STARZPLAY Lands on Viaplay in the Netherlands

Viaplay will be the home of STARZPLAY content in the Netherlands as part of a regular subscription when the service launches in the country on March 1.

Viaplay users will have access to STARZPLAY originals, including forthcoming programs such as Gaslit, and acquired titles. Films from Lionsgate will also be accessible, with more than 100 ready for streaming at launch.

STARZPLAY originals that will be available to Viaplay subscribers include BMF, Heels, Blindspotting and Run the World, along with upcoming series Shining Vale, Dangerous Liaisons and Becoming Elizabeth. All seasons of hit franchises such as Power Book, The Spanish Princess and more are also included.

Acquired titles set to hit the service are Normal People, Brave New World, Gangs of London, Castle Rock, Pennyworth, Dr Death, The Stand, The Capture and Animal Kingdom, among others.

Lionsgate titles available at launch include American Pie, Dirty Dancing, Gangs of New York and the Twilight Saga franchise.

“This innovative deal makes even more world-class storytelling available on Viaplay as part of a regular subscription,” said Filippa Wallestam, chief content officer of Nordic Entertainment Group. “Viaplay viewers in the Netherlands will be able to enjoy STARZPLAY originals showcasing Hollywood’s biggest names alongside our award-winning Viaplay originals. Our partnership with STARZ now spans six countries, and we look forward to delivering great experiences to audiences in our latest market together.”

Superna Kalle, president of STARZ International, added, “This is an exciting next chapter in the expansion of our relationship with Viaplay and moreover, the expansion of our offering of the best series and movie content to our audiences in the Netherlands. Our slate of new original and acquired series over the next year features some top talent and storytellers, and we can’t wait to show them what we have in store.”