Lionsgate to pull streaming service from seven markets
Lionsgate says it will pull its rebranded streaming service Lionsgate plus from several European markets and Japan.
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Lionsgate will debut some movies, shows on Tubi
Tubi will distribute a handful of Lionsgate-produced films and TV shows under a new deal.
Lionsgate to spin off premium movie network Starz
Lionsgate is in the initial stages of spinning off its premium movie service Starz, the company’s CEO affirmed on Friday.
Roku, Apollo express interest in acquiring stake in Starz
Roku and a private equity firm are exploring a minority investment in Starz, with media experts suggesting it could be a preliminary step before a full-on acquisition.
Roku to add Lionsgate films to free streaming channel
Roku has landed the exclusive rights to stream films and TV shows from Lionsgate as part of a new deal announced on Tuesday.
Former MGM exec believes Amazon will license studio’s films to other companies
A former MGM executive says the studio’s library of content is too old and small for Amazon to not consider licensing out shows and movies.
Disney to pay Lionsgate for right to use Star brand in Brazil
Disney will pay $10 million to Lionsgate in order to use the Star Plus brand for its streaming service in Brazil.
Disney can’t use Star branding in Brazil, judge says
A judge in Brazil says Disney’s forthcoming streaming service “StarPlus” is too similarly named compared to Lionsgate’s “StarzPlay.”
Lionsgate files trademark dispute against Disney over foreign streamer
Lionsgate has filed a series of trademark infringement lawsuits against the Walt Disney Company in several Latin American countries.
Starz nets 29.5 million global subscribers, including 10 million U.S. streamers
Lionsgate says its premium pay television network Starz now has more than 29.5 million global subscribers.
