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Lionsgate

companyactive19 mentionsFirst seen May 7, 2024Last seen Mar 18, 2026

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Lionsgate is a company mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • affiliated_withJohn WickLionsgate holds licensing rights that imposed restrictions on John Wick pinball design (no guns/weapons imagery allowed)medium

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Claims (3)

  • factualhigh

    Lionsgate licensing prohibited guns and weapons imagery on John Wick playfield mid-design

    Source: Craig Bobby citing George Gomez interviewsThe Pinball Show Ep 154: Pragmatic Peacock
  • factualhigh

    Lionsgate classified pinball machines as video games requiring PG visual content standards, preventing guns on playfield art

    Source: George Gomez explanation relayed by hostsBDYETP 85: John Wick, Abba, Funhouse Remake and Blues Brothers and oh so much more
  • factualhigh

    Lionsgate's E-for-Everyone pinball rating requirement led to prohibition of gun imagery on John Wick cabinet art

    Source: George Gomez (via Loser Kid Pinball and Flippin' Out podcasts)All Wick. No Politics Included.

Recent Mentions (19)

  • Film studio and IP holder of John Wick franchise, collaborating on arcade adaptation

    Blue Motion Games to Debut John Wick ArcadeMar 18, 2026
  • Rights holder for John Wick IP; likely responsible for constraints on gun imagery on playfield

    Ep 81: Wheezy!!!Jun 2, 2024
  • Major entertainment/licensing company; executive from licensing division reached out to host regarding pinball licensing deal

    The Pinball Show Ep 159 BONUS 2: Home Theaters & FootballSep 7, 2024
  • Licensor of John Wick film IP; imposed restrictions on gun/weapon imagery in Stern's pinball machine per licensing agreement and actor contractual requirements.

    The Pinball Show Ep 153: Toity, Hoity, Shucksy, & GomieMay 21, 2024
  • Licensor of John Wick film IP; imposed all-ages restriction requiring no gun imagery on exterior art surfaces due to arcade placement concerns

    Ep 137: Gomez! Lots of Gomez!May 11, 2024
  • Licensor of John Wick film IP to Stern; imposed the restriction on gun imagery in game artwork per Gomez

    Episode 950: "Gomez Clarifies Gun-Gate"

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May 8, 2024
  • Licensor of John Wick IP; Kaneda argues Stern misrepresented pinball as all-ages product to Lionsgate, leading to gun removal requirement in artwork.

    WARNING EXPLICIT CONTENT: May 11, SMS - KANEDA'S MOST EXPLOSIVE & IMPORTANT RANT EVERMay 11, 2024
  • Assumed licensor of John Wick IP; Don speculates their license terms did not actually require gun removal from artwork

    What's really going on with John WickMay 28, 2024
  • License holder for John Wick intellectual property; made the decision to exclude guns from pinball art package

    Setting the Record StraightMay 8, 2024
  • License holder for John Wick IP; made decision to prohibit gun imagery on cabinet art due to pinball's E-for-Everyone rating

    All Wick. No Politics Included.May 14, 2024
  • Rights holder for Saw film franchise; Glenn's team does not have license to produce multiple Saw machines or sell commercially

    Between Two Sterns with Glenn Waechter and Saw Homebrew!Aug 31, 2024
  • Licensor of John Wick IP for pinball; required E-for-Everyone rating on public-facing artwork per standard licensing practices

    Episode 219 - John Wick & Dark TimesMay 12, 2024
  • Motion picture studio and film/TV production company; licensor of John Wick IP to Stern

    JOHN WICK REVEALEDMay 7, 2024
  • Licensor of John Wick film; imposed 'all ages' classification requirement on pinball, prohibiting gun imagery on static art.

    Flip N Out With Friends: Catching Up With George Gomez (Stern Pinball) (2024)May 10, 2024
  • Licensor for Dune film; Barrels of Fun had licensing awkwardness similar to Predator's Disney situation

    The Great British Pinball Podcas Episode 25 - Is pinball in a panic?Jun 21, 2025
  • Licensor of John Wick IP; imposed restrictions on firearm imagery in playfield art

    BDYETP 85: John Wick, Abba, Funhouse Remake and Blues Brothers and oh so much moreMay 18, 2024
  • John Wick film licensor; imposed restrictions on gun imagery and actor likeness usage outside film context

    The Pinball Show Ep 153: Toity, Hoity, Shucksy, & GomieMay 21, 2024
  • Licensor for John Wick; imposed restriction on guns/weapons on playfield; mid-development design constraint

    The Pinball Show Ep 154: Pragmatic PeacockJun 3, 2024
  • Film studio (John Wick franchise owner); provided physical prop for marker toy scanning

    The Making of John Wick PinballOct 11, 2024