1997 (pre-launch) | 1997–2001 | 2001–2005 | 2005–2008 | 2008–2016 | 2016–2022 | 2022–present |
BET Movies: Starz![]
1997 (pre-launch)[]
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1997–2001[]
Starz in Black was originally launched on February 1, 1997 as BET Movies: Starz!, a joint venture between Starz! and cable network BET.
Black Starz![]
2001–2005[]
In February 2001, the channel was rebranded as Black Starz!, after BET opted out of the joint venture following its purchase by Viacom.
Starz InBlack[]
2005–2008[]
On March 28, 2005, the network underwent another brand refresh as part of Starz' concurrent global rebrand, changing its name to Starz InBlack.
Starz in Black[]
2008–2016[]
On April 7, 2008, the channel received a new logo as part of another major rebrand of the Starz line-up, changing its name to its current stylization.
2016–2022[]
On April 5, 2016, the network received another new logo, coinciding with the rebrand of the rest of the Starz family on the same day.
2022–present[]
Part of Lionsgate; sale pending
Starz Entertainment International streaming: Television production Defunct/Former |