Starz announced that its international premium streaming service Starzplay is now available to customers in Japan through Apple TV channels on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, and Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices at https://apple.co/-Starzplay. This comes one year after the initial launch of Starzplay through Apple TV channels that included France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia and Mexico. Starzplay, in combination with the StarzPlay Arabia platform throughout the Middle East and Africa, is now available in 50 countries, giving it one of the strongest global footprints among international streamers.
Over the last month, Starzplay has seen viewership across platforms and territories increase by 77% compared to the previous month. Additionally, new customer adds have been up 38%.
“Starzplay continues to gain popularity with viewers around the world,” said Superna Kalle, Starz Executive Vice President, International Digital Networks. “We look forward to delivering a curated experience for the first time in Japan through the Apple TV Channels on the Apple TV app where we feel our exclusive premium series and library of blockbuster films will resonate with viewers.”
Starzplay, through Apple TV channels, gives customers access to an exclusive line-up of premium programming including Starz Original series day-and-date with the US. These include the highly-anticipated drama from Jerry Bruckheimer “Hightown” and “Power Book II: Ghost” starring Mary J. Blige; curated content such as the award-winning series “Ramy” and “The Act” starring Academy Award Winner Patricia Arquette and Joey King; and a blockbuster movie library featuring thousands of titles. Customers in Japan can sign up now for a seven-day free trial and subscribe directly to Starzplay on the Apple TV app for ¥600 per month.
Subscribers to Starzplay through Apple TV channels can watch online or enjoy offline downloads of their favorite shows on the Apple TV app. Through Family Sharing, up to six family members can share subscriptions to Apple TV channels using just their Apple ID and password.
The Apple TV app brings together all the ways to watch shows and movies into one app and is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, and Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. The Apple TV app also features Apple TV+, Apple’s new video subscription service offering original shows, movies and documentaries from the world’s most creative storytellers, as well as other Apple TV channels, personalized and curated recommendations, and movies and TV shows to buy or rent.