Starz

Starz is an American premium television network that began broadcasting on February 1, 1994. It is the flagship programming service of Starz Inc., owned by Starz Entertainment. The network offers a wide array of content, including original series, feature films, and supplementary materials, all accessible without advertisements on its on-demand service and direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Viewers can subscribe to Starz through traditional cable and satellite providers, or directly via the internet.

The service is also available on a standalone basis through digital marketplaces such as Apple TV Channels and Amazon Video Channels. Starz is recognized for its critically acclaimed original programming, which includes series like Outlander and the Power franchise, alongside its numerous spin-offs, such as Power Book III: Raising Kanan. The network also licenses its content to various platforms globally and uses its brand name for a companion channel on Canada's Crave service, operated by Bell Media.

Starz operates with headquarters in Santa Monica, California, and maintains additional offices in Englewood, Colorado, and New York City. As of September 2018, the network reached approximately 28.5 million U.S. households via multichannel subscriptions. By 2024, its dedicated streaming service had garnered 27.92 million paid subscribers, demonstrating its continued presence and appeal in the competitive entertainment market. [edit]