Lionsgate and MGM studios join the + club

In brief

Two streaming brands have rebranded their services: Starzplay and EPIX.

Starzplay is Starz’s international streaming service; owned by Lionsgate, it is rebranding itself to Lionsgate+, effective today in 35 countries.

Meanwhile, Amazon-owned linear and free streaming service EPIX is rebranding to MGM+, which will debut in the US on January 15, 2023.

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