Starz App Launches On Xbox One

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Starz will distribute its online app on the Xbox One video game and entertainment system as part of an agreement announced Wednesday.

The Starz app, which offers the pay TV service’s original series and theatrical movie releases like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will be available for download to owners of the Microsoft-based gaming platform, said network officials.

The app is available to Starz subscribers on an authenticated basis as well as standalone for $8.99 per month.

Starz adds Xbox One to the list of other distribution platforms for its app, including Roku, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, as well as Apple TV devices.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.