Lions Gate moves defensively against Icahn

Apr 21st, 2009 - Reuters

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LOS ANGELES, April 21 (Reuters) - Carl Icahn has extended atender for $316 million in Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (LGF.N)notes as the studio moves aggressively to thwart his overtures andtalks with potential partners for its TV Guide cable channel,sources familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday.

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