Lionsgate, Icahn Battle Heating Up

Staff report, Hollywood Reporter Film News
Tue, 03/17/2009 - 8:14am

The dance between Carl Icahn and Lionsgate continued Tuesday as reports surfaced that the studio hired a law firm to defend itself against what could turn into a proxy battle or hostile takeover.

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