Lionsgate Play, the premium streaming platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), a leading mobile services provider, with the aim of revolutionizing digital entertainment for Filipinos. Effective from April 5th, Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers can now indulge in a weekend getaway or enjoy refreshing streaming breaks at affordable rates, delving into Lionsgate Play’s extensive library of blockbuster franchises and cutting-edge original series. Whether they’re avid movie buffs or dedicated binge-watchers, Smart customers can now access Lionsgate Play’s meticulously curated content at the best rates available.
Since its introduction to the Philippine market in June 2022, Lionsgate Play has been making significant strides with its captivating entertainment offerings, catering to the tastes of those inclined towards provocative, thrilling, and edgy content. Serving as the official streaming platform for the esteemed Hollywood studio Lionsgate, it boasts an array of blockbuster franchises including John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Step-Up, and Saw. Furthermore, it offers a collection of award-winning Lionsgate feature films such as La La Land and Wonder, alongside an impressive lineup of original series spanning various genres including Power, Gaslit, Party Down, The Serpent Queen, Ramy, and Minx.
Pocket-friendly prices for world-class entertainment
“Our collaboration with Smart represents a vital step in our ongoing expansion efforts throughout Southeast Asia,” states Rohit Jain, President of Lionsgate Play Asia. “This partnership is in line with our vision to distribute our content more extensively and diversify our subscriber base, empowering audiences to ‘play more, browse less.’ We are dedicated to forging strategic alliances, and Smart is the ideal partner to help us achieve this objective.”
“This venture with Lionsgate Play underscores our commitment to providing Filipinos with the broadest range of world-class entertainment at their fingertips. Through this collaboration, we reaffirm our mission to ensure that every Smart user has ample options to enjoy the content they desire,” explains Alex O. Caeg, Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.
“Powered by Smart, our customers can seamlessly stream their favorite movies and access beloved series from Lionsgate Play’s impressive library. Whether at home or on the go, they have the flexibility to indulge in uninterrupted entertainment and immerse themselves in top-tier streaming at their convenience,” adds Kristine A. Go, SVP for Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.
Smart subscribers will have access to these cinematic offerings at remarkably affordable rates. An LGP subscription is priced at just PHP 99/month for Smart subscribers, compared to the standard rate of PHP 129/month. Additionally, Smart will introduce an even more budget-friendly 7-day subscription for only PHP 39, ensuring LGP’s exceptional entertainment is accessible to all.
“We are thrilled about this partnership,” says Cecille Marino, General Manager of Lionsgate Play Philippines. “This collaboration will enable us to expand our reach, bringing our impressive library of original series and blockbuster franchises — such as Normal People, Killing Eve, John Wick, and Saw — to a wider Filipino audience.”
