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Starz

A billboard in Los Angeles promotes TV shows on the streaming service Starz. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Verizon drops Starz from Fios TV platform

The multiplex movie network was dropped at midnight after Verizon and Starz were unable to reach a new distribution agreement.

The new Roku Streaming Stick is built with portability in mind. (Courtesy image)

Roku takes on Prime Video with more streaming subscription bundles

Roku's streaming bundles include exclusive packages with its ad-free service Howdy, plus pairings that include HBO Max, Starz, AMC Plus, Britbox and others.

A billboard in Los Angeles promotes TV shows on the streaming service Starz. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Amazon rolls out bundle with five services, including Starz, for $30 per month

The new bundle comes at a time when Amazon is driving growth to specialty and niche streaming services, according to data from Antenna.

A billboard in Los Angeles promotes TV shows on the streaming service Starz. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Prime Video debuts Starz-Crunchyroll bundle

Starz and Crunchyroll have launched a new U.S. streaming bundle through Prime Video, giving customers access to both services for $17 per month.

Peacock with a subscription add-on in its app.

Starz comes to Peacock through add-on subscription

Peacock subscribers can add Starz for $12 per month and stream movies and shows from that service without leaving the platform.

Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen. (Photo courtesy Byron Allen Media)

After selling TV stations, Byron Allen buys $91.3 million mansion in Aspen

Byron Allen likes to buy nice things, and his latest big-ticket purchase is a mansion in one of Colorado's premiere resort towns.

The logo of streaming service and premium cable multiplex movie network Starz. (Image courtesy Starz, Graphic by The Desk)

Starz will stop disclosing subscriber counts, CEO says

The company is pointing investors toward other metrics, including streaming-related revenue and operating profit.

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A billboard in Los Angeles promotes TV shows on the streaming service Starz. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Starz narrows financial loss to under $21 million during Q4

Starz reported lower revenue but sharply improved its financial loss during the fourth quarter (Q2) of 2025, the company's second consecutive full quarter since spinning out of Lionsgate last summer.

EARNINGS REPORT

Lionsgate widens financial loss during fiscal Q3

Lionsgate posted higher film and television studio revenue but a wider loss for its fiscal third quarter (Q3).

EARNINGS REPORT
A billboard in Los Angeles promotes TV shows on the streaming service Starz. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

Starz courts A+E Global Media, but no purchase offer on the table

Starz has expressed an interest in acquiring some or all of A+E Global Media, according to a report.

Starz "We're All Adults Here" graphic

Starz subscribers stable in Q3, but financial loss widens

If there was one bright spot in Starz's third quarter (Q3) financial earnings on Thursday, it was this: The company didn't lose very many subscribers.

EARNINGS REPORT

Lionsgate revenue dips 21 percent on lower film income during fiscal Q2

Lionsgate saw a slowdown in its film and TV businesses that weighed on revenue during its fiscal Q2.

EARNINGS REPORT
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