SPI International’s Dizi joins the offer of UPC Poland at the beginning of September. The channel will expand its technical reach by more than 1 million subscribers in Poland.
SPI International’s Dizi will be available to UPC subscribers in the Max Premium, Max and Select packages, starting from the beginning of September 2021. The channel will be available at positions 222 (Horizon and UPC TV 4K Box decoders) and 168 (Mediabox decoders), as well as in the UPC TV Go service.
“Joining the UPC offer is a very big step forward for us in building the distribution of the Dizi channel in Poland. We want this channel to be included in basic TV packages, because its program offer is so attractive that it can successfully compete for the attention of a wide audience,” says Jacek Koskowski, General Director Sales & Distribution Poland at Kino Polska TV SA.
The addition of Dizi to the UPC Polska offer increases the channel’s reach by more than 1 million subscribers amounting to 2.2 million subscribers in Poland. The channel is already available in the offer of the operators such as Vectra (Zloty Package) and Multimedia Poland (MaxBox Package) and also as OTT in the new on the market CDA TV service.
Dizi channel is aimed at the growing number of Turkish series fans in Poland. The channel airs both drama, romance, and crime fiction productions, and is broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week in HD quality. The latest addition to Dizi's schedule is the popular series Bride of Istanbul.
SPI International also plans to roll-out the Dizi app this fall, that allows Turkish series enthusiasts everywhere to stream their favorite series anytime, anywhere through internet connected devices.
About SPI International
SPI International/FilmBox is a global media company operating a diverse portfolio of 42 linear channels and digital services on six continents. FilmBox being its flagship movie service, SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of native Ultra HD content in the world. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses state of the art technology providing its 90 million subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content including live streaming of UHD programming and FilmBox service on any internet-connected device via major global streaming players as well as local OTT providers. SPI 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 market. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand.
SPI/FilmBox announced that their new ad-supported digital channel Docustream is now available in the US with KlowdTV which can be accessed via internet connected devices
SPI/FilmBox and KlowdTV, the free ad-supported television platform available on connected devices, have inked a deal for SPI’s brand-new ad-based digital channel Docustream. KlowdTV subscribers in the US will be able to access Docustream’s riveting line-up of documentaries starting August, 2021.
“We are delighted to partner with KlowdTV, who have surpassed a quarter million active users earlier in the year,” commented Berkin Ecevit, the Senior Director of Business Development and Sales at SPI International. “The demand has been increasing exponentially for our ad-supported digital channel Docustream, which broadcasts a premium curation of documentaries and lifestyle content, and we are confident that it will enrich KlowdTV’s offering,” added Ecevit.
Docustream presents a rich collection of fascinating, award-winning documentary features and TV programming exploring the mysteries and beauty of our planet. Subscribers will be able to access Docustream at KlowdTV via KlowdTV Box, Apple TV, VEWD TV, Smart TV's, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, computer browsers, ROKU, and all IOS or Android devices.
"We are excited to be adding Docustream and its phenomenal documentaries and programming to KlowdTV; as well as providing, the Docustream audience access to additional great free programming,” said Charles Herring, President of Klowd TV.
About SPI International
SPI International/FilmBox is a global media company operating a diverse portfolio of 42 television channels and digital services on six continents. FilmBox being its flagship movie service, SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of native Ultra HD content in the world. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses state of the art technology providing its 90 million subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content including live streaming of UHD programming and FilmBox service on any internet-connected device via major global streaming players as well as local OTT providers. SPI 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 market. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand.
About KlowdTV
KlowdTV is dedicated to providing its users with the highest quality programming from news, sports, general entertainment and more. Constantly expanding its lineup, KlowdTV offers the best in free ad supported TV.
SPI/FilmBox announced that ad-supported digital channels Docustream and Filmstream will be available on Samsung Electronics’ free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus in the Netherlands.
SPI/FilmBox is pleased to announce the expansion of their ad-supported digital channels Docustream and Filmstream to the Netherlands with Samsung TV Plus, Samsung Electronics’ free streaming service. Starting mid-August, Samsung TV Plus users in the Netherlands will have access to hundreds of hours of riveting documentaries, top-notch independent features and world cinema movies.
