Rakuten TV announced today the launch of a new SVOD service within the platform, STARZPLAY; the international premium streaming service from STARZ that offers exclusive access to original series, acclaimed acquired content and a blockbuster movie library featuring thousands of titles.
Rakuten TV users from Spain, UK, Italy, France and Germany will now have the chance to enjoy this new premium SVOD service, starting with a free trial and subscribing to the service for only £4.99 a month. The content will be available within the Rakuten TV app on Smart TVs, web and mobile devices.
STARZPLAY will provide Rakuten TV users with access to an exclusive line-up of premium programming of movies and TV series, including The Great; the upcoming genre-bending series from Oscar-nominated writer Tony McNamara (The Favourite), starring Elle Fanning (Maleficent, Mary Shelley) and Nicholas Hoult (X-Men, Tolkien), which premieres on June 18th across the streaming service.
The promotional period for STARZPLAY will be one week for the UK.