988 (462,797 ) 52,477 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 179,953 69,649 426,370 (462,564 ) 213,408 Income tax provision (1,828 ) 10,322 63,447 (40,314 ) 31,627 NET INCOME (LOSS) 181,781 59,327 362,923 (422,250 ) 181,781 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — — — Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 181,781 $ 59,327 $ 362,923 $ (422,250 ) $ 181,781 Year Ended March 31, 2014 Lions Gate Lions Gate Non-guarantor Consolidating Lions Gate (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF INCOME Revenues $ 6,748 $ 26,113 $ 2,606,551 $ (9,158 ) $ 2,630,254 EXPENSES: Direct operating (254 ) (3,331 ) 1,372,199 767 1,369,381 Distribution and marketing 2 3,058 736,401 — 739,461 General and administration 9,968 163,110 82,309 (462 ) 254,925 Depreciation and amortization — 2,218 4,321 — 6,539 Total expenses 9,716 165,055 2,195,230 305 2,370,306 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (2,968 ) (138,942 ) 411,321 (9,463 ) 259,948 Other expenses (income): Interest expense 18,718 111,956 43,349 (107,853 ) 66,170 Interest and other income (69,552 ) (3,945 ) (40,027 ) 107,494 (6,030 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,600 36,972 — — 39,572 Total other expenses (income) (48,234 ) 144,983 3,322 (359 ) 99,712 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 45,266 (283,925 ) 407,999 (9,104 ) 160,236 Equity interests income (loss) 98,244 403,443 29,467 (506,430 ) 24,724 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 143,510 119,518 437,466 (515,534 ) 184,960 Income tax provision (8,527 ) 21,274 78,086 (57,910 ) 32,923 NET INCOME (LOSS) 152,037 98,244 359,380 (457,624 ) 152,037 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — — — Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 152,037 $ 98,244 $ 359,380 $ (457,624 ) $ 152,037 Year Ended March 31, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF INCOME Revenues $ — $ 23,683 $ 2,324,170 $ (434 ) $ 2,347,419 EXPENSES: Direct operating — 563 1,414,781 — 1,415,344 Distribution and marketing — 6,497 655,292 — 661,789 General and administration 6,530 159,128 118,123 (1,549 ) 282,232 Depreciation and amortization — 9,284 3,800 — 13,084 Total expenses 6,530 175,472 2,191,996 (1,549 ) 2,372,449 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (6,530 ) (151,789 ) 132,174 1,115 (25,030 ) Other expenses (income): Interest expense 38,609 220,609 175,975 (380,314 ) 54,879 Interest and other income (209,419 ) (172 ) (172,056 ) 379,796 (1,851 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt — — — — — Total other expenses (income) (170,810 ) 220,437 3,919 (518 ) 53,028 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 164,280 (372,226 ) 128,255 1,633 (78,058 ) Equity interests income (loss) (113,199 ) 182,694 46,719 (71,983 ) 44,231 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 51,081 (189,532 ) 174,974 (70,350 ) (33,827 ) Income tax provision (benefit) 872 (76,333 ) 65,526 (66,592 ) (76,527 ) NET INCOME (LOSS) 50,209 (113,199 ) 109,448 (3,758 ) 42,700 Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — 7,509 7,509 Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 50,209 $ (113,199 ) $ 109,448 $ 3,751 $ 50,209
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	Year Ended March 31, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) NET INCOME (LOSS) 50,209 (113,199 ) 109,448 (3,758 ) 42,700 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (3,056 ) (4,334 ) (6,457 ) 10,791 (3,056 ) Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax benefit of ($403) (37,643 ) — (37,643 ) 37,643 (37,643 ) Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax (193 ) — (193 ) 193 (193 ) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 9,317 (117,533 ) 65,155 44,869 1,808 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — 7,509 7,509 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 9,317 $ (117,533 ) $ 65,155 $ 52,378 $ 9,317 Year Ended March 31, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) NET INCOME (LOSS) 181,781 59,327 362,923 (422,250 ) 181,781 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (844 ) (3,554 ) (1,902 ) (91 ) (6,391 ) Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge of $404 — — 2,705 — 2,705 Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax — — 2,842 — 2,842 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 180,937 55,773 366,568 (422,341 ) 180,937 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 180,937 $ 55,773 $ 366,568 $ (422,341 ) $ 180,937 Year Ended March 31, 2014 Lions Gate Lions Gate Non-guarantor Consolidating Lions Gate (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) NET INCOME (LOSS) 152,037 98,244 359,380 (457,624 ) 152,037 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 5,102 1,665 26,348 (28,821 ) 4,294 Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax — (661 ) 1,469 — 808 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 157,139 99,248 387,197 (486,445 ) 157,139 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 157,139 $ 99,248 $ 387,197 $ (486,445 ) $ 157,139
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	Year Ended March 31, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 171,222 $ 62,901 $ (137,614 ) $ — $ 96,509 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees — — 14,575 — 14,575 Investment in equity method investees — (4,655 ) (18,075 ) — (22,730 ) Purchases of other investments (28,000 ) (2,000 ) — — (30,000 ) Purchases of property and equipment — (14,939 ) (2,074 ) — (17,013 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (28,000 ) (21,594 ) (5,574 ) — (55,168 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings 778,500 — — — 778,500 Senior revolving credit facility - repayments (876,119 ) — — — (876,119 ) Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $4,315 370,685 — — — 370,685 Term Loan - repayments (229,500 ) — — — (229,500 ) Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases — (16 ) — — (16 ) Production loans - borrowings — — 631,709 — 631,709 Production loans - repayments — — (449,648 ) — (449,648 ) Repurchase of common shares (144,840 ) — — — (144,840 ) Dividends paid (33,353 ) — — — (33,353 ) Exercise of stock options 6,839 — — — 6,839 Tax withholding required on equity awards (20,062 ) — — — (20,062 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (147,850 ) (16 ) 182,061 — 34,195 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (4,628 ) 41,291 38,873 — 75,536 FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH (1 ) — 1,470 — 1,469 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 8,128 5,999 11,565 — 25,692 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 3,499 $ 47,290 $ 51,908 $ — $ 102,697 Year Ended March 31, 2014 Lions Gate Lions Gate Non-guarantor Consolidating Lions Gate (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (512,508 ) $ 727,357 $ 37,663 $ — $ 252,512 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees — — 9,000 — 9,000 Investment in equity method investees — (750 ) (16,500 ) — (17,250 ) Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings — — 4,169 — 4,169 Repayment of loans receivable — — 4,275 — 4,275 Purchases of property and equipment — (8,384 ) (415 ) — (8,799 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES — (9,134 ) 529 — (8,605 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings 409,120 463,100 — — 872,220 Senior revolving credit facility - repayments (311,501 ) (801,574 ) — — (1,113,075 ) Term Loan and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $6,860 440,640 — — — 440,640 10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions — (470,584 ) — — (470,584 ) Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings — 60,000 — — 60,000 Production loans - borrowings — — 532,416 — 532,416 Production loans - repayments — — (517,874 ) — (517,874 ) Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments — — (65,000 ) — (65,000 ) Dividends paid (6,900 ) — — — (6,900 ) Exercise of stock options 11,972 — — — 11,972 Tax withholding required on equity awards (23,077 ) — — — (23,077 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 520,254 (749,058 ) (50,458 ) — (279,262 ) NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 7,746 (30,835 ) (12,266 ) — (35,355 ) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH (210 ) — (1,106 ) — (1,316 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 592 36,834 24,937 — 62,363 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 8,128 $ 5,999 $ 11,565 $ — $ 25,692 Year Ended March 31, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (49,146 ) $ 7,730 $ 22,410 $ — $ (19,006 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investees — (7,863 ) (8,126 ) — (15,989 ) Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816 — — (126,892 ) — (126,892 ) Purchases of other investments — (750 ) — — (750 ) Purchases of property and equipment — (18,311 ) (122 ) — (18,433 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES — (26,924 ) (135,140 ) — (162,064 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings 605,500 — — — 605,500 Senior revolving credit facility - repayments (444,500 ) — — — (444,500 ) Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 24,036 — — — 24,036 Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases — (5 ) — — (5 ) Production loans - borrowings — — 572,572 — 572,572 Production loans - repayments — — (483,145 ) — (483,145 ) Repurchase of common shares (73,180 ) — — — (73,180 ) Dividends paid (47,447 ) — — — (47,447 ) Exercise of stock options 6,097 — — — 6,097 Tax withholding required on equity awards (24,205 ) — — — (24,205 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 46,301 (5 ) 89,427 — 135,723 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,845 ) (19,199 ) (23,303 ) — (45,347 ) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH — — 392 — 392 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 3,499 47,290 51,908 — 102,697 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 654 $ 28,091 $ 28,997 $ — $ 57,742

Related Party Transactions (Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity Method Investees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Transactions with Equity Method Investees	In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in related party transactions with equity method investees. These related party transactions primarily relate to the licensing and distribution of the Company's films and television programs, for which the impact on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income is as follows (see Note 2 and Note 5 ): March 31, 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidated Balance Sheets Accounts receivable (1) $ 14,573 $ 27,218 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (2) $ 4,000 $ — Participations and residuals (3) 11,716 9,929 Deferred revenue (4) 63,442 18,123 Total due to related parties $ 79,158 $ 28,052 Year Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Consolidated Statements of Income Revenues (1) $ 47,682 $ 59,819 $ 51,919 Direct operating expense (3) $ 12,309 $ 13,904 $ 32,700 Distribution and marketing expenses (5) $ 1,210 $ 827 $ 2,132 __________________________________ (1) Represents primarily revenues and accounts receivable from EPIX and Pop from the licensing of films and television programs. Also includes revenues from FEARnet for fiscal 2014. (2) Represents accrued capital contributions to Pop. (3) Represents participation expense and participations payable associated with the distribution of certain theatrical titles for Roadside Attractions and Pantelion Films. (4) Represents deferred revenue from licensing arrangements discussed in footnote 1 above for EPIX. (5) Represents distribution fees incurred related to Roadside Attractions in connection with the theatrical release of certain films.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Receivables) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unamortized discount on long-term receivable	$ 14	$ 10.2
Accounts receivable due beyond one year	222.1
Accounts receivable, due in fiscal 2018	128.5
Accounts receivable, due in fiscal 2019	65.2
Accounts receivable, due in fiscal 2020	20.3
Accounts receivable, due in fiscal 2021	6.6
Accounts receivable, due in fiscal 2022	$ 1.5

Significant Accounting Polici55

Significant Accounting Policies (Investment in Films and Television Programs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Capitalized interest for films and television programs produced	$ 19.9	$ 15.6	$ 13.8
Ultimate revenue, estimates used, maximum term, motion picture	10 years
Ultimate revenue, estimates used, maximum term, television series	10 years
Ultimate revenue, estimates used, term, television series still in production	5 years
Ultimate revenue, estimates used, maximum term, acquired libraries	20 years
Projects in development, potential trigger for write-off of development costs, time period from date of initial investment	3 years
Film impairment charges	$ 25	$ 23.5

Significant Accounting Polici56

Significant Accounting Policies (Useful Lives) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Computer Equipment and Software | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	2 years
Computer Equipment and Software | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	5 years
Furniture and Equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	2 years
Furniture and Equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	10 years

Significant Accounting Polici57

Significant Accounting Policies (Basic Net Income Per Common Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ 10,877	[1]	$ 40,717	[1]	$ (42,069)	[1]	$ 40,684	[1]	$ 19,554	$ 98,185	$ 20,781	$ 43,261	$ 50,209	$ 181,781	$ 152,037
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)													148,480	139,048	137,468
Basic net income per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.07		$ 0.27		$ (0.28)		$ 0.28		$ 0.14	$ 0.70	$ 0.15	$ 0.31	$ 0.34	$ 1.31	$ 1.11
[1]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $2.7 million, $11.7 million, and $1.5 million, respectively (see Note 16). For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $4.0 million.

