Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF-A) 10-Q 8 Nov 16 2017 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/
Entity Central Index Key	929,351
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		148,332,947

Unaudited Condensed Consolidate

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 105,953	$ 57,742
Restricted cash	2,900	2,906
Accounts receivable, net of reserves for returns and allowances of $42,355 (March 31, 2016 - $51,809) and provision for doubtful accounts of $5,519 (March 31, 2016 - $6,014)	953,251	1,049,289
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,328,798	1,478,296
Property and equipment, net	42,655	43,384
Investments	502,287	464,346
Goodwill	534,780	534,780
Other assets	71,207	69,075
Deferred tax assets	223,127	134,421
Total assets	3,764,958	3,834,239
LIABILITIES
Senior revolving credit facility	297,803	156,136
5.25% Senior Notes	221,689	220,796
Term Loan	389,197	388,207
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	348,690	377,698
Participations and residuals	651,594	607,358
Film obligations and production loans	512,678	715,018
Convertible senior subordinated notes	101,140	99,984
Deferred revenue	292,038	328,244
Total liabilities	2,814,829	2,893,441
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	93,025	90,525
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 148,301,707 shares issued (March 31, 2016 - 146,785,940 shares)	904,255	885,800
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(18,453)	7,584
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(28,698)	(43,111)
Total shareholders' equity	857,104	850,273
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 3,764,958	$ 3,834,239

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Reserve for returns and allowances on accounts receivable	$ 42,355	$ 51,809
Provision for doubtful accounts on accounts receivable	$ 5,519	$ 6,014
Common shares, no par value
Authorized common shares	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	148,301,707	146,785,940
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 639,534	$ 476,759	$ 1,193,109	$ 885,700
Expenses:
Direct operating	386,908	292,810	753,184	523,120
Distribution and marketing	221,953	153,140	346,992	225,064
General and administration	84,491	67,577	163,158	128,289
Depreciation and amortization	4,347	2,520	9,963	4,350
Total expenses	697,699	516,047	1,273,297	880,823
Operating income (loss)	(58,165)	(39,288)	(80,188)	4,877
Interest expense
Cash interest	13,522	10,357	26,414	20,728
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	2,360	2,273	4,702	4,527
Total interest expense	15,882	12,630	31,116	25,255
Interest and other income	(1,231)	(555)	(2,180)	(1,155)
Total other expenses, net	14,651	12,075	28,936	24,100
Loss before equity interests and income taxes	(72,816)	(51,363)	(109,124)	(19,223)
Equity interests income	1,908	7,149	12,754	18,537
Loss before income taxes	(70,908)	(44,214)	(96,370)	(686)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(53,604)	(2,145)	(79,906)	699
Net loss	(17,304)	(42,069)	(16,464)	(1,385)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(154)	0	260	0
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ (17,458)	$ (42,069)	$ (16,204)	$ (1,385)
Per share information attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders:
Basic net loss per common share (in usd per share)	$ (0.12)	$ (0.28)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.01)
Diluted net loss per common share (in usd per share)	$ (0.12)	$ (0.28)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.01)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	147,804	148,345	147,511	147,984
Diluted (in shares)	147,804	148,345	147,511	147,984
Dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0.09	$ 0.09	$ 0.16

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (17,304)	$ (42,069)	$ (16,464)	$ (1,385)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(1,159)	(1,497)	(5,485)	1,993
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	5,980	(30,232)	22,884	12,002
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	(383)	2,987	(2,986)	2,994
Comprehensive income (loss)	(12,866)	(70,811)	(2,051)	15,604
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(154)	0	260	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ (13,020)	$ (70,811)	$ (1,791)	$ 15,604

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity - 6 months ended Sep. 30, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Shares	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2016		146,785,940
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 850,273	$ 885,800	$ 7,584	$ (43,111)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options, shares		561,612
Exercise of stock options	500	$ 500
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations, shares		943,240
Share-based compensation, net of withholding tax obligations of $26,732	24,740	$ 24,740
Issuance of common shares to directors for services, shares		10,915
Issuance of common shares to directors for services	236	$ 236
Dividends declared	(13,285)	$ (7,021)	(6,264)
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	(16,204)		(16,204)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(5,485)			(5,485)
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	22,884			22,884
Net unrealized loss on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	(2,986)			(2,986)
Noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value	(3,569)		(3,569)
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2016		148,301,707
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 857,104	$ 904,255	$ (18,453)	$ (28,698)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat7

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Withholding tax obligations for share-based compensation	$ 26,732

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat8

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (16,464)	$ (1,385)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	9,963	4,350
Amortization of films and television programs	588,549	361,290
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	4,702	4,527
Non-cash share-based compensation	46,200	33,983
Other non-cash items	2,500	0
Equity interests income	(12,754)	(18,537)
Deferred income taxes	(86,861)	(2,612)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	6	0
Accounts receivable, net	89,346	12,007
Investment in films and television programs	(446,670)	(535,470)
Other assets	(4,234)	(1,828)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(8,449)	(34,300)
Participations and residuals	44,524	44,938
Film obligations	19,891	(11,148)
Deferred revenue	(35,851)	(24,423)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities	194,398	(168,608)
Investing Activities:
Investment in equity method investees	(5,344)	(3,659)
Distributions from equity method investees	2,263	0
Purchases of property and equipment	(6,301)	(6,880)
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities	(9,382)	(10,539)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings	454,000	48,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments	(314,000)	(48,000)
Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 in 2015	0	24,036
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases	0	(5)
Production loans - borrowings	152,296	370,945
Production loans - repayments	(373,726)	(112,474)
Dividends paid	(26,819)	(20,563)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(3,309)	0
Exercise of stock options	500	4,453
Tax withholding required on equity awards	(27,253)	(18,983)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities	(138,311)	247,409
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents	46,705	68,262
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash	1,506	(542)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period	57,742	102,697
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	$ 105,953	$ 170,417

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat9

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Term Loan
Deferred financing costs	$ 964

General

General	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
General	General Nature of Operations Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (the “Company,” “Lionsgate,” "Lions Gate," “we,” “us” or “our”) is a premier next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lionsgate and all of its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to quarterly report on Form 10-Q under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 . The balance sheet at March 31, 2016 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 . Certain amounts presented in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. 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; 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. 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, and must be applied on a retrospective basis to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted the new guidance effective April 1, 2016, which resulted in the reclassification of approximately $21.3 million of debt issuance costs from other assets to their respective debt liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2016. 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 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. One aspect of the guidance, which will become effective on a prospective basis, requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. In addition, the guidance eliminates the requirement that excess tax benefits be realized (i.e., through a reduction in income taxes payable) before companies can recognize them. This part of the guidance will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method and will result in the Company recording a cumulative-effect adjustment in retained earnings for excess tax benefits not previously recognized. 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 also 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. Finally, the guidance provides for an election to account for forfeitures of share-based payments either by (1) recognizing forfeitures of awards as they occur or (2) estimating the number of awards expected to be forfeited and adjusting the estimate when it is likely to change (as is required under the current guidance). 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. Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments: In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and payments on the statement of cash flows. The guidance primarily relates to the classification of cash flows associated with certain (i) debt transactions including debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, (ii) contingent consideration arrangements related to a business combination, (iii) insurance claims and policies, (iv) distributions from equity method investees and (v) securitization transactions. This guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its statement of cash flows.

Investment In Films and Televis

Investment In Films and Television Programs	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]
Investment In Films and Television Programs	Investment in Films and Television Programs September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Motion Pictures Segment - Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films Released, net of accumulated amortization $ 554,132 $ 584,419 Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization 2,849 3,612 Completed and not released 63,534 33,806 In progress 276,279 421,687 In development 35,031 28,148 Product inventory 22,730 20,693 954,555 1,092,365 Television Production Segment - Direct-to-Television Programs Released, net of accumulated amortization 194,049 189,246 In progress 174,462 191,161 In development 5,732 5,524 374,243 385,931 $ 1,328,798 $ 1,478,296 The Company expects approximately 49% of completed films and television programs, net of accumulated amortization, will be amortized during the one-year period ending September 30, 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 September 30, 2019 . During the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company performed fair value measurements related to certain films. In determining the fair value of its films, the Company employs a discounted cash flows ("DCF") methodology that includes cash flow 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 Company’s weighted average cost of capital plus a risk premium representing the risk associated with producing a particular film. 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 8). During the three and six months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $4.4 million and $6.3 million , respectively, of fair value film write-downs, as compared to $7.8 million and $8.5 million , respectively, of fair value film write-downs recorded during the three and six months ended September 30, 2015.

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity Method Investments, Cost Method Investments, and Investments in Debt and Equity [Abstract]
Investments	Investments The carrying amounts of investments, by category, at September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 were as follows: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Equity method investments $ 312,234 $ 297,546 Available-for-sale securities 146,862 123,978 Cost method investments 43,191 42,822 $ 502,287 $ 464,346 Equity Method Investments: The carrying amounts of equity method investments at September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 were as follows: September 30, Equity Method Investee Ownership Percentage September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) EPIX 31.2% $ 187,864 $ 171,837 Pop 50.0% 99,012 98,719 Other Various 25,358 26,990 $ 312,234 $ 297,546 Equity interests in equity method investments for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (income (loss)): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, Equity Method Investee 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) EPIX $ 5,070 $ 8,157 $ 16,027 $ 21,229 Pop (2,388 ) 1,032 (2,074 ) 665 Other (774 ) (2,040 ) (1,199 ) (3,357 ) $ 1,908 $ 7,149 $ 12,754 $ 18,537 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. Since the Company's original investment in April 2008, the Company has received distributions from EPIX of $28.0 million . No distributions were received during the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 or 2015. EPIX Financial Information: The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 for EPIX: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Current assets $ 380,847 $ 355,735 Non-current assets $ 412,167 $ 360,441 Current liabilities $ 101,067 $ 90,837 Non-current liabilities $ 27,083 $ 23,948 The following table presents the summarized statements of income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 for EPIX and a reconciliation of the net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income recorded by the Company: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Revenues $ 98,580 $ 105,243 $ 196,875 $ 216,593 Expenses: Operating expenses 71,199 70,153 120,350 133,090 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,654 6,345 12,815 12,135 Operating income 20,727 28,745 63,710 71,368 Interest and other expense (227 ) (892 ) (210 ) (1,401 ) Net income $ 20,500 $ 27,853 $ 63,500 $ 69,967 Reconciliation of net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income: Net income reported by EPIX $ 20,500 $ 27,853 $ 63,500 $ 69,967 Ownership interest in EPIX 31.15 % 31.15 % 31.15 % 31.15 % The Company's share of net income 6,386 8,676 19,780 21,795 Eliminations of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (1) (3,068 ) (2,906 ) (6,774 ) (5,701 ) Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (2) 1,752 2,387 3,021 5,135 Total equity interest income recorded $ 5,070 $ 8,157 $ 16,027 $ 21,229 _________________________ (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 three and six months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company made no contributions to Pop (2015 - none and $0.8 million , respectively). 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. 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 10.3% . 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 agreed to participate in an equity offering of Atom Tickets and subscribed for an additional $7.9 million . The Company owns an interest of approximately 19.3% 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 in Tribeca Short List. 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 losses and fair market value of available-for-sale securities are set forth below: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Cost basis $ 158,916 $ 158,916 Gross unrealized loss (12,054 ) (34,938 ) Fair value $ 146,862 $ 123,978 Starz. At September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , 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 John C. Malone ("Dr. Malone") (the exchange transaction, the "Exchange"). The Exchange Agreement placed certain restrictions on the ability to transfer the shares issued by 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 8). 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 September 30, 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 November 7, 2016, the fair value of the Company's minority interest in Starz was $155.2 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 Telltale's 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	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]
Other Assets	Other Assets The composition of the Company’s other assets is as follows as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Prepaid expenses and other $ 60,783 $ 57,725 Finite-lived intangible assets 10,424 11,350 $ 71,207 $ 69,075 Prepaid Expenses and Other . Prepaid expenses and other primarily include prepaid expenses, security deposits, and other assets. Finite-lived Intangible Assets. Finite-lived intangibles consist primarily of noncompete agreements, trademarks and trade names, and sales agency relationships. The composition of the Company's finite-lived intangible assets and the associated accumulated amortization is as follows as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 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 $ 1,052 $ 8,448 $ 9,500 $ 449 $ 9,051 Trademarks and trade names 8,600 6,699 1,901 8,600 6,451 2,149 Sales agency relationships 6,200 6,125 75 6,200 6,050 150 $ 24,300 $ 13,876 $ 10,424 $ 24,300 $ 12,950 $ 11,350 Amortization expense associated with the Company's intangible assets for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 was approximately $0.5 million and $0.9 million , respectively (2015 - $0.4 million and $0.6 million , respectively). Amortization expense remaining relating to intangible assets for each of the years ending March 31, 2017 through 2021 is estimated to be approximately $0.9 million , $1.4 million , $1.4 million , $1.4 million , and $1.4 million , respectively.

Corporate Debt

Corporate Debt	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , and are reflected net of unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized discount if applicable: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Senior revolving credit facility, net of debt issuance costs of $3,197 (March 31, 2016 - $4,864) $ 297,803 $ 156,136 5.25% Senior Notes, net of debt issuance costs of $3,311 (March 31, 2016 - $4,204) 221,689 220,796 Term Loan Due 2022, net of debt issuance costs of $10,803 (March 31, 2016 - $11,793) 389,197 388,207 Convertible senior subordinated notes, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized discount of $710 (March 31, 2016 - $1,866) 101,140 99,984 $ 1,009,829 $ 865,123 The following table sets forth future annual contractual principal payment commitments of corporate debt as of September 30, 2016 : Conversion Price Per Share at September 30, 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 $ — $ 301,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 301,000 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 $10.21 January 2017 41,850 — — — — — 41,850 April 2013 1.25% Notes $29.19 April 2018 — — 60,000 — — — 60,000 $ 41,850 $ 301,000 $ 285,000 $ — $ — $ 400,000 1,027,850 Less aggregate unamortized discount & debt issuance costs (18,021 ) $ 1,009,829 Senior Revolving Credit Facility Availability of Funds. The senior revolving credit facility provides for borrowings and letters of credit up to an aggregate of $800.0 million , and at September 30, 2016 there was $499.0 million available ( March 31, 2016 — $639.0 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 September 30, 2016 ( March 31, 2016 — 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 September 30, 2016 , borrowings under the senior revolving credit facility bore interest of 2.5% over the LIBOR rate (effective interest rate of 3.03% and 2.94% on borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016, 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 September 30, 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. 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. 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 September 30, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants. Term Loan Due 2022 Issuance Date. On March 17, 2015, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. 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 $375.0 million (the "Term Loan Due 2022"). In May 2015, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. amended the Credit Agreement governing its Term Loan Due 2022, and pursuant to the amended Credit Agreement, borrowed an additional term loan in an 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) on or before March 17, 2017, the Company shall pay to lenders a prepayment premium of 2.0% on the principal amount prepaid; (ii) 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 (iii) on or after March 17, 2018, no prepayment premium shall be payable. Covenants. Substantially similar to the 5.25% Senior Notes discussed above. As of September 30, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants. 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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : Maturity Date Conversion Price Per Share at September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Principal Unamortized Discount & Debt Issuance Costs Net Carrying Amount Principal Unamortized Discount & Debt Issuance Costs Net Carrying Amount (Amounts in thousands) January 2012 4.00% Notes January 11, 2017 $10.21 $ 41,850 $ (691 ) $ 41,159 $ 41,850 $ (1,840 ) $ 40,010 April 2013 1.25% Notes April 15, 2018 $29.19 60,000 (19 ) 59,981 60,000 (26 ) 59,974 $ 101,850 $ (710 ) $ 101,140 $ 101,850 $ (1,866 ) $ 99,984 January 2012 4.00% Notes: In January 2012, Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. ("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, including upon the issuance of dividends. 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 in the six months ended September 30, 2015 (none in the six months ended September 30, 2016 ): Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except share amounts) April 2009 3.625% Notes Principal amount converted $ 16,162 Common shares issued upon conversion 1,983,058 Weighted average conversion price per share $ 8.15 Interest Expense. Interest expense recognized for the convertible senior subordinated notes for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is presented below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Interest Expense Contractual interest coupon $ 605 $ 606 $ 1,212 $ 1,155 Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs 580 529 1,148 1,046 $ 1,185 $ 1,135 $ 2,360 $ 2,201

