Starz and BritBox have launched a bundle offer in the US that allows new customers to access both digital platforms through a single subscription. The launch coincides with the debut of new series from Starz and BritBox, offering audiences access to Starz’ lineup of action, thriller and female-driven programming alongside BritBox’s curated selection of classic […]
STARZ’s hit series Power Book II: Ghost season 4 breaks records reaching an all-time viewership high with an average of over 10.5 million multiplatform viewers 90 days post-premiere. The juggernaut series continues to perform strongly with Black Households – both Season 4 Part 1 and Part 2 premiere as the highest-rated cable program in their […]
Lionsgate has reported first quarter revenue down 8 per cent to $834.7 million (€764m) to June 30th, operating income of $18.8 million, and net loss attributable to Lionsgate shareholders of $59.4 million. “We’re pleased to report a solid quarter despite unprecedented industry disruption and the aftereffects of the strikes,” said Lionsgate and Lionsgate Studios CEO […]
Bob Gold & Associates, a boutique PR & Marketing services agency, focused on Technology, Media and Telecom, is expanding its core PR practice areas with the establishment of a streaming media and pay TV communications group to be led by Eric Becker in Denver. Becker, a former SVP at Starz and strategic communication agency, ICR, […]
evision, the media and entertainment arm of e&, has acquired the rights for a number of popular Chinese dramas, animation and movies from iQIYI, the online entertainment service in China. This partnership enables STARZ ON, evision’s free streaming service, to become a definitive destination for Chinese entertainment in the MENA region Olivier Bramly, Chief Executive […]
STARZ’s popular series Power Book II: Ghost season 4 part one delivered over 6.5 million multiplatform viewers in its premiere week making it one of the network’s biggest premieres ever with several more platforms to report. Part one of the fourth season also broke engagement records with the highest urgency to view a premiere ever […]
Amazon has announced that MGM+ has agreed a deal that will deliver Lionsgate and STARZ programming to customers in the UK. This is the third instalment in a series of content deals that MGM+ previously closed with Lionsgate for Europe and Latin America. Lionsgate+ subscribers who joined via Prime Video Channels in the UK will […]
STARZ hit series BMF season 3 delivered 5.1 million multiplatform viewers on its premiere weekend. The third season, which premiered on March 1st, achieved a series high growing season over season by 25 per cent. The new season of the gritty, family drama also launched as the highest-rated among black households on cable across its […]
Lionsgate is demerging its studio business into a company that will trade on the Nasdaq in a deal that values the business at $4.6 billion (€4.18bn), including debt. The acquisition by Screaming Eagle Acquisition. a special purpose acquisition company, will create Lionsgate Studios, owner of franchise properties including the The Hunger Games, John Wick (pictured) […]
Starz, the US cable and satellite network is cutting around 10 per cent of its workforce as it lays the groundwork for its separation from Lionsgate in early 2024. Additionally, Starz will exit the UK and Australia as parent company Lionsgate continues to scale back its international footprint. Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch announced the measures […]