SPI International Affiliate Grupa Kino Polska Brings Channels to Play

Play is expanding its TV package offer with more channels from Grupa Kino Polska, one of Poland's leading media groups and a part of SPI International – a global media company owned by the CANAL+ Group. Starting in January, the operator's offer will include nine new channels, including five channels from the FilmBox package, the Kino TV film channel, as well as the documentary channel DocuBox HD, the FightBox HD sports channel and broadcast in 4K quality FunBox UHD. All mentioned Grupa Kino Polska channels will be available to Play subscribers on a promotional basis within an open window from December 14, 2023 to January 9, 2024.

- We are pleased that, thanks to our cooperation with Kino Polska Group, more channels will be added to Play's TV offer, expanding our TV service with a variety of high-quality programs. The rich library of movies, series, documentaries and sports content that will enrich our offer is perfectly in line with our strategy of providing customers with next-generation television. The best TV experience, top-notch entertainment and freedom of choice are the pillars of Play TV. - said Magdalena Zonko, Head of the Content Acquisition and Management Team in Play.

- We are constantly expanding the distribution of our channels, allowing an even larger audience to choose the content we offer. We are pleased that channels from the Grupa Kino Polska portfolio are joining the offer of another major operator in the country. Introducing them to Play increases their accessibility and will allow both new and existing subscribers to access attractive and quality content. I am convinced that everyone will find something for themselves in our offer. – said Jacek Koskowski, Director of Sales and Distribution in Grupa Kino Polska.

Grupa Kino Polska channels that will join the Play offer are popular and well-liked TV channels. FilmBox is a well-known brand offering five movie channels: FilmBox Premium HD, FilmBox Extra HD, FilmBox Family, FilmBox Action and FilmBox Arthouse. The FilmBox channels offer excellent entertainment for a wide range of viewers. The package includes a carefully selected range of award-winning films with great actors, high-profile Hollywood productions, acclaimed European cinema, top action films, entertainment classics for the whole family, interesting selection of series from all over the world, as well as arthouse cinema and productions outside the mainstream.

Play TV users will also be able to watch movies and series on the Kino TV channel. The programming offer includes a good selection of popular evergreens, fantasy films, moving dramas, funny comedies, cult horrors as well as series and miniseries.

Documentary enthusiasts will be pleased with the offer of the DocuBox HD channel, which presents nature, popular science, historical and cultural programs and series. For sports fans, the broadcaster offers FightBox HD - a unique sports channel on the Polish market, dedicated to more than 30 combat sports disciplines, including the recently fastest-growing MMA. In turn, FunBox UHD is one of the few channels available in Poland that broadcasts in Ultra HD (4K). It allows viewers to discover breathtaking places, meet extraordinary people and attend unique cultural events.
 
Additional information

SPI International (a CANAL+ company) is a global media company operating TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and is a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. SPI operates multiple free-to-air and pay-tv channels in CEE, Western Europe, Asia, and Adria regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia, and the Netherlands. SPI International 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.

Grupa Kino Polska, part of SPI International, a company owned by CANAL+ Group, is one of the leading media groups in Poland, successfully operating also on international markets. The group distributes and produces content for television, VOD platforms, streaming services and cinemas, as well as selling program licenses. It is also a broadcaster of thematic TV channels, distributed on digital terrestrial television, cable networks and satellite platforms. The Group's portfolio includes such TV channels as Stopklatka, Zoom TV, Kino Polska, Kino Polska Muzyka, Kino TV, Dizi, Gametoon and FilmBox brand channels.