Global media company operating 40 television channels in six continents & worldwide content distribution 🌏
- FilmBox
- TDC
- Film1
- Gametoon
- FightBox
- DocuBox
- FashionBox
- Fast&FunBox
- FilmBox Arthouse
- FunBox
- 360 TuneBox
SPI International is a global media company operating 40 television channels on six continents. FilmBox being its flagship channel, SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of native Ultra HD content in the world. Working with over 1,400 operators worldwide, SPI uses state of the art technology providing its 65 million subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on demand content including live streaming of UHD programming and FilmBox channels on any Internet-connected device via major global streaming media players as well as local OTT providers. SPI recently added to its portfolio Film1 premium movie services in the Netherlands, including four movie channels and digital services. For over 25 years, SPI International has been a leading distributor 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.
Operating as usual
📣#ThisJustIn: Our CMO Haymi Behar talked to #DigitalTVEurope about the company's #marketing growth strategy, the thought process behind its recent #rebrand, and how #AVOD is evolving into a major force in TV.
Click here to read the full interview: https://www.digitaltveurope.com/longread/qa-haymi-behar-chief-marketing-officer-of-filmbox-international/
#SeasonsGreetings from our family to yours! 🎄❄️
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Last week, our SPI Family members from all over the world got together on Zoom for our virtual #SPINewYear2021Party. During this festive event, we had the chance to catch-up, celebrate the end of another successful year and remember once again that we may be physically separated by distance, but not in the heart. 💖
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As we come to a close on this whirlwind of a year, we would like to thank our partners and clients for their cooperation, our team for their dedication and everyone who supported us for their devotion during these challenging times. May this new year bring us all health, new hopes, new ambitions and lots of wonderful opportunities to get together in-person and celebrate. ✨🍾 #HappyHolidays
SPI International and MSR Media Co-Production “My Dad’s Christmas Date” Premieres on #FilmBox Channels in Multiple Territories and on #Film1 in the Netherlands
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“We launched SPI International’s production arm last year and we are working at full speed on our various exciting co-productions together with our dear friend Philippe Martinez,” said Loni Farhi, President of SPI International. “We are delighted to share the heartwarming story of David and Jules with a global audience of millions at a time when we all need to be reminded of what matters the most in life: hope, family and love,” added Farhi.
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For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-international-and-msr-media-co-production-my-dads-christmas-date-premieres-on-filmbox-channels-in-multiple-territories-and-on-film1-in-the-netherlands
📣#ThisJustIn: Our CEO Berk Uziyel spoke with #WorldScreen's Kristin Brzoznowski about #SPIInternational's plans for 2021 and beyond. 📺
Click here to read the full #WorldScreenings profile: http://newsletters.worldscreen.com/screenings/worldscreenings_2020-12-08-SPI.html
SPI International’s Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) Launches in Switzerland with #SALT (Salt Mobile)
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SPI/FilmBox and Swiss telecommunications provider SALT announce that they have partnered to bring SPI’s global Turkish drama channel #TimelessDiziChannel (TDC) to Switzerland. Starting on December 1st, the channel will be offered in the primary basic package. Viewers can watch the channel in the original Turkish version with English subtitles, or with Arabic dubbing.
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For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-internationals-timeless-dizi-channel-tdc-launches-in-switzerland-with-salt
SPI International Acquires Worldwide Distribution Rights to Documentaries from Earth Touch
SPI International inked a content acquisition deal with Earth Touch for a total of thirty-four riveting #documentaries. The company licensed all worldwide TV and VOD non-exclusive rights of the content to broadcast on DocuBox HD and SPI’s other linear and digital assets.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Earth Touch, a company that shares our passion for providing audiences with high-quality content produced via state-of-the-art technologies,” commented Revi Benshoshan, Director of Acquisitions at SPI International. “This new slate of programming from Earth Touch will be a great addition to our library, especially to DocuBox’s rich collection of fascinating documentary and factual series that explores different cultures and the wonders of our world,” added Benshoshan.
For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-international-acquires-worldwide-distribution-rights-to-documentaries-from-earth-touch
SPI International inked a content acquisition deal with Earth Touch for a total of thirty-four riveting documentaries. The company licensed all worldwide TV and VOD non-exclusive rights of the content to broadcast on DocuBox and SPI’s other linear and digital assets.
📣#ThisJustIn: Our CEO Berk Uziyel talked with Robert Briel of #BroadbandTVNews about the progress of #Film1 premium movie services in the Netherlands and reflected on all the developments that took place since the acquisition of Film1 brand assets by SPI last year.
