Press release
Starzplay international streaming service now available on Molotov
Paris, December 9, 2020
Molotov and Starz, announced today that Starzplay, the international premium streaming service, is now available on Molotov for4.99€ per month, with no commitment.
Starzplay provides Molotov’s users with the opportunity to enjoy instant access to the best in global SVoD including an exclusive line-up of programming: Starz Originals like the documentary series following the dark and criminal world of the notorious self-help-group-turned-sex-slave-cult “Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult” and the explosive second chapter of the “Power” franchise, “Power Book II: Ghost”, starring Mary J. Blige; but also curated content like the high-voltage crime drama series “Gangs of London,” upcoming limited event series based on Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic best-selling novel “The Stand” and Emmy nominated series including the modern romantic drama “Normal People” the genre-bending series “The Great” and “The Act” starring Oscar® winner Patricia Arquette and Joey King; along with a blockbuster movie library featuring thousands of titles.
Several thousand successful films and series are added to the offer already available on Molotov.
At the launch, and between December 9 and 21, Starzplay will be offered at the exceptional price of € 2.49 / month (for the first 3 months).
«Molotov and Starz are delighted with this agreement, which provides the platform's 13 million users with a magnificent catalog of films and series. Molotov is thus continuing its premium content distribution strategy with Starz.» says Grégory Samak, General Manager of Molotov.
«Partnering with Molotov, an innovative leader in France, is an exciting opportunity for Starzplay to strengthen our presence in the market and give even more subscribers access to our massive library of exclusive original series and curated content,», said Superna Kalle, Executive Vice President, International Digital Networks for Starz.
Starz continues to grow its global footprint with its ongoing expansion of the Starzplay international premium streaming platform. Starzplay’s rapid expansion into 50 countries since its launch in May of 2018 is driven by its ability to provide subscribers access to the “best in global SVOD.” The content offering comprises the entire catalog of STARZ premium content, with upcoming STARZ Originals airing exclusively on Starzplay day-and-date with the US, exclusive award-winning and critically acclaimed first-run series and a vast library of blockbuster feature films. Starzplay is available through the direct to consumer Starzplay app in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and India (as Lionsgate Play); on global digital broadcast services, multi-channel video distributors, telecommunications companies and other online and digital platforms including in Canada, Europe, Japan and Latin America on Apple TV; in Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico the Netherlands, Spain and the UK on Amazon Prime Video channels; in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the UK on Rakuten; in Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the UK through Roku TV and streaming devices and on the following local platforms: in Argentina on Movistar, in Brazil on Claro, in France on Orange, in Mexico on izzi, Totalplay and Cinépolis; in Spain on Orange, Vodafone and MasMovil; in Switzerland on UPC TV, blue+ and Sky, in the UK on Virgin Media; and as Starz in Canada in alliance with Bell Media
Founded by JeanDavid Blanc (creator of AlloCiné) and Pierre Lescure (founder of Canal+), Molotov is an OTT distribution platform that has revolutionized access to television, and is available on all screens and connected devices (TechCrunch). Molotov offers a unique experience combining linear and non-linear programs from more than 220 content publishers and television channels in a single interface. Selected in the French government's French Tech 120 index, in the top 10 Top Start-ups LinkedIn 2020, and awarded "Best Application of the Year" four times by App Store (Apple), Google Play (Android) and AppAnnie users, Molotov has more than 12 million registered users after only 4 years of existence, making it the French leader in streaming program distribution.
