Starz Reports Mixed Q1, Ends Universal Content Deal

Starz reported mixed first-quarter results and announced its exit from a pay-2 content deal with Universal. CEO Jeff Hirsch stated the company is "structurally stronger" a year after its split from Lionsgate, as it revisits content costs.

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Starz Exits Pay-2 Deal With Universal As It Revisits Content Costs

Starz CEO Jeff Hirsch said the company has exited its pay-2 deal with Universal as it revisits content costs a year into its run as a standalone. “Today, we are announcing that we have exited our Pay 2 agreement with Universal. The Universal titles, which we originally planned to air through calendar 28, are incredibly […]

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