Significant Accounting Polici58

Significant Accounting Policies (Diluted Net Income Per Common Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ 10,877	[1]	$ 40,717	[1]	$ (42,069)	[1]	$ 40,684	[1]	$ 19,554	$ 98,185	$ 20,781	$ 43,261	$ 50,209	$ 181,781	$ 152,037
Interest on convertible notes, net of tax													450	5,515	8,573
Numerator for diluted net income per common share													$ 50,659	$ 187,296	$ 160,610
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)													148,480	139,048	137,468
Conversion of notes (in shares)													2,098	9,508	13,736
Share purchase options (in shares)													3,129	2,773	2,593
Restricted share units (in shares)													381	449	618
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)													154,088	151,778	154,415
Diluted net income per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0.07		$ 0.26		$ (0.28)		$ 0.26		$ 0.14	$ 0.65	$ 0.15	$ 0.30	$ 0.33	$ 1.23	$ 1.04
[1]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $2.7 million, $11.7 million, and $1.5 million, respectively (see Note 16). For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $4.0 million.

Significant Accounting Polici59

Significant Accounting Policies (Anti-dilutive Shares Issuable) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	9,510	4,781	3,303
Conversion of Notes
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	4,047	0	0
Share Purchase Options
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	4,660	4,312	2,759
Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	179	147	87
Contingently Issuable Shares
Anti-dilutive shares issuable [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares issuable	624	322	457

Significant Accounting Polici60

Significant Accounting Policies (Other) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)segment	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reporting units with goodwill | segment	2
Advertising expenses | $	$ 470.2	$ 400	$ 520
Minimum
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	20.00%
Maximum
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%
Percentage ownership interest in limited liability partnership or limited liability corporation in which significant influence is presumed	20.00%

Investment In Films And Telev61

Investment In Films And Television Programs (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]
Percentage of unamortized film costs, one year	49.00%
Percentage of unamortized film costs, three years	81.00%

Investment In Films And Telev62

Investment In Films And Television Programs (Schedule of Investment In Films And Television Programs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments in Films and Television Programs [Line Items]
Total investment in film and television programs	$ 1,478,296	$ 1,381,829
Motion Pictures Segment
Investments in Films and Television Programs [Line Items]
Total investment in film and television programs	1,092,365	1,116,909
Television Production Segment
Investments in Films and Television Programs [Line Items]
Total investment in film and television programs	385,931	264,920
Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films | Motion Pictures Segment
Investments in Films and Television Programs [Line Items]
Released, net of accumulated amortization	584,419	507,628
Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization	3,612	9,357
Completed and not released	33,806	76,968
In progress	421,687	478,879
In development	28,148	21,054
Product inventory	20,693	23,023
Total investment in film and television programs	1,092,365	1,116,909
Direct-to-Television Programs | Television Production Segment
Investments in Films and Television Programs [Line Items]
Released, net of accumulated amortization	189,246	231,470
In progress	191,161	28,585
In development	5,524	4,865
Total investment in film and television programs	$ 385,931	$ 264,920

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, depreciable, gross	$ 88,172	$ 64,542
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(45,994)	(39,097)
Property and equipment, depreciable, net	42,178	25,445
Property and equipment, net	43,384	26,651
Depreciation expense	8,900	4,800	$ 2,800
Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, depreciable, gross	20,509	13,788
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, depreciable, gross	15,402	7,149
Computer Equipment and Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, depreciable, gross	52,261	43,605
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,206	$ 1,206

Investments (Equity Method Inve

Investments (Equity Method Investments Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended			30 Months Ended	66 Months Ended	96 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	May. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investee	$ 15,989	$ 22,730	$ 17,250
Cash acquired from consolidation	15,816
Equity method investments	297,546	234,202			$ 297,546	$ 297,546
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investee				$ 80,400	$ 0
Equity method investment distributions received	$ 0	$ 7,800	$ 20,200			$ 28,000
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	31.15%	31.15%	31.15%		31.15%	31.15%
Equity method investments	$ 171,837	$ 119,688			$ 171,837	$ 171,837
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investee	$ 8,800	$ 15,000	$ 6,500
Ownership interest percentage after call option, partner in equity method investment	80.00%				80.00%	80.00%
Call option, period exercisable beginning March 26, 2018	30 days
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%		50.00%	50.00%
Equity method investments	$ 98,719	$ 91,683			$ 98,719	$ 98,719
TVGuide.com
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage sold of equity interest							50.00%
Defy Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Effective economic interest in Defy Media	15.80%				15.80%	15.80%
Roadside Attractions
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	43.00%				43.00%	43.00%
Pantelion Films
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	49.00%				49.00%	49.00%
Atom Tickets
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investee	$ 7,900	4,300
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	19.50%				19.50%	19.50%
Tribeca Short List
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investee	$ 2,400	$ 2,100
Cash acquired from consolidation	$ 400
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	75.00%				75.00%	75.00%
Redeemable Preferred Stock | Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Rate of dividend on preferred stock	10.00%
Total accretion period to redemption date of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units and dividend	10 years

Investments (Investments by Cat

Investments (Investments by Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments, Cost Method Investments, and Investments in Debt and Equity [Abstract]
Equity method investments	$ 297,546	$ 234,202
Available-for-sale securities	123,978	162,024
Cost method investments	42,822	42,072
Investments	$ 464,346	$ 438,298

Investments (Carrying Amount Of

Investments (Carrying Amount Of Equity Method Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments		$ 297,546	$ 234,202
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		31.15%	31.15%	31.15%
Equity method investments		$ 171,837	$ 119,688
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Equity method investments		$ 98,719	$ 91,683
Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	[1]	$ 26,990	$ 22,831
[1]	The Company records its share of the net income or loss of other equity method investments on a one quarter lag. Equity interest income from other equity method investments for the year ended March 31, 2015 includes a gain on sale of the Company's investment in FEARnet of $11.4 million.

Investments (Equity Method In67

Investments (Equity Method Investee, Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interests income		$ 44,231	$ 52,477	$ 24,724
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interests income		$ 52,149	$ 48,718	$ 32,308
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		31.15%	31.15%	31.15%
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interests income		$ (1,763)	$ (9,615)	$ (2,610)
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interests income	[1]	$ (6,155)	$ 13,374	$ (4,974)
FEARnet
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on sale of equity method investee			$ 11,400
[1]	The Company records its share of the net income or loss of other equity method investments on a one quarter lag. Equity interest income from other equity method investments for the year ended March 31, 2015 includes a gain on sale of the Company's investment in FEARnet of $11.4 million.

Investments (Summarized Balance

Investments (Summarized Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 355,735	$ 285,819
Non-current assets	360,441	277,887
Current liabilities	90,837	121,451
Non-current liabilities	23,948	6,753
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	38,278	28,612
Non-current assets	192,461	192,188
Current liabilities	29,090	26,048
Non-current liabilities	8,198	7,196
Redeemable preferred stock	$ 466,501	$ 399,247

Investments (Summarized Stateme

Investments (Summarized Statement Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of net income (loss) reported by investee to equity interest income (loss):
Total equity interest income (loss) recorded		$ 44,231	$ 52,477	$ 24,724
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues		413,760	442,793	353,439
Expenses:
Operating expenses		221,586	252,896	239,933
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses		24,028	23,305	22,835
Operating income (loss)		168,146	166,592	90,671
Interest and other expense		(2,180)	(1,993)	(304)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) reported by investee to equity interest income (loss):
Net income (loss)		$ 165,966	$ 164,599	$ 90,367
Ownership interest in investee		31.15%	31.15%	31.15%
The Company's share of net income (loss)		$ 51,698	$ 51,273	$ 28,149
Eliminations of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee	[1]	(7,314)	(10,159)	(9,638)
Realization of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee	[2]	7,765	7,604	13,797
Total equity interest income (loss) recorded		52,149	48,718	32,308
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues		86,437	79,048	78,407
Expenses:
Cost of services		39,683	38,757	36,866
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses		42,145	49,524	43,967
Depreciation and amortization		7,777	7,814	8,031
Operating income (loss)		(3,168)	(17,047)	(10,457)
Other income		14	385	(1,213)
Interest expense, net		523	683	1,205
Accretion of redeemable preferred stock units	[3]	57,654	48,546	40,342
Total interest expense, net		58,191	49,614	40,334
Loss from continuing operations		(61,359)	(66,661)	(50,791)
Loss from discontinued operations		0	0	(2,799)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) reported by investee to equity interest income (loss):
Net income (loss)		$ (61,359)	$ (66,661)	$ (53,590)
Ownership interest in investee		50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
The Company's share of net income (loss)		$ (30,680)	$ (33,331)	$ (26,795)
Accretion of dividend and interest income on redeemable preferred stock units	[3]	28,827	24,273	20,171
Eliminations of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee		(813)	(920)	0
Realization of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee		903	363	54
Total equity interest income (loss) recorded		(1,763)	(9,615)	(2,610)
TVGuide.com
Reconciliation of net income (loss) reported by investee to equity interest income (loss):
Gain on sale of ownership interest	[4]	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3,960
[1]	Represents the elimination of the gross profit recognized by the Company on licensing sales to EPIX in proportion to the Company's ownership interest in EPIX.
[2]	Represents the realization of a portion of the profits previously eliminated. This profit remains eliminated until realized by EPIX. EPIX initially records the license fee for the title as inventory on its balance sheet and amortizes the inventory over the license period. Accordingly, the profit is realized as the inventory on EPIX's books is amortized.
[3]	Accretion of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units represents Pop's 10% dividend and the amortization of discount on its mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units held by the Company and the other interest holder. The Company recorded its share of this expense as income from the accretion of dividend and discount on mandatorily redeemable preferred stock units within equity interest income (loss).
[4]	Represents the gain on the May 31, 2013 sale of the Company's 50% interest in TVGuide.com. As a result of the sale, TVGuide.com is considered a discontinued operation by Pop, and accordingly, the revenues and expenses of TVGuide.com prior to the transaction for all periods presented, are reflected net within the discontinued operations section of the summarized statement of operations for Pop.

Investments (Available-for-sale

Investments (Available-for-sale Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost basis	$ 158,916	$ 158,916
Gross unrealized gain (loss)	(34,938)	3,108
Fair value	$ 123,978	$ 162,024

Investments (Available-for-sa71

Investments (Available-for-sale Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2015	May. 24, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair value			$ 123,978	$ 162,024
Cost basis			$ 158,916	$ 158,916
Starz
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Issuance of common shares related to investments (in shares)	4,967,695
Series A Common Stock | Starz
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Shares received in exchange (in shares)	2,118,038
Series B Common Stock | Starz
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Shares received in exchange (in shares)	2,590,597
Common Shares | Starz
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Ownership interest held upon share exchange			15.00%
Subsequent Event | Starz
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair value		$ 124,700
Cost basis		$ 158,900

Investments (Cost Method Invest

Investments (Cost Method Investments) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Value of shares issued to purchase cost method investment			$ 0	$ 12,000,000	$ 0
Telltale
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Cost method investments, amount invested	$ 40,000,000
Payments to acquire cost method investments	$ 28,000,000
Cost method investments, ownership percentage	14.00%
Shares issued to purchase cost method investment (in shares)	361,229
Value of shares issued to purchase cost method investment	$ 12,000,000
Next Games
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to acquire cost method investments		$ 2,000,000	$ 200,000
Common Stock | Telltale
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Shares received (in shares)	1,126,316
Convertible Preferred Stock | Series D Convertible Preferred Stock | Telltale
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Shares received (in shares)	2,628,072

Other Assets (Narrative) (Detai

Other Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]
Intangible assets, amortization expense	$ 1.3	$ 1.8	$ 3.7
Estimated amortization expense, 2017	1.8
Estimated amortization expense, 2018	1.4
Estimated amortization expense, 2019	1.4
Estimated amortization expense, 2020	1.4
Estimated amortization expense, 2021	$ 1.4

