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1997 (pre-launch) | 1997–2001 | 2001–2005 | 2005–2008 | 2008–2016 | 2016–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–present
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.
Part of Lionsgate
Starz Entertainment Starz Distribution Television production Defunct |