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Warner Bros content for Starz Play Arabia

January 24, 2017

flashStarz Play Arabia has signed a multi-year agreement with Warner Bros International Television Distribution that will enable the streaming service to offer more premium content from the Hollywood studio.

Starz Play will now have access to hit superhero TV shows such as The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl, as well as the mysterious crime drama Blindspot. Also included in the deal are the on-demand rights to all ten seasons of Friends.

Khaled Benchouche, SVP of Programming & Acquisition at Starz Play, commented: “This is a landmark deal which adds some of the most demanded and searched titles to our library. We have been successful in attracting top studios to our platform and we are delighted to work with Warner Bros which is one of the most reputable names in the industry. Superhero movies and series have always been one of the most popular genres on our platform, and our deal with Warner Bros will enable us to provide amazing TV shows such as The Flash and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow to our subscribers. Starz Play is targeting a leadership position within the regional entertainment industry and this deal will help us to become the number one choice for entertainment fans in MENA.”

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