SPI/FilmBox inked distribution deal with MEO for their premium drama hub Dizi which will launch both as a linear channel and SVOD on the platform’s distribution networks
SPI/FilmBox and MEO, Altice Portugal's consumer brand, the leading communications company in Portugal, announce that they have signed a distribution agreement to introduce SPI’s premium drama brand Dizi to Portugal. According to the deal, Dizi content will be offered both via linear channel and subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) through the operator’s distribution networks in the basic package. Timeless Dizi Channel will be available to MEO subscribers at channel 77 with Portuguese subtitles and the viewers will be able to access renowned Dizi series on-demand through MEO’s SVOD offer “MEO Filmes e Séries” at position 80.
“We are delighted to bring the mesmerizing world of Dizi to more Western European audiences through this agreement with our long-standing partners MEO in Portugal,” said Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe and Africa at SPI International. “Our Dizi brand is extremely well received across the globe and we are looking forward to witnessing Dizi’s Portuguese fan base grow as they tune into these engaging series,” continued Twiss.
Established in April 2019, Dizi reaches millions of households worldwide, available in 50 countries and counting, including Western European countries like Luxembourg and Switzerland. With an award-winning slate of globally acclaimed Turkish drama series, the channel highlights include: Karadayi, Kurt Seyit & Shura, Black Money Love and Wings of Love.
“The launch of Dizi Channel differentiates and diversifies MEO's offer, allowing access, on the one hand, to content aimed at international fiction lovers and, on the other hand, to specific styles, such as series”, said Tiago Silva Lopes, Consumer Products and Services Director at Altice Portugal.
MEO already carries the gaming and esports channel Gametoon from SPI/FilmBox’s extensive portfolio.
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.
About MEO
MEO, a company of the Altice Portugal Group, is the leading telecommunications operator in Portugal. Based on a strategy of innovation and differentiation, it has been marking the history of telecommunications in Portugal, anticipating the future by leading the most important milestones in mobile service, throughout the various technological generations (2G, 3G, 4G) and currently the new generation of 5G mobile technology. Innovation for MEO also means a bet on the diversification of its territories of performance, as demonstrated by the entry into the Ticket and Energy businesses, with MEO Blueticket and MEO Energia. First operator in the world to make its TV service available on the 3 major technological platforms, its purpose, through the relevance of its technology, services and products, is to keep the Portuguese connected to each other and to life.
SPI/FilmBox has signed a deal with A1 Belarus to launch their premium drama hub Dizi as a linear channel and SVOD on A1’s IPTV platform
SPI/FilmBox and A1, one of the largest private telecom, ICT and content service providers in Belarus, announce that they have inked a distribution agreement for SPI’s premium drama brand Dizi which will be offered as both a linear channel and subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) through the operator’s IPTV platform. Timeless Dizi Channel will be available to all A1 subscribers in Belarus and the viewers will be able to access Russian localized Dizi series on-demand through the operator’s video service.
“We are pleased to partner with A1, one of the leading players in the Belarusian market, for one of our most sought-after brands. We are confident that Timeless Dizi Channel and Dizi’s on-demand content will provide drama series enthusiasts in Belarus with a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that they can enjoy whenever and however they want,” commented Murat Muratoğlu, Head of Distribution at SPI International.
Established in April 2019, Dizi reaches millions of households worldwide, rapidly growing its global footprint with recent launches in Sub-Saharan Africa, CEE and Western Europe. With over 600 hours of fresh content including globally acclaimed drama series, the channel highlights include: Black Money Love, 20 Minutes, Kurt Seyit & Shura, Moms and Mothers and more.
“It is important for us to continue developing video services for literally everyone - for viewers with different tastes, interests and needs,” commented Anton Bladik, Senior Director for Digital Platforms and Content at A1.
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.
About A1:
A1 is a telecommunications, ICT and content services provider in Belarus. The company began its commercial activities on April 16, 1999, becoming the first mobile operator of the GSM standard in the country. Since November 2007, the company is part of A1 Telekom Austria Group, the European subsidiary of the multinational holding América Móvil, one of the world's largest wireless service providers. Until August 2019, the company conducted operations under the brand name Velcom.
A1 customers in Belarus are more than 4.9 million people, over 1.1 million households have accessibility to a fixed communication network using GPON and Ethernet technologies in regional cities and the largest district centers. In addition, A1 provides IPTV digital television services under the brand name VOKA, as well as data storage and cloud services based on its own data center, one of the largest in the country. The company employs about 2,700 people, and branded sales and service centers are located in all major cities of the country.
SPI/FilmBox and Telekom Romania announce that they have extended their partnership for three more years with the operator adding SPI’s Fast&FunBox and FilmBox Stars to their existing offer.
SPI/FilmBox and Telekom Romania are pleased to announce that they have renewed and expanded their long-standing partnership. The newly minted deal will make SPI brands that are already offered through Telekom Romania’s services available to subscribers for an additional three years, adding SPI’s Fast&FunBox and FilmBox Stars to the mix. Both will be available across all of Telekom Romania’s distribution networks.
