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Starz Continues to Score with Fourth Season Renewal of Hit Comedy Series "Survivor's Remorse"
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 24, 11:05AM CDT
Starz announced today that it has ordered a fourth season of the critically acclaimed comedy series "Survivor's Remorse" from executive producers Mike O'Malley, Tom Werner, LeBron James and Maverick Carter for SpringHill Entertainment, Paul Wachter, Victor Levin and Hilton Smith.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Hires Government Relations and Communications Firm the Glover Park Group
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 23, 9:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that the company has retained the Glover Park Group to provide Government Relations and Strategic Communications services, with a specific focus on supporting the company's engagement with the Washington, DC public policy community. As the multichannel video industry continues to consolidate, lawmakers and regulators are increasingly focused on ensuring that the public interest in access to quality, diverse programming is preserved and promoted. Through outreach to government officials and communications within the Washington, DC market, Starz plans to work with the Glover Park Group to educate key stakeholders about the programmer's outstanding array of shows, including its breakout hits "Power" and "Survivor's Remorse." Both shows have received strong viewership and critical acclaim driven by their appeal to the traditionally underserved African American audience. As required under federal law, the Glover Park Group will be registering to lobby on behalf of Starz.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Extends Overall Deal with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 01, 12:35PM CDT
Starz today announced it has extended Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's exclusive premium overall deal. Starz and Jackson, an Executive Producer for the hit series "Power," are also developing "Tomorrow, Today," based on a screenplay penned by Jackson, on which he will serve as Executive Producer.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Greenlights Second Season of Limited Series "The Girlfriend Experience" from Executive Producer Steven Soderbergh
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 01, 11:45AM CDT
Steven Soderbergh's critically acclaimed limited series "The Girlfriend Experience" has been greenlit for a second season, Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today at the Starz Television Critics Association (TCA) presentation at the Beverly Hilton. Soderbergh returns as executive producer, along with Philip Fleishman, Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz, and Jeff Cuban. Andrew Fierberg and Adele Romanski will also executive produce. Lodge Kerrigan and Amy Seimetz will serve as showrunners, writers and directors for the 14-episode scripted anthology series.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 3:05PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) today reported second quarter 2016 results.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Appoints Jeffrey Hirsch Chief Operating Officer
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 21, 2:00PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Hirsch as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In addition to Hirsch's appointment, Starz announced the elevation of David Weil to Chief Legal Officer, with expanded duties including oversight of Human Resources. Hirsch and Weil will continue to report to CEO Chris Albrecht.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Promotes Brad Martens to Senior Vice President, Broadcast Engineering and Jason Wyrick to Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 16, 11:30AM CDT
Ray Milius, Executive Vice President of Programming Operations for Starz, announced the promotion of Brad Martens to Senior Vice President, Broadcast Engineering and Jason Wyrick to Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht to Present at Gabelli & Company's Movie & Entertainment Conference
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 02, 11:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced that Chris Albrecht, CEO of Starz, will be presenting at Gabelli & Company's 8th Annual Movie & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET at the Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel in New York, New York. During his presentation, Mr. Albrecht may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Renews Hit Series "Outlander" with "Book Three" and "Book Four" Commitment
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 1:17PM CDT
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today the network has ordered "Book Three" and "Book Four" for the Golden Globe(R)-nominated STARZ Original series "Outlander," the critically-acclaimed original series executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international bestselling books. Once again partnering with Sony Pictures Television, this is the first multi-book pickup for "Outlander," assuring the series will run for several more years. The highly-anticipated second installment of the series premiered on STARZ in April 2016.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Names Pamela Wolfe Executive Vice President of Human Resources
BusinessWire - Tue May 24, 11:30AM CDT
Starz CEO Chris Albrecht announced the hire of Pamela Wolfe as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Working out of the company's Beverly Hills headquarters, she will assume responsibilities for all human resources functions for the approximate 800 employees across the Starz businesses.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz to Hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders
BusinessWire - Fri May 13, 11:30AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) will be holding its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 12:00 PM PT at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, California 90048. The record date for the meeting was 5:00 PM ET on April 15, 2016. At the meeting, Starz may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz posts 1Q profit
Automated Insights - Thu Apr 28, 3:39PM CDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ Starz Inc. (STRZB) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $67 million.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz misses Street 1Q forecasts
