STARZPLAY has got stories for you! As one of the region’s top 3 subscription video on demand services, STARZPLAY is excited to bring subscribers a wide range of addictive box sets and STARZPLAY originals this May. From edge-of-your-seat suspense to side-splitting laughs, STARZPLAY has something for everyone.
Here’s a look at STARZPLAY’s fantastic line up of series:
New STARZPLAY Original Series:
Black Mafia Family, Season 2, currently streaming on STARZPLAY
Fan favourite Black Mafia Family returns for its second season on STARZPLAY, with the full boxset of the STARZPLAY Original for subscribers to watch whenever they want. The series follows the real-life story of two brothers, Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ Flenory (played by his real-life son, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr.) and Terry ‘Southwest T’ Flenory (Played by Da’Vinchi), as they establish their crime syndicate from coast-to-coast in the United States of America in the 1980s. Season two sees the brothers at odds with each other about the expansion of their reach beyond Detroit and the introduction of a new ally, Goldie (played by Mo’Nique) who they form an alliance with. Black Mafia Family Season Two is a must watch for all hip-hop fans, featuring appearances from Snoop Dogg, Kash Doll and Yung Miami.
Run the World, Season 2, streaming on STARZPLAY May 27
Fans are reunited with best friends Whitney (Amber Stevens West), Renee (Bresha Webb), and Sondi (Corbin Reid) for the second season of Run the World, set in Harlem, USA and known for its envy inducing costuming and trend-setting fashion looks. In season two, Whitney, Renee and Sondi are all facing huge life choices. Whitney needs to decide whether to move forward with her relationship with her fiancé Ola, as Ella reflects on whether her role at a celebrity gossip magazine is right for her. Meanwhile, Sondi adjusts to life as a stepmom, but is she ready to give up her old life?
STARZPLAY Exclusive Series:
Dangerous Liaison, Season 1, streaming on STARZPLAY May 22
A retelling of the classic tale, based on the 18th century novel ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ by French novelist Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, the period drama follows two ex-lovers, Pascal and Camille, as they scheme and plot to exploit all of those around them in order to achieve greater social standing. Featuring Australian actors Nicholas Denton and Alice Englert in the two lead roles.
Leopard Skin, Season 1, streaming on STARZPLAY May 15
The lives of a secluded woman and her maid are thrown into chaos when a criminal gang fleeing a botched jewelry heist descend on their home. Starring Carla Guggino, Ana de la Reguera, Gaite Jansen and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the fast-paced thriller sees the characters struggling to trust each other as tension mounts when they’re trapped together in one house.
Step Up, Season 3, streaming on STARZPLAY May 8
Returning for its third season and following the lives of dance students at High Waters, the most cut-throat performing arts school in Atlanta, USA. The dance drama introduces twins Tal and Janelle, who have relocated from Ohio, as they struggle to fit in with their wildly talented classmates. From their first day at High Waters, they must dig deep and fight to have their talent recognised. Starring Ne-Yo, Lauryn McClain and Keiynan Lonsdale.
Full Boxsets on STARZPLAY
Party Down, Seasons 1, 2 and 3, full boxsets streaming on STARZPLAY May 1
This series follows the hilarious ups and downs of a catering company in Hollywood, staffed entirely by aspiring actors. Featuring much loved stars such as Jane Lynch (Glee) and Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation), created and written by a team including movie legend Paul Rudd, the show features searing comedy insights into the lives of the rich and famous, set in digestible 30-minute episodes. A roster of incredible talent features on the show, including Kristen Bell, James Marsden and Joey Lauren Adams, leading the viewers to question just how much of the show is fiction and how much is fact.
With thousands of hours of premium content including blockbuster movies, exclusive TV shows, kids’ content, Arabic series, as well as varied content via add-on channels, STARZPLAY is the number one player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The service is available in 19 countries across the MENA for fans to enjoy quality content anytime, anywhere, and from any device.
About STARZPLAY
Ranked consistently among the region’s top 3 subscription video on demand services, STARZPLAY Arabia (www.starzplay.com) streams an extensive variety of premium content covering Hollywood movies, TV shows, documentaries and same-time-as-the-US series – plus live sports, dedicated kids’ entertainment and Arabic content – to 19 countries across MENA and Pakistan.
STARZPLAY has thousands of prime titles including exclusive STARZPLAY Arabia original content such as Kaboos, Say Yes to the Dress Arabia, Baghdad Central, STARZ Original content such as Power, Outlander, Spartacus and The White Queen as well as a range of content with add-ons such as AD Sports, Premier Sports (Rugby), NBA League Pass and STARZPLAY Sports, the dedicated sports package covering football (Italian Serie A and Dutch Eredivisie leagues), wrestling (All Elite Wrestling), cricket, UFC Arabia, boxing, basketball and more.
STARZPLAY Arabia has secured tie ups with a host of leading, global studios, including Lionsgate, MGM, Warner Bros, Universal, Discovery and Sony Studios along with regional producers such as UMS, Eagle Films and Falcon. Until 2022, STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) was the lead investor along with media and technology investment firms including SEQ Investors and Delta Partners. In early 2021, STARZPLAY Arabia secured its first independent financing in the region of US$25 million (approx. AED 92 million) from Abu Dhabi based Ruya Partners. In 2022, E-Vision, from e& and ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company acquired a majority equity stake of circa 57% in the company.
Reaching over 2.1 million subscribers, STARZPLAY Arabia allows subscribers to watch its full HD and 4K content via most internet-enabled devices, smart TVs and game consoles, and is widely available on regional IPTV services. Its iOS and Android apps – installed on over three million devices – also allow downloads for offline playback.
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