Click here to read more: https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2020/11/27/qa-with-berk-uziyel-ceo-at-spi-international/
Last year, SPI International acquired the Dutch premium movie channels and SVOD assets of Film1 from Sony. Robert Briel talks to SPI International CEO Berk Uziyel about the experiences with the acq…
Today is the perfect day to remind ourselves of the many reasons there are to be grateful. From our family to yours: #HappyHolidays! 🦃🥧
Happy #WorldTelevisionDay ! 🎉
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The creation of television made entertainment accessible to millions of households worldwide. 🥳 Even though the methods of content consumption have been changing drastically over the last few years with the convergence of #linearTV viewing and #streaming habits, it is important to acknowledge the visual medium that started it all: #Television. 📺
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We are proud to offer 42 channels worldwide with hundreds of hours of content geared towards a wide range of interests at SPI's "Home of Great Entertainment" ⭐ - Contact your operator to demand SPI/FilmBox channels! 📱
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Which #SPI channel is you favorite? 😍
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#payTV #TV #content #fun #entertainment #homeofgreatentertainment #industry #movies #series #film #drama
Close to two hundred of our SPI family members got together this afternoon from over 20 countries for our virtual #SPIFallWinterGathering event where we connected, discussed the future of our industry, the implications of emerging technologies for our line of work, and our professional goals for the new year. ✨
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We kicked-off the event with Dale Imerman's inspirational talk #HelloNewWorld, where he outlined the importance of new technologies for existing businesses, and how maintaining a #growthmindset and harnessing our #collectivepower can help take our business to the next level. 🌱🤝
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Our event continued with the launch announcement of #SPIAcademy, an internal platform created with the goal of bringing SPI Family members together to exchange know-how, cultivate personal and professional growth, share experiences, and learn from each other. 📚🌺
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Then, we took a glimpse into the "kitchen" of SPI, the heart and soul of our operations, #contentacquisitions with a presentation from Magdalena Błasiak-Bielińska, our Head of Acquisitions. 📺
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#thankyou all for participating.
Let's make 2021 a year to remember. ⭐
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#teamwork #team #hardwork #paytv #business #technology #development #streaming #channels #OTT #learning #growth #collaboration
SPI/FilmBox and waipu.tv Partner to Bring Seven Channels to #Germany
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SPI International is thrilled to announce that seven channels from its diverse portfolio will be available to subscribers of the German IPTV platform #waiputv. The channels that feature content spanning all genres including movies, documentaries, gaming, music and lifestyle will be offered to subscribers of the platform in the new #PerfectPlus package.
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Explore our channels here 📺⬇️
Filmbox Arthouse & FightBox & Gametoon & 360 TUNE BOX & DocuBox HD & Fast&FunBox HD & FashionBox
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For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-waiputv-partner-to-bring-seven-channels-to-germany
According to the 2020 #OTT growth statistics compiled by #DeloitteInsights, consumers now have over 300 #streaming video services to choose from.
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More people have at least one streaming #videosubscription (68%) than a traditional pay-tv subscription (65%).
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But pay-TV isn't over; 43% of US households still subscribe to both #payTV and streaming video services.
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#Consumers may seem increasingly eager to cut the cord, but the limitless content offerings on hundreds of platforms and having to act as active decision makers at all times to #choose which content to consume, many viewers globally have expressed being #overwhelmed by this process.
What do you think the #future holds in terms of various #modes of #contentconsumption? 🤔
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#global #paytv #research #trends #viewers #behavior #consumers #TV #digital #content
#TimelessDiziChannel is now available in #Russia! 😍
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#Dizi #TurkishSeries #love #passion #ambition #actors #actresses #famous #paytv
ГК «Орион» запустила в России телеканал Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) производства SPI International. Уникальный телеканал, посвященный турецким драматическим сериалам дизи, доступен абонентам спутникового телевидения «Телекарта», а также пользователям онлайн-кинотеатра премьер «Телекарта» с 16 ноября.
Дизи - особый жанр современных высокобюджетных сериалов турецкого производства, сюжеты которых отражают местную культуру и ценности. Полные страстей и эмоций, захватывающие истории происходят на фоне прекрасных пейзажей, а красота актеров буквально приковывает взгляд к экрану. В распоряжении зрителя телеканала - множество турецких многосерийных фильмов, получивших мировое признание, в том числе «Курт Сеит и Александра», «Дядя Кара», «20 минут», «Пять братьев», «Красная косынка», «Мамы и матери» и «Восьмой день».
