Private company

Pilgrim Media Group

Logo: Pilgrim Media Group, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American television production company

Pilgrim Media Group (also known as Pilgrim Studios) is a television production company based in North Hollywood, California. It was founded in 1997 by Craig Piligian. It is best known for producing reality television shows for the Discovery Channel.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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Pilgrim Media Group (also known as Pilgrim Studios) is a television production company based in North Hollywood, California. It was founded in 1997 by Craig Piligian. It is best known for producing reality television shows for the Discovery Channel. In 2022 Pilgrim became a minority owner in the podcasting company Lionsgate Sound with Lions Gate Entertainment, which launched on October 19, 2022.2

The story

Founded by Craig Piligian in 1997.1

Leadership

Who has led Pilgrim Media Group, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Acquisitions

On November 12, 2015, Lions Gate Entertainment created a partnership with Piligian when the studio acquired more than 50% of Pilgrim Studios for $200 million. Piligian retained his position as CEO of the company while Pilgrim continued to operate independently under Piligian. The deal allowed Lionsgate to move into unscripted television programming.

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Timeline

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