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"It’s been about 18 months since Lionsgate began taking steps to separate its film and TV studio business from Starz — a process Starz president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch likens to renovating a house."

"Moving forward, though, Hirsch wants Starz to own more of its programming, either outright or through co-production deals with other studios. Starz has some 50 projects in various stages of development, overseen by programming president Kathryn Busby".

“I haven’t been shy publicly in talking about getting ownership back and building a library and reigniting the content machine that was Starz [pre-Lionsgate] "

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/starz-ceo-jeffrey-hirsch-lionsgate-separation-1236210033/

17 months ago steps Hirsch took to Increase Starz's Library and co-production capability

1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On February 27, 2024, the Company and Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation (“Lionsgate”), through its subsidiary, Starz Media LLC ("Starz"), entered into an amended Output Agreement, whereby, Lionsgate, via Starz, would have exclusive distribution rights over two of the Company's filmed assets through 2034.
Additionally, the parties have entered discussions for Lionsgate's business acquisitions team to review additional film and studio assets the Company has under development in the Atlanta, GA market.