Gazing at the Streaming Starz (STRZA)

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In tapping this huge potential revenue source, Starz and Netflix are ranged against a seasoned Internet market player: Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), whose Amazon Video On Demand is ranked by techies as one of the top five streaming media services.

The Amazon library flaunts of a selection of new and old movie hits and most current TV shows, past seasons of premium HBO or Showtime cable shows included. Rather than focus on subscription, Amazon offers flexibility with its affordable rentals and purchase prices. With an Amazon account, access of other company retail services online is also facilitated.

Will Starz Still Shine in the End?

With the Sony deal though, Starz is in a better position to further solidify its movie content distribution, be it via Internet-based resources. Its network has such platforms as STARZ@ Play, ENCORE@ Play, and MOVIEPLEX@ Play as conduits to the vast resource of movie entertainment offerings that it retained in Sony. The only caveat as far as the streaming video market is concerned is that user-subscribers can easily switch from one service provider to another. All it can take is a few mouse clicks, and the fortunes of the service providers can change.

The article Gazing at the Streaming Starz originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Renia Bula.

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