Starz's global premium streaming service, Lionsgate+ recently launched on Samsung Smart TVs, smart monitors, projectors and other Tizen OS--powered devices across the U.K., Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. “We are continuing to build on LIONSGATE+’s presence across Latin America, the UK and Ireland and offer consumers a range of touchpoints in market, so we are delighted to make our curated slate of world-class entertainment available via Samsung’s Tizen-powered devices,” said Darren Nielson, EVP, International Networks for Starz. “Samsung’s global reach and premium devices make them an ideal partner for us as we grow in these regions.”
Viewers in the U.K., Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia can now subscribe to view a slate of exclusive, premium content that includes political thriller “Gaslit,” along with period dramas “The Great” and “The Serpent Queen” and the upcoming star-studded reunion of cult hit “Party Down”. In-app purchases on the platform are available via Samsung Checkout on 2017-2022 Models at launch.
Lionsgate+'s content offering includes Spanish Language Original series like “Senorita 89” in Latin America along with the time travel saga “Outlander” in the UK, and a collection of blockbuster movies added to the platform each month. The launch stems from a deal with Samsung. To date, around 200 million people from 197 countries are using Samsung Smart TVs powered by Tizen, an open source, standards-based software platform powering multiple device categories, including smartphones, tablets, TVs, and netbooks.