Participations and Residuals

Participations and Residuals	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Participations And Residuals [abstract]
Participations And Residuals	Participations and Residuals The Company expects approximately 65% of accrued participations and residuals will be paid during the one -year period ending September 30, 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 unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet and amounted to $126.5 million at September 30, 2016 (March 31, 2016 - $61.3 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	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Film Obligations And Production Loans [Abstract]
Film Obligations and Production Loans	Film Obligations and Production Loans September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Film obligations $ 44,576 $ 24,989 Production loans, net of debt issuance costs of $838 (March 31, 2016 - $342) 468,102 690,029 Total film obligations and production loans $ 512,678 $ 715,018 The following table sets forth future annual repayment of film obligations and production loans as of September 30, 2016 : Six Months Ending March 31, Year Ended March 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total (Amounts in thousands) Film obligations $ 42,560 $ 1,085 $ 1,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 44,645 Production loans 285,786 183,154 — — — — 468,940 $ 328,346 $ 184,239 $ 1,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 513,585 Less imputed interest on film obligations and debt issuance costs on production loans (907 ) $ 512,678 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 3.53% to 3.79% .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: (Amounts in thousands) Available-for-sale securities (see Note 3): Starz Series A common stock $ 66,062 $ — $ 66,062 $ 55,768 $ — $ 55,768 Starz Series B common stock — 80,800 80,800 — 68,210 68,210 Forward exchange contracts (see Note 18) — 7,085 7,085 — 9,417 9,417 Liabilities: Forward exchange contracts (see Note 18) — (158 ) (158 ) — (748 ) (748 ) $ 66,062 $ 87,727 $ 153,789 $ 55,768 $ 76,879 $ 132,647 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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 (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 $ 99,012 $ 114,500 $ 98,719 $ 114,500 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value (Level 2) (Level 2) Liabilities: January 2012 4.00% Notes 41,159 42,135 40,010 41,477 April 2013 1.25% Notes 59,981 56,950 59,974 54,188 Production loans 468,102 468,940 690,029 690,371 5.25% Senior Notes 221,689 239,063 220,796 229,500 Term Loan 389,197 404,500 388,207 400,500 $ 1,180,128 $ 1,211,588 $ 1,399,016 $ 1,416,036

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Mergers and Acquisitions	Mergers and Acquisitions Starz Transaction. On June 30, 2016, Lionsgate and Starz entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") under which Lionsgate will acquire Starz for a combination of cash and common stock totaling approximately $4.4 billion enterprise value (the "Starz Transaction"). Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to consummation of the proposed merger, Lionsgate will effect the reclassification of its capital stock, pursuant to which each existing Lionsgate common share will be converted into 0.5 shares of a newly issued class of Lionsgate Class A voting shares and 0.5 shares of a newly issued class of Lionsgate Class B non-voting shares, subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement. Following the reclassification, in the proposed merger, (a) each share of Starz Series A common stock will be converted into the right to receive $18.00 in cash and 0.6784 of a share of Lionsgate Class B non-voting shares, and (b) each share of Starz Series B common stock will be converted into the right to receive $7.26 in cash, 0.6321 of a share of Lionsgate Class B non-voting shares and 0.6321 of a share of Lionsgate Class A voting shares, in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement. The total enterprise value of Starz based on the estimated value of purchase price consideration is approximately $4.4 billion , including cash, equity and Starz debt to be assumed. The Merger Agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of Lionsgate and Starz and will be submitted to their respective shareholders for approval as well as to regulatory authorities. At the time of the Merger Agreement, Lionsgate had commitments of approximately $4.57 billion from banks to provide for (i) a $1.9 billion term loan B facility, (ii) a $1.0 billion term loan A facility, (iii) a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (iv) a $520 million unsecured bridge facility and (v) a $150 million unsecured funded bridge facility. See Note 20 - Subsequent Events for further information. In connection with the Merger Agreement, on June 30, 2016, Lions Gate entered into a Stock Exchange Agreement (the "Starz Exchange Agreement") with Orion Arm Acquisition Inc., a Delaware corporation and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ("Merger Sub") and certain stockholders of Starz (the "Exchange Stockholders"), pursuant to which, if the Merger Agreement is terminated (1) by Lionsgate because Starz' board of directors changes its recommendation in favor of the transactions (2) by Starz in order to enter into a superior transaction or (3) by either party because Starz' stockholders fail to approve the transactions, then the Exchange Stockholders will sell to Merger Sub all shares of Starz Series B Common Stock held by the Exchange Stockholders (the "Starz Exchange Shares"), which as of June 30, 2016 constituted approximately 69.9% of the total voting power of the issued and outstanding shares of Starz Series B Common Stock, in exchange for per share consideration of $7.26 in cash and 1.2642 newly issued shares of Lionsgate Common Stock (the "Lions Gate Exchange Shares"). At the election of Dr. John C. Malone, or if Lionsgate should fail to receive the required stockholder approval to issue the Lions Gate Exchange Shares, the Exchange Stockholders will instead receive per share consideration of $36.30 in cash for each Starz Exchange Share. Lions Gate plans to seek such required stockholder approval at the same meeting where it will seek the required approvals pursuant to the Merger Agreement. The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights for Lions Gate and Starz. The Merger Agreement can be terminated by either party (1) by mutual written consent; (2) if the Merger has not been consummated by an outside date of December 31, 2016 (which either party may generally extend to March 31, 2017 if the only closing condition that would not have been met was related to the receipt of certain regulatory approvals); (3) if there is a permanent, non-appealable injunction or law restraining or prohibiting the consummation of the Merger; (4) if either party’s stockholders fail to approve the transactions; (5) if the other party’s board of directors changes its recommendation in favor of the transactions; (6) if the other party materially breaches its non-solicitation covenant; or (7) if the other party has breached its representations or covenants in a way that prevents satisfaction of a closing condition, subject to a cure period. The Merger Agreement can also be terminated by Starz (x) in order to enter into a superior transaction (subject to compliance with certain terms and conditions included in the Merger Agreement) or (y) if Lions Gate fails to consummate the Merger when otherwise required because of a failure to receive its debt financing. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, Starz will pay Lions Gate a termination fee of $150 million if (1) Starz terminates the Merger Agreement in order to enter into a superior transaction (subject to compliance with certain terms and conditions included in the Merger Agreement), (2) Lions Gate terminates the Merger Agreement because Starz’ board of directors changes its recommendation in favor of the transactions, (3) Lions Gate terminates the Merger Agreement because Starz materially breaches its non-solicitation covenant or (4) (a) an alternative transaction proposal is made to Starz, (b) thereafter the Merger Agreement is terminated (i) by either party for failure to consummate the Merger by the outside date (at such time as Starz’ stockholders have failed to approve the transactions and such termination does not result in the payment of a termination fee by Lions Gate), (ii) by either party because Starz’ stockholders fail to approve the transactions or (iii) by Lions Gate because Starz has breached its representations or covenants in a way that prevents satisfaction of a closing condition, subject to a cure period, and (c) within 18 months of such termination, Starz enters into or consummates an alternative transaction. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, Lions Gate will pay Starz (1) a termination fee of $150 million if either party terminates the Merger Agreement because Lions Gate’s stockholders fail to approve the transactions, (2) a termination fee of $175 million if Starz terminates the Merger Agreement because Lions Gate’s board of directors changes its recommendation in favor of the transactions or because Lions Gate materially breaches its non-solicitation covenant, (3) a termination fee of $250 million if Starz terminates the Merger Agreement because Lions Gate fails to consummate the Merger when it would otherwise be required because of a failure to receive the debt financing and (4) a termination fee of $175 million if (a) an alternative transaction proposal is made to Lions Gate, (b) thereafter the Merger Agreement is terminated (i) by either party for failure to consummate the Merger by the outside date (at such time as Lions Gate’s stockholders have failed to approve the transactions and such termination does not result in the payment of a termination fee by Starz), (ii) by either party because Lions Gate’s stockholders fail to approve the transactions or (iii) by Starz because Lions Gate has breached its representations or covenants in a way that prevents satisfaction of a closing condition, subject to a cure period, and (c) within 18 months of such termination, Lions Gate enters into or consummates an alternative transaction. A description of the Merger Agreement and other transactional documents was disclosed by the Company on a Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2016, filed with the SEC on July 1, 2016. On August 1, 2016, the Company filed a Form S-4 Registration Statement with the SEC, as amended, which includes detailed information regarding the merger. Acquisition of Pilgrim Media Group. On November 12, 2015, the Company purchased 62.5% of the membership interests in Pilgrim Media Group, LLC ("Pilgrim Media Group"), a worldwide independent reality television producer and distributor. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $201.7 million . 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 Media Group included in the Company's consolidated results from November 12, 2015. The purchase price of Pilgrim Media Group has been allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value. The Company used DCF analyses, which represent Level 3 fair value measurements, to assess certain components of its purchase price allocation. The allocation of the purchase price, including the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest recognized, is as follows: Allocation of the total purchase consideration: (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 10) (90,128 ) $ 201,656 Goodwill of $211.5 million represents the excess of the purchase price over 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 following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information presented below illustrate the results of operations of the Company as if the acquisition of Pilgrim Media Group as described above occurred on April 1, 2015. The statements of operations information below includes the statement of income of Pilgrim Media Group for the six months ended June 30, 2015 combined with the Company's statement of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2015. Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues $ 964,348 Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (2,438 ) Basic Net Loss Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (0.02 ) Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (0.02 ) The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information does 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 expensed in connection with the transaction, as well as $3.4 million of acquisition-related costs that were expensed in general and administrative expenses during the year ended March 31, 2016. There were no changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment in the three and six months ended September 30, 2016.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Pilgrim Media Group on November 12, 2015, the Company recorded a redeemable noncontrolling interest of $90.1 million , representing 37.5% of Pilgrim Media Group. 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 Media Group, at fair value, subject to a cap, exercisable at 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 at 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 sheets. In addition, the noncontrolling interest holder is the President and CEO of Pilgrim Media Group, 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, 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 Media Group 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: Six Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Amounts in thousands) Beginning balance $ 90,525 Net loss of Pilgrim Media Group attributable to noncontrolling interest (260 ) Noncontrolling interest discount accretion 2,500 Adjustments to redemption value 3,569 Cash distributions (3,309 ) Ending balance $ 93,025

Net Loss Per Share

Net Loss Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Loss Per Share	Net Loss Per Share Basic net loss per share is calculated based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Basic and diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are presented below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share: Numerator: Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (17,458 ) $ (42,069 ) $ (16,204 ) $ (1,385 ) Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 147,804 148,345 147,511 147,984 Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (0.12 ) $ (0.28 ) $ (0.11 ) $ (0.01 ) The exercise of common share equivalents including stock options, the conversion of convertible senior subordinated notes and restricted share units ("RSUs") could potentially dilute net income (loss) per share in the future, but were not reflected in diluted net loss per common share during the periods presented because their effect is anti-dilutive.

Capital Stock

Capital Stock	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Capital Stock	Capital Stock (a) Common Shares The Company had 500 million authorized common shares at September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 . The table below outlines common shares reserved for future issuance: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Stock options outstanding, average exercise price $26.88 (March 31, 2016 - $24.55) 14,040 15,332 Restricted share units — unvested 1,318 1,647 Share purchase options and restricted share units available for future issuance 968 2,093 Shares issuable upon conversion of January 2012 4.00% Notes at conversion price of $10.21 per share (March 31, 2016 - $10.26) 4,099 4,079 Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2013 1.25% Notes at conversion price of $29.19 per share (March 31, 2016 - $29.32) 2,055 2,046 Shares reserved for future issuance 22,480 25,197 The Company's 2012 Performance Incentive Plan was amended on October 3, 2016 (the "2012 Plan") to provide for the issuance of up to 31.6 million (an increase of 4.0 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 of the Company, officers or employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and certain consultants and advisors to the Company or any of its subsidiaries. (b) Share-based Compensation The Company recognized the following share-based compensation expense during the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 , and 2015 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Compensation Expense: Stock Options $ 8,481 $ 10,289 $ 16,206 $ 19,523 Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation 13,156 7,103 27,611 14,460 Share Appreciation Rights — — — 288 21,637 17,392 43,817 34,271 Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units (1) 2,383 — 2,383 — Total share-based compensation expense $ 24,020 $ 17,392 $ 46,200 $ 34,271 Tax impact (2) (8,355 ) (6,378 ) (16,040 ) (12,567 ) Reduction in net income $ 15,665 $ 11,014 $ 30,160 $ 21,704 ___________________ (1) Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to certain severance arrangements. (2) Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements. The following table sets forth the stock option and restricted share unit activity during the six months ended September 30, 2016 : Stock Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Restricted Share Units Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Outstanding at March 31, 2016 16,093,896 $23.83 1,647,432 $31.74 Granted 1,197,067 $27.66 1,390,073 $20.93 Options exercised or RSUs vested (2,132,038 ) $9.76 (1,626,789 ) $24.64 Forfeited or expired (356,589 ) $31.36 (92,582 ) $32.44 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 14,802,336 $25.99 1,318,134 $29.05 There were no excess tax benefits realized from tax deductions associated with option exercises and RSU activity for the six months ended September 30, 2016 ( 2015 - none ). Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and restricted share unit awards at September 30, 2016 are $34.5 million and $24.5 million , respectively, and are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.0 and 1.6 years, respectively. (c) Dividends On September 22, 2016, the Company announced that, as contemplated in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2016, as amended, its Board of Directors suspended the Company’s quarterly cash dividend beginning immediately due to its anticipated merger with Starz. (d) Shareholder Transactions 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 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 , were 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 20.4% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of November 1, 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.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes In the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company determined that a small change in its estimated pretax results for the year ending March 31, 2017 would create a large change in its expected annual effective rate. Accordingly, it was determined that a reliable estimate of the expected annual effective tax rate could not be made. As a result, the Company computed its tax provision (benefit) using the cut-off method which resulted in an income tax benefit of $53.6 million and $79.9 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, based on the actual taxes attributable to its year-to-date earnings. This tax benefit is primarily related to the mix of the Company's pre-tax income (loss) generated across the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates in addition to the tax deductions generated by the Company's capital structure. The income tax provision for the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 was calculated by estimating the Company's annual effective tax rate, and then applying the effective tax rate to income before income taxes for the period, along with any items that relate discretely to the period. The Company's effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate, has changed from the prior period and could fluctuate significantly in the future, as the Company's effective tax rates are affected by many factors, including the overall level of pre-tax income, the mix of pre-tax income generated across the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates, changes in tax laws and regulations in those jurisdictions, changes in valuation allowances on its deferred tax assets, tax planning strategies available to the Company, and other discrete items.

