Beverly Hills, Calif. – Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht announced the network is adding unscripted programming to its larger portfolio of Starz Originals by greenlighting four new docuseries that explore the criminal justice system, a youth sports program, the world of fashion and the legacy of hip-hop music on American culture. Albrecht said, “Unique voices and storytelling are the hallmarks of the Starz programming strategy, and we are proud to announce our investment in these … [Read more...] about Starz adds on unscripted programming
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Jeffrey A. Hirsch joins Starz
Beverly Hills – Starz CEO, Chris Albrecht, announced that Jeffrey A. Hirsch will join the company on July 20, 2015 in the newly created position of President of Global Marketing and Product Planning. Hirsch will be based in the company’s Beverly Hills offices and report to Albrecht. Hirsch’s responsibilities will include overseeing the development of new Starz products and services for the company’s current and prospective new distributors, both domestic and … [Read more...] about Jeffrey A. Hirsch joins Starz
Starz to produce second season of “Outlander”
Beverly Hills, California – Starz Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, announced August 15 that Starz has once again partnered with Sony Pictures Television to greenlight a second season of Outlander, the critically-acclaimed original series adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling books. Season two will be at least 13 episodes and based upon the second of eight books in the Outlander series, entitled Dragonfly in Amber. The first 16-episode season of Outlander, … [Read more...] about Starz to produce second season of “Outlander”
MIPTV: Starz announces MIPTV schedule
Beverly Hills, California – Starz has announced the full set of organised press activities for April 7, opening day of the MIPTV 2014 TV market. The Starz Worldwide Distribution MIPTV booth will be located at Riviera 9.A32 (previously known as Riviera Sea View 25 or RSV 25). Schedule of Starz press events – April 7, 2014 11am – Starz CEO Chris Albrecht in conversation with Playground CEO Colin Callender (Grand Auditorium) 2.45pm – Photocall for Power talent (Hotel … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Starz announces MIPTV schedule
Starz CEO Chris Albrecht to keynote at MIPTV 2010
Paris - Chris Albrecht, the recently-appointed president and chief executive officer of Starz, LLC, will deliver a keynote address on the opening day of the upcoming MIPTV, on April 12. The 47th MIPTV entertainment content market will take place in Cannes from 12-16 April 2010. Albrecht is responsible for all business, strategic, organizational, legal and financial matters and for generating growth and new business opportunities for Starz Entertainment, Starz Media Anchor Bay Entertainment, … [Read more...] about Starz CEO Chris Albrecht to keynote at MIPTV 2010
