It’s that time of the year once again when families come together to celebrate the spirit of happiness, joy and laughter. STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, is making sure that families revel in unforgettable moments that will thrill, entertain and inspire while they stay safe at home.  A mix of STARZ Original series, Arabic and Turkish series, as well as a selection of Disney movies every day is just a click away this month.   

With Ramadan bringing a month of Iftars, STARZPLAY hasn’t forgotten about food lovers and aspiring chefs this Ramadan too! Genius Kitchen by Fatafeet, that hosts several well-known chefs from the Arab world such as Manal Al Alem, Leyla Fathallah and Mohammad Orfali, will also be available for culinary aficionados to learn something new during the Holy month.

Here are STARZPLAY’s top picks that will keep you and your families entertained this Ramadan:

New on STARZPLAY

Kalabsh

Selim Al-Ansary is a morally conscious police officer who is talented at his job but is constantly criticized by those around him, even his mother and is perceived to be evil. Things change when a murder inside the police station unjustly points to him as a suspect and gets him arrested. Watch how Selim escapes to prove his innocence.

Hidden Worlds (Awalem Kafeya)

Hilal Kamal is a journalist who coincidentally finds the memoirs of an actress who is believed to have been murdered. The memoirs reveal the truth about her death, which urges Hilal to form a team to uncover the truth.

Ramadan Special: Disney Movies

Reminisce into the magical Disney world as a well curated selection of new and classic Disney movies dubbed in Arabic will be available every day during Ramadan. Top Disney titles include Aladdin, The Lion King, Cars, The Jungle Book, Zootropolis and more.

Premium Entertainment

Baghdad Central

STARZPLAY presents its first original series, the acclaimed crime drama Baghdad Central, which is available exclusively on the platform. The six-part mini-series is set amidst the chaos of American-occupied Baghdad in 2003. The show follows Iraqi ex-policeman Muhsin al-Khafaji (Waleed Zuaiter) who has lost everything and is battling daily to keep himself and his 2 daughters safe: Mrouj (July Namir) who is sick and Sawsan (Leem Lubany) who got missing.

Kingdoms of Fire

Watch the epic historical drama Kingdoms of Fire available exclusively on STARZPLAY. The first Arabic production to be available in 4K HDR, Kingdoms of Fire chronicles the dynamic war of two worlds as the Ottomans strive to occupy Cairo. The show is set during a period when the Ottoman Empire decided to conquer the Arab territories in 1516.

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About STARZPLAY:

STARZPLAY (www.starzplay.com) is a subscription video on demand service that streams Hollywood and Arabic movies, TV shows, documentaries, kids’ entertainment and STARZPLAY original content – to 20 countries across MENA and Pakistan.  

STARZPLAY has seen phenomenal year-on-year growth since its launch in 2015, reaching over a million paying subscribers and installed on more than six million devices.  STARZPLAY has secured US$125 million in equity funding through STARZ, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A), State Street Global Advisors (NYSE: STT), and technology investment firms SEQ Capital Partners and Delta Partners.

The service carries thousands of premium titles including original hit shows like Baghdad Central, Power, Outlander, and Spartacus.  STARZPLAY has long term licensing partnerships with a host of leading, global studios including Disney, Warner Bros, CBS, Showtime, Sony, Universal, MGM, and Fremantle. 

STARZPLAY allows subscribers to watch its full HD and 4K content via a range of internet-enabled devices, smart TVs and game consoles, and is widely available on regional IPTV services. Its iOS and Android apps – installed on more than six million devices – also allow downloads for offline playback.

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