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Starz CEO On Developing Replacements For Shows As They Become More Expensive After 3-4 Seasons
Starz CEO talks managing content costs with new series to offset expensive longer running ones.
With Starz set to become a pure play standalone public company by year end, CEO Jeff Hirsh is out talking up its strong points and how it competes in a crowded streaming landscape — price increases, bundling, and most importantly, he said, containing content costs with a slate of new shows in development as later season series get costly. Yesterday, Lionsgagte Television signed a new deal with producer, showrunner and writer Gary Lennon to work on development opportunities to expand the Power Universe. The Power series, which debuted in 2014, was created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp in collaboration with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who also executive produced BMF, which was just renewed for a fourth season at Starz ahead of its Season 3 premiere March 1.
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