Government Assistance

Government Assistance	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Government Assistance [Abstract]
Government Assistance	Government Assistance Tax credits earned for film and television production activity for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 totaled $30.1 million and $54.2 million , respectively (2015 - $85.9 million and $103.6 million , respectively) and are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related film and television program. Accounts receivable at September 30, 2016 includes $290.7 million with respect to tax credits receivable (March 31, 2016 - $257.1 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. Adjustments of claims have generally not been material historically.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 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: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Segment revenues Motion Pictures $ 464,398 $ 353,929 $ 826,875 $ 629,317 Television Production 175,136 122,830 366,234 256,383 $ 639,534 $ 476,759 $ 1,193,109 $ 885,700 Gross segment contribution Motion Pictures $ 27,700 $ 18,376 $ 84,133 $ 98,000 Television Production 20,325 9,554 38,069 32,703 $ 48,025 $ 27,930 $ 122,202 $ 130,703 Segment general and administration Motion Pictures $ 21,078 $ 18,766 $ 42,096 $ 36,967 Television Production 8,233 4,521 15,034 8,903 $ 29,311 $ 23,287 $ 57,130 $ 45,870 Segment profit (loss) Motion Pictures $ 6,622 $ (390 ) $ 42,037 $ 61,033 Television Production 12,092 5,033 23,035 23,800 $ 18,714 $ 4,643 $ 65,072 $ 84,833 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 the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 reflect the reclassification of $2.9 million and $6.8 million , respectively, of backstopped P&A from Motion Pictures distribution and marketing expenses in order to be consistent with the current period presentation. Segment profit is defined as gross segment contribution less segment general and administration expenses. The reconciliation of total segment profit to the Company’s loss before income taxes is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Company’s total segment profit $ 18,714 $ 4,643 $ 65,072 $ 84,833 Share-based compensation expense (21,637 ) (17,392 ) (43,817 ) (34,271 ) Restructuring and other items (1) (10,257 ) (4,207 ) (17,688 ) (4,207 ) Non-cash imputed interest charge (2) (340 ) — (961 ) — Purchase accounting and related adjustments (3) (4,599 ) — (10,153 ) — Start-up losses of new business initiatives (4) (8,748 ) (416 ) (18,318 ) (416 ) Backstopped prints and advertising expense (5) (8,114 ) 2,879 (8,258 ) 6,813 General and administrative expenses for corporate and shared services (18,837 ) (22,275 ) (36,102 ) (43,525 ) Depreciation and amortization (4,347 ) (2,520 ) (9,963 ) (4,350 ) Operating income (loss) (58,165 ) (39,288 ) (80,188 ) 4,877 Interest expense (15,882 ) (12,630 ) (31,116 ) (25,255 ) Interest and other income 1,231 555 2,180 1,155 Equity interests income 1,908 7,149 12,754 18,537 Loss before income taxes $ (70,908 ) $ (44,214 ) $ (96,370 ) $ (686 ) ___________________ (1) Restructuring and other items includes restructuring and severance costs, certain transaction related costs, and certain unusual items, when applicable, included in general and administrative expense. Amounts in the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 primarily represent professional fees associated with the Starz Transaction (see Note 9) and certain severance costs, of which approximately $2.4 million are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 12). Amounts in the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 represent pension withdrawal costs of $2.7 million related to an underfunded multi-employer pension plan that the Company is no longer participating in, and professional fees associated with certain strategic transactions. (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 in the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 represent the incremental amortization expense associated with the non-cash fair value adjustments on television assets of $3.3 million and $7.7 million , respectively, included in direct operating expense resulting from the application of purchase accounting and the charge of $1.3 million and $2.5 million , respectively, included in general and administrative expense related to the accretion of the noncontrolling interest discount (see Note 10). (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. In the three and six months ended September 30, 2016, $3.2 million and $5.9 million , respectively, of the start-up losses are included in the Company's consolidated general and administrative expense (2015 - $0.4 million and $0.4 million , respectively). (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 and expensed 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 three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Segment revenues: Motion Pictures Theatrical $ 62,020 $ 26,285 $ 109,210 $ 49,397 Home Entertainment 157,498 147,006 300,998 262,432 Television 69,326 59,883 122,663 108,325 International 168,250 107,803 282,025 192,606 Other 7,304 12,952 11,979 16,557 Total Motion Pictures revenues $ 464,398 $ 353,929 $ 826,875 $ 629,317 Television Production Domestic Television 154,424 87,928 307,427 146,919 International 15,916 26,439 43,651 85,839 Home Entertainment 3,246 6,462 10,025 20,541 Other 1,550 2,001 5,131 3,084 Total Television Production revenues $ 175,136 $ 122,830 $ 366,234 $ 256,383 Total revenues $ 639,534 $ 476,759 $ 1,193,109 $ 885,700 The following table sets forth significant assets as broken down by segment and other unallocated assets as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 Motion Pictures Television Production Total Motion Pictures Television Production Total (Amounts in thousands) Significant assets by segment Accounts receivable $ 477,722 $ 475,529 $ 953,251 $ 557,532 $ 491,757 $ 1,049,289 Investment in films and television programs, net 954,555 374,243 1,328,798 1,092,365 385,931 1,478,296 Goodwill 294,367 240,413 534,780 294,367 240,413 534,780 $ 1,726,644 $ 1,090,185 $ 2,816,829 $ 1,944,264 $ 1,118,101 $ 3,062,365 Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and investments) 948,129 771,874 Total assets $ 3,764,958 $ 3,834,239 The following table sets forth acquisition of investment in films and television programs as broken down by segment for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Acquisition of investment in films and television programs Motion Pictures $ 98,131 $ 129,185 $ 257,501 $ 364,422 Television Production 98,528 90,424 189,169 171,048 $ 196,659 $ 219,609 $ 446,670 $ 535,470 Purchases of property and equipment amounted to $3.4 million and $6.3 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively, and $3.6 million and $6.9 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 , respectively, primarily pertaining to purchases for the Company’s corporate headquarters.

Contingencies

Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies From time to time, the Company is involved in certain 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. Between July 19, 2016 and August 30, 2016, seven putative class action complaints were filed by purported Starz stockholders in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware: Freedman v. Malone, et al. , C.A. No. 12571-VCG; Oklahoma Police Pension & Retirement System v. Malone, et al. , C.A. No. 12584-VCG; The Firemen’s Retirement System of St. Louis v. Malone, et al. , C.A. No. 12596-VCG; City of Cambridge Retirement System v. Malone, et al. , C.A. No. 12598-VCG; Norfolk County Retirement System v. Malone, et al. , C.A. No. 12599-VCG; City of Providence v. Starz, et al. , C.A. No. 12604; and Teamsters Local 170 Pension Fund v. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., et al. , C.A. No. 12705. The complaints name as defendants the members of the board of directors of Starz, Dr. Malone and Mr. Bennett, as well as Lions Gate and Merger Sub. Some of the complaints also name as defendants Starz, Leslie Malone, The Tracey L. Neal Trust A, The Evan D. Malone Trust A, Deborah J. Bennett, Hilltop Investments, LLC (“Hilltop”), Dr. Rachesky and LionTree. The complaints allege, among other things, that the members of the Starz board of directors breached fiduciary duties owed to Starz and the holders of Starz Series A common stock in connection with the merger and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement; that Dr. Malone (and, in one action, Mr. Bennett) is a controlling stockholder who breached fiduciary duties owed to other Starz stockholders in connection with the merger (and, in certain of the actions, by entering into the exchange agreement); and that some or all of Starz, Lions Gate, Merger Sub, The Tracey L. Neal Trust A, The Evan D. Malone Trust A, Deborah J. Bennett, Hilltop, and LionTree aided and abetted such breaches of fiduciary duty. Some or all of the complaints seek, among other relief, rescission of the proposed merger, an injunction to prevent the merger from proceeding, a judgment declaring the exchange agreement is invalid and void, damages, and/or attorneys’ fees. The actions have been consolidated into In re Starz Stockholder Litigation , Consolidated C.A. No. 12584-VCG, and the plaintiffs in the consolidated action filed a verified consolidated class action complaint on August 16, 2016. On August 18, 2016, plaintiffs in the consolidated action filed a motion for expedited proceedings. On September 22, 2016, the court denied the motion. On August 9, 2016, a putative class action complaint was filed by a purported Starz stockholder in the District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado: Gross v. John C. Malone, et al. , 2016-CV-32873. The complaint names as defendants the members of the board of directors of Starz, Dr. Malone and Mr. Bennett, as well as Lions Gate and Merger Sub. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the members of the Starz board of directors breached fiduciary duties owed to Starz and the holders of Starz Series A common stock in connection with the merger and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, and that Dr. Malone, Mr. Bennett, Lions Gate, and Merger Sub aided and abetted such breaches of fiduciary duty. On October 7, 2016, a putative class action complaint was filed by a purported Lions Gate stockholder in the Supreme Court of the State of New York for the County of Nassau: Levy v. Malone, et al. , Index No. 607759/2016. The complaint names as defendants Lions Gate and the members of its board of directors. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the members of the Lions Gate board of directors breached fiduciary duties owed to Lions Gate stockholders and/or aided and abetted breaches of fiduciary duties by others in connection with the proposed merger, and that Lions Gate and the members of its board of directors failed to disclose material information in the amended joint proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4/A filed on September 7, 2016 in connection with the proposed merger. Defendants believe that the complaints are without merit and intend to defend the actions vigorously.

Consolidating Financial Informa

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , and for the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 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 September 30, 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 $ 1,354 $ 55,329 $ 49,270 $ — $ 105,953 Restricted cash — 2,900 — — 2,900 Accounts receivable, net 862 1,935 950,454 — 953,251 Investment in films and television programs, net — 6,462 1,322,336 — 1,328,798 Property and equipment, net — 36,438 6,217 — 42,655 Investments 40,072 15,526 446,689 — 502,287 Goodwill 10,172 — 524,608 — 534,780 Other assets 3,790 39,753 32,785 (5,121 ) 71,207 Deferred tax assets — 210,163 12,964 — 223,127 Subsidiary investments and advances 1,721,926 1,644,298 3,113,325 (6,479,549 ) — $ 1,778,176 $ 2,012,804 $ 6,458,648 $ (6,484,670 ) $ 3,764,958 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency) Senior revolving credit facility $ 297,803 $ — $ — $ — $ 297,803 5.25% Senior Notes 221,689 — — — 221,689 Term Loan 389,197 — — — 389,197 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 12,383 76,082 260,225 — 348,690 Participations and residuals — 3,528 648,066 — 651,594 Film obligations and production loans — — 512,678 — 512,678 Convertible senior subordinated notes — 101,140 — — 101,140 Deferred revenue — 3,599 288,439 — 292,038 Intercompany payable — 2,246,129 2,409,403 (4,655,532 ) — Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 93,025 — 93,025 Total shareholders' equity (deficiency) 857,104 (417,674 ) 2,246,812 (1,829,138 ) 857,104 $ 1,778,176 $ 2,012,804 $ 6,458,648 $ (6,484,670 ) $ 3,764,958 Six Months Ended September 30, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Revenues $ — $ 8,823 $ 1,184,286 $ — $ 1,193,109 EXPENSES: Direct operating 6 1,464 751,714 — 753,184 Distribution and marketing — 460 346,532 — 346,992 General and administration 1,297 92,387 70,111 (637 ) 163,158 Depreciation and amortization — 5,857 4,106 — 9,963 Total expenses 1,303 100,168 1,172,463 (637 ) 1,273,297 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (1,303 ) (91,345 ) 11,823 637 (80,188 ) Other expenses (income): Interest expense 22,869 114,169 91,471 (197,393 ) 31,116 Interest and other income (107,808 ) — (91,489 ) 197,117 (2,180 ) Total other expenses (income) (84,939 ) 114,169 (18 ) (276 ) 28,936 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 83,636 (205,514 ) 11,841 913 (109,124 ) Equity interests income (loss) (96,890 ) 24,108 13,604 71,932 12,754 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (13,254 ) (181,406 ) 25,445 72,845 (96,370 ) Income tax provision (benefit) 2,950 (84,516 ) 11,156 (9,496 ) (79,906 ) NET INCOME (LOSS) (16,204 ) (96,890 ) 14,289 82,341 (16,464 ) Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — 260 260 Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (16,204 ) $ (96,890 ) $ 14,289 $ 82,601 $ (16,204 ) Six Months Ended September 30, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Amounts in thousands) NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (16,204 ) $ (96,890 ) $ 14,289 $ 82,341 $ (16,464 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (5,485 ) (8,901 ) (9,090 ) 17,991 (5,485 ) Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 22,884 — 22,884 (22,884 ) 22,884 Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax (2,986 ) — (2,986 ) 2,986 (2,986 ) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (1,791 ) (105,791 ) 25,097 80,434 (2,051 ) Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — 260 260 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (1,791 ) $ (105,791 ) $ 25,097 $ 80,694 $ (1,791 ) Six Months Ended September 30, 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 $ (85,736 ) $ 32,731 $ 247,403 $ — $ 194,398 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investees — (1,000 ) (4,344 ) — (5,344 ) Distributions from equity method investees — — 2,263 — 2,263 Purchases of property and equipment — (4,493 ) (1,808 ) — (6,301 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES — (5,493 ) (3,889 ) — (9,382 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings 454,000 — — — 454,000 Senior revolving credit facility - repayments (314,000 ) — — — (314,000 ) Production loans - borrowings — — 152,296 — 152,296 Production loans - repayments — — (373,726 ) — (373,726 ) Dividends paid (26,819 ) — — — (26,819 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interest — — (3,309 ) — (3,309 ) Exercise of stock options 500 — — — 500 Tax withholding required on equity awards (27,253 ) — — — (27,253 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 86,428 — (224,739 ) — (138,311 ) NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 692 27,238 18,775 — 46,705 FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH 8 — 1,498 — 1,506 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 654 28,091 28,997 — 57,742 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 1,354 $ 55,329 $ 49,270 $ — $ 105,953 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 314 42,143 32,015 (5,397 ) 69,075 Deferred tax assets 1,502 121,725 11,194 — 134,421 Subsidiary investments and advances 1,584,187 1,518,348 3,094,974 (6,197,509 ) — $ 1,637,577 $ 1,772,724 $ 6,626,844 $ (6,202,906 ) $ 3,834,239 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency) Senior revolving credit facility $ 156,136 $ — $ — $ — $ 156,136 5.25% Senior Notes 220,796 — — — 220,796 Term Loan 388,207 — — — 388,207 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 — — 715,018 — 715,018 Convertible senior subordinated notes — 99,984 — — 99,984 Deferred revenue — 4,833 323,411 — 328,244 Intercompany payable — 1,906,899 2,415,792 (4,322,691 ) — Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 90,525 — 90,525 Total shareholders' equity (deficiency) 850,273 (332,558 ) 2,212,773 (1,880,215 ) 850,273 $ 1,637,577 $ 1,772,724 $ 6,626,844 $ (6,202,906 ) $ 3,834,239 Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Revenues $ — $ 14,215 $ 872,182 $ (697 ) $ 885,700 EXPENSES: Direct operating 597 (163 ) 522,686 — 523,120 Distribution and marketing — 3,530 221,534 — 225,064 General and administration 3,042 78,875 47,197 (825 ) 128,289 Depreciation and amortization — 3,747 603 — 4,350 Total expenses 3,639 85,989 792,020 (825 ) 880,823 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (3,639 ) (71,774 ) 80,162 128 4,877 Other expenses (income): Interest expense 18,294 107,134 83,947 (184,120 ) 25,255 Interest and other income (101,066 ) (316 ) (83,639 ) 183,866 (1,155 ) Total other expenses (income) (82,772 ) 106,818 308 (254 ) 24,100 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 79,133 (178,592 ) 79,854 382 (19,223 ) Equity interests income (loss) (80,554 ) 96,699 20,298 (17,906 ) 18,537 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (1,421 ) (81,893 ) 100,152 (17,524 ) (686 ) Income tax provision (benefit) (36 ) (1,339 ) 2,516 (442 ) 699 NET INCOME (LOSS) (1,385 ) (80,554 ) 97,636 (17,082 ) (1,385 ) Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (1,385 ) $ (80,554 ) $ 97,636 $ (17,082 ) $ (1,385 ) Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Amounts in thousands) NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (1,385 ) $ (80,554 ) $ 97,636 $ (17,082 ) $ (1,385 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 1,993 3,136 (2,162 ) (974 ) 1,993 Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 12,002 12,002 (12,002 ) 12,002 Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax 2,994 — 2,994 (2,994 ) 2,994 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ 15,604 $ (77,418 ) $ 110,470 $ (33,052 ) $ 15,604 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 15,604 $ (77,418 ) $ 110,470 $ (33,052 ) $ 15,604 Six Months Ended September 30, 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 $ 42,018 $ 53,149 $ (263,775 ) $ — $ (168,608 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investees — — (3,659 ) — (3,659 ) Purchases of property and equipment — (6,765 ) (115 ) — (6,880 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES — (6,765 ) (3,774 ) — (10,539 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 24,036 — — — 24,036 Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases — (5 ) — — (5 ) Production loans - borrowings — — 370,945 — 370,945 Production loans - repayments — — (112,474 ) — (112,474 ) Dividends paid (20,563 ) — — — (20,563 ) Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards — — — — — Exercise of stock options 4,453 — — — 4,453 Tax withholding required on equity awards (18,983 ) — — — (18,983 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (11,057 ) (5 ) 258,471 — 247,409 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 30,961 46,379 (9,078 ) — 68,262 FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH — — (542 ) — (542 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 3,499 47,290 51,908 — 102,697 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 34,460 $ 93,669 $ 42,288 $ — $ 170,417

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge its foreign currency exposures on future production expenses and tax credit receivables denominated in various foreign currencies. As of September 30, 2016 , the Company had the following outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts (all outstanding contracts have maturities of less than 18 months from September 30, 2016 ): September 30, 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 £0.9 in exchange for $1.2 £0.71 Australian Dollar A$56.8 in exchange for $50.6 A$1.12 Canadian Dollar C$24.6 in exchange for $18.8 C$1.31 Changes in the fair value representing a net unrealized fair value gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts that qualified as effective hedge contracts outstanding during the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 were losses, net of tax, of $0.4 million and $3.0 million , respectively (2015 - gains, net of tax, of $3.0 million and $3.0 million , respectively), 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 loss on foreign exchange contracts that did not qualify as effective hedge contracts outstanding during the three months and six months ended September 30, 2016 were nil and $0.4 million , respectively (2015 - gain of nil and $0.1 million , respectively) and are included in direct operating expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions that are party to its financial transactions. As of September 30, 2016 , $7.1 million was included in other assets and $0.2 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities ( March 31, 2016 - $9.4 million in other assets and $0.7 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities) in the accompanying unaudited condensed 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 three and six months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company reclassified a loss of $0.6 million and a gain of $2.9 million , respectively, out of accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. As of September 30, 2016 , based on the current release schedule, the Company estimates approximately $1.1 million of gains associated with cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified into earnings during the one-year period ending September 30, 2017.

