Dubai, UAE, April 11, 2017

STARZ PLAY, the on-demand video streaming service available in 19 countries across the MENA region, announced a new deal with NBCUniversal International Distribution to offer its subscribers popular TV box-sets, television series currently available in the U.S. and top-rated films.

The new additions will include current critically acclaimed TV shows like Mr. Robot, starring Emmy® winner Rami Malek and Golden Globe® winner Christian Slater, along with Bates Motel, the psychological drama-thriller starring Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga that is a contemporary prequel to the film Psycho. Other box-sets to be added include 12 Monkeys, a sci-fi thriller drama series based on Terry Gilliam's 1995 film and Heroes, a fantasy sci-fi series about ordinary people who discover they possess remarkable super powers.

In addition, later this year, STARZ PLAY subscribers will be able to watch both seasons of Shades of Blue, starring global superstar Jennifer Lopez and Emmy® winner Ray Liotta.

Maaz Sheikh, CEO at STARZ PLAY, said: “NBCUniversal is known to cater to a broad audience and we are delighted to announce our deal with such a reputable studio. From the Fast and the Furious films – Universal Pictures’ biggest franchise of all time - to the Jurassic Park movies, Universal Pictures delivers some of the most popular titles in the world of cinematography.”

“This new arrangement is about adding more to STARZ PLAY’s rich library of blockbuster Hollywood movies, current U.S. TV series, documentaries and children’s entertainment.  It also presents a remarkable opportunity that allows us to continue to meet our customers’ requests," added Maaz.

Belinda Menendez, President, NBCUniversal International Distribution & Networks, said: “From compelling and critically acclaimed TV series to blockbuster films, our diverse portfolio offers something for everyone, and we are delighted to partner with STARZ PLAY to bring our high-quality content to their viewers in the region.”   

The deal with NBCUniversal will also bring a number of other popular feature films to the service. These include titles such as Luc Besson’s Lucy, the sci-fi action film starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman; The Bourne Legacy, the fourth installment of the blockbuster Bourne franchise; The Purge, a dystopian horror film starring Ethan Hawke; and Despicable Me - a box office hit that brings everyone’s favorite yellow henchmen back to the screen.

STARZ PLAY has increased its service to more than 6,000 hours of popular TV series and award-winning movies, which includes 4K content– to subscribers in 19 countries. The platform features English, Arabic and French audio options and user interfaces, plus one-click Arabic subtitling.

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About STARZ PLAY
STARZ PLAY (www.starzplay.com ) is a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service that streams thousands of blockbuster Hollywood movies, same-day-as-the-US TV series, documentaries and children’s entertainment – plus dedicated Arabic content – to 19 countries across the Middle East and North Africa. STARZ PLAY is developed exclusively for the MENA region and features one-click Arabic subtitling plus Arabic and French audio options.

STARZ PLAY utilizes advanced technology to provide a premium, ad-free viewing experience with full HD and 4K content sourced from major Hollywood studios and leading TV content suppliers including 20th Century Fox, CBS, Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Showtime, Sony, Starz, Universal and Warner Bros. STARZ PLAY allows subscribers to watch anytime, anywhere on an iOS or Android device, supports Mac and Windows browsers, streams via Apple TV, Chromecast, a PS4 console or directly to a Samsung smart TV. STARZ PLAY is widely available on regional IPTV services, and is continually adding support for other gaming and smart devices.

Starz (www.starz.com ), a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), is the lead investor in STARZ PLAY along with media and technology investment firms including SEQ Capital Partners and Delta Partners.

© Press Release 2017