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STARZPLAY signs deal with STAR TV network to feature 6 Indian entertainment channels

STARZPLAY, the MENA region SVoD service, has signed a deal with STAR TV network to bring six of their popular entertainment channels on the platform. With this deal, STARZPLAY will foray into the South Asian entertainment segment with plans to further expand this entertainment space. STARZPLAY has now introduced an all-new dedicated South Asian entertainment […]

October 27, 2021

Outlander on Starzplay UK

Starzplay, the international streaming service from Starz, has obtained exclusive rights to the Emmy Award and Golden Globe nominated Starz Original series Outlander for its UK service, marking the first time the fan-favorite series will stream on its home platform outside the US. Starzplay UK will exclusively launch the upcoming sixth season of Outlander day […]

September 23, 2021

STARZPLAY to stream AFC matches in UAE

Abu Dhabi Media, the UAE’s public service broadcaster and media company, has announced the signing of an agreement with STARZPLAY, the MENA region SVoD service, to stream AFC tournaments of the national teams and clubs competitions. The broadcast rights in the UAE belong exclusively to Abu Dhabi Media, from 2021 to 2024. Beginning September, the […]

August 31, 2021

Starz signs content deal with Universal

Starz has signed a multi-year, theatrical output deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). Beginning with the 2022 theatrical slate, Universal’s live-action films in the US will become available exclusively across all US Starzplatforms in the Post Pay-One window immediately following their previously announced Pay-One windows. Under the multi-year agreement, Starz subscribers will have access […]

July 16, 2021

Starz promotes Kalle to President of International Networks

Starz President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch has announced the promotion of Superna Kalle to President, International Networks, reflecting the premium pay platform’s continued international growth. Kalle previously served as Executive Vice President for International Digital Networks at Starz where she joined in 2018 to lead the international expansion of StarzPlay, now available in 58 countries […]

July 8, 2021

STARZPLAY carriage deal with Premier Sports

STARZPLAY, the MENA SVoD service, has announced the expansion of its sports portfolio with the signing of a carriage deal with Premier Sports to exclusively stream the upcoming Lions Rugby Tour in the MENA region. Premier Sports acquired the broadcast rights to the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa in the MENA […]

July 1, 2021

STARZPLAY Arabia establishes HQ in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is partnering with the SVoD service, STARZPLAY, to establish the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The partnership is part of ADIO’s AED 2 billion (€457m) Innovation Programme, an initiative of the Abu Dhabi government’s Ghadan 21 accelerator programme. Establishing its headquarters in Abu Dhabi with ADIO’s support will enable […]

June 24, 2021

Report: US linear TV viewing time falls 14% in Q1

Samba TV has released its quarterly State of Viewership report, showing viewership losses in the linear landscape compared to Q4 2020. According to Samba TV’s analysis, there was a 10 per cent quarter-over-quarter decline in the daily average number of TV-viewing US households consuming linear, along with a 14 per cent decline in total minutes […]

April 30, 2021

STARZPLAY partners with Calinos and Mistco

STARZPLAY, the MENA SVOD service, has partnered with leading distributors to bring the best Turkish content for viewers across the Middle East and North Africa region. The platform has joined forces with MISTCO, an international brand management and content distribution agency and Calinos, the Istanbul headquartered Turkish company that distributes Turkish series, movies and television […]

April 8, 2021

DEG adds 12 new members

DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group has added 12 new companies to the organisation. DEG’s newest member companies are AMC Networks, Azure, Breaker, Cinedigm, Movies Anywhere, Pixelogic, Respeecher, ScreenHits TV, SmithGeiger, Starz, Verizon Business Group and Vuulr. AMC Networks, Azure, Cinedigm, ScreenHits TV, SmithGeiger, Starz, Verizon Business Group and Vuulr will also join DEG’s D2C Alliance […]

March 30, 2021