Supplementary Cash Flow Stateme

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information	Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information The supplemental schedule of non-cash financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2015 is presented below (none in the six months ended September 30, 2016). Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Non-cash financing activities: Accrued dividends (see Note 12) $ 13,200 Conversions of convertible senior subordinated notes (see Note 5) $ 16,162 There were no significant non-cash investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events At the time of the Merger Agreement (June 30, 2016), Lionsgate had commitments of approximately $4.57 billion from banks to provide for (i) a $1.9 billion term loan B facility, (ii) a $1.0 billion term loan A facility, (iii) a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (iv) a $520 million unsecured bridge facility and (v) a $150 million unsecured funded bridge facility. On October 27, 2016, the Company closed a private offering of $520 million of senior notes due 2024 (the " 5.875% Notes"). The 5.875% Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per annum. The 5.875% Notes replace the $520 million unsecured bridge facility mentioned in the preceding paragraph. On October 13, 2016, the Company announced that the lead arrangers for its new proposed senior secured credit facilities have allocated the loans under the Company’s $2.0 billion (reflecting an increase from the original commitment of $1.9 billion ) term loan B facility. The Company expects that the term loan B facility will be issued at 99.5% and will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR (subject to a LIBOR floor of 0.75% ) plus 3.00% . The commitments with respect to the revolving credit facility, term loan A facility, term loan B facility and the unsecured bridge facility and the terms and conditions thereof (including the applicable interest rates) remain subject to the execution of definitive documentation, which is expected to occur concurrently with or in advance of the consummation of the Merger. The Company expects that the revolving credit facility and the term loan A facility will initially bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 2.50% , subject to reductions in the interest rate of up to 50 basis points ( two reductions of 25 basis points each) upon achievement of certain net first lien leverage ratios. The Company expects to use the proceeds of the 5.875% Notes, term loan A facility, term loan B facility, and the unsecured bridge facility, as well as a portion of the revolving credit facility, currently expected to be $50 million to finance a portion of the consideration and transaction costs for its proposed merger with Starz and the associated transactions.

General (Policies)

General (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lionsgate and all of its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to quarterly report on Form 10-Q under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 . The balance sheet at March 31, 2016 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 . Certain amounts presented in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
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; 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.
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, and must be applied on a retrospective basis to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted the new guidance effective April 1, 2016, which resulted in the reclassification of approximately $21.3 million of debt issuance costs from other assets to their respective debt liabilities in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2016. 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 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. One aspect of the guidance, which will become effective on a prospective basis, requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. In addition, the guidance eliminates the requirement that excess tax benefits be realized (i.e., through a reduction in income taxes payable) before companies can recognize them. This part of the guidance will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method and will result in the Company recording a cumulative-effect adjustment in retained earnings for excess tax benefits not previously recognized. 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 also 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. Finally, the guidance provides for an election to account for forfeitures of share-based payments either by (1) recognizing forfeitures of awards as they occur or (2) estimating the number of awards expected to be forfeited and adjusting the estimate when it is likely to change (as is required under the current guidance). 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. Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments: In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and payments on the statement of cash flows. The guidance primarily relates to the classification of cash flows associated with certain (i) debt transactions including debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, (ii) contingent consideration arrangements related to a business combination, (iii) insurance claims and policies, (iv) distributions from equity method investees and (v) securitization transactions. This guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on its statement of cash flows.
Net Loss Per Share	Basic net loss per share is calculated based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period.

Investment In Films and Telev31

Investment In Films and Television Programs (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Investment In Films And Television Programs [Abstract]
Investment In Films And Television Programs	September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Motion Pictures Segment - Theatrical and Non-Theatrical Films Released, net of accumulated amortization $ 554,132 $ 584,419 Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization 2,849 3,612 Completed and not released 63,534 33,806 In progress 276,279 421,687 In development 35,031 28,148 Product inventory 22,730 20,693 954,555 1,092,365 Television Production Segment - Direct-to-Television Programs Released, net of accumulated amortization 194,049 189,246 In progress 174,462 191,161 In development 5,732 5,524 374,243 385,931 $ 1,328,798 $ 1,478,296

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 were as follows: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Equity method investments $ 312,234 $ 297,546 Available-for-sale securities 146,862 123,978 Cost method investments 43,191 42,822 $ 502,287 $ 464,346
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying Amount of Equity Method Investments	The carrying amounts of equity method investments at September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 were as follows: September 30, Equity Method Investee Ownership Percentage September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) EPIX 31.2% $ 187,864 $ 171,837 Pop 50.0% 99,012 98,719 Other Various 25,358 26,990 $ 312,234 $ 297,546
Equity Method Investee, Income (Loss)	Equity interests in equity method investments for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (income (loss)): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, Equity Method Investee 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) EPIX $ 5,070 $ 8,157 $ 16,027 $ 21,229 Pop (2,388 ) 1,032 (2,074 ) 665 Other (774 ) (2,040 ) (1,199 ) (3,357 ) $ 1,908 $ 7,149 $ 12,754 $ 18,537
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities	The cost basis, unrealized losses and fair market value of available-for-sale securities are set forth below: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Cost basis $ 158,916 $ 158,916 Gross unrealized loss (12,054 ) (34,938 ) Fair value $ 146,862 $ 123,978
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Summarized Balance Sheet	The following table presents summarized balance sheet data as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 for EPIX: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Current assets $ 380,847 $ 355,735 Non-current assets $ 412,167 $ 360,441 Current liabilities $ 101,067 $ 90,837 Non-current liabilities $ 27,083 $ 23,948
Summarized Statement of Income	The following table presents the summarized statements of income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 for EPIX and a reconciliation of the net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income recorded by the Company: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Revenues $ 98,580 $ 105,243 $ 196,875 $ 216,593 Expenses: Operating expenses 71,199 70,153 120,350 133,090 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,654 6,345 12,815 12,135 Operating income 20,727 28,745 63,710 71,368 Interest and other expense (227 ) (892 ) (210 ) (1,401 ) Net income $ 20,500 $ 27,853 $ 63,500 $ 69,967 Reconciliation of net income reported by EPIX to equity interest income: Net income reported by EPIX $ 20,500 $ 27,853 $ 63,500 $ 69,967 Ownership interest in EPIX 31.15 % 31.15 % 31.15 % 31.15 % The Company's share of net income 6,386 8,676 19,780 21,795 Eliminations of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (1) (3,068 ) (2,906 ) (6,774 ) (5,701 ) Realization of the Company’s share of profits on licensing sales to EPIX (2) 1,752 2,387 3,021 5,135 Total equity interest income recorded $ 5,070 $ 8,157 $ 16,027 $ 21,229 _________________________ (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.

Other Assets (Tables)

Other Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]
Other Assets	The composition of the Company’s other assets is as follows as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Prepaid expenses and other $ 60,783 $ 57,725 Finite-lived intangible assets 10,424 11,350 $ 71,207 $ 69,075
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	Finite-lived intangibles consist primarily of noncompete agreements, trademarks and trade names, and sales agency relationships. The composition of the Company's finite-lived intangible assets and the associated accumulated amortization is as follows as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 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 $ 1,052 $ 8,448 $ 9,500 $ 449 $ 9,051 Trademarks and trade names 8,600 6,699 1,901 8,600 6,451 2,149 Sales agency relationships 6,200 6,125 75 6,200 6,050 150 $ 24,300 $ 13,876 $ 10,424 $ 24,300 $ 12,950 $ 11,350

Corporate Debt (Tables)

Corporate Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Values of Corporate Debt, Excluding Film Obligations and Production Loans	The total carrying values of corporate debt of the Company, excluding film obligations and production loans, were as follows as of September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , and are reflected net of unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized discount if applicable: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Senior revolving credit facility, net of debt issuance costs of $3,197 (March 31, 2016 - $4,864) $ 297,803 $ 156,136 5.25% Senior Notes, net of debt issuance costs of $3,311 (March 31, 2016 - $4,204) 221,689 220,796 Term Loan Due 2022, net of debt issuance costs of $10,803 (March 31, 2016 - $11,793) 389,197 388,207 Convertible senior subordinated notes, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized discount of $710 (March 31, 2016 - $1,866) 101,140 99,984 $ 1,009,829 $ 865,123
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 September 30, 2016 : Conversion Price Per Share at September 30, 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 $ — $ 301,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 301,000 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 $10.21 January 2017 41,850 — — — — — 41,850 April 2013 1.25% Notes $29.19 April 2018 — — 60,000 — — — 60,000 $ 41,850 $ 301,000 $ 285,000 $ — $ — $ 400,000 1,027,850 Less aggregate unamortized discount & debt issuance costs (18,021 ) $ 1,009,829
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Outstanding and Certain Key Terms	The following table sets forth the convertible senior subordinated notes outstanding and certain key terms of these notes at September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : Maturity Date Conversion Price Per Share at September 30, 2016 September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Principal Unamortized Discount & Debt Issuance Costs Net Carrying Amount Principal Unamortized Discount & Debt Issuance Costs Net Carrying Amount (Amounts in thousands) January 2012 4.00% Notes January 11, 2017 $10.21 $ 41,850 $ (691 ) $ 41,159 $ 41,850 $ (1,840 ) $ 40,010 April 2013 1.25% Notes April 15, 2018 $29.19 60,000 (19 ) 59,981 60,000 (26 ) 59,974 $ 101,850 $ (710 ) $ 101,140 $ 101,850 $ (1,866 ) $ 99,984
Conversions of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	The following conversions were completed with respect to the Company's convertible senior subordinated notes in the six months ended September 30, 2015 (none in the six months ended September 30, 2016 ): Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except share amounts) April 2009 3.625% Notes Principal amount converted $ 16,162 Common shares issued upon conversion 1,983,058 Weighted average conversion price per share $ 8.15
Interest Expense on Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	Interest expense recognized for the convertible senior subordinated notes for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is presented below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Interest Expense Contractual interest coupon $ 605 $ 606 $ 1,212 $ 1,155 Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs 580 529 1,148 1,046 $ 1,185 $ 1,135 $ 2,360 $ 2,201

Film Obligations and Producti35

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Film Obligations And Production Loans [Abstract]
Films Obligations And Production Loans	September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Film obligations $ 44,576 $ 24,989 Production loans, net of debt issuance costs of $838 (March 31, 2016 - $342) 468,102 690,029 Total film obligations and production loans $ 512,678 $ 715,018
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 September 30, 2016 : Six Months Ending March 31, Year Ended March 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total (Amounts in thousands) Film obligations $ 42,560 $ 1,085 $ 1,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 44,645 Production loans 285,786 183,154 — — — — 468,940 $ 328,346 $ 184,239 $ 1,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 513,585 Less imputed interest on film obligations and debt issuance costs on production loans (907 ) $ 512,678

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: (Amounts in thousands) Available-for-sale securities (see Note 3): Starz Series A common stock $ 66,062 $ — $ 66,062 $ 55,768 $ — $ 55,768 Starz Series B common stock — 80,800 80,800 — 68,210 68,210 Forward exchange contracts (see Note 18) — 7,085 7,085 — 9,417 9,417 Liabilities: Forward exchange contracts (see Note 18) — (158 ) (158 ) — (748 ) (748 ) $ 66,062 $ 87,727 $ 153,789 $ 55,768 $ 76,879 $ 132,647
Carrying Values and Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities Not Required to be Carried at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 (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 $ 99,012 $ 114,500 $ 98,719 $ 114,500 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value (Level 2) (Level 2) Liabilities: January 2012 4.00% Notes 41,159 42,135 40,010 41,477 April 2013 1.25% Notes 59,981 56,950 59,974 54,188 Production loans 468,102 468,940 690,029 690,371 5.25% Senior Notes 221,689 239,063 220,796 229,500 Term Loan 389,197 404,500 388,207 400,500 $ 1,180,128 $ 1,211,588 $ 1,399,016 $ 1,416,036

Mergers and Acquisitions (Table

Mergers and Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Purchase Price Allocation	The allocation of the purchase price, including the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest recognized, is as follows: Allocation of the total purchase consideration: (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 10) (90,128 ) $ 201,656
Acquisition of Pilgrim Studios, Pro Forma Statement of Operations Information	The statements of operations information below includes the statement of income of Pilgrim Media Group for the six months ended June 30, 2015 combined with the Company's statement of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2015. Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenues $ 964,348 Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (2,438 ) Basic Net Loss Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (0.02 ) Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (0.02 ) The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations information does 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 expensed in connection with the transaction, as well as $3.4 million of acquisition-related costs that were expensed in general and administrative expenses during the year ended March 31, 2016.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int38

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	The table below presents the reconciliation of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest: Six Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Amounts in thousands) Beginning balance $ 90,525 Net loss of Pilgrim Media Group attributable to noncontrolling interest (260 ) Noncontrolling interest discount accretion 2,500 Adjustments to redemption value 3,569 Cash distributions (3,309 ) Ending balance $ 93,025

Net Loss Per Share (Tables)

Net Loss Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic Net Loss Per Common Share	Basic and diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are presented below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share: Numerator: Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (17,458 ) $ (42,069 ) $ (16,204 ) $ (1,385 ) Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 147,804 148,345 147,511 147,984 Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (0.12 ) $ (0.28 ) $ (0.11 ) $ (0.01 )
Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share	Basic and diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are presented below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share: Numerator: Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (17,458 ) $ (42,069 ) $ (16,204 ) $ (1,385 ) Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding 147,804 148,345 147,511 147,984 Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (0.12 ) $ (0.28 ) $ (0.11 ) $ (0.01 )

Capital Stock (Tables)

