Starz Encore is an American premium television channel owned by Starz Inc. a subsidiary of Lionsgate and headquartered at the Meridian International Business Center complex in Meridian, Colorado, United States.[1][2] Launched as Encore on 1 April 1991, its programming features mainly older and recent theatrically released feature films, although some of its multiplex channels also carry acquired television series. It is the sister channel of Starz and MoviePlex.