Подробнее: https://www.orion-express.ru/articles/16.11.2020
SPI/FilmBox and Orion (Группа компаний "Орион") Launch Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) in Russia
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SPI/FilmBox and its long-standing partner in the Russian market Orion Group, announce that they have partnered to bring one of SPI’s most sought-after channels Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) to Russia. The channel that’s dedicated to “dizi”, a unique genre of series produced in Turkey, will be available to viewers in Russia in both the extended basic and premium packages of Telekarta satellite TV service starting on November 16th 2020.
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For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-orion-launch-timeless-dizi-channel-tdc-in-russia
SPI/FilmBox and Bulgarian telecommunications provider Vivacom expand their partnership to include SPI’s visually-groundbreaking 4K entertainment and lifestyle channel: #FunBoxUHD. The channel features documentaries, music, sports, arts/culture and other lifestyle programming in incredible visual quality and will be available to VIVACOM subscribers in the #4KULTRA package starting Nov. 2nd
“We are excited to build on our partnership with VIVACOM with FunBox UHD, one of our most coveted channels worldwide. This state-of-the-art channel broadcasts amazing premium native UHD content devoted to nature, lifestyle, performing arts, music and more acquired from top producers and distributors around the globe. We are confident that #VIVACOM subscribers will enjoy what FunBox UHD has to offer very much,” commented Murat Muratoglu, Head of Distribution at #SPIInternational.
For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-internationals-4k-entertainment-channel-funbox-uhd-now-available-on-vivacom
Film1 Now Available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in the Netherlands
Film1’s on demand movies and three of its linear channels will be available on Amazon’s newly launched Prime Video Channels. Amazon Prime members in the #Netherlands will be able to access the package as an add-on paid monthly subscription for EUR 5 per month instead of the regular EUR 9,99 until December 31st 2020.
Prime members that subscribe to the Film1 package can enjoy a remarkable selection of movies at launch including: Bong Joon Ho’s 2020 Best Picture Academy Award winning #Parasite; #AmazingGrace, a critically acclaimed documentary that chronicles Aretha Franklin’s performance at the New Bethel Baptist Church in LA in 1972; Rian Johnson’s Academy Award nominated murder mystery #KnivesOut, starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans and Jamie Lee Curtis; and the upcoming Fox News drama #Bombshell, launching on November 21st 2020, starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie.
For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/film1-now-available-on-amazon-prime-video-channels-in-the-netherlands
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SPI/FilmBox and Türksat Kablo announce that they have expanded their digital and linear partnership for three more years. The new agreement will also render SPI’s FilmBox Extra channel available to Türksat/KabloTV subscribers in Turkey. The channel content will also be accessible on demand via FilmBox Live.
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“We are excited to launch one of our most in-demand premium movie channels FilmBox Extra in Turkey with our partners, Türksat/KabloTV,” commented Murat Muratoglu, Head of Distribution at SPI International. “This renewed deal with the addition of FilmBox Extra, reflects both companies’ mutual commitment to providing our viewers with a wide range of popular and entertaining content spanning all genres,” added Muratoğlu.
For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-turksat-kablotv-expand-their-digital-and-linear-partnership
SPI/FilmBox and Türksat/KabloTV announce that they have expanded their digital and linear partnership for three more years. The new agreement will also render SPI’s FilmBox Extra channel available to Türksat/KabloTV subscribers in Turkey. The channel content will also be accessible on demand via...
#SPIInternational Acquires Seven New Documentaries from Beyond Rights Limited
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SPI International and global content distributor Beyond Rights Limited have concluded a content acquisition deal which renders seven documentaries, that amount to a total of 23 hours of programming, available for broadcast on SPI’s linear and digital brand assets worldwide. Other platforms will also be able to air the content in their SPI branded corners.
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“It is our pleasure to work with world class distributors like Beyond Rights Limited to bring such high-quality programming through our linear and digital operations to our audiences from all walks of life,” commented Revi Benshoshan, Director of Acquisitions at SPI International. “These seven brilliant documentaries are stellar additions to our programming portfolio that we are confident will please our audiences worldwide,” added Benshoshan.
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For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-international-acquires-seven-new-documentaries-from-beyond-rights-limited
SPI/FilmBox and Multichoice launch Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) on DStv for all Sub-Saharan Africa subscribers
SPI/FilmBox is thrilled to announce the launch of their new Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) on DStv channel 123, from Monday, 2 November 2020. The channel will be available on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact and Family in South Africa & Lesotho, and on DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact across all other Sub-Saharan Africa territories.
“We are very excited about launching on DStv as a leading video entertainment platform in Africa. This brings the Timeless Dizi Channel to a wider audience across the region. SPI and MultiChoice are both committed to bringing phenomenal content that’s built on compelling stories capable of capturing the hearts and minds across generations and geographies,” said Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “That’s why we believe TDC is the perfect addition to DStv’s channel offering with its well-curated selection of dramas, a unique genre of high-budget series from Turkish producers that focus on relatable and engaging stories of family, relationships, morality, and love.”
