SPI International’s streaming service FilmBox+ continues its dynamic expansion in Europe. Building on its established presence in Poland, Hungary, and Romania, the service officially launched in Bulgaria and Serbia with A1. The next A1 market to welcome FilmBox+ will be North Macedonia, followed by Slovenia and Croatia in the coming months.
The launch is part of a broader agreement signed with A1 Group in June 2025, which encompasses the distribution of SPI’s TV channels and positions A1 as a key partner for product delivery. The collaboration ensures seamless integration and accessibility of FilmBox+ across the first two A1 markets last year, with further expansion in additional A1 markets, including North Macedonia in March and then Slovenia as well as Croatia. This strategic move marks another milestone in the development of SPI’s flagship digital product.
“Our partnership with A1 Group is a testament to SPI’s commitment to delivering premium entertainment experiences to global audiences. With FilmBox+, we offer a rich content library that resonates with diverse audiences. As our flagship digital product, FilmBox+ is designed to provide seamless access to high-quality content anytime, anywhere, ensuring an intuitive and engaging viewing experience.” - said Erwan Luherne, Managing Director at SPI International.
FilmBox+ is a streaming service full of entertainment with on-demand viewing. It complements SPI’s linear TV channels, including FilmBox and DIZI, among others, with a continually expanding library of Korean series and Turkish dramas, films, documentaries, and thematic content. The platform offers hundreds of titles curated for every mood, fully localized in local languages.
FilmBox+ ensures rich and engaging viewing experience for every audience segment, offering easy access, intuitive navigation and satisfactory content search results at an affordable price. The service supports up to five user profiles and simultaneous streaming on three devices. It also includes parental control features and is accessible via www.filmboxplus.com, mobile apps, and Smart TVs.
CANAL+, the co-producer and exclusive broadcaster of the César Awards ceremony, will bring the event to viewers in Poland. As part of the CANAL+ portfolio, the prestigious French film awards ceremony will be aired on CANAL+ Premium and FilmBox Premium. In addition, for the first time ever, the César Awards broadcast will be available in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the Netherlands, where viewers will be able to watch it on FilmBox branded channels. All broadcasts will be delivered in local language versions.
The César Awards ceremony is one of the most important events in European cinema. Each year, it rewards French cinema talent in various categories, including Best Film and Best director, as well as international cinema in the Best Foreign Film category. This year’s César Awards ceremony will take place on 26 February at Olympia. The exclusive broadcast, beginning at 20:30, will be carried by channels owned by the CANAL+, which has supported French cinema for many years.
In Poland, the ceremony will be shown live on CANAL+ Premium and FilmBox Premium channels, known for airing the best in cinema. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, FilmBox Premium will also carry the broadcast, while in the Netherlands the ceremony will be available on FilmBox, a channel offering a wide library of films ranging from evergreen classics to Hollywood hits.
Originally produced in French, the César Awards broadcast will be adapted for viewers in each local market. The ceremony will be aired with simultaneous interpretation into local languages, allowing audiences to fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the event.
The 51st César Awards ceremony will be hosted by actor Benjamin Lavernhe and presided over by Camille Cottin. During the event, Hollywood star Jim Carrey will receive the Honorary César Award for lifetime artistic achievement.
SPI International announces a strategic partnership with bTV Media Group, one of Bulgaria’s top TV sales houses. Effective January 1, bTV Media Group becomes the exclusive representative for DIZI’s advertising inventory in Bulgaria.
DIZI is one of SPI International’s flagship brands, offering premium Turkish drama featuring acclaimed stars and compelling narratives of love, betrayal, and family ties. Since its launch in Bulgaria in 2020, DIZI has gained popularity among local viewers, delivering gripping stories and high-quality productions that resonate with universal emotions.
“We are excited to add DIZI in Bulgaria to our portfolio of advertising channels in the region.” - said Erwan Luherne, Managing Director at SPI International. “This partnership with bTV Media Group, a recognized leader in TV sales, reinforces our commitment to expanding our advertising presence across Central and Eastern Europe.”
With this agreement, Bulgaria joins the list of CEE countries where SPI International offers TV advertising sales, alongside Poland, Czechia, Hungary, and Romania. “At bTV, we have always striven to offer the best products. Therefore, we are happy to take another step forward in developing the market, and truly believe that this partnership will create valuable new opportunities for our customers.” - said Velimira Petrova, Sales Director, bTV Media Group.
January marks the premiere of new episodes of season 2 of “The Innocents” and thrilling drama “The Circle” in Bulgaria. Later this year, DIZI will bring even more premiere titles to the channel and continue airing popular series cherished by Bulgarian audiences, including “Mehmed”. The channel is currently available for local audiences through major local operators, including A1, Yettel, and Vivacom, ensuring broad reach for advertisers.
SPI International announces the appointment of Bartłomiej Major as Director of Channels. In his new role, Bartłomiej will be responsible for programming strategy and channels’ development, as well as strengthening collaboration across teams.
His responsibilities will include shaping and implementing the strategy for all TV channels within SPI International’s portfolio, including Kino Polska, Zoom TV, Stopklatka, FilmBox-branded channels, and DIZI. Bartłomiej will also work closely with CANAL+ group entities to support the development of CANAL+ operations in the Benelux countries and Central Europe.
"With his extensive experience, deep understanding of the media industry, and knowledge gained over the years, Bartek will play a key role in driving our programming strategy and channels growth. I am confident that his expertise and fresh perspective will help us strengthen SPI International’s position and better meet the needs of viewers and business partners." – said Erwan Luherne, Managing Director at SPI International.
Bartłomiej Major brings many years of experience in managing TV channels and programming offer. Before joining SPI International, he served as Programming Director at Hearst Networks in Poland and the Central and Eastern Europe region. Previously, he built his expertise at the Amsterdam and Warsaw branches of FOX Networks Group and MTV Networks Poland, among others.
