Dubai, UAE: Get ready for an exhilarating ride as STARZPLAY, one of the leading video-on-demand subscription (SVOD) services in the region, brings the world of luxury automobiles and automotive exhibits to your screens with the debut of CARZ on STARZ, a STARZPLAY Original.

Hosted by automotive engineer Nadim Mehanna, the distinguished motoring personality of the Middle East, this STARZPLAY Original takes you on a journey through some of the most prestigious supercars from around the globe.

Now streaming on STARZPLAY, this electrifying series promises automobile geeks an unparalleled streaming experience into the heart of automotive excellence. Spanning across six episodes of twenty to thirty minutes each, STARZPLAY subscribers across the MENA region can enjoy the visually stunning episodes anytime, anywhere and from any device.

From credible test drives of new supercars of the year, on & off road, coverage of new launches globally to international motor shows, comparison of luxury cars in terms of rankings, performance, features, specs, and more to special episodes about aviation, boating, classic cars, bikes, and motorsports, CARZ on STARZ will take you on an adrenaline powered journey into the world of high-end automobiles.

Commenting on this, CARZ on STARZ host and producer Nadim Mehanna said “After 32 years of producing car shows, I wanted to reflect today's era, from supercars to electric vehicles, from exquisite luxury to extreme off-roading. CARZ on STARZ also utilizes modern filming techniques, seamlessly transitioning from handheld vlogging to full cinematographic productions. Fasten your seatbelts, adrenaline shots guaranteed...”

Tony Saab, Senior Vice President for Content and Strategic Partnerships added “We are very excited to stream CARZ on STARZ as a STARZPLAY Original and welcome aboard Nadim the connoisseur of the motoring world. UAE is a popular destination for car enthusiasts and a place where ultra luxury motoring meets innovation, and no other show could depict this better than CARZ on STARZ. As we continue to diversify our content offerings, we remain committed to offering engaging content to our subscribers across the MENA region.”

Gear up for an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the industry's most coveted masterpieces and witness automotive excellence coupled with originality, innovation, and craftsmanship, only on STARZPLAY.

With thousands of hours of premium content including the best western content, Arabic shows, Turkish favourites, anime, and live sports, STARZPLAY is fast solidifying its position as a leading multi-faceted entertainment hub. The service is available in 19 countries across the MENA for fans to enjoy quality content anytime, anywhere, and from any device. 

About STARZPLAY:

A leading video-on-demand platform in the region, STARZPLAY (www.starzplay.com) streams an extensive variety of premium content, covering Hollywood movies, exclusive shows, Arabic content, documentaries, same-time-as-the-US series – plus live sports and dedicated kids’ entertainment – to 19 countries across MENA and Pakistan.

STARZPLAY has thousands of premium titles, including exclusive STARZPLAY Originals such as Kaboos, Harley, Million Dollar Listing UAE, Baghdad Central, Say Yes to the Dress Arabia, STARZ original content such as Power, Outlander, Spartacus and The White Queen as well as STARZPLAY Sports, the dedicated sports package covering football (Italian Serie A and Dutch Eredivisie leagues), wrestling (All Elite Wrestling), cricket, rugby, UFC Arabia, boxing, basketball and more.

STARZPLAY has secured tie-ups with a host of leading, global studios including Lionsgate, MGM, SHOWTIME, Paramount+, Warner Bros, Universal, Discovery and Sony Studios along with regional producers such as UMS, Eagle Films and Falcon. Users can stream the discovery+ library or catch the latest Arabic series and movies from WATCH IT at no extra cost.

With the STARZPLAY Store, users can buy or rent direct-from-cinema movie releases and watch on their own terms, whilst STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports, the first free-to-play Web 3.0 fantasy sports game in MENA, gives users a new dimension to watching live matches on STARZPLAY Sports with real-time predictions and prizes.

Until 2022, STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) was the lead investor along with media and technology investment firms including SEQ Investors and Delta Partners. In early 2021, STARZPLAY Arabia secured its first independent financing in the region of US$25 million (approx. AED 92 million) from Abu Dhabi based Ruya Partners. In 2022, E-Vision, from e& and ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company acquired a majority equity stake of circa 57% in the company.  

Reaching over to 2.9 million subscribers, STARZPLAY Arabia allows subscribers to watch its full HD and 4K content via most internet-enabled devices, smart TVs and game consoles, and is widely available on regional IPTV services. Its iOS and Android apps – installed on more than three million devices – also allow downloads for offline playback.

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Srishti Soni | Janine Alamir
ASDA’A BCW
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