For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-multichoice-launch-timeless-dizi-channel-tdc-on-dstv-for-all-sub-saharan-africa-subscribers
Did you catch "My Dad's Christmas Date" and Jeremy Piven on Entertainment Tonight last Saturday? Stay tuned for the movie that will undoubtedly warm your hearts this winter! ❄️💖
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The film tells the story of David, a single dad living with his 16-year-old daughter Jules in York. Around Christmastime, two years after the untimely death of her mom, Jules decides to take matters into her own hands and find her father a girlfriend by signing him up to multiple dating platforms without his knowledge. Through many comic missteps the audience will be rooting for David to find love and Jules to find a female role model she can relate to as the perfect Christmas gift for all.
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#romance #drama #family #movies #comedy #love #Christmas #holiday
Today marks the first anniversary of our #CelebrateGreatEntertainment 🥂 event at #MIPCOM 2019!
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Here's a look back at our cocktail event that we hosted for our partners and industry professionals at the Majestic Hotel last year. 🌟
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We are looking forward to coming together in person again with our partners and clients. 🙏🏼
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#homeofgreatentertainment #paytv #channels #digital
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SPI International and MSR Media Co-Production “My Dad’s Christmas Date” Premieres on #FilmBox Channels in Multiple Territories and on #Film1 in the Netherlands . “We launched SPI International’s production arm last year and we are working at full speed on our various exciting co-productions together with our dear friend Philippe Martinez,” said Loni Farhi, President of SPI International. “We are delighted to share the heartwarming story of David and Jules with a global audience of millions at a time when we all need to be reminded of what matters the most in life: hope, family and love,” added Farhi. . For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-international-and-msr-media-co-production-my-dads-christmas-date-premieres-on-filmbox-channels-in-multiple-territories-and-on-film1-in-the-netherlands
Today marks the first anniversary of our #CelebrateGreatEntertainment 🥂 event at #MIPCOM 2019! . Here's a look back at our cocktail event that we hosted for our partners and industry professionals at the Majestic Hotel last year. 🌟 . We are looking forward to coming together in person again with our partners and clients. 🙏🏼 . #homeofgreatentertainment #paytv #channels #digital
SPI affiliate Telewizja Kino Polska launches the brand new campaign "Life is Not a Movie" with the participation of renowned Polish film stars Cezary Pazura, Katarzyna Figura and Michał Milowicz! 🤩 . The campaign draws attention to the differences between film and reality and encourages the use of a language free from stereotypes and hate. ⬇️ . #cowolnowfilmie #kinopolska
We invite you to explore the captivating world of #Dizi with #TDC!💖📺 . 🌟Spend time with some of your favorite #Turkish stars, 🌟Enjoy stories of passion, romance, and drama, 🌟Experience the most magnificent places in Istanbul & Anatolia, and more! . Contact your operator for #TimelessDiziChannel. . #TurkishSeries #Dizi
Introducing #FilmBoxStars! 🌟 . SPI's premium movie channel #FilmBoxPlus becomes #FilmBoxStars to bring the most popular movies and TV series featuring the brightest Hollywood stars to your homes! 📺🤩 . Contact your operator for SPI/FilmBox channels! . #movies #actors #Hollywood #best #action #drama #romance #thriller #horror #series
The unprecedented times we are witnessing globally have made us realize how important it is to be able to preserve our sense of #togetherness when we are all working remotely from our homes. 🏠 Thanks to all kinds of technological innovations, we have been able to keep in touch with each other and continue to work together towards delivering our services and products without interruptions. 🌟 COVID19 has no doubt accelerated the digital transformation process for many companies around the globe and we are no exception. At the beginning of this year, we had set an objective to be #agile in the age of #digitaltransformation. We are working at full speed to accomplish this objective in multiple ways: While we are working towards perfecting our existing digital products, we are also working on new and exciting projects to come, that will aim to cater to the ever-changing demands of our consumers. Though this year hasn’t turned out the way any of us has expected, in the words of our CEO Berk Uziyel, "our team is ready to build windmills instead of walls as we weather this wind of change together." 🙏 (📽️ from our "Summer Kick Off 2020: Agile V2" Virtual Event.) #homeofgreatentertainment
