Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), a premier next generation global content leader, announces its first-look deal with comedic entertainer and author, Hannah Hart (Dirty 30, Camp Takota).
Ms. Hart and Lionsgate have entered a first-look deal where she will star-in and executive produce films. The first project in development is described as an untitled LGBTQ romantic comedy.
"Lionsgate's goal is to work with today's biggest names and cutting-edge talent emerging from the online world, and Hannah is a perfect example of the best of the best," said Jordan Gilbert, Lionsgate's Vice President of Digital Production. "Having worked with Hannah on several successful projects, we know that her distinctive world view, comedic timing and dedication to fresh content is what makes her an impressive writer, producer and star, as well as the influential internet sensation that she is."
"Working with Lionsgate has been such a positive experience - one of the best!" says Hart. "I'm extremely pleased to be partnering with them as I continue my journey into film. My hope in working together is to bring more inclusivity and diversity into storytelling overall. 2017, here we come!"
Ms. Hart continues to produce her
Youtube weekly series My Drunk Kitchen. Her New York Times Best Seller of the same name reached #6 in the advice category, followed by her second best-selling collection of personal stories, Buffering. Ms. Hart starred in and co-produced Lionsgate's successful feature Dirty 30 alongside Grace Helbig and Mamrie Hart. In 2015, Ms. Hart was named as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Who Are Changing the World in the Hollywood and Entertainment category. Ms. Hart can also be seen later this year in a series she created and hosts for
Food Network that follows her across the country while she tries delicious regional specialties all the while highlighting her adventurous spirit and penchant for humor.
Ms. Hart is represented by UTA, attorney Ryan Pastorek, and managed by Linnea Toney. The deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Gary Gradinger.
ABOUT HANNAH HART
Hannah Hart is an entertainer with over 5 million followers across her social platforms. She created the award-winning web series "My Drunk Kitchen", which has amassed millions of views since its first episode premiered in 2011. Her first book "My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going with Your Gut" quickly became a New York Times Best Seller. Hart's second book, "Buffering: Unshared Tales Of A Life Fully Loaded," debuted at #4 in non-fiction on the coveted NYT Best Sellers list. She is currently in production on a food and travel show for the Food Network, in which she will be sharing her experiences dining across America.
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