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Starz Stocks Up on Movies

Jan 23, 2008  •  Post A Comment

Starz Entertainment said it has finalized deals with five major studios to run movies on its premium channels, on-demand, in high definition and on broadband.
Exclusive first-run output deals with Sony Pictures Television and Disney-ABC Domestic Television have been extended. Starz also made library acquisitions from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, MGM Worldwide Television Group and Universal Pictures, adding 1,200 movie titles and television series to its playlist.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
“Movies have always been the backbone of our company,” said Stephan Shelanski, Starz executive VP for programming. “Extending our relationships with five major studios shows our continued commitment to providing top-notch product to our consumers and affiliates.”
Starz also has been ramping up its original productions.
Included in the Sony deal, which runs through 2012, are “Hancock” starring Will Smith, “Angels and Demons” with Tom Hanks and Adam Sandler’s “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan.”
Titles in the Disney deal, which runs through 2015, include “National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” “Enchanted” and “No Country for Old Men.”

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