Starz Entertainment is a premium subscription video streaming company serving consumers in the U.S. and Canada through multiple platforms, including its flagship STARZ service, STARZ ENCORE, and MOVIEPLEX, which collectively deliver thousands of hours of ad-free content comprising high-quality original series, theatrical releases, and library films. The company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer subscriptions via its app and website, as well as wholesale distribution through affiliation agreements with multichannel video programming distributors and over-the-top providers including cable operators, satellite providers, telecommunications companies, and retail partners. Starz differentiates itself through exclusive multiyear licensing agreements with major studios, a portfolio of award-winning original franchises, and a strategic focus on high-quality programming developed for women and underrepresented audiences, competing with traditional television networks and digital streaming services primarily on content quality and brand appeal rather than advertising models.