Comcast told Lionsgate that it planned on dropping the Starz network, according to a report released Friday.The Information reported that intended to drop Starz and Starz Encore from its main bundle of channels by the end of 2019, which could cause the company to lose millions of subscribers.
The network is home to several popular shows, including “Power and “Outlander.” The former show is a particular hit for the network, with most episodes from Season 4 and Season 5 pulling in around 1.5 million viewers.Although “Power” is currently airing its sixth and final season on Starz, the series will live on in spin-off shows in what Starz president of programing Carmi Zlotnik referred to as the “Power cinematic universe.”A Comcast representative did not return a request for comment but Variety cited an anonymous individual who said that Starz discussions were ongoing and noted that there were still four months to go before the companies’ pact ends.
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