'Adding a fourth UK-based studio to the incredible roster of talent already in place across Rare Ltd, Soho Productions and Lionhead not only increases our in-region studio presence, but will allow Microsoft Studios to explore the many creative and business opportunities that developing new games and entertainment experiences on Windows 8 tablet devices and platforms will afford.
Financial details of the arrangements were not released, but the Lionsgate UK deal is for exclusive streaming rights to first-run feature films from the studio.
Half of them will come back to their own studio and commentary team, while the other half will be adverts for UK products that generate income for Sky.