Lionsgate Will Keep Starz, Spin Off Movie Studio Instead; Will Rebrand STARZ as 'Lionsgate+' in 35 Countries Earlier this summer, it appeared that Lionsgate was planning to spin off Starz, its pay-TV network and streaming service. But now the company seems to be changing course. CNBC reports that Lionsgate is looking to keep Starz, and will instead try to spin off its movie studio. Lionsgate will also rebrand the Starz streaming service as “Lionsgate+” in 35 countries.