Tag: Starz

Amazon has entered into a strategic deal that delivers Lionsgate and Starz programming to MGM+ customers in the U.K.

Lionsgate's second-quarter revenues topped $1 billion, a 16 percent gain, with the indie studio narrowing its net loss for the period to $886.2 million.

STARZ has hired 20-year WarnerMedia alum Sofia Chang as executive VP, chief distribution officer.

Lionsgate+, the international streaming service from STARZ, has become available on Samsung smart TVs and other Tizen OS-powered devices across the U.K., Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.

Darren Nielson has been promoted to executive VP of international networks at STARZ, taking over for Superna Kalle.

STARZ has strengthened the leadership team under Alison Hoffman, president of domestic networks, with two new hires and an internal promotion.

Reporting second-quarter revenues of $875.2 million, Lionsgate recorded a net loss for the period of $1.8 billion following a goodwill writedown related to STARZ and international restructuring charges.

STARZ has elevated Darren Nielson to executive VP of distribution and business development and Jeff Cooke to senior VP of programming for international networks.

STARZ has greenlit a revival of its cult comedy hit Party Down, with most of the original cast set to reprise their roles.

Starz has renewed its hit comedy series Run the World, produced by Lionsgate Television, for a second season, with Rachelle Williams joining as showrunner.