StarzPlay by Cinepax
Industry | Streaming |
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Founded | 2018.[1] |
Headquarters | Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
Area served | Pakistan |
Key people | Arif Baig Mohammad[2] |
Website | Official website |
StarzPlay by Cinepax also known as StarzPlay or StarzPlay Pakistan is a streaming video on demand service available in Pakistan.[3] It was launched as a joint venture between Cinepax, a Pakistani cinema chain and Lionsgate's StarzPlay Arabia.[4] Pakistan is the first country outside the MENA region where the service is available.[5]
StarzPlay has a library of acquired content from the United States, United Kingdom, India, Pakistan and a few other countries.[6] Original programs broadcast on Starz in the United States are also available on StarzPlay.[7]
The streaming service has a few Pakistani originals which are short films. In 2019, StarzPlay by Cinepax released its first original Kaash Keh in 2019 which is a collection of four short films.[8] The same year the streaming service organized a competition under the banner of StarzPlay Short Film Competition (SBFC).[9] Most of the competing titles are available on the streaming service.[10] StarzPlay by Cinepax has partnerships with PTCL,[11] Telenor[12] and Jazz.[13]
The streaming service is available on Android, IOS, Web and Chromecast.[14]
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References[]
- ^ "StarzPlay partners with Pakistani cinema chain Cinepax". Arab News. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Starzplay by Cinepax: The new streaming service for Pakistanis". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Here's how we're watching more than 6000 hours of content at home". Dawn. Dawn Media Group. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick. "Starz Set For Middle East Launch With Starz Play Arabia". Variety (magazine). Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Dubai's StarzPlay inks deal with Pakistani cinema chain". Arabian Business. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "'Buray Phansay' wins Starzplay Short Film Competition 2019". Daily Times. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Cinepax Announces Joint-Venture With Leading On-Demand Subscription Service on STARZ PLAY". PakWired. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "STARZ PLAY launches original series 'Kaash Keh'". The Nation. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Cinepax Receives Overwhelming Response for StarzPlay Short Film Competition". ProPakistani. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Cinepax announces the launch of first ever STARZ PLAY Short Film Competition". Biz Today. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "PTCL & STARZPLAY by Cinepax collaborate on SVOD service at an affordable price for its subscribers". PTCL. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ Ali, Farhat. "Telenor Pakistan joins hands with STARZ PLAY by Cinepax to bring exciting content experience to users". Flare.
- ^ "StarzPlay by Cinepax". Jazz. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Starzplay by Cinepax: The new streaming service for Pakistanis". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
External links[]
- 2018 mergers and acquisitions
- Internet properties established in 2018
- Starz Entertainment Group
- Subscription video on demand services
- Internet television streaming services