Other Assets (Composition Of Ot

Other Assets (Composition Of Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization	$ 21,269	$ 28,060
Prepaid expenses and other	57,725	45,537
Finite-lived intangible assets	11,350	1,187
Total other assets	$ 90,344	$ 74,784

Other Assets (Finite-Lived Inta

Other Assets (Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 24,300	$ 12,800
Accumulated Amortization	12,950	11,613
Net Carrying Amount	11,350	1,187
Noncompete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	9,500	0
Accumulated Amortization	449	0
Net Carrying Amount	9,051	0
Trademarks and trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	8,600	6,600
Accumulated Amortization	6,451	5,913
Net Carrying Amount	2,149	687
Sales agency relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	6,200	6,200
Accumulated Amortization	6,050	5,700
Net Carrying Amount	$ 150	$ 500

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Sen

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Senior Revolving Credit Facility) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 800
Senior revolving credit facility, available amount	$ 639	$ 800
Effective interest rate	2.94%	2.68%
Change in control, trigger percentage	50.00%
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum | Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility, commitment fee annual percentage	0.375%
Maximum | Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility, commitment fee annual percentage	0.50%
Base Rate | Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.50%
LIBOR | Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	2.50%

Corporate Debt (Narrative - 5.2

Corporate Debt (Narrative - 5.25% Senior Notes) (Details) - 5.25% Senior Notes - Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 19, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
Principal amount				$ 225
Debt instrument redemption price percentage	100.00%
Debt instrument redemption premium percentage	1.00%
Debt instrument redemption price percentage, in the event of a change of control	101.00%
Debt instrument redemption price percentage, in the event of disposition of certain assets	100.00%

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Ter

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Term Loan Due 2022) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	May. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 17, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 19, 2013
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 25		$ 375
Coupon rate	5.00%
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022 | Prior to March 17, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Discount rate, basis spread on one-year treasury rate	0.50%
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022 | On or Before March 17, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment premium, as a percentage of principal amount prepaid	2.00%
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022 | After March 17, 2017 and On or Before March 17, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment premium, as a percentage of principal amount prepaid	1.00%
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022 | On or After March 17, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment premium, as a percentage of principal amount prepaid	0.00%
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes | 5.25% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount						$ 225
Coupon rate	5.25%		5.25%		5.25%
Prepayment premium, as a percentage of principal amount prepaid	1.00%

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Red

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Redemption and Repurchase Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 17, 2015	Jul. 19, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Call premium	$ 4,500
Amounts paid for repurchases				$ 0	$ 0	$ 470,584
Loss on extinguishment of debt				$ 0	$ 11,664	$ 39,572
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes | 10.25% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Call premium		$ 34,300
Coupon rate				10.25%		10.25%
Principal amount of notes repurchased or redeemed		432,000	$ 4,000
Amounts paid for repurchases			4,300
Carrying value of notes extinguished			$ 4,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt						$ 500
Write-off of deferred debt financing costs						$ 200
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes | 5.25% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate				5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
Principal amount		$ 225,000
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Call premium					$ 4,500
Term Loan Due 2020, term		7 years
Principal amount		$ 225,000
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2020 | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate floor	1.00%
Basis spread on variable interest rate	4.00%

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Con

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 0	$ 11,664	$ 39,572
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 0	$ 11,664	$ 39,572
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2009 Notes
Coupon rate	3.625%	3.625%	3.625%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Coupon rate	4.00%		4.00%
Principal amount					$ 45,000
Equity component					$ 10,100
Effective interest rate of liability component	9.56%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2013 Notes
Coupon rate	1.25%
Principal amount				$ 60,000
Conversions of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 0	$ 1,300	$ 3,300

Corporate Debt (Carrying Values

Corporate Debt (Carrying Values of Corporate Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility	$ 161,000	$ 0
Corporate debt	886,050	714,126
Unamortized discount	1,800
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility	161,000	0
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility	161,000	0
Corporate debt	100,050	114,126
Unamortized discount	1,800	3,891
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Corporate debt	$ 225,000	$ 225,000
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
Term Loan Due 2022 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Corporate debt	$ 400,000	$ 375,000
Coupon rate	5.00%

Corporate Debt (Future Annual C

Corporate Debt (Future Annual Contractual Principal Payment Commitments) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Year Ended March 31, 2017	$ 41,850
Year Ended March 31, 2018	161,000
Year Ended March 31, 2019	285,000
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	400,000
Total	887,850
Less aggregate unamortized discount	(1,800)
Carrying value of debt outstanding	886,050	$ 714,126
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Year Ended March 31, 2017	0
Year Ended March 31, 2018	161,000
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	161,000
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Total	101,850	118,017
Less aggregate unamortized discount	(1,800)	(3,891)
Carrying value of debt outstanding	100,050	114,126
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Year Ended March 31, 2017	0
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0
Year Ended March 31, 2019	225,000
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	225,000
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$ 225,000	$ 225,000
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
Term Loan Due 2022 | Term Loan
Year Ended March 31, 2017	$ 0
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	400,000
Total	400,000
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$ 400,000	$ 375,000
Coupon rate	5.00%
January 2012 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Year Ended March 31, 2017	$ 41,850
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	41,850	41,850
Less aggregate unamortized discount	(1,800)	(3,891)
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$ 40,050	37,959
Conversion price per share	$ 10.26
Coupon rate	4.00%		4.00%
April 2013 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Year Ended March 31, 2017	$ 0
Year Ended March 31, 2018	0
Year Ended March 31, 2019	60,000
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	60,000	60,000
Less aggregate unamortized discount	0	0
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$ 60,000	$ 60,000
Conversion price per share	$ 29.32
Coupon rate	1.25%

Corporate Debt (Debt Issuance a

Corporate Debt (Debt Issuance and Redemption Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 17, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Early redemption/ call premium on redeemed debt		$ 4,500
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Early redemption/ call premium on redeemed debt			$ 4,500
Previously incurred unamortized net discount/premium and deferred financing costs of redeemed debt			14,420
Total costs associated with redeemed debt	[1]		18,920
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Third party costs incurred to issue debt	[2]		4,931
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022 and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt issuance and redemption costs			23,851
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 10.25% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Early redemption/ call premium on redeemed debt				$ 34,304
Previously incurred unamortized net discount/premium and deferred financing costs of redeemed debt				19,825
Total costs associated with redeemed debt	[1]			54,129
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Third party costs incurred to issue debt	[2]			6,748
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 10.25% Senior Notes and 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt issuance and redemption costs				60,877
Loss On Extinguishment Of Debt | Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Early redemption/ call premium on redeemed debt			1,666
Previously incurred unamortized net discount/premium and deferred financing costs of redeemed debt			5,617
Total costs associated with redeemed debt			7,283
Loss On Extinguishment Of Debt | Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Third party costs incurred to issue debt			3,105
Loss On Extinguishment Of Debt | Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022 and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt issuance and redemption costs			10,388
Loss On Extinguishment Of Debt | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 10.25% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Early redemption/ call premium on redeemed debt				21,086
Previously incurred unamortized net discount/premium and deferred financing costs of redeemed debt				12,186
Total costs associated with redeemed debt				33,272
Loss On Extinguishment Of Debt | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Third party costs incurred to issue debt				2,600
Loss On Extinguishment Of Debt | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 10.25% Senior Notes and 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt issuance and redemption costs				35,872
Amortize Over Life of Debt | Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Early redemption/ call premium on redeemed debt			2,834
Previously incurred unamortized net discount/premium and deferred financing costs of redeemed debt			8,803
Total costs associated with redeemed debt			11,637
Amortize Over Life of Debt | Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Third party costs incurred to issue debt			1,826
Amortize Over Life of Debt | Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2022 and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt issuance and redemption costs			$ 13,463
Amortize Over Life of Debt | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 10.25% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Early redemption/ call premium on redeemed debt				13,218
Previously incurred unamortized net discount/premium and deferred financing costs of redeemed debt				7,639
Total costs associated with redeemed debt				20,857
Amortize Over Life of Debt | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Third party costs incurred to issue debt				4,148
Amortize Over Life of Debt | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan | 10.25% Senior Notes and 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt issuance and redemption costs				$ 25,005
[1]	Amounts related to the portion of the debt redemption deemed to be a modification of terms, as discussed above, were accounted for as deferred costs, with the remaining amounts expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt.
[2]	Third party costs incurred to issue the new debt related to the portion of the debt redemption deemed to be a modification of terms, as discussed above, were expensed as a loss on extinguishment of debt, with the remaining amount capitalized as deferred financing costs of the new issuances.

Corporate Debt (Convertible Sen

Corporate Debt (Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding		$ 887,850
Unamortized discount		(1,800)
Net carrying amount		886,050	$ 714,126
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding		101,850	118,017
Unamortized discount		(1,800)	(3,891)
Net carrying amount		$ 100,050	$ 114,126
April 2009 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate		3.625%	3.625%	3.625%
Principal amount of debt outstanding	[1]	$ 0	$ 16,167
Unamortized discount	[1]	0	0
Net carrying amount	[1]	$ 0	16,167
January 2012 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate		4.00%		4.00%
Conversion price per share		$ 10.26
Principal amount of debt outstanding		$ 41,850	41,850
Unamortized discount		(1,800)	(3,891)
Net carrying amount		$ 40,050	37,959
April 2013 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate		1.25%
Conversion price per share		$ 29.32
Principal amount of debt outstanding		$ 60,000	60,000
Unamortized discount		0	0
Net carrying amount		$ 60,000	$ 60,000
[1]	On March 17, 2015, the April 2009 3.625% Notes were called for redemption and in April 2015, the holders of the notes converted substantially all of the outstanding principal amounts into common shares.

Corporate Debt (Conversions of

Corporate Debt (Conversions of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes) (Details) - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount converted	$ 16,162	$ 24,152	$ 27,672
Common shares issued upon conversion (in shares)	1,983,058	2,945,730	3,263,892
Weighted average conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 8.15	$ 8.20	$ 8.48
April 2009 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount converted	$ 16,162	$ 24,053	$ 24,289
Common shares issued upon conversion (in shares)	1,983,058	2,937,096	2,943,634
Weighted average conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 8.15	$ 8.19	$ 8.25
Coupon rate	3.625%	3.625%	3.625%
October 2004 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount converted	$ 0	$ 99	$ 233
Common shares issued upon conversion (in shares)	0	8,634	20,259
Weighted average conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 0	$ 11.46	$ 11.50
Coupon rate	2.9375%	2.9375%
January 2012 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount converted	$ 0	$ 0	$ 3,150
Common shares issued upon conversion (in shares)	0	0	299,999
Weighted average conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10.50
Coupon rate	4.00%		4.00%

Corporate Debt (Interest Expens

Corporate Debt (Interest Expense) (Details) - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Contractual interest coupon	$ 2,367	$ 3,458	$ 4,751
Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs	2,141	5,200	8,845
Interest expense, total	$ 4,508	$ 8,658	$ 13,596

Participations and Residuals (D

Participations and Residuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Participations And Residuals [abstract]
Percentage of accrued participations and residuals payable within one year	72.00%
Contribution of TIK Films, in general, subject to certain limitations	25.00%
Theatrical slate participation arrangement, length of term ending January 23, 2018	3 years
Theatrical slate participation arrangement, amount payable to TIK Films	$ 61.3	$ 13.6

Film Obligations and Producti88

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Narrative) (Details) - Production Loans	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Interest rate range, minimum	3.37%
Interest rate range, maximum	3.87%

Film Obligations and Producti89

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Film Obligations And Production Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Film Obligations And Production Loans [Abstract]
Film obligations	$ 24,989	$ 55,811
Production loans	690,371	600,944
Total film obligations and production loans	$ 715,360	$ 656,755

