SPI/FilmBox furthers the MENA expansion of its drama hub Dizi with Digital Virgo, integrating into DV CONTENT, a catalogue of digital services designed for mobile operators. According to a new distribution deal between the long-standing partners, Dizi will be available in Arabic on the products, PlayVOD, Veedz and Unlimited Streaming in Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Oman.
Dizi broadcasts critically acclaimed Turkish drama series starring popular stars and reaches millions of households worldwide. “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Digital Virgo to bring some of the most popular series to both existing and potential Turkish series enthusiasts in MENA,” commented Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe and Africa at SPI International.
The Dizi deal builds on the existing partnership between SPI and Digital Virgo, which made SPI’s movie and thematic propositions including, FilmBox Africa, FilmBox Arthouse, Gametoon and FightBox available to multiple countries in Africa last year.
“Premium content is essential to the success of our offer. We are pleased to continue this partnership with Dizi, bringing another deal on the table with added-value Turkish series - locally adapted content that meets the needs of the viewers in MENA,” said Achraf Ammour, Sales Director for the African Market 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, Digital Virgo has built partnerships with over 150 operators in more than 40 countries, thanks to local teams mainly in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Latin America. Digital Virgo handles over 9 billion transactions per year, with a turnover of 390 million euros in 2021 thanks to 900 employees worldwide.
More information on digitalvirgo.com
About SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI INTERNATIONAL (a CANAL+ company) is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. SPI operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands. SPI Group 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
Dizi app is now available across Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV devices in the US as a subscription video-on-demand package with English and Spanish localizations
SPI/FilmBox today announced the launch of SPI’s premium drama hub Dizi across Comcast’s entertainment platforms, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV, effective April 2022. Customers can subscribe to Dizi directly on their Comcast device for $4.99 month and immediately begin enjoying the service’s curated selection of Turkish drama series. Series offered within Dizi have English and Spanish localization options - including Spanish and English dubbing and English subtitles for those who would like to watch the series in the original Turkish.
“Our Dizi brand, which currently boasts a catalogue of some of the best Turkish drama series, has garnered immense popularity across the globe since its launch. We are delighted to partner with Comcast, one of the most prominent players in the market, to jumpstart Dizi’s U.S. expansion and to bring the magnetizing world of Turkish series to the homes of millions in the region,” commented Berkin Ecevit, Sales and Business Development Director at SPI International.
Established in April 2019, Dizi has been expanding its global footprint rapidly and is currently available through multiple operators and digital platforms worldwide with linear and on demand propositions.
“Our partnership with Dizi is an exciting new edition to our international library for drama series lovers. We are excited to continue to grow our international entertainment offerings with additional language choices, as well as making it easily accessible to our customers who can simply say ‘Show me Dizi’ into their voice remote,” said Rebecca Simpson, Executive Director, Multicultural & International Video Strategy, Xfinity Consumer Services.
About SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI INTERNATIONAL (a CANAL+ company) is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. SPI operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands. SPI Group 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
SPI/FilmBox continues the global expansion of its FAST channels via launches with new and existing partners. The company announces that the ad-supported digital channel Filmstream is next to arrive in Sweden with Samsung TV Plus, Samsung Electronics’ free streaming service. Starting this month, Samsung TV Plus users in the region can access hundreds of hours of award-winning classics, independent features and world cinema movies by tuning in to channel number 4969.
“We are very excited to expand our long-standing partnership with Samsung TV Plus to include the Swedish market for our well received FAST channel Filmstream,” commented Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe & Africa at SPI International. “This is the fifth market in which Filmstream has launched with Samsung TV Plus - following UK, Australia, India and the Netherlands - and the first of a string of launches to come in the new year,” added Twiss.
Filmstream’s current catalogue includes independent world cinema gems and classic movies from iconic directors such as Hitchcock, Kurosawa, Fellini and many others. Filmstream plans to expand its line-up with Hollywood blockbusters and popular hits in the future.
Samsung TV Plus boasts a catalogue of 100% free ad-supported content spanning news, sports, entertainment, movies and an ever-growing number of channels, with new channels being added every month in Sweden. The service comes pre-installed on Samsung Smart TVs from 2017 onwards and users are not required to register in order to stream the content offered.
About SPI International
SPI INTERNATIONAL (a CANAL+ company) is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. SPI operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands. SPI Group 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
About TV Plus:
Samsung TV Plus is free TV, with no subscription, no sign-up, no additional device, or credit card needed. Pre-installed on all 2017-2022 Samsung Smart TVs, Samsung TV Plus instantly delivers over 45 free channels across multiple genres including news, sports, entertainment, and an ever-growing video on demand library of your favourite movies and popular shows. The free, ad-supported video service is available in Sweden and 15 other European territories, all you need is an internet connection. For the latest on Samsung TV Plus, please visit http://samsungtvplus.page.link/EU_PR
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Prime members in the Netherlands can now access popular and critically-acclaimed Turkish series on-demand via the Dizi add-on paid monthly subscription
SPI’s premium drama hub Dizi continues its Western European expansion with Amazon Prime Video Channels. Building on its successful launch in Spain, Dizi’s curated selection of high-budget and critically-acclaimed Turkish series is now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in the Netherlands as add-on paid monthly subscription package. The package currently features a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) proposition that allows viewers to choose the series they would like to watch with the linear channel launch expected to follow later in the year.
“Following the launch of DocuBox and FilmBox Arthouse, we are delighted to add our Dizi offering to the bouquet of SPI content that’s available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in the Netherlands. An ever-growing slate of addictive Turkish series awaits Dutch viewers at Dizi, the Home of Good Stories,” commented Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe and Africa.
ABOUT SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI INTERNATIONAL is a global media company operating 42 TV channels, multiple digital products across six continents, and a major player in content distribution and broadcasting worldwide. The company operates multiple free-to-air and pay-TV channels in CEE, Western Europe, CIS and Ex-Yugo regions including key European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands. SPI Group 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.
