SPI/FilmBox continues the global expansion of its FAST channels via launches with new and existing partners. The company announces that the ad-supported digital channel Filmstream is next to arrive in Sweden with Samsung TV Plus, Samsung Electronics’ free streaming service. Starting this month, Samsung TV Plus users in the region can access hundreds of hours of award-winning classics, independent features and world cinema movies by tuning in to channel number 4969.
“We are very excited to expand our long-standing partnership with Samsung TV Plus to include the Swedish market for our well received FAST channel Filmstream,” commented Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “This is the fifth market in which Filmstream has launched with Samsung TV Plus - following UK, Australia, India and the Netherlands - and the first of a string of launches to come in the new year,” added Twiss.
Filmstream’s current catalogue includes independent world cinema gems and classic movies from iconic directors such as Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Fellini and many others. Filmstream plans to expand its line-up with Hollywood blockbusters and popular hits in the future.
Samsung TV Plus boasts a catalogue of 100% free ad-supported content spanning news, sports, entertainment, movies and an ever-growing number of channels, with new channels being added every month in Sweden. The service comes pre-installed on Samsung Smart TVs from 2017 onwards and users are not required to register in order to stream the content offered.
About SPI International
SPI INTERNATIONAL (a CANAL+ company) is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. SPI operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands. SPI Group owns a suite of legacy brands that have become household names such as FilmBox, Film1, Kino Polska, Stopklatka, Dizi along with different thematic channels and streaming services, including FilmBox+. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses cutting-edge technology providing its subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content. For over 25 years, SPI INTERNATIONAL has been a leading supplier of theatrical films and television programming in the international markets. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand. www.spiintl.com
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Prime members in the Netherlands can now access popular and critically-acclaimed Turkish series on-demand via the Dizi add-on paid monthly subscription
SPI’s premium drama hub Dizi continues its Western European expansion with Amazon Prime Video Channels. Building on its successful launch in Spain, Dizi’s curated selection of high-budget and critically-acclaimed Turkish series is now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in the Netherlands as add-on paid monthly subscription package. The package currently features a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) proposition that allows viewers to choose the series they would like to watch with the linear channel launch expected to follow later in the year.
“Following the launch of DocuBox and FilmBox Arthouse, we are delighted to add our Dizi offering to the bouquet of SPI content that’s available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in the Netherlands. An ever-growing slate of addictive Turkish series awaits Dutch viewers at Dizi, the Home of Good Stories,” commented Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe and Africa.
ABOUT SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI INTERNATIONAL is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. The company operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands. SPI Group owns a suite of legacy brands that have become household names such as FilmBox, Film1, Kino Polska, Stopklatka, Dizi along with different thematic channels and streaming services, including FilmBox+. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses cutting-edge technology providing its subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content. For over 25 years, SPI INTERNATIONAL has been a leading supplier of theatrical films and television programming in the international markets. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand.
Paris, March 18th, 2022 -CANAL+ Group and SPI INTERNATIONAL are pleased to report that the integration of SPI INTERNATIONAL within CANAL+ Group has now been completed, following the approvals of all competent authorities in all European jurisdictions concerned.
SPI INTERNATIONAL, a global media company who has significant presence in Europe with extensive experience in content distribution and worldwide broadcasting, will bring to CANAL+ Group great opportunities to strengthen Pay TV offers in all European markets and develop new ranges of services for the benefit of customers worldwide.
CANAL+ Group is pleased that SPI INTERNATIONAL will continue their worldwide expansion while developing their operations in a way that benefits the entire group.
ABOUT CANAL+ GROUP
CANAL+ Group is a leading media company and pay-TV operator. CANAL+ Group has a wide international footprint with a presence in Europe, Africa and Asia. CANAL+ Group totals 23.7 million subscribers worldwide, including 9 million in mainland France. With STUDIOCANAL, CANAL+ Group is also a European leader in the production, acquisition and distribution of feature films and TV series. It is also a leading player in free-to-air television with a pole of several channels, as well as an ads sales agency. CANAL+ Group is wholly-owned by worldwide integrated content, media and communication group, Vivendi.
ABOUT SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI INTERNATIONAL is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. The company operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands. SPI Group owns a suite of legacy brands that have become household names such as FilmBox, Film1, Kino Polska, Stopklatka, Dizi along with different thematic channels and streaming services, including FilmBox+. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses cutting-edge technology providing its subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content. For over 25 years, SPI INTERNATIONAL has been a leading supplier of theatrical films and television programming in the international markets. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand.
SPI/FilmBox and Seychelles-based telecommunications services provider Intelvision add premium drama hub Dizi to the wide selection of SPI brands offered by the operator. The new distribution deal makes Timeless Dizi Channel available to Intelvision subscribers in the English language, available within the Intelenovela bouquet.
“We are pleased to expand our offering via our long-standing partner Intelvision to include one of our most successful brands, Dizi, which brings the best and critically-acclaimed Turkish series under one roof,” said Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “We are confident that Intelenovela subscribers will enjoy the slate of popular series on Dizi that appeal to millions of viewers worldwide with their great stories and high production value,” added Twiss.
Established in April 2019, Dizi reaches millions of households worldwide across the CEE, Western Europe, Ex-Yugo and Africa through multiple operators with its slate of globally acclaimed Turkish drama series.
Intelvision also carries the following from SPI’s portfolio: FilmBox Africa which broadcasts Hollywood blockbusters, popular hits and favorite evergreens; FilmBox Arthouse brings world cinema classics from iconic directors such as Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Fellini and many others to cinema lovers. Gametoon which is dedicated to gaming content created by true gaming and esports enthusiasts; FightBox broadcasts some of the most electrifying combat sports live events and multi-discipline mixed martial arts coverage from all over the world; Fast&FunBox offers action-packed programming dedicated to adrenaline sports; DocuBox delivers a collection of award-winning documentaries about different cultures and the wonders of our world; FashionBox provides highly entertaining content on fashion trends and all things style; and 360 TuneBox presents new music every week with today’s emerging artists.
About SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI INTERNATIONAL is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide.
SPI was founded 28 years ago and has extensive experience in the TV and broadcasting industry. The company operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia, the Netherlands and Russia. SPI is one of the premier movie service providers in the countries where it operates, with FilmBox being its flagship movie service. SPI Group owns a suite of legacy brands that have become household names such as FilmBox, Film1, Kino Polska, Stopklatka, Dizi along with different thematic channels and streaming services.
SPI’s brands reach millions of households through operators, partner platforms and SPI’s own digital products globally. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses cutting-edge technology providing its subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content and FilmBox+ service that has over one million subscribers. The company recently launched a new digital service, Dizi, a state-of-the-art aggregator of the best Turkish series worldwide. SPI also owns and operates the brand assets of Film1 premium movie services in The Netherlands, including four linear channels and an on-demand service.
For over 25 years, SPI INTERNATIONAL has been a leading supplier of theatrical films and television programming in the international markets. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand. www.spiintl.com
For more information please contact: melodi.simson@spiintl.com