Automated Insights - Thu Apr 28, 3:35PM CDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ Starz Inc. (STRZA) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $67 million.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 28, 3:05PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) today reported first quarter 2016 results. Highlights include(1):
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
STARZ Premieres Its First Subscription Streaming App
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 05, 6:05AM CDT
STARZ, the best overall value in premium pay television and the most watched family of pay TV networks in the United States*, announced the successful launch today of its "STARZ" digital retail service, providing STARZ streaming subscriptions directly to consumers and offering the first-ever download capabilities from a premium pay TV streaming service.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call
BusinessWire - Tue Mar 29, 11:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that it will release the company's first quarter 2016 earnings results on Thursday, April 28, 2016 after the close of the market. The company will host an earnings conference call at 5:00 PM ET during which its Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht and Chief Financial Officer Scott Macdonald will discuss the company's financial performance and strategy, and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Unveils New Master Brand
BusinessWire - Mon Mar 28, 11:45AM CDT
--ENCORE Networks Brought Under the STARZ Brand Umbrella, Repositioned as STARZ ENCORE Channels
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Historical Series "The White Princess" Produced by Company Pictures Takes Court at Starz
BusinessWire - Tue Feb 09, 4:35PM CST
Starz announced today the company has greenlit "The White Princess," the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed STARZ Original Miniseries event "The White Queen," from Company Pictures. Adapted from Philippa Gregory's best-selling novel of the same name and part of The Cousins' War book series, "The White Princess" tells the story of England's War of the Roses from the perspective of the women. The 8-episode limited series drama is currently in pre-production.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Lions Gate shares plunge on earns miss as merger hopes fade
By RYAN NAKASHIMA - AP - Fri Feb 05, 3:13PM CST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shares of Hollywood studio Lions Gate plunged Friday after it missed earnings expectations due to the underperformance of the finale of "The Hunger Games" and investors fled as hopes diminished for the company to become an acquisition vehicle.
LGF: 20.48 (+0.27), STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2015 Earnings Release and Conference Call
BusinessWire - Tue Jan 26, 3:15PM CST
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that it will release the company's fourth quarter and year-end 2015 earnings results on Thursday, February 25, 2016 after the close of the market. The company will host an earnings conference call at 5:00 PM ET during which its Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht and Chief Financial Officer Scott Macdonald will discuss the company's financial performance and strategy, and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Continues to Score with Fourth Season Renewal of Hit Comedy Series "Survivor's Remorse"
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 24, 11:05AM CDT
Starz announced today that it has ordered a fourth season of the critically acclaimed comedy series "Survivor's Remorse" from executive producers Mike O'Malley, Tom Werner, LeBron James and Maverick Carter for SpringHill Entertainment, Paul Wachter, Victor Levin and Hilton Smith.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Hires Government Relations and Communications Firm the Glover Park Group
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 23, 9:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that the company has retained the Glover Park Group to provide Government Relations and Strategic Communications services, with a specific focus on supporting the company's engagement with the Washington, DC public policy community. As the multichannel video industry continues to consolidate, lawmakers and regulators are increasingly focused on ensuring that the public interest in access to quality, diverse programming is preserved and promoted. Through outreach to government officials and communications within the Washington, DC market, Starz plans to work with the Glover Park Group to educate key stakeholders about the programmer's outstanding array of shows, including its breakout hits "Power" and "Survivor's Remorse." Both shows have received strong viewership and critical acclaim driven by their appeal to the traditionally underserved African American audience. As required under federal law, the Glover Park Group will be registering to lobby on behalf of Starz.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Extends Overall Deal with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 01, 12:35PM CDT
Starz today announced it has extended Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's exclusive premium overall deal. Starz and Jackson, an Executive Producer for the hit series "Power," are also developing "Tomorrow, Today," based on a screenplay penned by Jackson, on which he will serve as Executive Producer.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Greenlights Second Season of Limited Series "The Girlfriend Experience" from Executive Producer Steven Soderbergh
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 01, 11:45AM CDT
Steven Soderbergh's critically acclaimed limited series "The Girlfriend Experience" has been greenlit for a second season, Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today at the Starz Television Critics Association (TCA) presentation at the Beverly Hilton. Soderbergh returns as executive producer, along with Philip Fleishman, Lodge Kerrigan, Amy Seimetz, and Jeff Cuban. Andrew Fierberg and Adele Romanski will also executive produce. Lodge Kerrigan and Amy Seimetz will serve as showrunners, writers and directors for the 14-episode scripted anthology series.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 28, 3:05PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) today reported second quarter 2016 results.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Appoints Jeffrey Hirsch Chief Operating Officer