“It brings us great pleasure to expand our partnership with Samsung TV Plus to another key Western European market for SPI with the launch of our new documentary AVOD channel Docustream and the well-received Filmstream,” commented Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “Now, Samsung TV Plus viewers in the Netherlands can enjoy some of the best documentary features and world cinema gems acquired from top producers and distributors with specially curated Docustream and Filmstream programming slates,” added Twiss.
Docustream presents a rich collection of fascinating, award-winning documentary features and TV programming exploring the mysteries and beauty of our planet. 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 launched in the Netherlands earlier this year and boasts a catalogue of 100% free ad-supported content spanning news, sports, entertainment, movies and more in 20+ channels with new channels being added regularly. 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. The deal marks Docustream’s debut with Samsung TV Plus in the Netherlands and Filmstream is currently available to watch on select Samsung devices in India, UK and Australia with more launches to be disclosed soon.
About SPI International
SPI International/FilmBox is a global media company operating a diverse portfolio of 42 television channels and digital services on six continents. FilmBox being its flagship movie service, SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of native Ultra HD content in the world. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses state of the art technology providing its 90 million subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content including live streaming of UHD programming and FilmBox service on any internet-connected device via major global streaming players as well as local OTT providers. SPI 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 market. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand.
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SPI International announces that their FilmBox+ streaming service that launched this year, has integrated with 10 major European operators and currently reaches over 1 million subscribers globally. Operating with the motto of “Home of Good Movies”, FilmBox+ combines the lean-back and lean-forward viewing experiences through a well-curated selection of VOD content and live channels and is available in 12 languages worldwide
SPI/FilmBox continues to make waves globally with its enhanced streaming service FilmBox+ which combines the lean-back and lean-forward viewing experiences. The service rolled-out in February 2021 and since then has integrated with 10 major European operators making quality entertainment accessible to over 1 million subscribers globally. SPI is committed to achieving full integration of the FilmBox+ service with the platforms of their 700+ operator partners around the globe.
Operating with the motto of “Home of Good Movies”, FilmBox+ offers hundreds of hours of rigorously curated premium on-demand titles and 10 channels that cover a wide array of content including Hollywood blockbusters with world-famous stars and programming that caters to more niche tastes such as adrenaline sports, fashion, gaming and more.
“The service currently boasts a catalogue of over 5.000 titles ranging from movies to lifestyle content, offering around 8.000 hours of riveting programming. We are working around the clock to acquire new, premium content spanning all genres from major global distributors, including local titles for different territories to add to our FilmBox+ streaming service,” commented Haymi Behar, Chief Marketing Officer at SPI International.
FilmBox+ brings digital and linear together through a vast collection of VOD content and live channels offered in 12 languages and localization options including English, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Macedonian, Albanian, Croatian and Turkish with Russian and Korean being introduced soon.
In addition to integration plans, SPI is always improving its FilmBox+ streaming service to provide a top tier entertainment experience to its audiences worldwide. The latest enhancements include a comprehensive facelift that incorporates sleek design elements and intuitive features that aims to boost user experience across all available screens and devices.
“We are committed to delivering excellent entertainment experiences on all screens for our audiences globally. FilmBox+ is designed to do just that. We provide seamless integration between the screens allowing users to enjoy content wherever they are, whenever they want,” commented Haymi Behar. “FilmBox+ is powered by cutting edge technology that prioritizes utility and ease of use for the viewer. The newly implemented facelift that utilizes modern design elements is in line with our commitment to making the user experience as easy, intuitive and enjoyable as possible across all screens,” added Behar.
FilmBox+ offers a centralized content solution that caters to different viewing habits by combining the “lean back” viewing experience with the ease and flexibility of the on-demand option. Audiences can access the service at www.filmbox.com via web, download the mobile app that’s compatible with iOS and Android operating systems or stream their favorite content through the Smart TV app available for Apple TV, Android TV and the newly added Samsung and LG Smart TV devices.
About SPI International
SPI International/FilmBox is a global media company operating a diverse portfolio of 42 linear channels and digital services on six continents. FilmBox being its flagship movie service, SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of native Ultra HD content in the world. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses state of the art technology providing its 90 million subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content including live streaming of UHD programming and FilmBox service on any internet-connected device via major global streaming players as well as local OTT providers. SPI 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 market. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand.
