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Finite Films & TV and Shoni Productions appoint Anderson as Head of Scripted Development

Independent production companies Finite Films & TV and Shoni Productions have appointed Aaron Anderson (Dangerous Liaisons, Riviera) as Head of Scripted Development to oversee and develop their growing scripted slates. Aaron Anderson brings two decades of experience in high-end scripted development and production to his new role at Finite Films & TV. Most recently, he […]

May 13, 2025

Starz completes separation from Lionsgate

Starz has completed its separation from Lionsgate and, effective immediately, returns to being a standalone public company with trading commencing on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol STRZ. Starz said it has “successfully transitioned from linear to digital profitably” and “is well positioned to drive long-term success with approximately 70 per cent of […]

May 7, 2025

Starz signs rights deal with Professional Fighters League

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a multi-year partnership with Starzplay, the SVoD service in the Middle East and North Africa region. The deal will bring PFL’s full suite of premier MMA franchises to fight fans in the regions, including the PFL World Tournament, Champions Series, PFL Europe, PFL MENA and PFL Africa. All […]

March 25, 2025

STARZ partners with Verizon

STARZ has teamed up with Verizon to offer 12 months of STARZ included for eligible home internet customers in ths US. This offer is for new customers in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC markets who order Fios 1 Gig or 2 Gig Home Internet or for customers in the Atlanta market who order 5G Home […]

February 7, 2025

Free Starz offer on YouTube TV

Starz and YouTube have partnered to offer 30 days of access to Starz’s library of programming included with a subscription to YouTube TV and through YouTube Primetime Channels. This promotion, available for new and existing customers, is available in the US from now until April. Starz and YouTube recently extended their partnership through a multi-year […]

February 5, 2025

Starz, BET+ bundle on Prime Video US

BET+ and Starz have announced the launch of a new bundle through Prime Video in the US. Customers can access the offering on Prime Video for $15.99 per month, an approximate 30 per cent saving. Through Starz, Viewers can catch the highly anticipated March 7th premiere of Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Season 4) and […]

February 4, 2025

Max/Starz bundle launches on Prime Video US

Prime Video, Starz and Warner Bros Discovery announced the launch of a new Max/Starz bundle for customers to seamlessly subscribe to both streaming services through Prime Video in the US Customers can access the ad-free Max and Starz bundle for $20.99/month, an approximate 25 per cent savings. “We are thrilled to team with Prime Video […]

January 23, 2025

Skandha hires Modi as Managing Partner of Product & Growth

Skandha Media Services, a leader in scalable managed playout, broadcast, and OTT services that leverage cloud technology, automation, AI, and machine learning, has appointed Neha Modi as its Managing Partner of Product & Growth to lead the company’s expansion into the Middle East and North Africa. MENA is a key market for Skandha. The demand for […]

December 9, 2024

Sky, Starz order second season of Sweetpea

Sky and Starz have announce that Sky Original comedy thriller Sweetpea will return for a second killer season. Sweetpea is produced by See-Saw Films and fanboy in association with Sky Studios. Season 2 will see Rhiannon Lewis return with a vengeance as her killer secret continues to spiral, and she becomes more twisted than ever. […]

December 3, 2024

Starz extends YouTube TV deal

Starz and YouTube TV have announced the extension of their partnership through a multi-year deal that includes additional bundling opportunities, special offers and more. Starz, known for its programming, original series and movies, continues to drive culture through its inclusive storytelling for, by, and about women and underrepresented audiences. As a leading destination for video […]

October 29, 2024