Capital Stock (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance	The table below outlines common shares reserved for future issuance: September 30, March 31, (Amounts in thousands) Stock options outstanding, average exercise price $26.88 (March 31, 2016 - $24.55) 14,040 15,332 Restricted share units — unvested 1,318 1,647 Share purchase options and restricted share units available for future issuance 968 2,093 Shares issuable upon conversion of January 2012 4.00% Notes at conversion price of $10.21 per share (March 31, 2016 - $10.26) 4,099 4,079 Shares issuable upon conversion of April 2013 1.25% Notes at conversion price of $29.19 per share (March 31, 2016 - $29.32) 2,055 2,046 Shares reserved for future issuance 22,480 25,197
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Expense	The Company recognized the following share-based compensation expense during the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 , and 2015 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Compensation Expense: Stock Options $ 8,481 $ 10,289 $ 16,206 $ 19,523 Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation 13,156 7,103 27,611 14,460 Share Appreciation Rights — — — 288 21,637 17,392 43,817 34,271 Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units (1) 2,383 — 2,383 — Total share-based compensation expense $ 24,020 $ 17,392 $ 46,200 $ 34,271 Tax impact (2) (8,355 ) (6,378 ) (16,040 ) (12,567 ) Reduction in net income $ 15,665 $ 11,014 $ 30,160 $ 21,704 ___________________ (1) Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to certain severance arrangements. (2) Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements.
Schedule of Stock Option, Equity-Settled Share Appreciation Rights and Restricted Share Unit Activity	The following table sets forth the stock option and restricted share unit activity during the six months ended September 30, 2016 : Stock Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Restricted Share Units Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Outstanding at March 31, 2016 16,093,896 $23.83 1,647,432 $31.74 Granted 1,197,067 $27.66 1,390,073 $20.93 Options exercised or RSUs vested (2,132,038 ) $9.76 (1,626,789 ) $24.64 Forfeited or expired (356,589 ) $31.36 (92,582 ) $32.44 Outstanding at September 30, 2016 14,802,336 $25.99 1,318,134 $29.05

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information By Business Unit	Segment information by business unit is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Segment revenues Motion Pictures $ 464,398 $ 353,929 $ 826,875 $ 629,317 Television Production 175,136 122,830 366,234 256,383 $ 639,534 $ 476,759 $ 1,193,109 $ 885,700 Gross segment contribution Motion Pictures $ 27,700 $ 18,376 $ 84,133 $ 98,000 Television Production 20,325 9,554 38,069 32,703 $ 48,025 $ 27,930 $ 122,202 $ 130,703 Segment general and administration Motion Pictures $ 21,078 $ 18,766 $ 42,096 $ 36,967 Television Production 8,233 4,521 15,034 8,903 $ 29,311 $ 23,287 $ 57,130 $ 45,870 Segment profit (loss) Motion Pictures $ 6,622 $ (390 ) $ 42,037 $ 61,033 Television Production 12,092 5,033 23,035 23,800 $ 18,714 $ 4,643 $ 65,072 $ 84,833
Reconciliation Of Total Segment Profit To The Company's Loss Before Income Taxes	The reconciliation of total segment profit to the Company’s loss before income taxes is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Company’s total segment profit $ 18,714 $ 4,643 $ 65,072 $ 84,833 Share-based compensation expense (21,637 ) (17,392 ) (43,817 ) (34,271 ) Restructuring and other items (1) (10,257 ) (4,207 ) (17,688 ) (4,207 ) Non-cash imputed interest charge (2) (340 ) — (961 ) — Purchase accounting and related adjustments (3) (4,599 ) — (10,153 ) — Start-up losses of new business initiatives (4) (8,748 ) (416 ) (18,318 ) (416 ) Backstopped prints and advertising expense (5) (8,114 ) 2,879 (8,258 ) 6,813 General and administrative expenses for corporate and shared services (18,837 ) (22,275 ) (36,102 ) (43,525 ) Depreciation and amortization (4,347 ) (2,520 ) (9,963 ) (4,350 ) Operating income (loss) (58,165 ) (39,288 ) (80,188 ) 4,877 Interest expense (15,882 ) (12,630 ) (31,116 ) (25,255 ) Interest and other income 1,231 555 2,180 1,155 Equity interests income 1,908 7,149 12,754 18,537 Loss before income taxes $ (70,908 ) $ (44,214 ) $ (96,370 ) $ (686 ) ___________________ (1) Restructuring and other items includes restructuring and severance costs, certain transaction related costs, and certain unusual items, when applicable, included in general and administrative expense. Amounts in the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 primarily represent professional fees associated with the Starz Transaction (see Note 9) and certain severance costs, of which approximately $2.4 million are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 12). Amounts in the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 represent pension withdrawal costs of $2.7 million related to an underfunded multi-employer pension plan that the Company is no longer participating in, and professional fees associated with certain strategic transactions. (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 in the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 represent the incremental amortization expense associated with the non-cash fair value adjustments on television assets of $3.3 million and $7.7 million , respectively, included in direct operating expense resulting from the application of purchase accounting and the charge of $1.3 million and $2.5 million , respectively, included in general and administrative expense related to the accretion of the noncontrolling interest discount (see Note 10). (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. In the three and six months ended September 30, 2016, $3.2 million and $5.9 million , respectively, of the start-up losses are included in the Company's consolidated general and administrative expense (2015 - $0.4 million and $0.4 million , respectively). (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 and expensed 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 three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Segment revenues: Motion Pictures Theatrical $ 62,020 $ 26,285 $ 109,210 $ 49,397 Home Entertainment 157,498 147,006 300,998 262,432 Television 69,326 59,883 122,663 108,325 International 168,250 107,803 282,025 192,606 Other 7,304 12,952 11,979 16,557 Total Motion Pictures revenues $ 464,398 $ 353,929 $ 826,875 $ 629,317 Television Production Domestic Television 154,424 87,928 307,427 146,919 International 15,916 26,439 43,651 85,839 Home Entertainment 3,246 6,462 10,025 20,541 Other 1,550 2,001 5,131 3,084 Total Television Production revenues $ 175,136 $ 122,830 $ 366,234 $ 256,383 Total revenues $ 639,534 $ 476,759 $ 1,193,109 $ 885,700
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 September 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016 : September 30, 2016 March 31, 2016 Motion Pictures Television Production Total Motion Pictures Television Production Total (Amounts in thousands) Significant assets by segment Accounts receivable $ 477,722 $ 475,529 $ 953,251 $ 557,532 $ 491,757 $ 1,049,289 Investment in films and television programs, net 954,555 374,243 1,328,798 1,092,365 385,931 1,478,296 Goodwill 294,367 240,413 534,780 294,367 240,413 534,780 $ 1,726,644 $ 1,090,185 $ 2,816,829 $ 1,944,264 $ 1,118,101 $ 3,062,365 Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and investments) 948,129 771,874 Total assets $ 3,764,958 $ 3,834,239
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 three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Acquisition of investment in films and television programs Motion Pictures $ 98,131 $ 129,185 $ 257,501 $ 364,422 Television Production 98,528 90,424 189,169 171,048 $ 196,659 $ 219,609 $ 446,670 $ 535,470

Consolidating Financial Infor42

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Tables) - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	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 314 42,143 32,015 (5,397 ) 69,075 Deferred tax assets 1,502 121,725 11,194 — 134,421 Subsidiary investments and advances 1,584,187 1,518,348 3,094,974 (6,197,509 ) — $ 1,637,577 $ 1,772,724 $ 6,626,844 $ (6,202,906 ) $ 3,834,239 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency) Senior revolving credit facility $ 156,136 $ — $ — $ — $ 156,136 5.25% Senior Notes 220,796 — — — 220,796 Term Loan 388,207 — — — 388,207 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 — — 715,018 — 715,018 Convertible senior subordinated notes — 99,984 — — 99,984 Deferred revenue — 4,833 323,411 — 328,244 Intercompany payable — 1,906,899 2,415,792 (4,322,691 ) — Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 90,525 — 90,525 Total shareholders' equity (deficiency) 850,273 (332,558 ) 2,212,773 (1,880,215 ) 850,273 $ 1,637,577 $ 1,772,724 $ 6,626,844 $ (6,202,906 ) $ 3,834,239 As of September 30, 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 $ 1,354 $ 55,329 $ 49,270 $ — $ 105,953 Restricted cash — 2,900 — — 2,900 Accounts receivable, net 862 1,935 950,454 — 953,251 Investment in films and television programs, net — 6,462 1,322,336 — 1,328,798 Property and equipment, net — 36,438 6,217 — 42,655 Investments 40,072 15,526 446,689 — 502,287 Goodwill 10,172 — 524,608 — 534,780 Other assets 3,790 39,753 32,785 (5,121 ) 71,207 Deferred tax assets — 210,163 12,964 — 223,127 Subsidiary investments and advances 1,721,926 1,644,298 3,113,325 (6,479,549 ) — $ 1,778,176 $ 2,012,804 $ 6,458,648 $ (6,484,670 ) $ 3,764,958 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency) Senior revolving credit facility $ 297,803 $ — $ — $ — $ 297,803 5.25% Senior Notes 221,689 — — — 221,689 Term Loan 389,197 — — — 389,197 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 12,383 76,082 260,225 — 348,690 Participations and residuals — 3,528 648,066 — 651,594 Film obligations and production loans — — 512,678 — 512,678 Convertible senior subordinated notes — 101,140 — — 101,140 Deferred revenue — 3,599 288,439 — 292,038 Intercompany payable — 2,246,129 2,409,403 (4,655,532 ) — Redeemable noncontrolling interest — — 93,025 — 93,025 Total shareholders' equity (deficiency) 857,104 (417,674 ) 2,246,812 (1,829,138 ) 857,104 $ 1,778,176 $ 2,012,804 $ 6,458,648 $ (6,484,670 ) $ 3,764,958
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Revenues $ — $ 14,215 $ 872,182 $ (697 ) $ 885,700 EXPENSES: Direct operating 597 (163 ) 522,686 — 523,120 Distribution and marketing — 3,530 221,534 — 225,064 General and administration 3,042 78,875 47,197 (825 ) 128,289 Depreciation and amortization — 3,747 603 — 4,350 Total expenses 3,639 85,989 792,020 (825 ) 880,823 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (3,639 ) (71,774 ) 80,162 128 4,877 Other expenses (income): Interest expense 18,294 107,134 83,947 (184,120 ) 25,255 Interest and other income (101,066 ) (316 ) (83,639 ) 183,866 (1,155 ) Total other expenses (income) (82,772 ) 106,818 308 (254 ) 24,100 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 79,133 (178,592 ) 79,854 382 (19,223 ) Equity interests income (loss) (80,554 ) 96,699 20,298 (17,906 ) 18,537 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (1,421 ) (81,893 ) 100,152 (17,524 ) (686 ) Income tax provision (benefit) (36 ) (1,339 ) 2,516 (442 ) 699 NET INCOME (LOSS) (1,385 ) (80,554 ) 97,636 (17,082 ) (1,385 ) Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (1,385 ) $ (80,554 ) $ 97,636 $ (17,082 ) $ (1,385 ) Six Months Ended September 30, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated (Amounts in thousands) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Revenues $ — $ 8,823 $ 1,184,286 $ — $ 1,193,109 EXPENSES: Direct operating 6 1,464 751,714 — 753,184 Distribution and marketing — 460 346,532 — 346,992 General and administration 1,297 92,387 70,111 (637 ) 163,158 Depreciation and amortization — 5,857 4,106 — 9,963 Total expenses 1,303 100,168 1,172,463 (637 ) 1,273,297 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (1,303 ) (91,345 ) 11,823 637 (80,188 ) Other expenses (income): Interest expense 22,869 114,169 91,471 (197,393 ) 31,116 Interest and other income (107,808 ) — (91,489 ) 197,117 (2,180 ) Total other expenses (income) (84,939 ) 114,169 (18 ) (276 ) 28,936 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY INTERESTS AND INCOME TAXES 83,636 (205,514 ) 11,841 913 (109,124 ) Equity interests income (loss) (96,890 ) 24,108 13,604 71,932 12,754 INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (13,254 ) (181,406 ) 25,445 72,845 (96,370 ) Income tax provision (benefit) 2,950 (84,516 ) 11,156 (9,496 ) (79,906 ) NET INCOME (LOSS) (16,204 ) (96,890 ) 14,289 82,341 (16,464 ) Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — 260 260 Net income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (16,204 ) $ (96,890 ) $ 14,289 $ 82,601 $ (16,204 )
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Amounts in thousands) NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (1,385 ) $ (80,554 ) $ 97,636 $ (17,082 ) $ (1,385 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 1,993 3,136 (2,162 ) (974 ) 1,993 Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 12,002 12,002 (12,002 ) 12,002 Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax 2,994 — 2,994 (2,994 ) 2,994 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ 15,604 $ (77,418 ) $ 110,470 $ (33,052 ) $ 15,604 Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — — — Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ 15,604 $ (77,418 ) $ 110,470 $ (33,052 ) $ 15,604 Six Months Ended September 30, 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidating Adjustments Lions Gate Consolidated STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Amounts in thousands) NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (16,204 ) $ (96,890 ) $ 14,289 $ 82,341 $ (16,464 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (5,485 ) (8,901 ) (9,090 ) 17,991 (5,485 ) Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 22,884 — 22,884 (22,884 ) 22,884 Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax (2,986 ) — (2,986 ) 2,986 (2,986 ) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (1,791 ) (105,791 ) 25,097 80,434 (2,051 ) Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest — — — 260 260 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders $ (1,791 ) $ (105,791 ) $ 25,097 $ 80,694 $ (1,791 )
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	Six Months Ended September 30, 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 $ (85,736 ) $ 32,731 $ 247,403 $ — $ 194,398 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investees — (1,000 ) (4,344 ) — (5,344 ) Distributions from equity method investees — — 2,263 — 2,263 Purchases of property and equipment — (4,493 ) (1,808 ) — (6,301 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES — (5,493 ) (3,889 ) — (9,382 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings 454,000 — — — 454,000 Senior revolving credit facility - repayments (314,000 ) — — — (314,000 ) Production loans - borrowings — — 152,296 — 152,296 Production loans - repayments — — (373,726 ) — (373,726 ) Dividends paid (26,819 ) — — — (26,819 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interest — — (3,309 ) — (3,309 ) Exercise of stock options 500 — — — 500 Tax withholding required on equity awards (27,253 ) — — — (27,253 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 86,428 — (224,739 ) — (138,311 ) NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 692 27,238 18,775 — 46,705 FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH 8 — 1,498 — 1,506 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 654 28,091 28,997 — 57,742 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 1,354 $ 55,329 $ 49,270 $ — $ 105,953 Six Months Ended September 30, 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 $ 42,018 $ 53,149 $ (263,775 ) $ — $ (168,608 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in equity method investees — — (3,659 ) — (3,659 ) Purchases of property and equipment — (6,765 ) (115 ) — (6,880 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES — (6,765 ) (3,774 ) — (10,539 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 24,036 — — — 24,036 Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases — (5 ) — — (5 ) Production loans - borrowings — — 370,945 — 370,945 Production loans - repayments — — (112,474 ) — (112,474 ) Dividends paid (20,563 ) — — — (20,563 ) Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards — — — — — Exercise of stock options 4,453 — — — 4,453 Tax withholding required on equity awards (18,983 ) — — — (18,983 ) NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (11,057 ) (5 ) 258,471 — 247,409 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 30,961 46,379 (9,078 ) — 68,262 FOREIGN EXCHANGE EFFECTS ON CASH — — (542 ) — (542 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING OF PERIOD 3,499 47,290 51,908 — 102,697 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — END OF PERIOD $ 34,460 $ 93,669 $ 42,288 $ — $ 170,417

Derivative Instruments and He43

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts	As of September 30, 2016 , the Company had the following outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts (all outstanding contracts have maturities of less than 18 months from September 30, 2016 ): September 30, 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 £0.9 in exchange for $1.2 £0.71 Australian Dollar A$56.8 in exchange for $50.6 A$1.12 Canadian Dollar C$24.6 in exchange for $18.8 C$1.31

