Written by John Edward Betancourt This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the shows and films being covered here wouldn’t exist. What is genuinely interesting about summer, is how at its start, we are working hard to create a balance with mother nature. Wherein we can spend the right amount of time outdoors after being cooped up for so long, while also balancing our outdoor time with viewing time for the shows and movies we love. Since we know now that entertainment is just as important to our lives and our mental health as blue skies are. But that particular fight for balance… more or less begins to fade once we get into the dog days of summer. Courtesy of the sweltering heat that late July and all of August provides and well… this is when entertainment becomes quite important to all of us. Because we need our shows and our movies to be free of that heat and that’s why networks and streamers are working now to make sure their late summer slate has more to offer, so we have something to enjoy and to keep our minds off of the sweltering heat, and STARZ is definitely doing a fine job in helping out with that. For their August programming lineup features some can’t miss television shows and a slate of amazing movies to watch and well, since you’re likely starting to ponder what your plan is going to be to beat the heat, here is the August 2023 Programming Lineup for STARZ, courtesy of STARZ… to help you make that plan and to give you the quality storytelling fix you need. 'STARZ announces its programming highlights for the month of August, with the second season of the adventure-filled “Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham” heading down under to New Zealand and the seventh season of fan-favorite time-traveling drama, “Outlander” airing its mid-season finale. Meanwhile, the 1970s-set “Minx” and small-town sports drama “Heels” continue their sophomore seasons. On the film front, notable titles joining the STARZ app this month include Fear (2023), featuring “Power Book IV: Force” star Joseph Sikora, Marry Me, The 355 and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. STARZ will also air the live “Stand Up to Cancer” event on the east coast on August 19 at 8 pm ET.' STARZ Original Series All Key Art Courtesy of STARZ. Join ‘Outlander’ stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish as they travel down under and hit the road again for a four-episode second season – this time in the adventure capital of the world: New Zealand. The fun-filled travel docuseries “Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham” returns August 11 with new episodes available to stream weekly on Fridays at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and will air weekly on the STARZ linear platform at 9:30 pm ET/PT in the U.S. It will be available on LIONSGATE+ in the U.K. and Ireland.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 11 at 9:30 pm ET/PT, 8:30 pm CT Sam and Graham depart on a road trip…again, only this time their journey embarks for New Zealand! Follow the Scottish duo as they zip down mountains and come face to face with a terrifying apex predator.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 18 at 9:30 pm ET/PT, 8:30 pm CT Sam and Graham immerse themselves in the rich culture of the Māori. The lads learn ceremonial dances, fighting techniques, and showcase the important honor of keeping ancient cultures alive.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 25 at 9:30 pm ET/PT, 8:30 pm CT Don’t bee afraid to drink the milk. Sam and Graham embark on an immersive food and wine tour with local New Zealand businesses.  The first half of “Outlander” season seven wraps up on August 11 with the mid-season finale available at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform in the U.K. and Ireland, and linearly at 8:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. In the seventh season of “Outlander,” Jamie, Claire, and their family are caught in the violent birth pains of an emerging nation as armies march to war and British institutions crumble in the face of armed rebellion. The land the Frasers call home is changing – and they must change with it. In order to protect what they’ve built, the Frasers have to navigate the perils of the Revolutionary War. They learn that sometimes to defend what you love, you have to leave it behind. As the conflict draws them out of North Carolina and into the heart of this fight for independence, Jamie, Claire, Brianna, and Roger are faced with impossible decisions that have the potential to tear their family apart.
Episode 708, “Turning Points” Linear Premiere Friday, August 11 at 8:00 pm ET/PT, 7:00 pm CT The pivotal Second Battle of Saratoga gets underway. Roger and Brianna search for Jemmy.  “Minx” season two continues with new episodes available Fridays at midnight (ET) on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. On linear, they will air on STARZ at 9:00PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. Set in 1970s Los Angeles, “Minx” centers around Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women. In season two, Doug and Joyce grapple with Minx’s explosive success, which brings more money, fame and temptation than either of them know how to handle.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 4 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, 8:00 CT Six months later, Minx is front and center of the sexual revolution, and Rolling Stone descends on the Bottom Dollar offices to interview the gang. Joyce busies herself with work to avoid being interviewed while Doug tries to co-opt the reporters to promote his new science magazine. After partying a little too hard, Richie struggles to pull off a big shoot. Shelly and Lenny get into the swing of things and lead a sexual revolution of their own.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 11 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, 8:00 CT Joyce takes her eyes off the ball(s) and ditches work for her new rockstar beau. Doug and Bambi put their all into surprising Constance with a new, flashy idea for the company. Shelly returns to work at Bottom Dollar and finds it hard to focus.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 18 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, 8:00 CT Joyce and Doug head to Vegas to sell the international rights to Minx. Joyce runs into some colleagues from her past and competes for relevance. At Bottom Dollar, Tina aims to let loose and host a watch party for the Billy Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs tennis match. Shelly faces off on the court with a snide Minx model. Feeling uninspired, Richie explores his career options.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 25 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, 8:00 CT Shelly gets a taste of college life while joining Joyce on her victory-lap trip to Vassar. Doug accompanies Tina to her mom’s retirement party and learns some surprising news. Bambi connects with Richie on a trip of their own.  “Heels” season two continues with new episodes available Fridays at midnight (ET) on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. On linear, they will air on STARZ at 10:00PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. "Heels" is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling organization where two brothers and rivals, Jack (Stephen Amell) and Ace Spade (Alexander Ludwig), are at war over their late father’s legacy and their individual versions of success, while also working to find their own identity as a “face” or a “heel.” In wrestling, a “heel” is a common term used to describe the antagonist or villain in the ring, however, the line between hero and heel is much less clear for this sibling rivalry outside of the ring.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 4 at 10:00 pm ET/PT, 9:00 CT Ace begins what he hopes will be his journey of spiritual awakening. But meanwhile, back in Duffy, the collective elation from the South Georgia State Fair is fading fast. The financial vultures are circling after the DWL’s success. Can Jack balance his personal life and wrestling? How will the DWL follow up on such a smashing event? And can they do it without Ace?
Linear Premiere Friday, August 11 at 10:00 pm ET/PT, 9:00 CT Jack goes on the road to find Ace, hoping to bring him back home to Duffy. The DWL has been left in the hands of Willie, who uses the opportunity to stretch her writing muscles and start developing a Women’s Division with Crystal. Gully comes to town with an offer the DWL can’t refuse.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 18 at 10:00 pm ET/PT, 9:00 CT Crystal worries about her first Women’s Division bout. And as things with her and Bobby-Pin start heating up, Jack contends with a still-smarting Gully.
Linear Premiere Friday, August 25 at 10:00 pm ET/PT, 9:00 CT A mysterious new wrestler surges in popularity in Duffy, igniting Gully’s ire. Gully demands the DWL make an appearance at Florida Wrestling Dystopia to make amends. Jack asks Staci to take on more responsibility at the Dome, where she starts raising alarms and clashing with Willie.  Notable Film Additions to the STARZ app in AugustAvailable August 1:
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About STARZ STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
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