The Starzplay SVOD service, now on the Rakuten TV platform

The partnership between both parties consolidates the growth of Rakuten TV in Europe after the recent launch of different thematic channels, allowing users to find a wide range of content in a single click.

Rakuten TV launches a new SVOD (subscription VOD) service on the platform, Starzplay Play, the international premium subscription service belonging to the Starz group, which offers access to original series, a wide catalog of movies and other content.

The partnership between both parties consolidates the growth of Rakuten TV in Europe after the recent launch of different thematic channels, allowing users to find a wide range of content in a single click. From now on, Starzplay will be available in millions of European homes thanks to the platform's pre-installed application on Smart TVs and the Rakuten TV button on the remote control of the main television manufacturers, allowing users direct access to the platform.

Rakuten TV users in Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Germany will now have the opportunity to enjoy this new premium subscription service, which will also offer a free trial period. The service can be used within the Rakuten TV application through Smart TVs, web and mobile devices.

Starzplay will provide Rakuten TV users with access to a premium programming of films and television series, among which is the new series The Great, written by by Tony McNamara (The Favorite) which will premiere on June 18 on the streaming service.

Teresa Lopez, Director of Content at Rakuten TV Europe, comments that "Starzplay will allow us to enrich our current proposal by providing a more varied and extensive offer within the platform. We are excited about this new launch and very committed to continuing to strengthen our content offer in order to provide maximum quality content and a complete experience to our users in a single click."

For its part, Super Kalle, executive vice president of international digital networks at Starz, highlights that "this multi-territory partnership creates an exciting opportunity to expand our market reach and introduce Starzplay's extensive catalog of series and movies to new audiences. We look forward to deepening our relationship with European viewers through Rakuten TV, which shares our commitment to providing audiences with premium content combined with an easy-to-use experience."