Cyrus Langhorne
G-Unit head 50 Cent has updated “Power” fans on the feud between premium cable network Starz and company AT&T following a publicized blasting last weekend.
According to Fif, both corporations have come to terms with a distribution deal.
50 initially let loose on AT&T and suggested fans should switch cable providers immediately last Saturday (July 18) to view “Power.”
According to reports, there were stalled talks between Starz and AT&T.
Talks between Starz, the premium pay TV service, and telecommunications giant AT&T appear to be stalling, which could lead to a loss of popular Starz and Encore programming for some subscribers. The two companies have been negotiating a new distribution pact for several months but have not agreed on key deal terms, according to a person close to the situation who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter. (Los Angeles Times)
Starz has since issued a statement on the situation.
“Starz is in ongoing negotiations with AT&T U-verse to continue distributing its 30 STARZ and ENCORE channels and services at a fair and reasonable rate. Without a new agreement, the millions of AT&T customers who have chosen to subscribe and pay for STARZ and ENCORE will be at risk of losing these channels and the popular original programming like Power and Outlander, as well as thousands of movies. Starz has enjoyed a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with AT&T until now. We are hopeful AT&T will negotiate in good faith and that we will reach a fair agreement that allows its customers to continue to get great entertainment at a good value.” (The Hollywood Reporter)