Film Obligations and Producti90

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Future Annual Repayment of Film Obligations And Production Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans
Year Ended March 31, 2017	$ 663,174
Year Ended March 31, 2018	51,295
Year Ended March 31, 2019	1,000
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	715,469
Less imputed interest on film obligations	(109)
Total film obligations and production loans	715,360	$ 656,755
Film Obligations
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans
Year Ended March 31, 2017	22,098
Year Ended March 31, 2018	2,000
Year Ended March 31, 2019	1,000
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	25,098
Production Loans
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans
Year Ended March 31, 2017	641,076
Year Ended March 31, 2018	49,295
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 690,371

Fair Value Measurements (Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities Required to Be Carried at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Assets:
Forward exchange contracts	$ 9,417	$ 8,335
Liabilities:
Forward exchange contracts	(748)	(2,024)
Total	132,647	168,335
Level 1
Assets:
Forward exchange contracts	0	0
Liabilities:
Forward exchange contracts	0	0
Total	55,768	72,882
Level 2
Assets:
Forward exchange contracts	9,417	8,335
Liabilities:
Forward exchange contracts	(748)	(2,024)
Total	76,879	95,453
Series A Common Stock | Starz
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	55,768	72,882
Series A Common Stock | Starz | Level 1
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	55,768	72,882
Series A Common Stock | Starz | Level 2
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Series B Common Stock | Starz
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	68,210	89,142
Series B Common Stock | Starz | Level 1
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Series B Common Stock | Starz | Level 2
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	$ 68,210	$ 89,142

Fair Value Measurements (Carryi

Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Values And Fair Values of Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units and Outstanding Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2009 Notes
Fair Value, Carrying Values and Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities Not Required to be Carried At Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Coupon rate	3.625%	3.625%	3.625%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Fair Value, Carrying Values and Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities Not Required to be Carried At Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Coupon rate	4.00%		4.00%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2013 Notes
Fair Value, Carrying Values and Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities Not Required to be Carried At Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Coupon rate	1.25%
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes | 5.25% Senior Notes
Fair Value, Carrying Values and Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities Not Required to be Carried At Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
Carrying Value
Assets:
Investment in Pop's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units	$ 98,719	$ 91,683
Liabilities:
Total liabilities, fair value disclosure	1,415,421	1,315,070
Carrying Value | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2009 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	0	16,167
Carrying Value | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	40,050	37,959
Carrying Value | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2013 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	60,000	60,000
Carrying Value | Production Loans | Production Loans
Liabilities:
Loans, fair value disclosure	690,371	600,944
Carrying Value | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Liabilities:
Senior Notes, fair value disclosure	225,000	225,000
Carrying Value | Term Loan
Liabilities:
Loans, fair value disclosure	400,000	375,000
Fair Value (Level 3) | Fair Value
Assets:
Investment in Pop's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units	114,500	110,000
Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value
Liabilities:
Total liabilities, fair value disclosure	1,416,036	1,321,201
Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2009 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	0	16,167
Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	41,477	41,473
Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2013 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	54,188	53,241
Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value | Production Loans | Production Loans
Liabilities:
Loans, fair value disclosure	690,371	600,944
Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Liabilities:
Senior Notes, fair value disclosure	229,500	233,438
Fair Value (Level 2) | Fair Value | Term Loan
Liabilities:
Loans, fair value disclosure	$ 400,500	$ 375,938

Acquisition (Narrative) (Detail

Acquisition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 12, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Certain transactional costs of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest holder				$ 7,700
Purchase price, cash portion				126,892	$ 0	$ 0
Goodwill			$ 534,780	$ 534,780	$ 323,328	$ 323,328
Pilgrim Studios
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of membership interest acquired		62.50%
Aggregate purchase price		$ 201,700
Purchase price, cash portion		$ 144,700
Purchase price, common shares issued (in shares)		1,517,451
Purchase price, common shares issued, value assigned		$ 57,000
Revenues of Pilgrim Studios since acquisition date			52,500
Net loss of Pilgrim Studios since acquisition date			$ 7,200
Goodwill	[1]	211,452
Goodwill, tax basis, amortizable life				15 years
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life				8 years
Transactional Costs | Pilgrim Studios
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Certain transactional costs of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest holder		7,700
Acquisition-related Costs | Pilgrim Studios
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs expensed in general and administrative expenses		$ 3,400
[1]	Since the initial preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company has made purchase price allocation adjustments for an increase in the purchase consideration of $2.9 million, of which $2.0 million represents additional cash consideration as a result of finalizing the valuation of working capital acquired pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, and $0.9 million from finalizing the valuation of the Company's shares issued. These adjustments resulted in a decrease to accounts receivable of $0.5 million, increase to intangible assets of $0.2 million, decrease to other liabilities assumed of $4.2 million and an increase in redeemable noncontrolling interest of $1.6 million resulting in a net increase of $0.6 million to goodwill. These adjustments had no material impact on the consolidated statement of income.

Acquisition (Purchase Price All

Acquisition (Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		5 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Nov. 12, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Goodwill		$ 534,780	$ 534,780		$ 323,328	$ 323,328
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments [Abstract]
Measurement period adjustments for Pilgrim Studios			$ 637
Pilgrim Studios
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]			$ 15,816
Accounts receivable, net	[1]			15,248
Investment in films and television programs, net	[1]			63,387
Other assets acquired	[1]			7,019
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Other liabilities assumed	[1]			(32,638)
Fair value of net assets acquired	[1]			80,332
Goodwill	[1]			211,452
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 12)	[1]			(90,128)
Total purchase consideration	[1]			201,656
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments [Abstract]
Adjustment to consideration transferred		2,900
Adjustment to cash consideration transferred		2,000
Adjustment to equity interests issued in consideration		900
Adjustment to accounts receivable		(500)
Adjustment to intangible assets		200
Adjustment to other liabilities assumed		(4,200)
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interest		1,600
Measurement period adjustments for Pilgrim Studios		$ 600
Noncompete agreements | Pilgrim Studios
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Finite-lived intangible assets	[1]			9,500
Trade name | Pilgrim Studios
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Finite-lived intangible assets	[1]			$ 2,000
[1]	Since the initial preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company has made purchase price allocation adjustments for an increase in the purchase consideration of $2.9 million, of which $2.0 million represents additional cash consideration as a result of finalizing the valuation of working capital acquired pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, and $0.9 million from finalizing the valuation of the Company's shares issued. These adjustments resulted in a decrease to accounts receivable of $0.5 million, increase to intangible assets of $0.2 million, decrease to other liabilities assumed of $4.2 million and an increase in redeemable noncontrolling interest of $1.6 million resulting in a net increase of $0.6 million to goodwill. These adjustments had no material impact on the consolidated statement of income.

Acquisition (Pro Forma Statemen

Acquisition (Pro Forma Statement of Income Information) (Details) - Pilgrim Studios - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 2,468,062	$ 2,537,694
Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ 52,777	$ 178,691
Basic Net Income Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ 0.35	$ 1.27
Diluted Net Income Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ 0.34	$ 1.20

Acquisition (Goodwill by Report

Acquisition (Goodwill by Reporting Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015	$ 323,328
Acquisition of Pilgrim Studios	210,815
Measurement period adjustments for Pilgrim Studios	637
Balance as of March 31, 2016	534,780
Motion Pictures
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015	294,367
Acquisition of Pilgrim Studios	0
Measurement period adjustments for Pilgrim Studios	0
Balance as of March 31, 2016	294,367
Television Production
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015	28,961
Acquisition of Pilgrim Studios	210,815
Measurement period adjustments for Pilgrim Studios	637
Balance as of March 31, 2016	$ 240,413

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int97

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 12, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest		$ 90,128
Certain transactional costs of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest holder		$ 7,700
Pilgrim Studios
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ 90,100
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage held by noncontrolling owner	37.50%
Portion of noncontrolling interest redeemable after first term, five years after November 12, 2015		17.50%
First Put/ Call Option, Term		5 years
Second Put/ Call Option, Term		7 years

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int98

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Changes In Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 0
Initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	90,128
Net loss of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest	(7,509)
Noncontrolling interest discount accretion	2,030
Adjustments to redemption value	5,876
Ending balance	$ 90,525

Capital Stock (Narrative - Equi

Capital Stock (Narrative - Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended			27 Months Ended	70 Months Ended	108 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2013	May. 25, 2016	Feb. 02, 2016	Dec. 17, 2013	Dec. 16, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized common shares (in shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000		500,000,000
Share repurchase plan, authorized amount							$ 468,000	$ 300,000	$ 150,000
Shares Repurchased (in shares)	3,600,395	5,026,512	315,706	8,942,613	6,787,310
Repurchase of common shares, no par value	$ 73,180	$ 136,501	$ 8,339	$ 218,020	$ 65,200
Subsequent Event
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of common shares, no par value						$ 283,200
Share repurchase plan, remaining capacity						$ 184,700

Capital Stock (Narrative - Shar

Capital Stock (Narrative - Share Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Performance Incentive Plan of 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for compensation plans (in shares)	27,600,000
Shares available for future issuance (in shares)	2,092,785
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercised, total intrinsic value	$ 15,600	$ 11,200	$ 28,000
Shares cancelled to fund withholding tax obligations on option exercises (in shares)	93,210	70,243	143,912
Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares withheld for tax purposes upon vesting of restricted share units (in shares)	636,136	615,111	577,399
Cash-settled Share Appreciation Rights (CSARs)
Share Appreciation Rights [Abstract]
Cash paid for the exercise of SARs		$ 1,700	$ 4,000
Stock Compensation Plan
Share Appreciation Rights [Abstract]
Other share-based compensation granted in period, fair value	$ 1,300	$ 1,700	$ 2,000
Shares issued, net of shares for tax withholdings (in shares)	19,578	32,503	34,638
Common Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Capital Stock (Shares Reserved

Capital Stock (Shares Reserved for Future Issuance) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	25,197	29,080
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	15,332	12,215
Average exercise price on stock options	$ 24.55	$ 22.22
Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	1,647	1,662
Share Purchase Options and Restricted Share Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	2,093	7,163
April 2009 Notes
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	0	1,984
Coupon rate	3.625%
Conversion price per share		$ 8.15
January 2012 Notes
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	4,079	4,032
Coupon rate	4.00%
Conversion price per share	$ 10.26	$ 10.38
April 2013 Notes
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	2,046	2,024
Coupon rate	1.25%
Conversion price per share	$ 29.32	$ 29.65

Capital Stock (Shares Repurchas

Capital Stock (Shares Repurchased) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended			27 Months Ended	70 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Shares Repurchased	3,600,395	5,026,512	315,706	8,942,613	6,787,310
Aggregate Cost of Shares	$ 73,180	$ 136,501	$ 8,339	$ 218,020	$ 65,200
Weighted Average Repurchase Price Per Share	$ 20.33	$ 27.16	$ 26.41	$ 24.38

Capital Stock (Dividends Declar

Capital Stock (Dividends Declared) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended			30 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)		$ 0.09	[1]	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.07	$ 0.07	[1]	$ 0.07	$ 0.07	$ 0.05	$ 0.34	$ 0.26	$ 0.10	$ 0.70
Total amount	[2]	$ 13,209	[1]	$ 13,520	$ 13,364	$ 10,376	$ 10,186	[1]	$ 9,817	$ 9,590	$ 6,880	$ 50,469	$ 36,473	$ 13,966	$ 100,908
Cash dividends payable		$ 13,209					$ 10,186					$ 13,209	$ 10,186	$ 7,066	$ 13,209
[1]	As of March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, the Company had $13.2 million and $10.2 million, respectively, of cash dividends payable included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
[2]	The Company had an accumulated deficit through December 31, 2014 at the time the dividends were declared; therefore, these dividends were recorded as a reduction to common shares with the dividends declared in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2015 recorded as a reduction of retained earnings.

Capital Stock (Share-Based Comp

Capital Stock (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		$ 78,465	$ 80,310	$ 72,119
Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units	[1]	0	1,194	0
Total share-based compensation expense		78,465	81,504	72,119
Tax impact	[2]	(28,632)	(29,676)	(26,684)
Reduction in net income		49,833	51,828	45,435
Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		31,015	33,452	22,514
Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		47,163	42,831	33,221
Share Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		$ 287	$ 4,027	$ 16,384
[1]	Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to the severance arrangements related to the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels.
[2]	Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of income for share-based compensation arrangements.

