SPI International

08/12/2020

SPI International’s 4K/UHD lifestyle channel #FunBoxUHD lands on #NetWorx in Bulgaria. Subscribers will be able to access the channel in their premium package through this new channel distribution deal.

“We are excited to make one of our most unique channels, FunBox UHD, available to a wider audience in Bulgaria through our partnership with NetWorx. SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of native Ultra HD content in the world and FunBox UHD is where you get to witness all this wonderful content in action,” said Murat Muratoglu, Head of Distribution at SPI International.

“Through this deal, we are building on our long-standing collaboration with NetWorx. SPI and NetWorx share a passion for providing viewers with a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge content, and the addition of the visually-groundbreaking FunBox UHD to NetWorx’s offering is a testament to the quality both companies promise to deliver to their audience,” commented Hristo Panteleev, Regional Business Development Manager at SPI International.

For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-internationals-visually-groundbreaking-funbox-uhd-now-available-in-bulgaria-on-networx-

07/29/2020

SPI/FilmBox’s New Advertisement-Based Digital Channel #Filmstream Makes Worldwide Debut with Samsung TV Plus

SPI/FilmBox, which operates 42 television channels on six continents, continues to design and deliver new products to meet the ever-changing consumer needs. SPI’s new ad-based digital channel Filmstream offers a wide range of independent and classic movies and will initially launch in the UK on Samsung TV Plus, Samsung Electronics’ free Smart TV video service.

Launched 7th May, viewers in the UK are able to watch Filmstream via Samsung TV Plus which comes automatically installed on all 2016-2020 Samsung Smart TVs and offers over 50 channels to users across news, sports, entertainment, and more.

Filmstream’s current catalogue includes independent world cinema gems and classic movies from iconic directors such as Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Fellini and many others. The channel plans to expand its line-up with Hollywood blockbusters and popular hits in the future.

For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmboxs-new-advertisement-based-digital-channel-filmstream-makes-worldwide-debut-with-samsung-tv-plus-

07/14/2020

“Once Upon a Time in Deadwood” is now available on VOD🍿
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Civil War hero returned to his hometown to fight delinquency. The Colonel gets poisoned and tasked with rescuing the sister of his poisoner within three days. The captive sister holds the antidote and The Colonel’s salvation.
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SPI distributes this title across many territories for TV and VOD rights 🌍
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#VOD #HomeofGreatEntertainment #homeofgoodmovies #film #movie #filmbox

07/13/2020

SPI/FilmBox and #Net1 have partnered to bring SPI’s premium movie channel FilmBox Extra and nine other popular channels from SPI’s expansive portfolio to Net1 subscribers in Bulgaria

SPI/FilmBox and Bulgarian telecom operator Net1 announced that they have struck a channel distribution deal that renders a total of 10 channels from SPI’s diverse portfolio accessible to Net1 subscribers in Bulgaria. Among the channels is SPI’s premium movie channel FilmBox Extra, which features a curated selection of great movies acquired from major producers and distributors. The deal includes three other versatile movie channels – FilmBox, FilmBox Plus and FilmBox Arthouse – and a wide range of thematic channels dedicated to all sorts of content such as gaming, documentaries, sports, music, fashion and more.

“We are very excited to announce the start of our partnership with Net1,” said Murat Muratoglu, Head of Distribution at SPI International. “Our ten versatile channels will provide Net 1 subscribers with a vast amount of content to choose from depending on their interests,” continued Muratoğlu.

For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-net-1-ink-distribution-deal-for-filmbox-extra-and-nine-additional-channels

07/02/2020

SPI International's FilmBox On Demand Now Available on PostTV and Alteox.stream - SPI International

SPI International's FilmBox On Demand Now Available on #PostTV and Alteox.stream

SPI/FilmBox and Alteox Media Consulting have signed a new distribution deal to bring SPI’s FilmBox On Demand to multiple operators including POST Luxembourg.

SPI/FilmBox and Alteox Media Consulting have inked a new deal which will render the new FilmBox On Demand (FBOD) content available to all operators connected to alteox.stream b2b Video-on-Demand platform. POST Luxembourg, the leading IPTV provider in the nation which offers new and innovative approaches to pay-tv, will lead the launch.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Alteox and Post to include our FilmBox On Demand service, which is easily integrated into established platforms,” said Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “The integration of FilmBox On Demand into Alteox’s service is in line with our mutual objective of making a diverse range of quality content more accessible to a wider audience,” continued Twiss.

For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-internationals-filmbox-on-demand-now-available-on-posttv-alteoxstream

SPI International is a global media company operating more than 30 television channels on five continents with over 45 million paid subscribers.