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 21, 2:00PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Hirsch as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In addition to Hirsch's appointment, Starz announced the elevation of David Weil to Chief Legal Officer, with expanded duties including oversight of Human Resources. Hirsch and Weil will continue to report to CEO Chris Albrecht.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Promotes Brad Martens to Senior Vice President, Broadcast Engineering and Jason Wyrick to Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 16, 11:30AM CDT
Ray Milius, Executive Vice President of Programming Operations for Starz, announced the promotion of Brad Martens to Senior Vice President, Broadcast Engineering and Jason Wyrick to Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht to Present at Gabelli & Company's Movie & Entertainment Conference
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 02, 11:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced that Chris Albrecht, CEO of Starz, will be presenting at Gabelli & Company's 8th Annual Movie & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM ET at the Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel in New York, New York. During his presentation, Mr. Albrecht may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Renews Hit Series "Outlander" with "Book Three" and "Book Four" Commitment
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 1:17PM CDT
Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today the network has ordered "Book Three" and "Book Four" for the Golden Globe(R)-nominated STARZ Original series "Outlander," the critically-acclaimed original series executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international bestselling books. Once again partnering with Sony Pictures Television, this is the first multi-book pickup for "Outlander," assuring the series will run for several more years. The highly-anticipated second installment of the series premiered on STARZ in April 2016.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Names Pamela Wolfe Executive Vice President of Human Resources
BusinessWire - Tue May 24, 11:30AM CDT
Starz CEO Chris Albrecht announced the hire of Pamela Wolfe as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Working out of the company's Beverly Hills headquarters, she will assume responsibilities for all human resources functions for the approximate 800 employees across the Starz businesses.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz to Hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders
BusinessWire - Fri May 13, 11:30AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) will be holding its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 12:00 PM PT at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, California 90048. The record date for the meeting was 5:00 PM ET on April 15, 2016. At the meeting, Starz may make observations regarding the company's financial performance and outlook.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz posts 1Q profit
Automated Insights - Thu Apr 28, 3:39PM CDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ Starz Inc. (STRZB) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $67 million.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz misses Street 1Q forecasts
Automated Insights - Thu Apr 28, 3:35PM CDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ Starz Inc. (STRZA) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $67 million.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 28, 3:05PM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) today reported first quarter 2016 results. Highlights include(1):
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
STARZ Premieres Its First Subscription Streaming App
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 05, 6:05AM CDT
STARZ, the best overall value in premium pay television and the most watched family of pay TV networks in the United States*, announced the successful launch today of its "STARZ" digital retail service, providing STARZ streaming subscriptions directly to consumers and offering the first-ever download capabilities from a premium pay TV streaming service.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings Release and Conference Call
BusinessWire - Tue Mar 29, 11:00AM CDT
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that it will release the company's first quarter 2016 earnings results on Thursday, April 28, 2016 after the close of the market. The company will host an earnings conference call at 5:00 PM ET during which its Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht and Chief Financial Officer Scott Macdonald will discuss the company's financial performance and strategy, and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Unveils New Master Brand
BusinessWire - Mon Mar 28, 11:45AM CDT
--ENCORE Networks Brought Under the STARZ Brand Umbrella, Repositioned as STARZ ENCORE Channels
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Historical Series "The White Princess" Produced by Company Pictures Takes Court at Starz
BusinessWire - Tue Feb 09, 4:35PM CST
Starz announced today the company has greenlit "The White Princess," the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed STARZ Original Miniseries event "The White Queen," from Company Pictures. Adapted from Philippa Gregory's best-selling novel of the same name and part of The Cousins' War book series, "The White Princess" tells the story of England's War of the Roses from the perspective of the women. The 8-episode limited series drama is currently in pre-production.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Lions Gate shares plunge on earns miss as merger hopes fade
By RYAN NAKASHIMA - AP - Fri Feb 05, 3:13PM CST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shares of Hollywood studio Lions Gate plunged Friday after it missed earnings expectations due to the underperformance of the finale of "The Hunger Games" and investors fled as hopes diminished for the company to become an acquisition vehicle.
LGF: 20.48 (+0.27), STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
Starz Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2015 Earnings Release and Conference Call
BusinessWire - Tue Jan 26, 3:15PM CST
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) announced today that it will release the company's fourth quarter and year-end 2015 earnings results on Thursday, February 25, 2016 after the close of the market. The company will host an earnings conference call at 5:00 PM ET during which its Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht and Chief Financial Officer Scott Macdonald will discuss the company's financial performance and strategy, and may discuss future opportunities.
STRZB: 32.30 (-0.30), STRZA: 30.84 (+0.11)
