SPI International and Orange Romania have inked a channel distribution deal for SPI’s flagship channel FilmBox. The deal will render the channel available in Orange Romania’s Orange World package, starting on September 1st
SPI/FilmBox continues to expand its footprint in Romania through a new channel distribution agreement with Orange Romania for its flagship FilmBox channel. As of September 1st, FilmBox, which reaches over 30 million households worldwide, will be available to Orange Romania subscribers in the operator’s Orange World package.
“We are delighted to offer Orange Romania subscribers an entertainment experience that accommodates the demands and affinities of both general viewers and cinephiles. Launching FilmBox with one of our major partners in Romania reflects our unwavering commitment to providing top-quality content globally,” said Tamas Fülöp, Regional Director of Operations at SPI International.
FilmBox is SPI’s flagship movie channel and offers an extensive selection of entertaining programming including Hollywood blockbusters, world cinema classics, fan favorite evergreens and popular series for a wide audience. The channel features hundreds of premiere titles every year within a well-curated selection of content from world-class distributors. Channel highlights for the month include: Thrilling sci-fi crime drama series Hard Sun, starring Jim Sturgess and Agyness Deyn, comedy Daddy Day Care starring veteran actors Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, and Anjelica Huston, and an exciting German police crime drama series Einstein.
Through this new deal, FilmBox will be included in the operator’s Orange World package. Other SPI/FilmBox channels that are currently available to Orange Romania subscribers include: FilmBox Extra HD, SPI’s premium movie channel that features Hollywood hits with popular stars; DocuBox HD, which broadcasts a collection of award-winning documentaries about different cultures and the wonders of our world; FightBox HD delivers electrifying combat sports live events and multi-discipline mixed martial arts coverage from all over the world, and FashionBox HD provides highly entertaining content on fashion trends and all things style.
About SPI International
SPI International is a global media company operating 42 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 700 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.
About Orange Romania
Orange is the market leader in Romania with over 10 million customers and is part of the Orange Group, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with over 250 million customers in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies, under the brand Orange Business Services.
Having the best mobile internet and the widest network coverage in Romania, Orange offers integrated communications solutions for voice, internet, TV and mobile financial services through Orange Money.
SPI/FilmBox and GibFibre have partnered to bring FilmBox Arthouse, DocuBox, Gametoon and more from SPI’s diverse suite of channels to viewers in Gibraltar
SPI/FilmBox and communications provider GibFibre have announced that their newly minted agreement will make seven of SPI’s versatile channels available to GibFibre subscribers in Gibraltar. The channels will be available in GibFibre’s Super and Ultimate packages.
“We are excited to start our partnership with GibFibre and can’t wait to introduce SPI’s world of great entertainment to viewers in Gibraltar, through a selection of globally sought-after channels like DocuBox, Fast&FunBox, FightBox and Gametoon, that cater to a multitude of tastes,” said Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “We always like to support new players to any market and are very happy to add such a strong boutique of channels from launch to support their future success,” added Twiss.
Channels included in the deal are: SPI’s adeptly curated arthouse movie channel FilmBox Arthouse, which brings world cinema classics from iconic directors such as Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Fellini and many others to cinema lovers. Gametoon HD which is dedicated to gaming content created by true gaming and esports enthusiasts; FightBoxHD broadcasts some of the most electrifying combat sports live events and multi-discipline mixed martial arts coverage from all over the world; Fast&FunBox HD offers action-packed programming dedicated to adrenaline sports; DocuBox HD 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.
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with SPI International to deliver premium TV content in Gibraltar. This strategic decision highlights our intention to improve our service offering, cement Gibfibre’ standing in Gibraltar and work towards a triple play service offering,” said Kevin Alvarez, Director of Operations at GibFibre.
About SPI International
SPI International is a global media company operating 42 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 700 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.
About GibFibre
GibFibre Ltd is Gibraltar’s fastest growing telecommunications company. Born as part of AJ Sheriff Electrical Ltd which have been operating in Gibraltar for over 90 years, GibFibre provides telecommunications services for domestic and business users via their privately owned FTTH infrastructure. They offer broadband, fixed tel and TV services to their residential customers and provide carrier grade services to business and enterprise clients.
SPI International’s 4K/UHD lifestyle channel FunBox UHD lands on NetWorx in Bulgaria. Subscribers will be able to access the channel in their premium package through this new channel distribution deal.
SPI/FilmBox continues to expand its reach in Bulgaria through a newly minted channel distribution agreement with Bulgarian telecommunications operator NetWorx. The new agreement will give subscribers of NetWorx access to SPI’s 4K/UHD lifestyle channel, FunBox UHD, which features hundreds of hours of visually groundbreaking ultra HD content including concerts, entertainment, and documentaries on culture, travel, lifestyle, art, music and more.
“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 Muratoğlu, Head of Distribution at SPI International. “This channel provides viewers with an exhilarating and immersive experience as they get to explore the wonders of our world through stunning imagery and diverse programming,” added Muratoğlu.
“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.
FunBox UHD is the first worldwide native 4K/UHD TV channel and presents 100% premium native UHD programming dedicated to entertainment and lifestyle programming acquired from top producers and distributors around the globe.
In addition to FunBox UHD, NetWorx subscribers can enjoy a number of other channels from the expansive SPI/FilmBox portfolio, including movie channels FilmBox Extra, FilmBox Plus and FilmBox Arthouse, as well as a wide range of thematic channels such as; FightBox, Fast&FunBox, DocuBox, Gametoon, FashionBox and 360 TuneBox HD, in the operator’s premium package.
About SPI International
SPI International is a global media company operating 42 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 700 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.
SPI/FilmBox announced that their new ad-based digital channel Filmstream makes its worldwide debut with a launch on Samsung Electronics’ video service, Samsung TV Plus in the UK. Filmstream is the newest addition to SPI’s expansive streaming portfolio and currently features a broad selection of independent movies and world cinema classics.
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.
“The rise of on-demand content consumption has left some viewers with the need to unwind and embrace the laid-back viewing experience of linear TV. The addition of Filmstream to Samsung Electronics’ new generation video service Samsung TV Plus, will offer viewers the optimal laid-back entertainment experience through the convergence of traditional and digital television,” said Guney Yasavur, COO at SPI International. “At SPI International, we work towards creating innovative, tailor-made solutions that cater to different consumer needs. Over the years, we have achieved great success in the linear advertising business through our customer-centric approach which continues to remain a focal point in all our endeavors pertaining to online and digital media,” continued Yasavur.
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.
“I am very happy to have signed our first deal for Filmstream with our long-term partner Samsung Electronics,” said Georgina Twiss,MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “Through this partnership, movie lovers of all ages will be able to enjoy a great line-up of acclaimed world cinema classics through their Samsung Smart TVs” continued Twiss.
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.
“I am delighted to announce the debut of the Filmstream channel on Samsung TV Plus in the UK. Film lovers can now immerse themselves in an array of World Cinema, arthouse and independent movies all free of charge within Samsung TV Plus,” said Richard Jakeman, European Head of Business Development – Smart TV.
SPI/FilmBox and Samsung Electronics had previously partnered to bring linear channels and VOD content from major distributors to Samsung Smart TVs via SPI’s content service, FilmBox Live.
About SPI International
SPI International is a global media company operating 42 television channels on six continents. With FilmBox as its flagship channel, 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 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.