06/20/2020

Not all heroes wear capes, some become dads! 👨

Happy #FathersDay to all the wonderful fathers out there for always being there with the love and guidance we need to tackle life's challenges. 💙

Which popular father figure in movies reminds you most of your own dad? 👨‍👧‍👦Comment below! ⬇️

#homeofgreatentertainment

06/11/2020

KICKOFF 2020 SUMMER V2

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

06/10/2020

SPI/FilmBox and #Telecable Partner to Bring Ten In-Demand Channels to Bulgaria

SPI/FilmBox and Bulgarian telecom operator Telecable announced that they have struck their first ever channel distribution deal. According to the agreement, Telecable subscribers will have access to ten of SPI international’s most sought-after channels, including their flagship movie channel FilmBox, which reaches 30 million households worldwide. Viewers will get to enjoy four movie channels – FilmBox, FilmBox Extra, FilmBox Plus and FilmBox Arthouse – and a wide range of thematic channels that offer a variety of programming dedicated to gaming, documentaries, sports, music, fashion and more.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Telecable to bring ten popular channels from SPI’s wonderful world of great entertainment to the Bulgarian audience,” Murat Muratoğlu, Head of Distribution at SPI International. “These ten channels feature versatile content for every taste, ranging from movies to lifestyle programming, which we are confident the Bulgarian audience will enjoy very much,” continued Muratoğlu.

Please visit our website to learn more: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-telecable-partner-to-bring-ten-in-demand-channels-to-bulgaria

06/05/2020

Today marked the conclusion of our "Summer Kick Off: Agile V2" virtual event, which brought SPI family members from all over the world together on Zoom for a series of motivational and informative sessions guided by experts in their fields. 🤩📚

The four-day event included various sessions ranging from how to manage sales in a new era to meditation, and ended with a wonderful happy hour accompanied by great music.

With the status quo of doing business drastically impacted by COVID19, we are all adjusting to a new and different way of managing our daily routines. Adapting to a "new normal" in business can be challenging, but with a flexible and diligent team that works towards a shared vision, #AnythingIsPossible! 💪

We thank all the participants and speakers who joined us for this special event. 💐

#homeofgreatentertainment

06/03/2020

SPI/FilmBox and Monaco Telecom (officiel) Signed a Channel Distribution Agreement Exclusive to Monaco Residents

Residents of Monaco will have access to three of SPI/FilmBox’s popular high-octane channels: Gametoon HD, FightBox HD and Fast&FunBox HD in Monaco Telecom’s Sports Package

SPI/FilmBox and Monaco Telecom have inked a channel distribution agreement that allows Sports Package subscribers to experience some of the most exciting and dynamic channels available in Western Europe.

“SPI/FilmBox and Monaco Telecom have signed a new distribution agreement to enrich the Sports Package for all subscribers with three diverse, high energy entertainment channels. Definitely an achievement worth sharing,” said Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International.

For more information visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-monaco-telecom-signed-a-channel-distribution-agreement-exclusive-to-monaco-residents

05/30/2020

“Backtrace” is now available on VOD🍿
Matthew Modine of STRANGER THINGS fame as an amnesia-stricken gangster.
“Backtrace”

#VOD #HomeofGreatEntertainment #homeofgoodmovies #film #movie #filmbox

05/29/2020

New Christina Ricci movie on VOD! 🍿
“10 THINGS WE SHOULD DO BEFORE WE BREAK UP” is the second movie penned by Galt Niederhoffer that stars Christina Ricci.

#VOD #HomeofGreatEntertainment #homeofgoodmovies #film #movie #filmbox

05/24/2020

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Eid! 🍬🍭

05/21/2020

SPI/FilmBox and Red Bull Media House Ink a New 4K/UHD Content Deal for FunBox UHD

SPI/FilmBox acquires documentary series “Culinary Heights at Ikarus” from Red Bull Media House for its 4K and HD channels including FunBox UHD. Through the deal, SPI will also be able to sublicense the series to third parties in select territories.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Red Bull Media House once again to expand our portfolio of dynamic programming with incredible visual quality,” said Revi Benshoshan, Director of Acquisitions at SPI International. “The addition of Culinary Heights at Ikarus to SPI’s portfolio reflects our commitment to providing our audiences with a diverse range of quality programming to suit different tastes,” continued Benshoshan.

“Culinary Heights at Ikarus” offers a unique glimpse into the world of high-end cuisine. Each month at Salzburg’s two Michelin-starred Restaurant Ikarus, a different top international chef creates the menu. For this globally unique concept, Hangar-7 executive chef Martin Klein visits the cream of the crop, takes a look behind the scenes of haute cuisine, and is let in on some exciting culinary secrets. The series provides an interesting portrait of each guest chef, their culinary philosophy, and the food culture of their country.

For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-red-bull-media-house-ink-a-new-4k-uhd-content-deal-for-funbox-uhd-

05/15/2020

Happy #InternationalFamilyDay! 👪
Let’s not forget about things that really matter in life. Family is one of them. 💖

#HomeofGreatEntertainment #StayHome

05/14/2020

Explore 1950’s Egypt in a 2018 action film “No Surrender”. Watch now on your favorite VOD platform.

