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Lionsgate sees streaming numbers rise, but revenues hit by Hollywood strikes
US studio Lionsgate reported solid gains in its North American streaming business in its fiscal…
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Lionsgate sees streaming boost ahead of UK pullout
US studio Lionsgate was boosted by streaming growth in its fiscal second quarter. The studio’s…
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Starz to cut 10% of workforce ahead of Lionsgate split
Lionsgate-owned US streamer and cable channel provider Starz is to cut more than 10% of…
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Starz names ex-WarnerMedia exec Sofia Chang as EVP, chief distribution officer
Lionsgate-owned Outlander and Power Book network Starz has hire alum Sofia Chang as EVP and chief distribution officer….
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Lionsgate moves forward with plan to split
US studio Lionsgate is moving forwards with its plan to split the production and pay…
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Lionsgate moves forward with studio spin-off plan
Lionsgate confirmed on Friday that its plan to spin off its studios business from the…
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Starz and MGM+ offer cut price bundle on Amazon Prime Video in the US
Streaming platform Starz, which is owned by Lionsgate, has teamed up with Amazon to offer…
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Starzplay ties with Egypt’s VOD Watch It
Starzplay has struck a multi-year partnership with the Egyptian VOD Watch It, as the streamer expands…
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Darren Nielson replaces Superna Kalle as Starz international chief
Darren Nielson has been promoted to EVP, international networks at Starz, taking over from Superna…
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Starz hires Netflix’s Hilburn as marketing chief
US pay TV programmer and streamer Starz has refreshed its domestic leadership team with two…
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Lionsgate offers Starz streamer discounts as stock ownership perk
Media giant Lionsgate is partnering with Tiicker, a consumer shareholder loyalty platform, to launch a…
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STARZPLAY rebrands as LIONSGATE+ in 35 markets
Lionsgate-owned STARZ has announced a full rebrand of streamer STARZPLAY to LIONSGATE+. The streamer will…
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Lionsgate could close Starz sale by end of fiscal year, holds back from international streaming expansion
Lionsgate could be in a position to close the sale of its channels and streaming…
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Starz launches on Vizio smart TVs
Lionsgate-owned streamer Starz is now available on Vizio smart TVs. Starting today, millions of homes…
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Canal+ reportedly looking at stake in Lionsgate
Canal+ is reportedly looking at taking a minority stake in US studio Lionsgate as part…
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Disney and Starz team up for triple offer in Latin America
The Walt Disney Company and Starz have teamed up to offer bundle which provides consumers…
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Lionsgate plans Starz spin-off
Lionsgate is hoping to have details of its “plan” for Starz by the end of the…
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Starzplay and Globoplay partner for combined Brazilian offer
Lionsgate-owned Starzplay has announced a partnership with Brazilian streaming leader Globoplay. The partnership will see…
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Roku and Apollo in bid for minority stake in Starz
Roku has partnered with private equity firm, and former Endemol Shine co-owner, Apollo Global Management…
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International growth for Starzplay
SVOD Starzplay saw its international subscribers grow by 98% in 2021, Lionsgate has said. Overall,…
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Starz boosts international networks team with pair of promotions
Lionsgate-owned Starz has announced a pair of senior promotions in its international networks team. As…
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Lionsgate to explore options for Starz
Lionsgate is exploring spinning off its pay TV and streaming business Starz, barely five years…
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Starz promotes streaming boss Kalle to president of international networks
US-based Starz has upped streaming chief Superna Kalle to become president of international networks. Kalle,…
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Starz launches legal action against Disney’s Star+ streamer in Latin America over naming
Disney is facing a legal challenge against its plans to roll out Star+ in Latin…
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Strong streaming growth for Starz
Lionsgate-owned streaming service Starzplay saw a 70% rise in its subscriber base in the year…
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Starzplay lands on Canal+
Starz has agreed a distribution deal with Vivendi-owned Canal+ in France. The agreement will see…
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Starz brings Lionsgate Play to Indonesia
Starz has announced the expansion of its premium OTT platform Lionsgate Play into Indonesia. The…
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‘Big three’ continue to dominate US SVOD chart, but newer players having an impact
Netflix has once again emerged as the top subscription streamer in the US, but the…
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Starzplay launches on Roku devices in the UK and Mexico
Starzplay, the international streaming offering from Lionsgate-owned US pay TV outfit Starz, has launched on…
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Starzplay launches as standalone service in UK, France, Germany, Brazil and Mexico
Lionsgate-backed cable channel Starz is rolling out a direct-to-consumer app in five countries, including the…