SPI International Unveils Exciting Expansion of FilmBox Channels in South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, and Across the Middle East with Digital Virgo

SPI International, a CANAL+ company with extensive experience in channel management and curation worldwide, is thrilled to announce the launch of three dynamic channels—FilmBox Action, FilmBox Family, and FilmBox Middle East—in key regions, including South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, and Tunisia in partnership with Digital Virgo. The FilmBox lineup will be accessible on platforms such as PLAYVOD, Veedz.TV, Unlimited Streaming, Moov TV, and MTTV. The channels will be part of the basic tier, ensuring widespread availability and easy access for viewers.

"We're thrilled to introduce FilmBox channels on Digital Virgo platforms in South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, and with Arabic subtitles in the Middle East. This expansion reflects our commitment to providing diverse, high-quality content that resonates with audiences globally. We believe these channels will further enhance the entertainment experience for viewers in these regions," commented Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe and Africa at SPI International.

FilmBox Action delivers heart-pounding entertainment spanning thrillers, westerns, horror movies, science fiction, and more. FilmBox Family offers wholesome viewing suitable for all ages, while FilmBox Middle East caters to a diverse audience with a curated selection of Hollywood blockbusters, timeless classics, and popular films.

“Digital Virgo remains committed to enhancing its value proposition to Telecom Operators through the provision of TV and VOD platforms that are ever richer in functionality and content. The renewed partnership with SPI International is part of this overall strategy,” added Vincent Taradel, CMO at Digital Virgo.

About Digital Virgo

Digital Virgo is an international player in the mobile payment industry with an offer dedicated to the content ecosystem, DV CONTENT. A catalogue of turnkey platforms for Telcos and a global distribution network for content creators. With this offer, Digital Virgo gives the opportunity to Mobile Operators to be connected quickly and efficiently to key players of the content ecosystem particularly in the areas of gaming, music, video, TV, youth, edutainment and e-learning. An offer which integrates the technical platform, premium content, payment module and promotional features. For content creators, becoming part of DV CONTENT’s services is the occasion to integrate corners and marketplaces of Mobile Operators in more than 40 countries. A strong and sustainable distribution network to address new users and grow their business. Since 2008, the Group has built partnerships with over 140 operators in more than 40 countries, thanks to local teams mainly in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Latin America. Digital Virgo handles over 13 billion transactional hits per year, with a turnover of 430 million euros in 2022 and 860 employees. https://www.dv-content.com/

About SPI INTERNATIONAL

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 800 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