“We are delighted to build on our existing and long-standing partnership with Telekom Romania to continue to bring SPI’s truly versatile and entertaining brands to a wide audience through their distribution networks,” commented Tamas Fülöp, Regional Director of Operations at SPI International.
The new deal makes Fast&FunBox which offers action-packed programming dedicated to adrenaline sports and FilmBox Stars which broadcasts award-winning movies with stellar casts, available to Telekom Romania subscribers across all of their distribution networks.
“We are always looking to offer our customers quality TV content and as varied as possible, to please all family members, especially in this difficult period in which the time spent in front of the TV has increased. The extension of the collaboration with SPI represents the proof of our commitment. We hope that the content broadcast through the new channels that enter Telekom’s grid will quickly reach the hearts of sports fans and lovers of internationally awarded films”, stated Andreas Elsner, Chief Commercial Officer, Residential Segment, Telekom Romania.
Telekom Romania already carries the following from SPI’s extensive portfolio: SPI’s flagship FilmBox; the go-to destination for drama enthusiasts Timeless Dizi Channel; FilmBox Premium, which broadcasts some of the best Hollywood movies starring A-list actors; DocuBox, which broadcasts a collection of award-winning documentaries about different cultures and the wonders of our world; and FightBox, which delivers electrifying combat sports live events and multi-discipline mixed martial arts coverage from all over the world.
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 recently added to its portfolio Film1 premium movie services in The Netherlands, including four linear offers 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 Telekom Romania:
Telekom Romania is a dynamic brand, offering fixed and mobile innovative communication services to a broad customer community.
Our solutions open a world of infinite opportunities to share the beauty of life together with our families, friends, partners, colleagues and citizens around us. Our mission is to enrich people’s lives, by offering them fixed and mobile integrated services, latest technologies like 4G, optical fibre, as well as Internet TV which brings users a new entertainment experience, with access to exclusive and quality content, on all screens, and advanced interactive features. Telekom Romania is the trusted partner for companies, providing them with complete communications and IT&C solutions. Our network is bringing together people, machines and content, connecting them for a better, safer, simpler future.
Telekom Romania is present in the Romanian market since 2014, after the joint rebranding of Romtelecom and COSMOTE Romania.
Telekom is a brand pertaining to Deutsche Telekom, one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies.
SPI/FilmBox makes premium movie brands FilmBox and more available to M SAT Cable subscribers in Bulgaria on the provider’s cable and IPTV platforms.
SPI International brands continue to reach more households in Bulgaria through new strategic partnerships with industry leaders. The global media company has inked a new deal with Bulgarian cable TV operator M SAT Cable for 11 products from its portfolio including premium movie brands FilmBox Extra and FilmBox Stars and other brands that broadcast thematic programming such as DocuBox, Gametoon and FashionBox. These will be available to all M SAT Cable subscribers on both the provider’s linear service and their recently launched IPTV service, M SAT Cable PRO.
“It gives us great pleasure to provide additional windows of curated content to help expand the entertainment offerings of our partner M SAT with this brand-new deal,” commented Murat Muratoglu, Head of Distribution at SPI International. “We are delighted to be able to bring programming that’s relevant to all kinds of different tastes and needs; ranging from movies and series to content devoted to sports, documentaries, lifestyle and more,” added Muratoglu.
SPI’s FilmBoxExtra offers a great selection of blockbuster hits and award-winning movies featuring world famous stars. FilmBox Stars and FilmBox present Hollywood movies, favorite evergreens, and popular series and broadcast hundreds of premiere titles every year.
The deal also includes: FilmBox Arthouse which brings world cinema classics from iconic directors such as Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Fellini and many others to cinema lovers; FunBox UHD presents 100% premium native UHD programming dedicated to entertainment and lifestyle programming; Gametoon which is dedicated 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/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 recently added to its portfolio Film1 premium movie services in The Netherlands, including four linear offers 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 M SAT Cable
M SAT Cable EAD is one of the first cable operators in Bulgaria. To date, it is one of the largest operators nationally and the largest in Northeastern Bulgaria with points of presence in Varna, the resorts - Golden Sands, St. St. Constantine and Elena, Chaika, Kranevo, Aksakovo , Balchik, Kavarna, Shabla, Ruse, and Nova Zagora. The company has a high-tech optical network, which allows it to offer a wide range of high quality services.
M SAT CABLE EAD uses a new generation digital platform. MDIGITAL digital television is based on state-of-the-art technological development of a world leader in the field of telecommunications.
In 2020, M SAT Cable EAD invested and implemented a state-of-the-art IPTV platform for providing interactive television - MSAT Pro, with 190 channels, 50 of which HD and lots of interactive functions.
Under the brand name - MNET, the company specializes in the design, construction and operation of networks, high-speed data transmission and Internet access, through which MSAT Cable is established in the telecommunications market. This allows MSAT Cable to offer a full range of technological solutions and services such as high-speed Internet, MAN, VPN solutions and other integrated telecommunications services. The quality of the provided services is guaranteed with a high degree of reliability as a result of double reserved connections through the support network of M SAT Cable EAD, built and separated into optical rings, ensuring continuity and redundancy of information.
