Lionsgate-Starz Potential Deal Chatter Grows Louder

Deadline: The buzz about a potential deal uniting Lionsgate with Starz is growing louder. Shares in the premium network company shot up on Thursday after The Street reported that the on-again/off-again talks were back on. Wunderlich Securities’ Matthew Harrigan said Monday that he can envision a deal paying $30 a share for Starz.