MGM Studios owner Amazon stated on Tuesday that its MGM+ has actually struck a content offer to provide Lionsgate and Starz shows to clients in the U.K., consisting of hit program Outlander. Under the collaboration, the MGM-branded service will provide series and films from Lionsgate and Starz in the U.K., marking the 3rd in a series of content offers in between MGM+ and Lionsgate, consisting of previous contracts for Europe and Latin America. Financial terms weren’t revealed. Lionsgate+ customers who signed up with by means of Prime Video Channels in the U.K. will get access to the MGM service start in April. Later on in May, it will be rebranded to MGM+ in the U.K. to line up with the current rebrand in Europe, Latin America, and the U.S. MGM+ is now readily available in 31 nations. “MGM+ in the U.K. will end up being the unique home to a few of Starz’s most popular first-run television series, consisting of the total Outlander franchise, Power Book I-IV, BMF, The Serpent Queen, P-Valley, and Hightown,” the business stated. “Additionally, the MGM+ service will end up being the home to tradition struck series The Great, Mad Men, Nashville, Weeds, in addition to blockbuster struck motion pictures American Psycho, Reservoir Dogs, Saw, and much more favorites.” “The growth of MGM+ in the United Kingdom even more seals Amazon’s dedication to buy and grow the MGM+ channel globally, while improving the content offering offered to customers,” stated Josh McIvor, worldwide basic supervisor, MGM+. “The addition of premium first-run television franchises such as Outlander and Power, in addition to numerous blockbuster struck films, will enable MGM+ to continue its development as a superior worldwide streaming service,” included Michael Katzer, head of MGM+ International. “We are delighted to extend our collaboration with MGM+ to bring precious movies and tv series to the service in the United Kingdom,” stated Agapy Kapouranis, Lionsgate president of worldwide tv and digital circulation. Chase Brisbin and Kathryn Ikenberry Jones worked out the offer on behalf of Lionsgate. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news directly to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up
Amazon Strikes Deal for Lionsgate, Starz Content, Including ‘Outlander,’ for MGM+ in U.K.