Supplementary Cash Flow State44

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities	The supplemental schedule of non-cash financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2015 is presented below (none in the six months ended September 30, 2016). Six Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Non-cash financing activities: Accrued dividends (see Note 12) $ 13,200 Conversions of convertible senior subordinated notes (see Note 5) $ 16,162 There were no significant non-cash investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

General (Narrative) (Details)

General (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs reclassified	$ 21.3

Investment In Films and Telev46

Investment In Films and Television Programs (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
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%
Fair value film write-downs	$ 4.4	$ 7.8	$ 6.3	$ 8.5

Investment In Films and Telev47

Investment In Films and Television Programs (Schedule of Investment In Films And Television Programs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Investment in Films and Television Programs [Line Items]
Total investment in film and television programs	$ 1,328,798	$ 1,478,296
Motion Pictures | Theatrical And Non-Theatrical Films
Investment in Films and Television Programs [Line Items]
Released, net of accumulated amortization	554,132	584,419
Acquired libraries, net of accumulated amortization	2,849	3,612
Completed and not released	63,534	33,806
In progress	276,279	421,687
In development	35,031	28,148
Product inventory	22,730	20,693
Total investment in film and television programs	954,555	1,092,365
Television Production | Direct-to-Television Programs
Investment in Films and Television Programs [Line Items]
Released, net of accumulated amortization	194,049	189,246
In progress	174,462	191,161
In development	5,732	5,524
Total investment in film and television programs	$ 374,243	$ 385,931

Investments (Investments by Cat

Investments (Investments by Category) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity Method Investments, Cost Method Investments, and Investments in Debt and Equity [Abstract]
Equity method investments	$ 312,234	$ 297,546
Available-for-sale securities	146,862	123,978
Cost method investments	43,191	42,822
Investments	$ 502,287	$ 464,346

Investments (Carrying Amount Of

Investments (Carrying Amount Of Equity Method Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 312,234	$ 297,546
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	31.15%		31.15%
Equity method investments	$ 187,864	171,837
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%
Equity method investments	$ 99,012	98,719
Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investments	$ 25,358	$ 26,990

Investments (Equity Method Inve

Investments (Equity Method Investee, Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interests income (loss)	$ 1,908	$ 7,149	$ 12,754	$ 18,537
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interests income (loss)	5,070	8,157	16,027	21,229
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interests income (loss)	(2,388)	1,032	(2,074)	665
Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity interests income (loss)	$ (774)	$ (2,040)	$ (1,199)	$ (3,357)

Investments (Equity Method In51

Investments (Equity Method Investments Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		30 Months Ended	72 Months Ended	102 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investee			$ 5,344	$ 3,659
Equity method investments	$ 312,234		312,234		$ 297,546			$ 312,234	$ 312,234
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investee							$ 80,400	$ 0
Equity method investment distributions received	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0					$ 28,000
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	31.15%	31.15%	31.15%	31.15%				31.15%	31.15%
Equity method investments	$ 187,864		$ 187,864		171,837			$ 187,864	$ 187,864
Pop
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in equity method investee	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 800
Ownership interest percentage after call option, partner in equity method investment	80.00%		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%
Equity method investments	$ 99,012		$ 99,012		98,719			$ 99,012	$ 99,012
Defy Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Effective economic interest in Defy Media	10.30%		10.30%					10.30%	10.30%
Roadside Attractions
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	43.00%		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%	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	19.30%		19.30%					19.30%	19.30%
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%	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 (Summarized Balance

Investments (Summarized Balance Sheet) (Details) - EPIX - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 380,847	$ 355,735
Non-current assets	412,167	360,441
Current liabilities	101,067	90,837
Non-current liabilities	$ 27,083	$ 23,948

Investments (Summarized Stateme

Investments (Summarized Statement Of Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Reconciliation of net income reported by investee to equity interest income:
Total equity interest income recorded		$ 1,908	$ 7,149	$ 12,754	$ 18,537
EPIX
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues		98,580	105,243	196,875	216,593
Expenses:
Operating expenses		71,199	70,153	120,350	133,090
Selling, general and administrative expenses		6,654	6,345	12,815	12,135
Operating income		20,727	28,745	63,710	71,368
Interest and other expense		(227)	(892)	(210)	(1,401)
Reconciliation of net income reported by investee to equity interest income:
Net income		$ 20,500	$ 27,853	$ 63,500	$ 69,967
Ownership interest in investee		31.15%	31.15%	31.15%	31.15%
The Company's share of net income		$ 6,386	$ 8,676	$ 19,780	$ 21,795
Eliminations of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee	[1]	(3,068)	(2,906)	(6,774)	(5,701)
Realization of the Company's share of profits on licensing sales to investee	[2]	1,752	2,387	3,021	5,135
Total equity interest income recorded		$ 5,070	$ 8,157	$ 16,027	$ 21,229
[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.

Investments (Available-for-sale

Investments (Available-for-sale Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost basis	$ 158,916	$ 158,916
Gross unrealized loss	(12,054)	(34,938)
Fair value	$ 146,862	$ 123,978

Investments (Available-for-sa55

Investments (Available-for-sale Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 27, 2015	Nov. 07, 2016	Nov. 02, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair value				$ 146,862	$ 123,978
Cost basis				$ 158,916	$ 158,916
Starz
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Issuance of common shares related to investments, 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
Subsequent Event | Starz
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fair value		$ 155,200
Cost basis			$ 158,900

Investments (Cost Method Invest

Investments (Cost Method Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Telltale
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Cost method investments, amount invested	$ 40
Payments to acquire cost method investments	$ 28
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
Next Games
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to acquire cost method investments		$ 2	$ 0.2
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	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 0.5	$ 0.4	$ 0.9	$ 0.6
Estimated remaining amortization expense, year ended March 31, 2017	0.9		0.9
Estimated amortization expense, year ended March 31, 2018	1.4		1.4
Estimated amortization expense, year ended March 31, 2019	1.4		1.4
Estimated amortization expense, year ended March 31, 2020	1.4		1.4
Estimated amortization expense, year ended March 31, 2021	$ 1.4		$ 1.4

Other Assets (Composition Of Ot

Other Assets (Composition Of Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Assets, Unclassified [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other	$ 60,783	$ 57,725
Finite-lived intangible assets	10,424	11,350
Total other assets	$ 71,207	$ 69,075

Other Assets (Finite-Lived Inta

Other Assets (Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 24,300	$ 24,300
Accumulated Amortization	13,876	12,950
Net Carrying Amount	10,424	11,350
Noncompete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	9,500	9,500
Accumulated Amortization	1,052	449
Net Carrying Amount	8,448	9,051
Trademarks and trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	8,600	8,600
Accumulated Amortization	6,699	6,451
Net Carrying Amount	1,901	2,149
Sales agency relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	6,200	6,200
Accumulated Amortization	6,125	6,050
Net Carrying Amount	$ 75	$ 150

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Sen

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Senior Revolving Credit Facility) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Senior revolving credit facility, available amount	$ 499	$ 639
Senior revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 800
Senior revolving credit facility, effective interest rate	3.03%	2.94%
Change in control, trigger percentage	50.00%
Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum | Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Senior revolving credit facility, commitment fee annual percentage	0.375%
Maximum | Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Senior revolving credit facility, commitment fee annual percentage	0.50%
Base Rate | Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	1.50%
LIBOR | Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	2.50%

Corporate Debt (Narrative - 5.2

Corporate Debt (Narrative - 5.25% Senior Notes and Term Loan Due 2022) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	May 31, 2015	Mar. 17, 2015	Jul. 19, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	$ 1,027,850
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%
Principal amount of notes					$ 225,000
Principal amount of debt outstanding	$ 225,000
Debt instrument redemption price percentage	100.00%
Debt instrument redemption premium percentage, as a percentage of principal amount prepaid or redeemed	1.00%
Term Loan Due 2022 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate	5.00%
Principal amount of debt outstanding	$ 400,000		$ 25,000	$ 375,000
On or Before March 17, 2017 | Term Loan Due 2022 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption premium percentage, as a percentage of principal amount prepaid or redeemed	2.00%
After March 17, 2017 and On or Before March 17, 2018 | Term Loan Due 2022 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption premium percentage, as a percentage of principal amount prepaid or redeemed	1.00%
On or After March 17, 2018 | Term Loan Due 2022 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption premium percentage, as a percentage of principal amount prepaid or redeemed	0.00%

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Con

Corporate Debt (Narrative - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes) (Details) - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
January 2012 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate	4.00%
Principal amount of notes			$ 45
Equity component			$ 10.1
Effective interest rate of liability component	9.56%
April 2013 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Coupon rate	1.25%
Principal amount of notes		$ 60

Corporate Debt (Carrying Values

Corporate Debt (Carrying Values of Corporate Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility, net of debt issuance costs	$ 297,803	$ 156,136
Corporate debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized discount, if applicable	1,009,829	865,123
Unamortized discount & debt issuance costs	18,021
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility, net of debt issuance costs	297,803	156,136
Debt issuance costs on senior revolving credit facility	3,197	4,864
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior revolving credit facility, net of debt issuance costs	297,803	156,136
Corporate debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized discount, if applicable	101,140	99,984
Unamortized discount & debt issuance costs	710	1,866
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Corporate debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized discount, if applicable	221,689	220,796
Debt issuance costs	$ 3,311	$ 4,204
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%
Term Loan Due 2022 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Corporate debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized discount, if applicable	$ 389,197	$ 388,207
Debt issuance costs	$ 10,803	$ 11,793
Coupon rate	5.00%

Corporate Debt (Future Annual C

Corporate Debt (Future Annual Contractual Principal Payment Commitments) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	May 31, 2015	Mar. 17, 2015
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Year Ended March 31, 2017	$ 41,850
Year Ended March 31, 2018	301,000
Year Ended March 31, 2019	285,000
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	400,000
Total	1,027,850
Less aggregate unamortized discount & debt issuance costs	(18,021)
Carrying value of debt outstanding	1,009,829	$ 865,123
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Year Ended March 31, 2017	0
Year Ended March 31, 2018	301,000
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	301,000
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total	101,850	101,850
Less aggregate unamortized discount & debt issuance costs	(710)	(1,866)
Carrying value of debt outstanding	101,140	99,984
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
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	$ 221,689	$ 220,796
Coupon rate	5.25%	5.25%
Term Loan Due 2022 | Term Loan
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
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		$ 25,000	$ 375,000
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$ 389,197	$ 388,207
Coupon rate	5.00%
January 2012 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
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 & debt issuance costs	(691)	(1,840)
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$ 41,159	40,010
Conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 10.21
Coupon rate	4.00%
April 2013 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
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 & debt issuance costs	(19)	(26)
Carrying value of debt outstanding	$ 59,981	$ 59,974
Conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 29.19
Coupon rate	1.25%

Corporate Debt (Convertible Sen

Corporate Debt (Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Outstanding and Certain Key Terms) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	$ 1,027,850
Unamortized discount & debt issuance costs	(18,021)
Net carrying amount	1,009,829	$ 865,123
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	101,850	101,850
Unamortized discount & debt issuance costs	(710)	(1,866)
Net carrying amount	101,140	99,984
January 2012 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	41,850	41,850
Unamortized discount & debt issuance costs	(691)	(1,840)
Net carrying amount	$ 41,159	40,010
Coupon rate	4.00%
Conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 10.21
April 2013 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	$ 60,000	60,000
Unamortized discount & debt issuance costs	(19)	(26)
Net carrying amount	$ 59,981	$ 59,974
Coupon rate	1.25%
Conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 29.19

Corporate Debt (Conversions of

Corporate Debt (Conversions of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount converted	$ 16,162
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2009 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount converted	$ 16,162
Common shares issued upon conversion (in shares) | shares	1,983,058
Weighted average conversion price per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 8.15
Coupon rate	3.625%

Corporate Debt (Interest Expens

Corporate Debt (Interest Expense) (Details) - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest coupon	$ 605	$ 606	$ 1,212	$ 1,155
Amortization of discount on liability component and debt issuance costs	580	529	1,148	1,046
Interest expense, total	$ 1,185	$ 1,135	$ 2,360	$ 2,201

Participations and Residuals (N

Participations and Residuals (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Participations And Residuals [abstract]
Percentage of accrued participations and residuals payable within one year	65.00%
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	$ 126.5	$ 61.3

Film Obligations and Producti69

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Narrative) (Details) - Production Loans	Sep. 30, 2016
Minimum
Interest rates on production loans	3.53%
Maximum
Interest rates on production loans	3.79%

Film Obligations and Producti70

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Film Obligations And Production Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Film obligations	$ 44,576	$ 24,989
Production loans, net of debt issuance costs	468,102	690,029
Total film obligations and production loans	512,678	715,018
Production Loans
Debt issuance costs	$ 838	$ 342

Film Obligations and Producti71

Film Obligations and Production Loans (Future Annual Repayment of Film Obligations And Production Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans
Six Months Ended March 31, 2017	$ 328,346
Year Ended March 31, 2018	184,239
Year Ended March 31, 2019	1,000
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	513,585
Less imputed interest on film obligations and debt issuance costs on production loans	(907)
Total film obligations and production loans	512,678	$ 715,018
Film Obligations
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans
Six Months Ended March 31, 2017	42,560
Year Ended March 31, 2018	1,085
Year Ended March 31, 2019	1,000
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	44,645
Production Loans
Future Annual Repayment Of Film Obligations And Production Loans
Six Months Ended March 31, 2017	285,786
Year Ended March 31, 2018	183,154
Year Ended March 31, 2019	0
Year Ended March 31, 2020	0
Year Ended March 31, 2021	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 468,940

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	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Assets:
Forward exchange contracts	$ 7,085	$ 9,417
Liabilities:
Forward exchange contracts	(158)	(748)
Total	153,789	132,647
Level 1
Assets:
Forward exchange contracts	0	0
Liabilities:
Forward exchange contracts	0	0
Total	66,062	55,768
Level 2
Assets:
Forward exchange contracts	7,085	9,417
Liabilities:
Forward exchange contracts	(158)	(748)
Total	87,727	76,879
Starz | Series A Common Stock
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	66,062	55,768
Starz | Series A Common Stock | Level 1
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	66,062	55,768
Starz | Series A Common Stock | Level 2
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Starz | Series B Common Stock
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	80,800	68,210
Starz | Series B Common Stock | Level 1
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Starz | Series B Common Stock | Level 2
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities	$ 80,800	$ 68,210

Fair Value Measurements (Carryi

Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Values And Fair Values Of Assets and Liabilities Not Required to be Carried at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
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%
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%
Term Loan | Term Loan
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	5.00%
Carrying Value
Assets:
Investments in Pop's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units	$ 99,012	$ 98,719
Liabilities:
Total liabilities, fair value disclosure	1,180,128	1,399,016
Carrying Value | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	41,159	40,010
Carrying Value | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2013 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	59,981	59,974
Carrying Value | Production Loans | Production Loans
Liabilities:
Loans, fair value disclosure	468,102	690,029
Carrying Value | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes | 5.25% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior Notes, fair value disclosure	221,689	220,796
Carrying Value | Term Loan | Term Loan
Liabilities:
Loans, fair value disclosure	389,197	388,207
Fair Value | Fair Value (Level 3)
Assets:
Investments in Pop's Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock Units	114,500	114,500
Fair Value | Fair Value (Level 2)
Liabilities:
Total liabilities, fair value disclosure	1,211,588	1,416,036
Fair Value | Fair Value (Level 2) | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	42,135	41,477
Fair Value | Fair Value (Level 2) | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2013 Notes
Liabilities:
Convertible notes, fair value disclosures	56,950	54,188
Fair Value | Fair Value (Level 2) | Production Loans | Production Loans
Liabilities:
Loans, fair value disclosure	468,940	690,371
Fair Value | Fair Value (Level 2) | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes | 5.25% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior Notes, fair value disclosure	239,063	229,500
Fair Value | Fair Value (Level 2) | Term Loan | Term Loan
Liabilities:
Loans, fair value disclosure	$ 404,500	$ 400,500

