Starz
Subscribers flee Starz after separation from Lionsgate
Starz saw its streaming and cable subscriber counts fall during the company's first financial quarter since separating from Lionsgate.
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Lionsgate posts financial loss in first quarter after Starz split
Lionsgate posted a $94 million loss attributed to shareholders in its first quarter since splitting from premium multiplex network Starz.
Starz to separate from Lionsgate on Tuesday
Starz will formally separate its business from parent company Lionsgate on Tuesday after a Canadian court bestowed its blessing on the business plan.
Philo adds multiplex channels from Starz, MGM Plus
Philo has quietly expanded the availability of Starz and MGM Plus channels available through the platform for those who subscribe to the premium add-ons.
Prime Video Channels offers bundle with Starz, Max
Amazon is offering Prime Video streamers the opportunity to bundle Max and Starz for a 25 percent discount.
Starz price hike led to “disappointing” financial quarter for Lionsgate
Executives at Lionsgate did not attempt to sugarcoat the company's financial results for its latest financial quarter.
Starz renews distribution partnership with YouTube
The pact could see Starz bundled with other streaming services via YouTube Primetime Channels in the future.
Starz, Britbox launch discounted streaming TV bundle
Starz and Britbox have joined forces on a new subscription bundle that will allow streamers to watch content from both services while saving them money.
Bob Gold hires Eric Becker to run streaming-focused PR unit
The formation of the streaming media and pay TV communications unit will give those clients a dedicated team to work with on brand messaging and corporate communications.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Amazon will offer Lionsgate, Starz content in United Kingdom
Programming from both brands will be incorporated into Amazon's MGM Plus service.
Starz adds 700,000 subscribers, execs say bundling will drive growth
A strong slate of movies and television shows coupled with discount pricing during the holiday shopping season helped Lionsgate's streaming service Starz grab more than 700,000 new subscribers during its most-recent fiscal quarter
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Amazon unveils Matter Casting to take on Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast
The protocol will allow Fire TV users to "cast" content from their Apple and Google phones and tablets to the biggest screen in the house.