#Nosurrender #movie #VOD #Egyptionmovie #film

05/11/2020

SPI International’s Timeless Drama Channel (TDC) and Gametoon Now Available on StarTimes

SPI/FilmBox and #StarTimes, one of Africa’s leading digital TV operators have brought the first global Turkish drama channel #TimelessDramaChannel (TDC) and SPI’s gaming channel #Gametoon to Africa. The agreement builds on the distribution of Filmbox Africa and Fashionbox on StarTimes and makes two of SPI’s most in-demand channels available to StarTimes subscribers from 1st May. Gametoon and TDC will be broadcast in English and Turkish, respectively, while the latter will have English subtitles.

“Timeless Drama Channel (TDC) is one of our fastest growing channels due to a global affinity for Turkish dramas,” said Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “Providing audiences with a diverse collection of high-quality content is a shared mission with our partner StarTimes, and we can’t wait to introduce the world of TDC to African audiences. SPI has an eye for new trends in the market, as with TDC, Gametoon has also gained huge popularity within the community and I am sure that StarTimes subscribers will enjoy our exclusive content,” continued Twiss.

https://spiintl.com/news/spi-internationals-timeless-drama-channel-tdc-and-gametoon-now-available-on-startimes-

05/10/2020

#HappyMothersDay to all the strong, loving and caring mothers around the world. 💐💖

04/27/2020

SPI/FilmBox and #Bulsatcom Partner to Bring Timeless Drama Channel (TDC) to Bulgaria

SPI/FilmBox announced that Timeless Drama Channel (TDC), the first global Turkish drama channel, will now be offered in Bulgaria through a strategic partnership with Bulgaria’s largest TV operator, Bulsatcom, via the operator’s DTH and IPTV platforms. Apart from TDC, four additional channels - FilmBox Plus HD, FilmBox Extra HD, DocuBox HD and FightBox HD - from SPI/FilmBox’s diverse suite of channels, will be made available on Bulsatcom’s DTH platform. The deal also marks a three-year extension for the distribution rights of the channels across all platforms.

“We are delighted to announce that we have renewed and greatly expanded our partnership with Bulsatcom to include TDC and four more of our sought-after channels on their DTH platform in Bulgaria,” said Murat Muratoglu, Head of Distribution at SPI International. “We are excited to witness the success of TDC across the globe and we are confident that the Bulgarian audience will also enjoy the high-quality content offered on the channel,” continued Muratoğlu.

For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-bulsatcom-partner-to-bring-timeless-drama-channel-tdc-to-bulgaria-

04/22/2020

SPI/FilmBox and 2BENAMED Partner to Distribute SPI Channels and VOD Content in Latin America

SPI/FilmBox and 2BENAMED announced that they have reached a strategic alliance centering on SPI’s SVOD packages and its localized linear channels. The deal grants 2BENAMED distribution rights to SPI’s VOD packages and localized linear channels in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay. The three SVOD packages included in the deal feature on-demand content from some of SPI/FilmBox’s most riveting channels and are specially curated to fit the different tastes and needs of the Latin American audience.

“We are very excited to be working with Edgar Spielmann and his team at 2BENAMED to bring our content, linear channels, and digital products to the Southern Cone market. We believe our motto 'Home of Great Entertainment' will be a great fit for the market to cover the many needs of ever-growing consumer tastes,” said Berkin Ecevit, Sales & Business Development Director at SPI International.

For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-filmbox-and-2benamed-partner-to-distribute-spi-channels-and-vod-content-in-latin-america

04/22/2020

On this #EarthDay 🌍, we celebrate this magnificent planet that we call #home and all its wonders.🏠
#HappyEarthDay #StayHome

04/20/2020

FilmBox - New Unveils New Graphics Package

SPI International Revamps Flagship Channel FilmBox

Global media company SPI/FilmBox which operates 40 channels on six continents, continues to improve its products and services to provide a high-quality entertainment experience to millions of viewers worldwide. The new and improved FilmBox channels will feature hundreds of hours of new, highly-demanded hit movies and series from major studios and a revamped graphics package which aims to reflect the innovative yet familiar aspect of the channel. The new graphics package will be used across FilmBox channels in all territories with the Czech Republic and Slovakia leading the launch in April.

FilmBox channels have also expanded their selection of titles through recent multi-territory deals with major studios and distributors to include a new batch of popular Hollywood blockbusters, world cinema gems and critically-acclaimed local productions.

“We will continue to deliver on our promise to constantly improve our products and services and we are delighted to be able to share these enhancements with our viewers all around the world starting with the Czech Republic, where FilmBox has proven to be the best performing pay-movie channel for the past five consecutive months,” added Behar.

FilmBox channels have over 30 million subscribers worldwide with the majority residing in the EMEA region. FilmBox channel reaches almost all pay TV users in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and it is the most watched pay-movie channel in the Czech Republic.

The new graphics package launches in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in April and will roll-out in other territories thereafter.

For more information please visit: https://spiintl.com/news/spi-international-revamps-flagship-channel-filmbox