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Lionsgate will debut some movies, shows on Tubi
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Lionsgate will debut some movies, shows on Tubi

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Tubi will distribute a handful of Lionsgate-produced films and TV shows under a new deal.

Lionsgate to spin off premium movie network Starz
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Lionsgate to spin off premium movie network Starz

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Matthew Keys

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
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Roku, Apollo express interest in acquiring stake in Starz

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Matthew Keys

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
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Roku to add Lionsgate films to free streaming channel

Posted on April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 by Matthew Keys

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
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Former MGM exec believes Amazon will license studio’s films to other companies

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Matthew Keys

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
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Disney to pay Lionsgate for right to use Star brand in Brazil

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 by Matthew Keys

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
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Disney can’t use Star branding in Brazil, judge says

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Matthew Keys

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
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Lionsgate files trademark dispute against Disney over foreign streamer

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Matthew Keys

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
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Starz nets 29.5 million global subscribers, including 10 million U.S. streamers

Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Lionsgate says its premium pay television network Starz now has more than 29.5 million global subscribers.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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