Capital Stock (Stock Options Ac

Capital Stock (Stock Options Activity) (Details) - Stock Options - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)	13,214,696	12,094,010	8,021,382
Granted (in shares)	3,538,346	1,765,809	4,955,889
CSARs converted to options (in shares)			733,334
Exercised (in shares)	(640,008)	(609,160)	(1,598,035)
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	(19,138)	(35,963)	(18,560)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)	16,093,896	13,214,696	12,094,010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$ 21.26	$ 19.70	$ 12.87
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	31.50	29.49	29.40
CSARs converted to options, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)			7.56
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	13.01	14.39	9.86
Forfeited or expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	26.54	17.69	15.68
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$ 23.83	$ 21.26	$ 19.70
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term In Years	5 years 11 months 7 days
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 54,088,481
Outstanding, vested or expected to vest in the future (in shares)	16,002,844
Outstanding, vested or expected to vest in the future, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$ 23.82
Outstanding, vested or expected to vest in the future, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term In Years	5 years 11 months 2 days
Outstanding, vested or expected to vest in the future, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 54,067,625
Exercisable (in shares)	8,840,250
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share)	$ 19
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term In Years	4 years 9 months 20 days
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 50,968,223

Capital Stock (Fair Value Assum

Capital Stock (Fair Value Assumptions) (Details) - Stock Options - $ / shares		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average fair value of grants (in usd per share)		$ 7.64	$ 10.49	$ 12.38
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	[1]	0.90%	0.30%	0.40%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	[1]	1.90%	2.00%	2.70%
Expected volatility for options, minimum	[2]	35.00%	35.00%	38.00%
Expected volatility for options, maximum	[2]		38.00%	45.00%
Expected dividend yield	[3]			0.00%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected option lives (in years)	[4]	3 years	1 year	2 years
Expected dividend yield	[3]	0.80%	0.80%
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected option lives (in years)	[4]	6 years	6 years	8 years
Expected dividend yield	[3]	1.00%	1.00%	0.80%
[1]	The risk-free rate assumed in valuing the options is based on the U.S. Treasury Yield curve in effect applied against the expected term of the option at the time of the grant.
[2]	Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from traded options on the Company’s stock, historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors.
[3]	The expected dividend yield is estimated by dividing the expected annual dividend by the market price of the Company's stock at the date of grant.
[4]	The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.

Capital Stock (Restricted Share

Capital Stock (Restricted Share Units) (Details) - Restricted Share Units (RSUs) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Outstanding (in shares)	1,662,028	2,139,175	2,076,801
Granted (in shares)	1,461,521	901,611	1,455,754
Vested (in shares)	(1,438,207)	(1,360,524)	(1,358,856)
Forfeited (in shares)	(37,910)	(18,234)	(34,524)
Outstanding (in shares)	1,647,432	1,662,028	2,139,175
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	$ 28.10	$ 23.38	$ 13.61
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	32.36	29.55	28.50
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	28.22	22.05	14.24
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	30.36	19.41	11.04
Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share)	$ 31.74	$ 28.10	$ 23.38

Capital Stock (Unrecognized Com

Capital Stock (Unrecognized Compensation Cost) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total Unrecognized Compensation Cost	$ 76,203
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total Unrecognized Compensation Cost	$ 45,486
Weighted Average Remaining Years	1 year 5 months 7 days
Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total Unrecognized Compensation Cost	$ 30,717
Weighted Average Remaining Years	1 year 9 months

Capital Stock (Cash-Settled Sha

Capital Stock (Cash-Settled Share Appreciation Rights) (Details) - Cash-settled Share Appreciation Rights (CSARs) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Number of Shares
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	0	75,000	958,334
Granted (in shares)		0	0
Exercised (in shares)	0	(75,000)	(150,000)
CSARs converted to options (in shares)			(733,334)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	0	0	75,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 5.17	$ 7.04
Granted (in dollars per share)		0	0
Exercised (in dollars per share)	0	5.17	5.45
CSARs converted to options (in dollars per share)			7.56
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	0	0	5.17
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	0	21.56	17.02
Granted (in dollars per share)		0	0
Exercised (in dollars per share)	0	27.91	32.16
CSARs converted to options (in dollars per share)			27.52
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 21.56

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Discrete benefit from reversal of valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets in Canadian tax jurisdiction	$ 12
Loss and credit carryforwards from share-based compensation not included in deferred tax assets		$ 133.8
Unrecognized tax benefits that if realized would impact effective tax rate		2.9	$ 2.9
Foreign Tax Authority | United Kingdom
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards		6.7
Foreign Tax Authority | Canada
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards		22.5
State and Local Jurisdiction
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards		254.1
Domestic Tax Authority | United States
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards		285.2
Credit carryforward		$ 44.7

Income Taxes (Components of Pre

Income Taxes (Components of Pre-Tax Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ (244,178)	$ 67,423	$ 122,464
International	210,351	145,985	62,496
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ (33,827)	$ 213,408	$ 184,960

Income Taxes (Current and Defer

Income Taxes (Current and Deferred Income Tax Provision (Benefits)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Current provision (benefit)
Federal	$ 6,217	$ 12,000	$ 9,694
States	2,480	630	2,366
International	(155)	5,063	4,950
Total current provision	8,542	17,693	17,010
Deferred provision (benefit)
Federal	(77,399)	12,335	22,417
States	(7,632)	3,415	1,784
International	(38)	(1,816)	(8,288)
Total deferred provision (benefit)	(85,069)	13,934	15,913
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ (76,527)	$ 31,627	$ 32,923

Income Taxes (Effective Income

Income Taxes (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Income taxes computed at Federal statutory rate of 35%	$ (11,840)	$ 74,693	$ 64,736
Foreign affiliate dividends	(59,448)	(44,715)	(13,027)
Foreign and provincial operations subject to different income tax rates	(7,142)	(1,830)	(283)
State income tax	(3,809)	1,432	3,304
Permanent differences	6,583	3,074	(7,618)
Other	(871)	(1,027)	(2,159)
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance	0	0	(12,030)
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ (76,527)	$ 31,627	$ 32,923

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets
Net operating losses	$ 77,787	$ 17,273
Foreign tax credits	44,672	40,371
Investment in film and television obligations	93,699	70,338
Accounts payable	42,235	33,687
Other assets	27,535	17,538
Reserves	17,077	13,070
Total deferred tax assets	303,005	192,277
Valuation allowance	(10,103)	(9,284)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	292,902	182,993
Deferred tax liabilities
Liabilities	0	0
Accounts receivable	(140,941)	(113,026)
Subordinated notes	(1,728)	(2,849)
Other	(15,812)	(17,004)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(158,481)	(132,879)
Total
Net deferred tax assets	$ 134,421	$ 50,114

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 4.5	$ 2.2	$ 0.9
Increases related to prior year tax positions	0	2.3	2.2
Decreases related to prior year tax positions	0	0	(0.9)
Settlements	0	0	0
Lapse in statute of limitations	0	0	0
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 4.5	$ 4.5	$ 2.2

Government Assistance (Details)

Government Assistance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Government Assistance [Abstract]
Tax credits earned for film and television production activity	$ 156.1	$ 208.2	$ 82
Tax credits receivable for film and television production	$ 257.1	$ 219.2

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)customer	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)segmentcustomer	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)customer	Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)customer
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment											2
Backstopped prints and advertising expense												$ 12,500	$ 0
Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Major Customers [Line Items]
Purchases of property and equipment											$ 18,433	17,013	8,799
Revenues			$ 791,197	$ 670,522	$ 476,759	$ 408,941	$ 646,082	$ 751,299	$ 552,876	$ 449,383	2,347,419	$ 2,399,640	$ 2,630,254
Customer Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net
Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Major Customers [Line Items]
Revenues											$ 290,400
Number of customers over 10% threshold | customer											1	0	0
Customer 1 Concentration Risk | Accounts Receivable
Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Major Customers [Line Items]
Number of customers over 10% threshold | customer	1
Share of gross accounts receivable attributable to customer over threshold	25.00%	15.00%
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 272,500	$ 144,400	$ 272,500				$ 144,400				$ 272,500	$ 144,400

Segment Information (Segment In

Segment Information (Segment Information By Business Unit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues	$ 791,197	$ 670,522	$ 476,759	$ 408,941	$ 646,082	$ 751,299	$ 552,876	$ 449,383	$ 2,347,419	$ 2,399,640	$ 2,630,254
Gross segment contribution									288,306	504,883	521,412
Segment general and administration									100,735	86,847	79,515
Segment profit									187,571	418,036	441,897
Motion Pictures
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues									1,677,482	1,820,149	2,182,902
Gross segment contribution									184,308	449,760	491,779
Segment general and administration									80,952	73,501	66,768
Segment profit									103,356	376,259	425,011
Television Production
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues									669,937	579,491	447,352
Gross segment contribution									103,998	55,123	29,633
Segment general and administration									19,783	13,346	12,747
Segment profit									84,215	41,777	16,886
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment profit									$ 187,571	$ 418,036	$ 441,897

Segment Information (Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Total Segment Profit To The Company's Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								5 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Company's total segment profit											$ 187,571	$ 418,036	$ 441,897
Share-based compensation expense											(78,465)	(80,310)	(72,119)
Backstopped prints and advertising expense												(12,500)	0
Depreciation and amortization											(13,084)	(6,586)	(6,539)
Operating income (loss)		$ (20,187)	$ (9,720)	$ (39,288)	$ 44,165	$ 27,860	$ 116,169	$ 30,488	$ 47,764		(25,030)	222,281	259,948
Interest expense											(54,879)	(52,476)	(66,170)
Interest and other income											1,851	2,790	6,030
Loss on extinguishment of debt											0	(11,664)	(39,572)
Equity interests income											44,231	52,477	24,724
Income (loss) before income taxes											(33,827)	213,408	184,960
Certain transactional costs of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest holder											7,700
Pension withdrawal costs from multi-employer pension plan											2,700
Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units	[1]										0	1,194	0
General and administrative expense, direct to consumer initiatives											4,800
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Company's total segment profit											187,571	418,036	441,897
Corporate and reconciling items
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense											(78,465)	(80,310)	(72,119)
Restructuring and other items	[2]										(19,834)	(10,725)	(7,500)
Non-cash imputed interest charge	[3]										(5,270)	0	0
Purchase accounting and related adjustments	[4]										(8,430)	0	0
Start-up losses of new business initiatives	[5]										(10,017)	0	0
Backstopped prints and advertising expense	[6]										(997)	(12,509)	0
Corporate and shared services
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
General and administrative expenses for corporate and shared services											$ (76,504)	$ (85,625)	$ (95,791)
Pilgrim Studios
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Direct operating expense, incremental expense from purchase accounting adjustment										$ 6,500
Accretion of noncontrolling interest discount										$ 1,900
[1]	Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to the severance arrangements related to the integration of the marketing operations of the Company's Lionsgate and Summit film labels.
[2]	Restructuring and other items includes restructuring and severance charges, certain transaction related costs, the settlement of an administrative order, and certain unusual items when applicable. Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2016 represent professional fees associated with certain strategic transactions including, among others, the acquisition of Pilgrim Studios and certain shareholder transactions, and certain transactional costs of $7.7 million of Pilgrim Studios attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholder (see Note 11). Pursuant to the profit sharing provisions in the Pilgrim Studios operating agreement, the transactional costs of $7.7 million are included in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statement of income and thus does not impact earnings per share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders. In addition, amounts in the year ended March 31, 2016 include pension withdrawal costs of $2.7 million related to an underfunded multi-employer pension plan in which the Company is no longer participating. Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2015 primarily represent costs related to the move of our international sales and distribution organization to the United Kingdom, and severance costs associated with the integration of the marketing operations of our Lionsgate and Summit film labels, of which approximately $1.2 million are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 13). In addition, the year ended March 31, 2015 includes transaction costs related to a certain shareholder transaction (see Note 22), and costs related to the Starz Exchange transaction (see Note 5). Amounts in the year ended March 31, 2014 represent the settlement of an administrative order.
[3]	Non-cash imputed interest charge represents a charge associated with the interest cost of long-term accounts receivable for Television Production licensed product that become due beyond one-year.
[4]	Purchase accounting and related adjustments represent the incremental amortization expense associated with the non-cash fair value adjustments on television assets of $6.5 million included in direct operating expense resulting from the application of purchase accounting and the charge of $1.9 million included in general and administrative expense related to the accretion of the noncontrolling interest discount (see Note 12).
[5]	Start-up losses of new business initiatives represent losses associated with the Company's direct to consumer initiatives including its subscription video-on-demand platforms, of which $4.8 million is included in the Company's consolidated general and administrative expense.
[6]	Backstopped P&A represents the amount of theatrical marketing expense for third party titles that the Company funded and expensed for which a third party provides a first dollar loss guarantee (subject to a cap) that such expense will be recouped from the performance of the film (which results in minimal risk of loss to the Company). The amount represents the P&A expense incurred net of the impact of expensing the P&A cost over the revenue streams similar to a participation expense (i.e., the P&A under these arrangements are being expensed similar to a participation cost for purposes of measuring segment profit).