Mergers and Acquisitions (Narra

Mergers and Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2016	Nov. 12, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 534,780	$ 534,780
Starz
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 4,400,000
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity	4,570,000
Starz | Lions Gate | Lionsgate stockholders failing to approve
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Termination fee related to merger agreement	150,000
Starz | Lions Gate | Lionsgate board changing recommendation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Termination fee related to merger agreement	175,000
Starz | Lions Gate | Lionsgate failing to finance
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Termination fee related to merger agreement	250,000
Starz | Lions Gate | Alternative proposal
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Termination fee related to merger agreement	$ 175,000
Months from termination	18 months
Starz | Starz
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Termination fee related to merger agreement	$ 150,000
Months from termination	18 months
Starz | Term Loan | Term Loan B Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,900,000
Starz | Term Loan | Term Loan A Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity	1,000,000
Starz | Credit facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity	1,000,000
Starz | Credit facility | Unsecured Bridge Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity	520,000
Starz | Credit facility | Unsecured Funded Bridge Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 150,000
Starz | Starz Series A Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash to be paid per outstanding share (in usd per share)	$ 18
Starz | Starz Series B Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash to be paid per outstanding share (in usd per share)	$ 7.26
Starz | Lionsgate Class A voting shares | Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, shares converted	0.5
Starz | Lionsgate Class A voting shares | Starz Series B Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, shares converted	0.6321
Starz | Lionsgate Class B non-voting shares | Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, shares converted	0.5
Starz | Lionsgate Class B non-voting shares | Starz Series A Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, shares converted	0.6784
Starz | Lionsgate Class B non-voting shares | Starz Series B Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, shares converted	0.6321
Starz Acquisition - Stock Exchange Agreement | Starz Series B Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Starz Series B Common Stock, percentage of voting power	69.90%
Starz Acquisition - Stock Exchange Agreement | Starz Exchange Shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Termination consideration option 1, cash per share	$ 7.26
Termination consideration option 2, cash per share	$ 36.30
Starz Acquisition - Stock Exchange Agreement | Common Stock | Starz Exchange Shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Termination consideration option 1, shares issued per outstanding share	1.2642
Pilgrim Media Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price		$ 201,700
Percentage of interest acquired		62.50%
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
Goodwill		211,452
Goodwill, tax basis, amortizable life			15 years
Pilgrim Media Group | Transactional Costs
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Certain transactional costs of Pilgrim Media Group attributable to noncontrolling interest holder		7,700
Pilgrim Media Group | Acquisition-related Costs
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related costs expensed in general and administrative expenses		$ 3,400

Mergers and Acquisitions (Purch

Mergers and Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Nov. 12, 2015
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Goodwill	$ 534,780	$ 534,780
Pilgrim Media Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
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:
Other liabilities assumed			(32,638)
Fair value of net assets acquired			80,332
Goodwill			211,452
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 10)			(90,128)
Total purchase consideration			201,656
Noncompete agreements | Pilgrim Media Group
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Finite-lived intangible assets			9,500
Trade name | Pilgrim Media Group
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Finite-lived intangible assets			$ 2,000

Mergers and Acquisitions (Pro F

Mergers and Acquisitions (Pro Forma Statement of Operations Information) (Details) - Pilgrim Media Group $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues | $	$ 964,348
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders | $	$ (2,438)
Basic Net Loss Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders | $ / shares	$ (0.02)
Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders | $ / shares	$ (0.02)

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int77

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Narrative) (Details) - Pilgrim Media Group - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 12, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest of Pilgrim Media Group	$ 90.1
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 Int78

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Changes In Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 90,525
Net loss of Pilgrim Studios attributable to noncontrolling interest	(260)
Noncontrolling interest discount accretion	2,500
Adjustments to redemption value	3,569
Cash distributions	(3,309)
Ending balance	$ 93,025

Net Loss Per Share (Basic and D

Net Loss Per Share (Basic and Diluted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ (17,458)	$ (42,069)	$ (16,204)	$ (1,385)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	147,804	148,345	147,511	147,984
Basic and diluted net loss per common share (in usd per share)	$ (0.12)	$ (0.28)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.01)

Capital Stock (Narrative) (Deta

Capital Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Nov. 01, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized common shares (in shares)			500,000,000		500,000,000
Common shares agreed to be purchased (in shares)		5,000,000
Common shares, no par value		$ 0
Certain costs related to registration and offering of the Company's common shares offered by MHR Affiliates					$ 800
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost			$ 34,500
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period for recognition			1 year 15 days
Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost			$ 24,500
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period for recognition			1 year 7 months 1 day
Common Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards			$ 0	$ 0
Subsequent Event
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of common stock outstanding held by MHR Fund Management						20.40%
Subsequent Event | Performance Incentive Plan of 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Increase in authorized common shares (in shares)	4,000,000
Number of common shares available for grant under the share-based compensation arrangement plan (in shares)	31,600,000

Capital Stock (Common Shares Re

Capital Stock (Common Shares Reserved for Future Issuance) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	22,480	25,197
Stock Options
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	14,040	15,332
Stock options outstanding, average exercise price (in usd per share)	$ 26.88	$ 24.55
Restricted Share Units (RSUs) - Unvested
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	1,318	1,647
Share Purchase Options and Restricted Share Units
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	968	2,093
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | January 2012 Notes
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	4,099	4,079
Conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 10.21	$ 10.26
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | April 2013 Notes
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)	2,055	2,046
Conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 29.19	$ 29.32
April 2009 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Coupon rate			3.625%
January 2012 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 10.21
Coupon rate	4.00%
April 2013 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items]
Conversion price per share (in usd per share)	$ 29.19
Coupon rate	1.25%

Capital Stock (Share-Based Comp

Capital Stock (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share-Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		$ 21,637	$ 17,392	$ 43,817	$ 34,271
Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units	[1]	2,383	0	2,383	0
Total share-based compensation expense		24,020	17,392	46,200	34,271
Tax impact	[2]	(8,355)	(6,378)	(16,040)	(12,567)
Reduction in net income		15,665	11,014	30,160	21,704
Stock Options
Share-Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		8,481	10,289	16,206	19,523
Restricted Share Units and Other Share-based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		13,156	7,103	27,611	14,460
Share Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Share-Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 288
[1]	Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to certain severance arrangements.
[2]	Represents the income tax benefit recognized in the statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements.

Capital Stock (Stock Option and

Capital Stock (Stock Option and Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016$ / sharesshares
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at March 31, 2016 (in shares) | shares	16,093,896
Granted (in shares) | shares	1,197,067
Options exercised (in shares) | shares	(2,132,038)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	(356,589)
Outstanding at September 30, 2016 (in shares) | shares	14,802,336
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) | $ / shares	$ 23.83
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) | $ / shares	27.66
Options exercised, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) | $ / shares	9.76
Forfeited or expired, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) | $ / shares	31.36
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 25.99
Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at March 31, 2016 (in shares) | shares	1,647,432
Granted (in shares) | shares	1,390,073
RSUs vested (in shares) | shares	(1,626,789)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	(92,582)
Outstanding at September 30, 2016 (in shares) | shares	1,318,134
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) | $ / shares	$ 31.74
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in usd per share) | $ / shares	20.93
RSUs vested, weighted average grant-date fair value (in usd per share) | $ / shares	24.64
Forfeited or expired, weighted average grant-date fair value (in usd per share) | $ / shares	32.44
Outstanding, weighted average grant-date fair value (in usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 29.05

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision (benefit)	$ (53,604)	$ (2,145)	$ (79,906)	$ 699

Government Assistance (Narrativ

Government Assistance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016
Government Assistance [Abstract]
Tax credits earned for film and television production activity	$ 30.1	$ 85.9	$ 54.2	$ 103.6
Tax credits receivable for film and television production	$ 290.7		$ 290.7		$ 257.1

Segment Information (Segment In

Segment Information (Segment Information By Business Unit) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)segment	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable business segments | segment			2
Segment revenues	$ 639,534	$ 476,759	$ 1,193,109	$ 885,700
Gross segment contribution	48,025	27,930	122,202	130,703
Segment general and administration	29,311	23,287	57,130	45,870
Segment profit (loss)	18,714	4,643	65,072	84,833
Backstopped prints and advertising expense		2,900		6,800
Motion Pictures
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues	464,398	353,929	826,875	629,317
Gross segment contribution	27,700	18,376	84,133	98,000
Segment general and administration	21,078	18,766	42,096	36,967
Segment profit (loss)	6,622	(390)	42,037	61,033
Television Production
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment revenues	175,136	122,830	366,234	256,383
Gross segment contribution	20,325	9,554	38,069	32,703
Segment general and administration	8,233	4,521	15,034	8,903
Segment profit (loss)	$ 12,092	$ 5,033	$ 23,035	$ 23,800

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		6 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Company’s total segment profit		$ 18,714	$ 4,643	$ 65,072	$ 84,833
Share-based compensation expense		(21,637)	(17,392)	(43,817)	(34,271)
Backstopped prints and advertising expense			2,900		6,800
Depreciation and amortization		(4,347)	(2,520)	(9,963)	(4,350)
Operating income (loss)		(58,165)	(39,288)	(80,188)	4,877
Interest expense		(15,882)	(12,630)	(31,116)	(25,255)
Interest and other income		1,231	555	2,180	1,155
Equity interests income		1,908	7,149	12,754	18,537
Loss before income taxes		(70,908)	(44,214)	(96,370)	(686)
Impact of accelerated vesting on stock options and restricted share units	[1]	2,383	0	2,383	0
Pension withdrawal costs from multi-employer pension plan			2,700		2,700
General and administrative expense, direct to consumer initiatives		3,200	400	5,900	400
Operating segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Company’s total segment profit		18,714	4,643	65,072	84,833
Corporate and reconciling items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		(21,637)	(17,392)	(43,817)	(34,271)
Restructuring and other items	[2]	(10,257)	(4,207)	(17,688)	(4,207)
Non-cash imputed interest charge	[3]	(340)	0	(961)	0
Purchase accounting and related adjustments	[4]	(4,599)	0	(10,153)	0
Start-up losses of new business initiatives	[5]	(8,748)	(416)	(18,318)	(416)
Backstopped prints and advertising expense	[6]	(8,114)	2,879	(8,258)	6,813
Corporate and shared services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
General and administrative expenses for corporate and shared services		(18,837)	$ (22,275)	(36,102)	$ (43,525)
Pilgrim Media Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Direct operating expense, incremental expense from purchase accounting adjustment		3,300		7,700
Accretion of noncontrolling interest discount		$ 1,300		$ 2,500
[1]	Represents the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for stock options and restricted share units pursuant to certain severance arrangements.
[2]	Restructuring and other items includes restructuring and severance costs, certain transaction related costs, and certain unusual items, when applicable, included in general and administrative expense. Amounts in the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 primarily represent professional fees associated with the Starz Transaction (see Note 9) and certain severance costs, of which approximately $2.4 million are non-cash charges resulting from the acceleration of vesting of stock awards (see Note 12). Amounts in the three and six months ended September 30, 2015 represent pension withdrawal costs of $2.7 million related to an underfunded multi-employer pension plan that the Company is no longer participating in, and professional fees associated with certain strategic transactions.
[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 in the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 represent the incremental amortization expense associated with the non-cash fair value adjustments on television assets of $3.3 million and $7.7 million, respectively, included in direct operating expense resulting from the application of purchase accounting and the charge of $1.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively, included in general and administrative expense related to the accretion of the noncontrolling interest discount (see Note 10).
[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. In the three and six months ended September 30, 2016, $3.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively, of the start-up losses are included in the Company's consolidated general and administrative expense (2015 - $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively).
[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 and expensed 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		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 639,534	$ 476,759	$ 1,193,109	$ 885,700
Motion Pictures
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	464,398	353,929	826,875	629,317
Motion Pictures | Theatrical
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	62,020	26,285	109,210	49,397
Motion Pictures | Home Entertainment
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	157,498	147,006	300,998	262,432
Motion Pictures | Television
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	69,326	59,883	122,663	108,325
Motion Pictures | International
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	168,250	107,803	282,025	192,606
Motion Pictures | Other
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	7,304	12,952	11,979	16,557
Television Production
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	175,136	122,830	366,234	256,383
Television Production | Home Entertainment
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	3,246	6,462	10,025	20,541
Television Production | International
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	15,916	26,439	43,651	85,839
Television Production | Other
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	1,550	2,001	5,131	3,084
Television Production | Domestic Television
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 154,424	$ 87,928	$ 307,427	$ 146,919

Segment Information (Significan

Segment Information (Significant Assets Broken Down By Segment And Other Unallocated Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016
Significant assets by segment
Accounts receivable	$ 953,251		$ 953,251		$ 1,049,289
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,328,798		1,328,798		1,478,296
Goodwill	534,780		534,780		534,780
Total allocated assets by segment	2,816,829		2,816,829		3,062,365
Other unallocated assets (primarily cash, other assets, and investments)	948,129		948,129		771,874
Total assets	3,764,958		3,764,958		3,834,239
Purchases of property and equipment	3,400	$ 3,600	6,301	$ 6,880
Reportable Segments | Motion Pictures
Significant assets by segment
Accounts receivable	477,722		477,722		557,532
Investment in films and television programs, net	954,555		954,555		1,092,365
Goodwill	294,367		294,367		294,367
Total allocated assets by segment	1,726,644		1,726,644		1,944,264
Reportable Segments | Television Production
Significant assets by segment
Accounts receivable	475,529		475,529		491,757
Investment in films and television programs, net	374,243		374,243		385,931
Goodwill	240,413		240,413		240,413
Total allocated assets by segment	$ 1,090,185		$ 1,090,185		$ 1,118,101

Segment Information (Acquisitio

Segment Information (Acquisition of Investment in Films and Television Programs by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	$ 196,659	$ 219,609	$ 446,670	$ 535,470
Motion Pictures
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs			257,501	364,422
Television Production
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs			$ 189,169	$ 171,048
Reportable Segments | Motion Pictures
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	98,131	129,185
Reportable Segments | Television Production
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs	$ 98,528	$ 90,424

Contingencies (Narrative) (Deta

Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies, putative class action complaints filed, number	7

Consolidating Financial Infor92

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016
January 2012 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Coupon rate		4.00%
April 2013 Notes | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Coupon rate		1.25%
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Coupon rate		5.25%	5.25%
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. | Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs	$ 964
Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Percentage ownership of LGEI, the issuer, by parent company guarantor		100.00%

