StarzPlay by Cinepax

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 by Cinepax
IndustryStreaming
Founded2018.[1]
HeadquartersRawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Area served
Pakistan
Key people
Arif Baig Mohammad[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

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]

See also

References
  1. "StarzPlay partners with Pakistani cinema chain Cinepax". Arab News. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. "Starzplay by Cinepax: The new streaming service for Pakistanis". The Express Tribune. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  3. "Here's how we're watching more than 6000 hours of content at home". Dawn. Dawn Media Group. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  4. Vivarelli, Nick (April 2015). "Starz Set For Middle East Launch With Starz Play Arabia". Variety (magazine). Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  5. "Dubai's StarzPlay inks deal with Pakistani cinema chain". Arabian Business. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  6. "'Buray Phansay' wins Starzplay Short Film Competition 2019". Daily Times. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  7. "Cinepax Announces Joint-Venture With Leading On-Demand Subscription Service on STARZ PLAY". PakWired. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  8. "STARZ PLAY launches original series 'Kaash Keh'". The Nation. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  9. "Cinepax Receives Overwhelming Response for StarzPlay Short Film Competition". ProPakistani. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  10. "Cinepax announces the launch of first ever STARZ PLAY Short Film Competition". Biz Today. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  11. "PTCL & STARZPLAY by Cinepax collaborate on SVOD service at an affordable price for its subscribers". PTCL. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  12. Ali, Farhat (22 April 2019). "Telenor Pakistan joins hands with STARZ PLAY by Cinepax to bring exciting content experience to users". Flare.
  13. "StarzPlay by Cinepax". Jazz. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  14. "Starzplay by Cinepax: The new streaming service for Pakistanis". The Express Tribune. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
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