Segment Information (Segment Re

Segment Information (Segment Revenues By Media) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 791,197	$ 670,522	$ 476,759	$ 408,941	$ 646,082	$ 751,299	$ 552,876	$ 449,383	$ 2,347,419	$ 2,399,640	$ 2,630,254
Motion Pictures
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									1,677,482	1,820,149	2,182,902
Motion Pictures | Theatrical
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									314,082	354,050	524,669
Motion Pictures | Home Entertainment
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									579,802	662,685	829,580
Motion Pictures | Television
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									205,148	270,214	225,338
Motion Pictures | International
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									548,200	494,981	543,435
Motion Pictures | Other
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									30,250	38,219	59,880
Television Production
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									669,937	579,491	447,352
Television Production | Home Entertainment
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									60,231	44,796	34,296
Television Production | International
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									190,208	112,385	82,295
Television Production | Other
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									4,012	7,106	4,700
Television Production | Domestic Television
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 415,486	$ 415,204	$ 326,061

Segment Information (Significan

Segment Information (Significant Assets Broken Down By Segment And Other Unallocated Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant assets by segment
Accounts receivable	$ 1,049,289	$ 891,880
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,478,296	1,381,829
Goodwill	534,780	323,328	$ 323,328
Total allocated assets by segment	3,062,365	2,597,037
Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and investments)	793,143	695,052
Total assets	3,855,508	3,292,089
Motion Pictures
Significant assets by segment
Accounts receivable	557,532	538,515
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,092,365	1,116,909
Goodwill	294,367	294,367	294,367
Total allocated assets by segment	1,944,264	1,949,791
Television Production
Significant assets by segment
Accounts receivable	491,757	353,365
Investment in films and television programs, net	385,931	264,920
Goodwill	240,413	28,961	$ 28,961
Total allocated assets by segment	$ 1,118,101	$ 647,246

Segment Information (Acquisitio

Segment Information (Acquisition of Investment in Films and Television Programs by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	$ 1,066,403	$ 1,012,294	$ 948,082
Motion Pictures
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	639,875	688,555	597,083
Television Production
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	$ 426,528	$ 323,739	$ 350,999

Segment Information (Revenue an

Segment Information (Revenue and Tangible Assets by Geographic Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Tangible Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 791,197	$ 670,522	$ 476,759	$ 408,941	$ 646,082	$ 751,299	$ 552,876	$ 449,383	$ 2,347,419	$ 2,399,640	$ 2,630,254
Tangible Assets	3,174,957				2,917,460				3,174,957	2,917,460
Canada
Revenues from External Customers and Tangible Assets [Line Items]
Revenues									55,080	68,969	68,599
Tangible Assets	172,574				214,303				172,574	214,303
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Tangible Assets [Line Items]
Revenues									1,550,207	1,712,087	1,917,615
Tangible Assets	2,863,075				2,550,713				2,863,075	2,550,713
Other Foreign
Revenues from External Customers and Tangible Assets [Line Items]
Revenues									742,132	618,584	$ 644,040
Tangible Assets	$ 139,308				$ 152,444				$ 139,308	$ 152,444

Commitments and Contingencie124

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating leases, rental expense	$ 14.2	$ 13.5	$ 10
Operating leases, sublease income	$ 0.2	0.4	1.2
Multiemployer benefit plans, funded status	At least 80 percent
Multiemployer benefit plans, period contributions	$ 38	$ 20.5	$ 24.4

Commitments and Contingencie125

Commitments and Contingencies (Future Annual Repayment of Contractual Commitments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Operating lease commitments, 2017		$ 14,532
Operating lease commitments, 2018		14,183
Operating lease commitments, 2019		14,579
Operating lease commitments, 2020		14,975
Operating lease commitments, 2021		14,912
Operating lease commitments, thereafter		34,235
Operating lease commitments, total		107,416
Total future commitments under contractual obligations, 2017	[1]	410,223
Total future commitments under contractual obligations, 2018	[1]	311,800
Total future commitments under contractual obligations, 2019	[1]	70,963
Total future commitments under contractual obligations, 2020	[1]	41,902
Total future commitments under contractual obligations, 2021	[1]	38,562
Total future commitments under contractual obligations, thereafter	[1]	63,074
Contractual commitments, total	[1]	936,524
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		90,525	$ 0
Film Obligations and Production Loan Commitments
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Other commitments, 2017	[2]	290,411
Other commitments, 2018	[2]	221,842
Other commitments, 2019	[2]	10,385
Other commitments, 2020	[2]	0
Other commitments, 2021	[2]	0
Other commitments, thereafter	[2]	0
Other commitments, total	[2]	522,638
Interest Payments
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Other commitments, 2017	[3]	34,237
Other commitments, 2018	[3]	32,563
Other commitments, 2019	[3]	26,281
Other commitments, 2020	[3]	20,000
Other commitments, 2021	[3]	20,000
Other commitments, thereafter	[3]	22,444
Other commitments, total	[3]	155,525
Other Contractual Obligations
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Other commitments, 2017		71,043
Other commitments, 2018		43,212
Other commitments, 2019		19,718
Other commitments, 2020		6,927
Other commitments, 2021		3,650
Other commitments, thereafter		6,395
Other commitments, total		$ 150,945
[1]	Not included in the amounts above are $90.5 million of redeemable noncontrolling interest, as future amounts and timing are subject to a number of uncertainties such that we are unable to make sufficiently reliable estimations of future payments (see Note 12).
[2]	Film obligation commitments include distribution and marketing commitments and minimum guarantee commitments. Distribution and marketing commitments represent contractual commitments for future expenditures associated with distribution and marketing of films which we will distribute. The payment dates of these amounts are primarily based on the anticipated release date of the film. Minimum guarantee commitments represent contractual commitments related to the purchase of film rights for pictures to be delivered in the future. Production loan commitments represent amounts committed for future film production and development to be funded through production financing and recorded as a production loan liability when incurred. Future payments under these commitments are based on anticipated delivery or release dates of the related film or contractual due dates of the commitment. The amounts include estimated future interest payments associated with the commitment.
[3]	Includes cash interest payments on the Company's corporate debt, excluding the interest payments on the senior revolving credit facility as future amounts are not fixed or determinable due to fluctuating balances and interest rates.

Financial Instruments (Credit R

Financial Instruments (Credit Risk) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounts Receivable | Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	24.50%	24.70%

Financial Instruments (Forward

Financial Instruments (Forward Contracts) (Details) £ in Millions, CAD in Millions, AUD in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016AUD	Mar. 31, 2016GBP (£)	Mar. 31, 2016CAD
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining maturity of forward foreign exchange contracts, maximum	24 months
Net unrealized fair value gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, effective portion	$ (0.2)	$ 2.8	$ 0.8
Net unrealized fair value gain on foreign exchange contracts that did not qualify as effective hedge contracts	1.3	0.4	$ 0
Foreign currency cash flow hedge gains reclassified to earnings	3.1
Foreign currency cash flow hedge gain estimated to be reclassified into earnings during next 12 months	4.3
British Pound Sterling | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Amount | £					£ 17.5
US Dollar Amount	$ 24.7
Weighted average exchange rate per $1 USD	0.71			0.71	0.71	0.71
Australian Dollar | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Amount | AUD				AUD 56.8
US Dollar Amount	$ 50.6
Weighted average exchange rate per $1 USD	1.12			1.12	1.12	1.12
Canadian Dollar | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Amount | CAD						CAD 4.4
US Dollar Amount	$ 2.6
Weighted average exchange rate per $1 USD	1.69			1.69	1.69	1.69
Other Assets | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset	$ 9.4	8.3
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability	$ 0.7	$ 2

Supplementary Cash Flow Stat128

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid	$ 42.7	$ 38.8	$ 63.9
Income taxes paid	$ 10.2	$ 15.3	$ 15.5

Supplementary Cash Flow Stat129

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information (Non-Cash Investing And Financing Activities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Non-cash investing activities:
Issuance of common shares related to Pilgrim Studios acquisition	$ 57,003
Investment in available-for-sale securities		$ 170,916
Investment in cost method investments	0	12,000	$ 0
Non-cash financing activities:
Accrued dividends	13,209	10,186	7,066
Accrued share repurchases	0	0	8,339
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Non-cash financing activities:
Conversions of convertible senior subordinated notes	16,162	24,152	27,672
Available-for-sale Securities
Non-cash investing activities:
Investment in available-for-sale securities	0	158,916	0
Pilgrim Studios
Non-cash investing activities:
Issuance of common shares related to Pilgrim Studios acquisition	$ 57,003	$ 0	$ 0

Quarterly Financial Data (Un130

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 791,197		$ 670,522		$ 476,759		$ 408,941		$ 646,082		$ 751,299		$ 552,876		$ 449,383		$ 2,347,419	$ 2,399,640	$ 2,630,254
Operating income (loss)	(20,187)		(9,720)		(39,288)		44,165		27,860		116,169		30,488		47,764		(25,030)	222,281	259,948
Net income (loss)	11,487	[1]	32,598	[1]	(42,069)	[1]	40,684	[1]	19,554	[2],[3],[4]	98,185	[2],[3],[4]	20,781	[2],[3],[4]	43,261	[2],[3],[4]	42,700	181,781	152,037
Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ 10,877	[1]	$ 40,717	[1]	$ (42,069)	[1]	$ 40,684	[1]	$ 19,554		$ 98,185		$ 20,781		$ 43,261		$ 50,209	$ 181,781	$ 152,037
Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders:
Basic income (loss) per share	$ 0.07		$ 0.27		$ (0.28)		$ 0.28		$ 0.14		$ 0.70		$ 0.15		$ 0.31		$ 0.34	$ 1.31	$ 1.11
Diluted income (loss) per share	$ 0.07		$ 0.26		$ (0.28)		$ 0.26		$ 0.14		$ 0.65		$ 0.15		$ 0.30		$ 0.33	$ 1.23	$ 1.04
Net income
Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders:
Restructuring and other items, net of tax	$ 1,500		$ 11,700		$ 2,700				$ 3,000		$ 500		$ 900		$ 3,100
Gain on sale of equity method investment, net of tax															$ 7,200
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax									$ 8,100		$ 400		$ 400
Net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp shareholders
Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders:
Restructuring and other items, net of tax			$ 4,000
[1]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $2.7 million, $11.7 million, and $1.5 million, respectively (see Note 16). For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $4.0 million.
[2]	During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a gain on sale of equity method investment, net of tax, of $7.2 million (see Note 5).
[3]	During the first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $3.1 million, $0.9 million, $0.5 million, and $3.0 million, respectively (see Note 16).
[4]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax, of $0.4 million, $0.4 million, and $8.1 million, respectively.

