Michael Burns

One of the most common questions directed toward Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) (NYSE: LGF) Vice Chairman Michael Burns concerns the company's relationship with Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX). Specifically, is Lions Gate a friend, enemy or some sort of "frienemy" — a combination of the...

After months of speculation, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) (NYSE: LGF) confirmed on Thursday it will pay $4.4 billion to acquire Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA). As part of the merger agreement, each share of Lions Gate stock will be reclassified into 0.5 voting and 0.5 newly created non-voting shares...

Carl Icahn appeared on CNBC this afternoon to talk to Melissa Lee about his ongoing efforts to acquire Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF). Vice Chairman of Lionsgate's Board Michael Burns had appeared on the network earlier today and said that Icahn was basically trying to "steal the company,"...

In a compelling piece of live television this afternoon, Michael Burns, co-Chairman of Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF) and activist billionaire investor Carl Icahn both appeared on Fast Money to argue their sides in the battle for the production and distribution company. Icahn has made an...