Happy #ValentinesDay!💌 Enjoy the Best Romantic Movies on FilmBox!💕 What is your favorite romantic movie? 🎥 Ask your operator for #SPIFilmBox channels!🍿 #FilmBoxLove #homeofgoodmovies #homeofgreatentertainment
The world of #greatentertainment is at your fingertips in 2020 🍿🌎 Sit back, relax and enjoy hundreds of hours of riveting content ranging from award-winning movies and TV series to lifestyle, adrenaline sports, gaming, and visually-groundbreaking documentary programming! 📽️ There is something for everyone at the #HomeofGreatEntertainment!⭐ #FilmBox #FilmBoxPlus #FilmBoxPremium #FilmBoxExtra #FilmBoxArthouse #Film1 #DocuBox #FashionBox #FastnFunBox #TDC #Gametoon #360TuneBox #FightBox #KinoTV #KinoPolska #Stopklatka #ZoomTV #FilmBoxLive #homeofgoodmovies
2019 was the year of #confidence for the #SPIFamily👏 In 2019, we launched new co-productions, acquired Film1 and new channels, and licensed new content from major studios and renowned distributors. We would like to take this moment to thank all of our colleagues and partners for making 2019 an unforgettable year of success and new beginnings for all of us at the #HomeofGreatEntertainment 🙌
SPI International family wishes you a wonderful 2020 filled with joy, success, and prosperity🎊🎁 #HappyNewYear #HomeofGreatEntertainment
Here's a look back at our cocktail event which took place during #MIPCOM2019. Thank you for celebrating #greatentertainment with us!
🇬🇧Moondog is a rebellious stoner who lives life by his own rules. Academy-Award winner Matthew McConaughey will take you on the wildest ride of your life! Available to buy or rent on Polish VOD platforms! 🍿 🇵🇱Moondog, powszechnie znany i lubiany lekkoduch, za nic ma wszelkie zasady. Dla dobrej zabawy zrobi wszystko. Szalona jazda, wspaniała obsada oraz Matthew McConaughey jakiego jeszcze nie widzieliście! Zobacz na VOD! 🍿
🇬🇧Watch the breath-taking performance and transformation of Nicole Kidman as police detective Erin Bell who reconnects with people from an undercover assignment in her distant past in order to make peace. Available to buy or rent on Polish VOD platforms! 🍿 🇵🇱Wieloletnia służba w policji doprowadza detektyw Erin Bell niemal na skraj autodestrukcji. Przybyła na miejsce kolejnej zbrodni zauważa, że morderstwo ma związek z tragicznymi wydarzeniami sprzed lat... Niebywała kreacja i niezwykła metamorfoza Nicole Kidman. Pozycja obowiązkowa! Zobacz na VOD! 🍿
Timeless Drama Channel Available in Albania! #Albania #TDC #TV #Series #Turkish #TurkishSeries #Shows #TurkishShows
Happy father’s day to all fathers around the world that constantly strive to make their children’s dreams come true! You are absolute heroes! 👨👧👦 #fathersday
Smashing Telenovelas Coming to Pay TV Channels: The Case for Timeless Drama Channel by SPI/FilmBox Presented by Haymi Behar, Chief Marketing Officer, SPI/FilmBox
Smashing Telenovelas Coming to Pay TV Channels: The Case for Timeless Drama Channel (TDC )by SPI/FilmBox Presented by Haymi Behar, Chief Marketing Officer, SPI/FilmBox #nem2019 #channel #tdc
Covering the world 🌍 with entertainment. #fun #action #gaming #fashion #spi
Happy Mother’s Day. 💐 #filmbox #spiinternational #happymothersday
The 2019 #Oscars found their owners! Congratulations to all the winners! 🏆#academyawards #oscars2019 #filmboxoscars
And the Oscar goes to...! Which movie will do you think win the most awards at the 2019 Oscars? #FilmBoxOscar 🏆 🎸Bohemian Rhapsody 🌸The Favourite 👨🏻✈👱♂Green Book 🐆Black Panther 👴🏼Vice 🌌Roma Comment your pick down below!
We're choosing the best movie couple! Comment your favorite movie couple below with the #filmboxlove hashtag. The most loved couple will be announced on Valentine's Day, February 14th! ♥️🎬
SPI International/Filmbox is a global media company operating 40 television channels on six continents.
FilmBox being its flagship channel, SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of native Ultra HD content in the world. Working with over 1,400 operators worldwide, SPI uses state of the art technology providing its 65 million subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on demand content including live streaming of UHD programming and FilmBox channels on any Internet-connected device via major global streaming media players as well as local OTT providers. SPI recently added to its portfolio Film1 premium movie services in the Netherlands, including four movie channels and digital services.
For over 25 years, SPI International has been a leading distributor 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. www.spiintl.com