Consolidating Financial Info131

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), available-for-sale securities, tax charge (benefit)	$ (403)	$ 404
Cash acquired from PIlgrim Studios acquisition	$ 15,816
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes | 5.25% Senior Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes | 10.25% Senior Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Coupon rate	10.25%		10.25%
Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes and Term Loan
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs	$ 964	$ 4,315	$ 6,860
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Coupon rate	4.00%		4.00%
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2013 Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Coupon rate	1.25%
Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Percentage ownership of LGEI, the issuer, by the parent company guarantor	100.00%

Consolidating Financial Info132

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 57,742	$ 102,697	$ 25,692	$ 62,363
Restricted cash	2,906	2,508
Accounts receivable, net	1,049,289	891,880
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,478,296	1,381,829
Property and equipment, net	43,384	26,651
Investments	464,346	438,298
Goodwill	534,780	323,328	323,328
Other assets	90,344	74,784
Deferred tax assets	134,421	50,114
Total assets	3,855,508	3,292,089
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	161,000	0
5.25% Senior Notes	225,000	225,000
Term Loan	400,000	375,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	377,698	332,473
Participations and residuals	607,358	471,661
Film obligations and production loans	715,360	656,755
Convertible senior subordinated notes	100,050	114,126
Deferred revenue	328,244	274,787
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	90,525	0
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	850,273	842,287	584,538	356,526
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	3,855,508	3,292,089
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	57,742	102,697	25,692	62,363
Restricted cash	2,906	2,508
Accounts receivable, net	1,049,289	891,880
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,478,296	1,381,829
Property and equipment, net	43,384	26,651
Investments	464,346	438,298
Goodwill	534,780	323,328
Other assets	90,344	74,784
Deferred tax assets	134,421	50,114
Subsidiary investments and advances	0	0
Total assets	3,855,508	3,292,089
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	161,000	0
5.25% Senior Notes	225,000	225,000
Term Loan	400,000	375,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	377,698	332,473
Participations and residuals	607,358	471,661
Film obligations and production loans	715,360	656,755
Convertible senior subordinated notes	100,050	114,126
Deferred revenue	328,244	274,787
Intercompany payable	0	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	90,525	0
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	850,273	842,287
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	3,855,508	3,292,089
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	654	3,499	8,128	592
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	676	617
Investment in films and television programs, net	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investments	40,072	40,072
Goodwill	10,172	10,172
Other assets	7,225	8,109
Deferred tax assets	1,502	10,524
Subsidiary investments and advances	1,598,137	1,385,522
Total assets	1,658,438	1,458,515
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	161,000	0
5.25% Senior Notes	225,000	225,000
Term Loan	400,000	375,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	22,165	16,228
Participations and residuals	0	0
Film obligations and production loans	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	0
Intercompany payable	0	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	850,273	842,287
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	1,658,438	1,458,515
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	28,091	47,290	5,999	36,834
Restricted cash	2,906	2,508
Accounts receivable, net	1,579	7,933
Investment in films and television programs, net	6,407	6,402
Property and equipment, net	36,171	24,938
Investments	15,354	9,229
Goodwill	0	0
Other assets	56,159	61,409
Deferred tax assets	121,725	32,252
Subsidiary investments and advances	1,504,398	1,378,571
Total assets	1,772,790	1,570,532
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	0	0
5.25% Senior Notes	0	0
Term Loan	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	89,903	86,472
Participations and residuals	3,663	3,417
Film obligations and production loans	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes	100,050	114,126
Deferred revenue	4,833	7,722
Intercompany payable	1,906,899	1,530,299
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	(332,558)	(171,504)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	1,772,790	1,570,532
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	28,997	51,908	11,565	24,937
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	1,047,034	883,330
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,471,889	1,375,427
Property and equipment, net	7,213	1,713
Investments	408,920	388,997
Goodwill	524,608	313,156
Other assets	32,357	11,180
Deferred tax assets	11,194	7,338
Subsidiary investments and advances	3,094,974	2,571,801
Total assets	6,627,186	5,604,850
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	0	0
5.25% Senior Notes	0	0
Term Loan	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	265,630	229,773
Participations and residuals	603,695	468,244
Film obligations and production loans	715,360	656,755
Convertible senior subordinated notes	0	0
Deferred revenue	323,411	267,065
Intercompany payable	2,415,792	2,547,928
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	90,525	0
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	2,212,773	1,435,085
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	6,627,186	5,604,850
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Consolidating Adjustments
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Investment in films and television programs, net	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investments	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other assets	(5,397)	(5,914)
Deferred tax assets	0	0
Subsidiary investments and advances	(6,197,509)	(5,335,894)
Total assets	(6,202,906)	(5,341,808)
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	0	0
5.25% Senior Notes	0	0
Term Loan	0	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	0
Participations and residuals	0	0
Film obligations and production loans	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	0
Intercompany payable	(4,322,691)	(4,078,227)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)	(1,880,215)	(1,263,581)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ (6,202,906)	$ (5,341,808)

Consolidating Financial Info133

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 791,197		$ 670,522		$ 476,759		$ 408,941		$ 646,082		$ 751,299		$ 552,876		$ 449,383		$ 2,347,419	$ 2,399,640	$ 2,630,254
Expenses:
Direct operating																	1,415,344	1,315,775	1,369,381
Distribution and marketing																	661,789	591,491	739,461
General and administration																	282,232	263,507	254,925
Depreciation and amortization																	13,084	6,586	6,539
Total expenses																	2,372,449	2,177,359	2,370,306
Operating income (loss)	(20,187)		(9,720)		(39,288)		44,165		27,860		116,169		30,488		47,764		(25,030)	222,281	259,948
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense																	54,879	52,476	66,170
Interest and other income																	(1,851)	(2,790)	(6,030)
Loss on extinguishment of debt																	0	11,664	39,572
Total other expenses (income)																	53,028	61,350	99,712
Income (loss) before equity interests and income taxes																	(78,058)	160,931	160,236
Equity interests income																	44,231	52,477	24,724
Income (loss) before income taxes																	(33,827)	213,408	184,960
Income tax provision (benefit)																	(76,527)	31,627	32,923
Net income	11,487	[1]	32,598	[1]	(42,069)	[1]	40,684	[1]	19,554	[2],[3],[4]	98,185	[2],[3],[4]	20,781	[2],[3],[4]	43,261	[2],[3],[4]	42,700	181,781	152,037
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	7,509	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ 10,877	[1]	$ 40,717	[1]	$ (42,069)	[1]	$ 40,684	[1]	$ 19,554		$ 98,185		$ 20,781		$ 43,261		50,209	181,781	152,037
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues																	2,347,419	2,399,640	2,630,254
Expenses:
Direct operating																	1,415,344	1,315,775	1,369,381
Distribution and marketing																	661,789	591,491	739,461
General and administration																	282,232	263,507	254,925
Depreciation and amortization																	13,084	6,586	6,539
Total expenses																	2,372,449	2,177,359	2,370,306
Operating income (loss)																	(25,030)	222,281	259,948
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense																	54,879	52,476	66,170
Interest and other income																	(1,851)	(2,790)	(6,030)
Loss on extinguishment of debt																	0	11,664	39,572
Total other expenses (income)																	53,028	61,350	99,712
Income (loss) before equity interests and income taxes																	(78,058)	160,931	160,236
Equity interests income																	44,231	52,477	24,724
Income (loss) before income taxes																	(33,827)	213,408	184,960
Income tax provision (benefit)																	(76,527)	31,627	32,923
Net income																	42,700	181,781	152,037
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	7,509	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	50,209	181,781	152,037
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues																	0	0	6,748
Expenses:
Direct operating																	0	0	(254)
Distribution and marketing																	0	0	2
General and administration																	6,530	11,325	9,968
Depreciation and amortization																	0	0	0
Total expenses																	6,530	11,325	9,716
Operating income (loss)																	(6,530)	(11,325)	(2,968)
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense																	38,609	33,830	18,718
Interest and other income																	(209,419)	(172,520)	(69,552)
Loss on extinguishment of debt																	0	6,739	2,600
Total other expenses (income)																	(170,810)	(131,951)	(48,234)
Income (loss) before equity interests and income taxes																	164,280	120,626	45,266
Equity interests income																	(113,199)	59,327	98,244
Income (loss) before income taxes																	51,081	179,953	143,510
Income tax provision (benefit)																	872	(1,828)	(8,527)
Net income																	50,209	181,781	152,037
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	50,209	181,781	152,037
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues																	23,683	29,631	26,113
Expenses:
Direct operating																	563	6,909	(3,331)
Distribution and marketing																	6,497	1,243	3,058
General and administration																	159,128	159,908	163,110
Depreciation and amortization																	9,284	4,048	2,218
Total expenses																	175,472	172,108	165,055
Operating income (loss)																	(151,789)	(142,477)	(138,942)
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense																	220,609	188,789	111,956
Interest and other income																	(172)	(2,881)	(3,945)
Loss on extinguishment of debt																	0	4,925	36,972
Total other expenses (income)																	220,437	190,833	144,983
Income (loss) before equity interests and income taxes																	(372,226)	(333,310)	(283,925)
Equity interests income																	182,694	402,959	403,443
Income (loss) before income taxes																	(189,532)	69,649	119,518
Income tax provision (benefit)																	(76,333)	10,322	21,274
Net income																	(113,199)	59,327	98,244
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	(113,199)	59,327	98,244
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues																	2,324,170	2,370,730	2,606,551
Expenses:
Direct operating																	1,414,781	1,308,866	1,372,199
Distribution and marketing																	655,292	590,248	736,401
General and administration																	118,123	92,754	82,309
Depreciation and amortization																	3,800	2,538	4,321
Total expenses																	2,191,996	1,994,406	2,195,230
Operating income (loss)																	132,174	376,324	411,321
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense																	175,975	134,054	43,349
Interest and other income																	(172,056)	(131,112)	(40,027)
Loss on extinguishment of debt																	0	0	0
Total other expenses (income)																	3,919	2,942	3,322
Income (loss) before equity interests and income taxes																	128,255	373,382	407,999
Equity interests income																	46,719	52,988	29,467
Income (loss) before income taxes																	174,974	426,370	437,466
Income tax provision (benefit)																	65,526	63,447	78,086
Net income																	109,448	362,923	359,380
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	109,448	362,923	359,380
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Consolidating Adjustments
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues																	(434)	(721)	(9,158)
Expenses:
Direct operating																	0	0	767
Distribution and marketing																	0	0	0
General and administration																	(1,549)	(480)	(462)
Depreciation and amortization																	0	0	0
Total expenses																	(1,549)	(480)	305
Operating income (loss)																	1,115	(241)	(9,463)
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense																	(380,314)	(304,197)	(107,853)
Interest and other income																	379,796	303,723	107,494
Loss on extinguishment of debt																	0	0	0
Total other expenses (income)																	(518)	(474)	(359)
Income (loss) before equity interests and income taxes																	1,633	233	(9,104)
Equity interests income																	(71,983)	(462,797)	(506,430)
Income (loss) before income taxes																	(70,350)	(462,564)	(515,534)
Income tax provision (benefit)																	(66,592)	(40,314)	(57,910)
Net income																	(3,758)	(422,250)	(457,624)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	7,509	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	$ 3,751	$ (422,250)	$ (457,624)
[1]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $2.7 million, $11.7 million, and $1.5 million, respectively (see Note 16). For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $4.0 million.
[2]	During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a gain on sale of equity method investment, net of tax, of $7.2 million (see Note 5).
[3]	During the first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $3.1 million, $0.9 million, $0.5 million, and $3.0 million, respectively (see Note 16).
[4]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax, of $0.4 million, $0.4 million, and $8.1 million, respectively.

