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October 27, 2003 — Comingsoon.net has reported that Artisan entertainment is being bought by Lion's Gate entertainment. Artisan was the production company for some Marvel movies com ing out like The Punisher and Man-Thing. Artisan is being bought for $160 Million "We enter 2004 with our strongest theatrical slate ever with franchise properties like 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights' (co-produced with Miramax Films) and Marvel's incredible comic book legend 'The Punisher'," said Artisan Chief Executive Amir. Hit the link below for more.