Starz Media
Lionsgate Taps Gene George to Run International TV Distribution
The former Starz exec joins the company as the studio expands sales and broadcast partnerships in new markets worldwide.
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SXSW: ‘American Gods’ Creator Discusses Series’ Timeliness in “Climate That Now Vilifies Immigrants”
Bryan Fuller revealed the Starz drama's first episode and discussed its relevance "under a radical political climate that tends to lean cruel as opposed to compassionate."
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Lionsgate, Starz Shareholders to Vote on Deal on Dec. 7
The separate meetings will allow investors to vote on the studio's proposed $4.4 billion acquisition of Starz, which would bring together two companies in John Malone's investment universe.
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Lionsgate, Starz Detail Integration Plans
The two companies revealed merger-related details in internal communications to employees, with no word on possible layoffs.
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‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ Animation Studio Files for Bankruptcy
Around 500 employees have been locked out at Arc Productions in Toronto, the former Starz Animation Toronto studio, now Canadian-owned and headed into receivership.
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Starz Renews ‘Power’ for Seasons 4 and 5
The news comes after the drama's third-season opener scored record numbers for the pay cabler.
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John Malone Says Pure-Play Content Producers Are Not “Great” Creators of Wealth
As Liberty Media shareholders approve the creation of three tracking stocks, the mogul says Reed Hastings "has built himself a wonderful business" and touts the Atlanta Braves' "major real estate business."
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Former Anchor Bay Canada Execs Launch New Indie Distributor (Exclusive)
Rob Herholz and Susan Curran have formed United Front Entertainment after Starz rejigged its Canadian distribution arm.
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Starz “Might Consider” Increased Spending on Originals, CEO Says
Chris Albrecht speaks at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York.
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Virgin Media Takes Starz’s ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ for U.K.
The cable company says the exclusive deal "marks a step-change in our TV programming strategy and demonstrates the true potential for video on demand."
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Starz Sued by Former Employee For Illegal Business Dealings and Firing
Keno Thomas, a former sales and marketing SVP, says the network wanted him to falsify revenue and subscriber numbers for the board.
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‘Power’ Creator Courtney Kemp Agboh Signs Overall Deal With Starz
The news comes two days after the series was picked up for a third season.
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