Consolidating Financial Info134

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	[1]	Dec. 31, 2015	[1]	Sep. 30, 2015	[1]	Jun. 30, 2015	[1]	Mar. 31, 2015	[2],[3],[4]	Dec. 31, 2014	[2],[3],[4]	Sep. 30, 2014	[2],[3],[4]	Jun. 30, 2014	[2],[3],[4]	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	$ 11,487		$ 32,598		$ (42,069)		$ 40,684		$ 19,554		$ 98,185		$ 20,781		$ 43,261		$ 42,700	$ 181,781	$ 152,037
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																	(3,056)	(6,391)	4,294
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge (benefit) of ($403) and $404 in 2016 and 2015, respectively																	(37,643)	2,705	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax																	(193)	2,842	808
Comprehensive income																	1,808	180,937	157,139
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	7,509	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	9,317	180,937	157,139
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss)																	42,700	181,781	152,037
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																	(3,056)	(6,391)	4,294
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge (benefit) of ($403) and $404 in 2016 and 2015, respectively																	(37,643)	2,705
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax																	(193)	2,842	808
Comprehensive income																	1,808	180,937	157,139
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	7,509	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	9,317	180,937	157,139
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss)																	50,209	181,781	152,037
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																	(3,056)	(844)	5,102
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge (benefit) of ($403) and $404 in 2016 and 2015, respectively																	(37,643)	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax																	(193)	0	0
Comprehensive income																	9,317	180,937	157,139
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	9,317	180,937	157,139
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss)																	(113,199)	59,327	98,244
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																	(4,334)	(3,554)	1,665
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge (benefit) of ($403) and $404 in 2016 and 2015, respectively																	0	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax																	0	0	(661)
Comprehensive income																	(117,533)	55,773	99,248
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	(117,533)	55,773	99,248
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss)																	109,448	362,923	359,380
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																	(6,457)	(1,902)	26,348
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge (benefit) of ($403) and $404 in 2016 and 2015, respectively																	(37,643)	2,705
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax																	(193)	2,842	1,469
Comprehensive income																	65,155	366,568	387,197
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	65,155	366,568	387,197
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Consolidating Adjustments
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net income (loss)																	(3,758)	(422,250)	(457,624)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax																	10,791	(91)	(28,821)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax charge (benefit) of ($403) and $404 in 2016 and 2015, respectively																	37,643	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax																	193	0	0
Comprehensive income																	44,869	(422,341)	(486,445)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest																	7,509	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders																	$ 52,378	$ (422,341)	$ (486,445)
[1]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $2.7 million, $11.7 million, and $1.5 million, respectively (see Note 16). For the third quarter of fiscal 2016, net income attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $4.0 million.
[2]	During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a gain on sale of equity method investment, net of tax, of $7.2 million (see Note 5).
[3]	During the first, second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included restructuring and other items, net of tax, of $3.1 million, $0.9 million, $0.5 million, and $3.0 million, respectively (see Note 16).
[4]	During the second, third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, net income included a loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax, of $0.4 million, $0.4 million, and $8.1 million, respectively.

Consolidating Financial Info135

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	$ (19,006)	$ 96,509	$ 252,512
Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees	0	14,575	9,000
Investment in equity method investees	(15,989)	(22,730)	(17,250)
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings	0	0	4,169
Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816	(126,892)	0	0
Purchases of other investments	(750)	(30,000)	0
Repayment of loans receivable	0	0	4,275
Purchases of property and equipment	(18,433)	(17,013)	(8,799)
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities	(162,064)	(55,168)	(8,605)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	605,500	778,500	872,220
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	(444,500)	(876,119)	(1,113,075)
Term Loans and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964, $4,315 and $6,860 for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively	24,036	370,685	440,640
Term Loans - repayments	0	(229,500)	0
10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions	0	0	(470,584)
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings	0	0	60,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	(5)	(16)	0
Production loans - borrowings	572,572	631,709	532,416
Production loans - repayments	(483,145)	(449,648)	(517,874)
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments	0	0	(65,000)
Repurchase of common shares	(73,180)	(144,840)	0
Dividends paid	(47,447)	(33,353)	(6,900)
Exercise of stock options	6,097	6,839	11,972
Tax withholding required on equity awards	(24,205)	(20,062)	(23,077)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	135,723	34,195	(279,262)
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	(45,347)	75,536	(35,355)
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	392	1,469	(1,316)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	102,697	25,692	62,363
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	57,742	102,697	25,692
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	(19,006)	96,509	252,512
Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees		14,575	9,000
Investment in equity method investees	(15,989)	(22,730)	(17,250)
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings			4,169
Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816	(126,892)
Purchases of other investments	(750)	(30,000)
Repayment of loans receivable			4,275
Purchases of property and equipment	(18,433)	(17,013)	(8,799)
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities	(162,064)	(55,168)	(8,605)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	605,500	778,500	872,220
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	(444,500)	(876,119)	(1,113,075)
Term Loans and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964, $4,315 and $6,860 for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively	24,036	370,685	440,640
Term Loans - repayments		(229,500)
10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions			(470,584)
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings			60,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	(5)	(16)
Production loans - borrowings	572,572	631,709	532,416
Production loans - repayments	(483,145)	(449,648)	(517,874)
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments			(65,000)
Repurchase of common shares	(73,180)	(144,840)
Dividends paid	(47,447)	(33,353)	(6,900)
Exercise of stock options	6,097	6,839	11,972
Tax withholding required on equity awards	(24,205)	(20,062)	(23,077)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	135,723	34,195	(279,262)
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	(45,347)	75,536	(35,355)
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	392	1,469	(1,316)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	102,697	25,692	62,363
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	57,742	102,697	25,692
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	(49,146)	171,222	(512,508)
Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees		0	0
Investment in equity method investees	0	0	0
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings			0
Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816	0
Purchases of other investments	0	(28,000)
Repayment of loans receivable			0
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0	0
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities	0	(28,000)	0
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	605,500	778,500	409,120
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	(444,500)	(876,119)	(311,501)
Term Loans and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964, $4,315 and $6,860 for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively	24,036	370,685	440,640
Term Loans - repayments		(229,500)
10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions			0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings			0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	0	0
Production loans - borrowings	0	0	0
Production loans - repayments	0	0	0
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments			0
Repurchase of common shares	(73,180)	(144,840)
Dividends paid	(47,447)	(33,353)	(6,900)
Exercise of stock options	6,097	6,839	11,972
Tax withholding required on equity awards	(24,205)	(20,062)	(23,077)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	46,301	(147,850)	520,254
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	(2,845)	(4,628)	7,746
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	0	(1)	(210)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	3,499	8,128	592
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	654	3,499	8,128
Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	7,730	62,901	727,357
Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees		0	0
Investment in equity method investees	(7,863)	(4,655)	(750)
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings			0
Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816	0
Purchases of other investments	(750)	(2,000)
Repayment of loans receivable			0
Purchases of property and equipment	(18,311)	(14,939)	(8,384)
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities	(26,924)	(21,594)	(9,134)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	0	0	463,100
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	0	0	(801,574)
Term Loans and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964, $4,315 and $6,860 for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively	0	0	0
Term Loans - repayments		0
10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions			(470,584)
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings			60,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	(5)	(16)
Production loans - borrowings	0	0	0
Production loans - repayments	0	0	0
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments			0
Repurchase of common shares	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards	0	0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	(5)	(16)	(749,058)
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	(19,199)	41,291	(30,835)
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	47,290	5,999	36,834
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	28,091	47,290	5,999
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	22,410	(137,614)	37,663
Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees		14,575	9,000
Investment in equity method investees	(8,126)	(18,075)	(16,500)
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings			4,169
Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816	(126,892)
Purchases of other investments	0	0
Repayment of loans receivable			4,275
Purchases of property and equipment	(122)	(2,074)	(415)
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities	(135,140)	(5,574)	529
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	0	0	0
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	0	0	0
Term Loans and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964, $4,315 and $6,860 for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively	0	0	0
Term Loans - repayments		0
10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions			0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings			0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	0	0
Production loans - borrowings	572,572	631,709	532,416
Production loans - repayments	(483,145)	(449,648)	(517,874)
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments			(65,000)
Repurchase of common shares	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards	0	0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	89,427	182,061	(50,458)
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	(23,303)	38,873	(12,266)
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	392	1,470	(1,106)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	51,908	11,565	24,937
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	28,997	51,908	11,565
Consolidating Adjustments | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	0	0	0
Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale of equity method investees		0	0
Investment in equity method investees	0	0	0
Distributions from equity method investee in excess of earnings			0
Purchase of Pilgrim Studios, net of cash acquired of $15,816	0
Purchases of other investments	0	0
Repayment of loans receivable			0
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0	0
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities	0	0	0
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	0	0	0
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	0	0	0
Term Loans and 5.25% Senior Notes - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964, $4,315 and $6,860 for the years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively	0	0	0
Term Loans - repayments		0
10.25% Senior Notes - repurchases and redemptions			0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - borrowings			0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	0	0
Production loans - borrowings	0	0	0
Production loans - repayments	0	0	0
Pennsylvania Regional Center credit facility - repayments			0
Repurchase of common shares	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards	0	0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	0	0	0
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	0	0	0
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	May. 23, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Certain costs related to registration and offering of the Company's common shares offered by MHR Affiliates		$ 800	$ 1,000
Common shares agreed to be purchased (in shares)	5,000,000
Common shares, no par value	$ 0
Investment in equity method investees		$ 15,989	$ 22,730	$ 17,250
Atom Tickets
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investees		$ 7,900	4,300
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		19.50%
Atom Tickets | Equity Method Investees
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investees		$ 7,900	$ 4,300
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		19.50%
Subsequent Event | Chairman of the Board of Directors
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of common stock outstanding held by Mark H. Rachesky					20.50%

Related Party Transactions (Tra

Related Party Transactions (Transactions with Equity Method Investees) (Details) - Equity Method Investees - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Accounts receivable	[1]	$ 14,573	$ 27,218
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	[2]	4,000	0
Participations payable	[3]	11,716	9,929
Deferred revenue	[4]	63,442	18,123
Total due to related parties		79,158	28,052
Consolidated Statements of Income
Revenues	[1]	47,682	59,819	$ 51,919
Direct operating expense	[3]	12,309	13,904	32,700
Distribution and marketing expenses	[5]	$ 1,210	$ 827	$ 2,132
[1]	Represents primarily revenues and accounts receivable from EPIX and Pop from the licensing of films and television programs. Also includes revenues from FEARnet for fiscal 2014.
[2]	Represents accrued capital contributions to Pop.
[3]	Represents participation expense and participations payable associated with the distribution of certain theatrical titles for Roadside Attractions and Pantelion Films.
[4]	Represents deferred revenue from licensing arrangements discussed in footnote 1 above for EPIX.
[5]	Represents distribution fees incurred related to Roadside Attractions in connection with the theatrical release of certain films.

Valuation and Qualifying Acc138

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Returns and Allowances [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period		$ 64,362	$ 106,680	$ 103,418
Charged to Costs and Expenses	[1]	136,790	162,303	185,373
Charged to Other Accounts		0	0	0
Deductions	[2]	(149,343)	(204,621)	(182,111)
Balance at End of Period		51,809	64,362	106,680
Provision for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period		4,120	4,876	4,494
Charged to Costs and Expenses	[1]	1,926	(454)	421
Charged to Other Accounts		0	0	0
Deductions	[3]	(32)	(302)	(39)
Balance at End of Period		6,014	4,120	4,876
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period		9,284	8,925	25,836
Charged to Costs and Expenses	[1]	0	0	0
Charged to Other Accounts		819	359	0
Deductions		0	0	(16,911)	[4]
Balance at End of Period		$ 10,103	$ 9,284	$ 8,925
[1]	Charges for returns and allowances are charges against revenue.
[2]	Actual returns and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
[3]	Uncollectible accounts written off and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
[4]	Release of a portion of the valuation allowance previously held against the Company's deferred tax assets.