Consolidating Financial Infor93

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 105,953	$ 57,742	$ 170,417	$ 102,697
Restricted cash	2,900	2,906
Accounts receivable, net	953,251	1,049,289
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,328,798	1,478,296
Property and equipment, net	42,655	43,384
Investments	502,287	464,346
Goodwill	534,780	534,780
Other assets	71,207	69,075
Deferred tax assets	223,127	134,421
Total assets	3,764,958	3,834,239
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	297,803	156,136
5.25% Senior Notes	221,689	220,796
Term Loan	389,197	388,207
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	348,690	377,698
Participations and residuals	651,594	607,358
Film obligations and production loans	512,678	715,018
Convertible senior subordinated notes	101,140	99,984
Deferred revenue	292,038	328,244
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	93,025	90,525
Total shareholders' equity (deficiency)	857,104	850,273
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,764,958	3,834,239
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	105,953	57,742	170,417	102,697
Restricted cash	2,900	2,906
Accounts receivable, net	953,251	1,049,289
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,328,798	1,478,296
Property and equipment, net	42,655	43,384
Investments	502,287	464,346
Goodwill	534,780	534,780
Other assets	71,207	69,075
Deferred tax assets	223,127	134,421
Subsidiary investments and advances	0	0
Total assets	3,764,958	3,834,239
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	297,803	156,136
5.25% Senior Notes	221,689	220,796
Term Loan	389,197	388,207
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	348,690	377,698
Participations and residuals	651,594	607,358
Film obligations and production loans	512,678	715,018
Convertible senior subordinated notes	101,140	99,984
Deferred revenue	292,038	328,244
Intercompany payable	0	0
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	93,025	90,525
Total shareholders' equity (deficiency)	857,104	850,273
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,764,958	3,834,239
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	(5,121)	(5,397)
Deferred tax assets	0	0
Subsidiary investments and advances	(6,479,549)	(6,197,509)
Total assets	(6,484,670)	(6,202,906)
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	(4,655,532)	(4,322,691)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total shareholders' equity (deficiency)	(1,829,138)	(1,880,215)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	(6,484,670)	(6,202,906)
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	1,354	654	34,460	3,499
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	862	676
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	3,790	314
Deferred tax assets	0	1,502
Subsidiary investments and advances	1,721,926	1,584,187
Total assets	1,778,176	1,637,577
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
Senior revolving credit facility	297,803	156,136
5.25% Senior Notes	221,689	220,796
Term Loan	389,197	388,207
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	12,383	22,165
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 interest	0	0
Total shareholders' equity (deficiency)	857,104	850,273
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,778,176	1,637,577
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	55,329	28,091	93,669	47,290
Restricted cash	2,900	2,906
Accounts receivable, net	1,935	1,579
Investment in films and television programs, net	6,462	6,407
Property and equipment, net	36,438	36,171
Investments	15,526	15,354
Goodwill	0	0
Other assets	39,753	42,143
Deferred tax assets	210,163	121,725
Subsidiary investments and advances	1,644,298	1,518,348
Total assets	2,012,804	1,772,724
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	76,082	89,903
Participations and residuals	3,528	3,663
Film obligations and production loans	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes	101,140	99,984
Deferred revenue	3,599	4,833
Intercompany payable	2,246,129	1,906,899
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total shareholders' equity (deficiency)	(417,674)	(332,558)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,012,804	1,772,724
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	49,270	28,997	$ 42,288	$ 51,908
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	950,454	1,047,034
Investment in films and television programs, net	1,322,336	1,471,889
Property and equipment, net	6,217	7,213
Investments	446,689	408,920
Goodwill	524,608	524,608
Other assets	32,785	32,015
Deferred tax assets	12,964	11,194
Subsidiary investments and advances	3,113,325	3,094,974
Total assets	6,458,648	6,626,844
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	260,225	265,630
Participations and residuals	648,066	603,695
Film obligations and production loans	512,678	715,018
Convertible senior subordinated notes	0	0
Deferred revenue	288,439	323,411
Intercompany payable	2,409,403	2,415,792
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	93,025	90,525
Total shareholders' equity (deficiency)	2,246,812	2,212,773
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 6,458,648	$ 6,626,844

Consolidating Financial Infor94

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenues	$ 639,534	$ 476,759	$ 1,193,109	$ 885,700
Expenses:
Direct operating	386,908	292,810	753,184	523,120
Distribution and marketing	221,953	153,140	346,992	225,064
General and administration	84,491	67,577	163,158	128,289
Depreciation and amortization	4,347	2,520	9,963	4,350
Total expenses	697,699	516,047	1,273,297	880,823
Operating income (loss)	(58,165)	(39,288)	(80,188)	4,877
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense	15,882	12,630	31,116	25,255
Interest and other income	(1,231)	(555)	(2,180)	(1,155)
Total other expenses (income)	14,651	12,075	28,936	24,100
Loss before equity interests and income taxes	(72,816)	(51,363)	(109,124)	(19,223)
Equity interests income	1,908	7,149	12,754	18,537
Income (loss) before income taxes	(70,908)	(44,214)	(96,370)	(686)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(53,604)	(2,145)	(79,906)	699
Net loss	(17,304)	(42,069)	(16,464)	(1,385)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(154)	0	260	0
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ (17,458)	$ (42,069)	(16,204)	(1,385)
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Revenues			1,193,109	885,700
Expenses:
Direct operating			753,184	523,120
Distribution and marketing			346,992	225,064
General and administration			163,158	128,289
Depreciation and amortization			9,963	4,350
Total expenses			1,273,297	880,823
Operating income (loss)			(80,188)	4,877
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense			31,116	25,255
Interest and other income			(2,180)	(1,155)
Total other expenses (income)			28,936	24,100
Loss before equity interests and income taxes			(109,124)	(19,223)
Equity interests income			12,754	18,537
Income (loss) before income taxes			(96,370)	(686)
Income tax provision (benefit)			(79,906)	699
Net loss			(16,464)	(1,385)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			260	0
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			(16,204)	(1,385)
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Consolidating Adjustments
Revenues			0	(697)
Expenses:
Direct operating			0	0
Distribution and marketing			0	0
General and administration			(637)	(825)
Depreciation and amortization			0	0
Total expenses			(637)	(825)
Operating income (loss)			637	128
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense			(197,393)	(184,120)
Interest and other income			197,117	183,866
Total other expenses (income)			(276)	(254)
Loss before equity interests and income taxes			913	382
Equity interests income			71,932	(17,906)
Income (loss) before income taxes			72,845	(17,524)
Income tax provision (benefit)			(9,496)	(442)
Net loss			82,341	(17,082)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			260	0
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			82,601	(17,082)
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Revenues			0	0
Expenses:
Direct operating			6	597
Distribution and marketing			0	0
General and administration			1,297	3,042
Depreciation and amortization			0	0
Total expenses			1,303	3,639
Operating income (loss)			(1,303)	(3,639)
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense			22,869	18,294
Interest and other income			(107,808)	(101,066)
Total other expenses (income)			(84,939)	(82,772)
Loss before equity interests and income taxes			83,636	79,133
Equity interests income			(96,890)	(80,554)
Income (loss) before income taxes			(13,254)	(1,421)
Income tax provision (benefit)			2,950	(36)
Net loss			(16,204)	(1,385)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			0	0
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			(16,204)	(1,385)
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Revenues			8,823	14,215
Expenses:
Direct operating			1,464	(163)
Distribution and marketing			460	3,530
General and administration			92,387	78,875
Depreciation and amortization			5,857	3,747
Total expenses			100,168	85,989
Operating income (loss)			(91,345)	(71,774)
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense			114,169	107,134
Interest and other income			0	(316)
Total other expenses (income)			114,169	106,818
Loss before equity interests and income taxes			(205,514)	(178,592)
Equity interests income			24,108	96,699
Income (loss) before income taxes			(181,406)	(81,893)
Income tax provision (benefit)			(84,516)	(1,339)
Net loss			(96,890)	(80,554)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			0	0
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			(96,890)	(80,554)
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
Revenues			1,184,286	872,182
Expenses:
Direct operating			751,714	522,686
Distribution and marketing			346,532	221,534
General and administration			70,111	47,197
Depreciation and amortization			4,106	603
Total expenses			1,172,463	792,020
Operating income (loss)			11,823	80,162
Other expenses (income):
Interest expense			91,471	83,947
Interest and other income			(91,489)	(83,639)
Total other expenses (income)			(18)	308
Loss before equity interests and income taxes			11,841	79,854
Equity interests income			13,604	20,298
Income (loss) before income taxes			25,445	100,152
Income tax provision (benefit)			11,156	2,516
Net loss			14,289	97,636
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			0	0
Net loss attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			$ 14,289	$ 97,636

Consolidating Financial Infor95

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net loss	$ (17,304)	$ (42,069)	$ (16,464)	$ (1,385)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(1,159)	(1,497)	(5,485)	1,993
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	5,980	(30,232)	22,884	12,002
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax	(383)	2,987	(2,986)	2,994
Comprehensive income (loss)	(12,866)	(70,811)	(2,051)	15,604
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(154)	0	260	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders	$ (13,020)	$ (70,811)	(1,791)	15,604
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net loss			(16,464)	(1,385)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax			(5,485)	1,993
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax			22,884	12,002
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax			(2,986)	2,994
Comprehensive income (loss)			(2,051)	15,604
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			260	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			(1,791)	15,604
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Consolidating Adjustments
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net loss			82,341	(17,082)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax			17,991	(974)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax			(22,884)	(12,002)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax			2,986	(2,994)
Comprehensive income (loss)			80,434	(33,052)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			260	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			80,694	(33,052)
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net loss			(16,204)	(1,385)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax			(5,485)	1,993
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax			22,884	12,002
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax			(2,986)	2,994
Comprehensive income (loss)			(1,791)	15,604
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			(1,791)	15,604
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net loss			(96,890)	(80,554)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax			(8,901)	3,136
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax			0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax			0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)			(105,791)	(77,418)
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			(105,791)	(77,418)
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net loss			14,289	97,636
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax			(9,090)	(2,162)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax			22,884	12,002
Net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax			(2,986)	2,994
Comprehensive income (loss)			25,097	110,470
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. shareholders			$ 25,097	$ 110,470

Consolidating Financial Infor96

Consolidating Financial Information - Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities			$ 194,398	$ (168,608)
Investing Activities:
Investment in equity method investees			(5,344)	(3,659)
Distributions from equity method investees			2,263	0
Purchases of property and equipment	$ (3,400)	$ (3,600)	(6,301)	(6,880)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities			(9,382)	(10,539)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings			454,000	48,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments			(314,000)	(48,000)
Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 in 2015			0	24,036
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases			0	(5)
Production loans - borrowings			152,296	370,945
Production loans - repayments			(373,726)	(112,474)
Dividends paid			(26,819)	(20,563)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest			(3,309)	0
Exercise of stock options			500	4,453
Tax withholding required on equity awards			(27,253)	(18,983)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities			(138,311)	247,409
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents			46,705	68,262
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash			1,506	(542)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period			57,742	102,697	$ 102,697
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	105,953	170,417	105,953	170,417	57,742
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities			194,398	(168,608)
Investing Activities:
Investment in equity method investees			(5,344)	(3,659)
Distributions from equity method investees			2,263
Purchases of property and equipment			(6,301)	(6,880)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities			(9,382)	(10,539)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings			454,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments			(314,000)
Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 in 2015				24,036
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases				(5)
Production loans - borrowings			152,296	370,945
Production loans - repayments			(373,726)	(112,474)
Dividends paid			(26,819)	(20,563)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest			(3,309)
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards				0
Exercise of stock options			500	4,453
Tax withholding required on equity awards			(27,253)	(18,983)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities			(138,311)	247,409
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents			46,705	68,262
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash			1,506	(542)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period			57,742	102,697	102,697
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	105,953	170,417	105,953	170,417	57,742
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Consolidating Adjustments
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities			0	0
Investing Activities:
Investment in equity method investees			0	0
Distributions from equity method investees			0
Purchases of property and equipment			0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities			0	0
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings			0
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments			0
Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 in 2015				0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases				0
Production loans - borrowings			0	0
Production loans - repayments			0	0
Dividends paid			0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interest			0
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards				0
Exercise of stock options			0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards			0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities			0	0
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents			0	0
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash			0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period			0	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	0	0	0	0	0
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities			(85,736)	42,018
Investing Activities:
Investment in equity method investees			0	0
Distributions from equity method investees			0
Purchases of property and equipment			0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities			0	0
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings			454,000
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments			(314,000)
Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 in 2015				24,036
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases				0
Production loans - borrowings			0	0
Production loans - repayments			0	0
Dividends paid			(26,819)	(20,563)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest			0
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards				0
Exercise of stock options			500	4,453
Tax withholding required on equity awards			(27,253)	(18,983)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities			86,428	(11,057)
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents			692	30,961
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash			8	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period			654	3,499	3,499
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	1,354	34,460	1,354	34,460	654
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities			32,731	53,149
Investing Activities:
Investment in equity method investees			(1,000)	0
Distributions from equity method investees			0
Purchases of property and equipment			(4,493)	(6,765)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities			(5,493)	(6,765)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings			0
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments			0
Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 in 2015				0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases				(5)
Production loans - borrowings			0	0
Production loans - repayments			0	0
Dividends paid			0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interest			0
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards				0
Exercise of stock options			0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards			0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities			0	(5)
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents			27,238	46,379
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash			0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period			28,091	47,290	47,290
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	55,329	93,669	55,329	93,669	28,091
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes | Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities			247,403	(263,775)
Investing Activities:
Investment in equity method investees			(4,344)	(3,659)
Distributions from equity method investees			2,263
Purchases of property and equipment			(1,808)	(115)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities			(3,889)	(3,774)
Financing Activities:
Senior revolving credit facility - borrowings			0
Senior revolving credit facility - repayments			0
Term Loan - borrowings, net of deferred financing costs of $964 in 2015				0
Convertible senior subordinated notes - repurchases				0
Production loans - borrowings			152,296	370,945
Production loans - repayments			(373,726)	(112,474)
Dividends paid			0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interest			(3,309)
Excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation awards				0
Exercise of stock options			0	0
Tax withholding required on equity awards			0	0
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities			(224,739)	258,471
Net Change In Cash And Cash Equivalents			18,775	(9,078)
Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash			1,498	(542)
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning Of Period			28,997	51,908	51,908
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End Of Period	$ 49,270	$ 42,288	$ 49,270	$ 42,288	$ 28,997

Derivative Instruments and He97

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining maturity of forward foreign exchange contracts, maximum			18 months
Net unrealized fair value gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, effective portion	$ (0.4)	$ 3	$ (3)	$ 3
Net unrealized fair value gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts that did not qualify as effective hedge contracts	0	$ 0	(0.4)	$ 0.1
Foreign currency cash flow hedge gain (loss) reclassified to earnings	(0.6)		2.9
Foreign currency cash flow hedge gain estimated to be reclassified into earnings during next 12 months	1.1		1.1
Other Assets | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset	7.1		7.1		$ 9.4
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability	$ 0.2		$ 0.2		$ 0.7

Derivative Instruments and He98

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Outstanding Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts) (Details) - Foreign Exchange Forward £ in Millions, CAD in Millions, AUD in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016AUD	Sep. 30, 2016GBP (£)	Sep. 30, 2016CAD
British Pounds Sterling
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Amount | £			£ 0.9
US Dollar Amount	$ 1.2
Weighted average exchange rate per $1 USD	0.71	0.71	0.71	0.71
Australia, Dollars
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
Canada, Dollars
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Amount | CAD				CAD 24.6
US Dollar Amount	$ 18.8
Weighted average exchange rate per $1 USD	1.31	1.31	1.31	1.31

Supplementary Cash Flow State99

Supplementary Cash Flow Statement Information (Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)
Non-cash financing activities
Accrued dividends (see Note 12)	$ 13,200
Conversions of convertible senior subordinated notes (see Note 5)	$ 16,162

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) - Starz	Oct. 13, 2016USD ($)reduction	Oct. 27, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 4,570,000,000
5.875% Notes | Senior Notes | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Principal amount of notes		$ 520,000,000
Coupon rate		5.875%
Term Loan B Facility | Term Loan
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity			1,900,000,000
Term Loan B Facility | Term Loan | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,000,000,000
Term loan B facility, expected initial issuance price, percentage	99.50%
Term Loan A Facility | Term Loan
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity			1,000,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity			1,000,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Credit facility | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from revolving credit facility currently expected to be used to finance a portion of the consideration and transaction costs for the proposed merger with Starz and associated transactions	$ 50,000,000
Unsecured Bridge Facility | Credit facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity			520,000,000
Unsecured Funded Bridge Facility | Credit facility
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Committed financing, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 150,000,000
LIBOR | Term Loan B Facility | Term Loan | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	3.00%
LIBOR | Term Loan A Facility | Term Loan | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	2.50%
Potential reduction in interest rate if certain leverage ratios are met, total	0.50%
Number of reductions | reduction	2
Potential reduction in interest rate if certain leverage ratios are met, per reduction	0.25%
LIBOR | Minimum | Term Loan B Facility | Term Loan | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Coupon rate	0.75%