Going over the top: recent developments in the OTT space
Over-the-top and direct-to-customer offerings are becoming increasingly common among pay TV and channel operators alike. Andy McDonald looks at some of the most interesting recent developments in this...
View ArticleStarz Play plans African, Asian OTT expansion
Over-the-top service Starz Play is planning to move outside of the Middle East and North Africa as part of a 2017 expansion plan. Speaking exclusively to Digital TV Europe, Starz Play Arabia CEO and...
View ArticleInterview: Starz Play Arabia CEO Maaz Sheikh
Maaz Sheikh Starz Play Arabia has carved out place in the MENA video market and has its sights set on further growth, CEO Maaz Sheikh tells Andy McDonald. Starz Play Arabia first appeared last year...
View ArticleStarz Play Arabia raises funding to expand service
Maaz Sheikh Starz Play Arabia has raised a “multi-million dollar” funding round, which it plans to use to expand its services and partnerships. Existing investors including SEQ Capital Partners, and...
View ArticleStarz Play renews Warner Bros. deal
Starz’ MENA-focused OTT service has renewed a programming deal with Warner Bros. The news comes soon after Starz Play Arabia secured an agreement with another studio, Fox, as first reported by DTVE’s...
View ArticleStarz Play Arabia to make first originals after closing US$125m
Starz Play Arabia has raised US$125 million (€110 million) to date after closing a third round of funding and plans to make its first push into original content. Maaz Sheikh In an interview with DTVE,...
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