Archive · 4 Dec 2025
Craig Piligian Leaving Lionsgate Alternative Television
Craig Piligian, a big name in reality TV, is leaving Lionsgate.
He started his own company, Pilgrim Media Group, and sold it to Lionsgate.
He helped make shows like Survivor and Ghost Hunters.
He will stay as a consultant until the end of the year.
Lionsgate says they had a great time working with him and will keep working together on some shows.
It's not clear what he will do next, but he might start another TV business.
Some people at Lionsgate will now report to a different boss.
Craig Piligian, a pioneer in reality TV, is leaving Lionsgate Alternative Television and Pilgrim Media Group.
He will work as a consultant until the end of 2023 and will exec produce several projects.
Piligian sold his remaining stake in Pilgrim Media Group to Lionsgate last year.
He started his career in the mid-90s and produced popular shows like Survivor, American Chopper, and Ghost Hunters.
Lionsgate Alternative Television is behind series such as Naked and Afraid and Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez.
- Who
- Craig Piligian, Managing Director of Lionsgate Alternative Television
- What
- Leaving Lionsgate Alternative Television and Pilgrim Media Group
- When
- End of 2023
- Where
- Lionsgate, based in the United States
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but likely due to a strategic shift or personal career move
- Name
- Craig Piligian
- Current Role
- Managing Director, Lionsgate Alternative Television
- Company
- Lionsgate
- Previous Company
- Pilgrim Media Group
- Notable Shows
- Survivor, American Chopper, Ghost Hunters, The Ultimate Fighter, Wicked Tuna, Fast N’ Loud, The Ultimate Surfer, Lindsay, Swamp Pawn, Kocktails with Khloé, Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints
- Sale to Lionsgate
- 2015 (majority stake), 2021 (remaining stake)
- Consultant Role
- Until end of 2023
- Industry Impact
- Pioneer of reality television