SPI International, a CANAL+ company operating across six continents, announces a strategic partnership with United Group, a premier telecommunication, and media provider in Southeast Europe. This landmark collaboration brings SPI International's highly acclaimed channels, FilmBox Premium and FilmBox Extra to a wider audience across Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. The partnership allows United Group subscribers to enjoy captivating content through FilmBox Premium in the basic offer, and FilmBox Extra in the extended package. Additionally, a catalog of FilmBox on Demand titles is added to EON Video club portfolio delivering exceptional entertainment and unmatched value.
Murat Muratoglu, Head of Distribution at SPI International, said: "We are truly excited about joining forces with United Group to bring our world-class content to even more viewers across the Balkans. Our FilmBox channels and FilmBox On Demand catalog have a lot to offer to United Group subscribers, from blockbuster movies to captivating series, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to delivering top-quality entertainment that resonates with audiences globally."
Subscribers can find a captivating lineup that spans genres and eras, ensuring that every movie enthusiast, whether seeking the latest blockbusters, movies with A-list stars, or timeless classics, will find something to indulge in.
Suzana Radošević, Content Management Director at United Group said: “This collaboration refreshes our channel portfolio as well as the content in the EON Video Club with new, exciting movies and series.With our EON, the most popular TV platform in Southeast Europe that turns every TV into a Smart TV, providing the best entertainment, diverse and personalized TV content for every member of the family, this collaboration represents a winning combination and best experience for our users.”
About United Group
Dutch-based United Group is the leading telecommunications and media operator in South-East Europe. Active in eight countries, the company has more than 15,5 million users and nearly 15,000 employees. It generates almost €2.7 billion in annual revenues. United Group has the widest network coverage in the region and offers users the most attractive selection of TV content from around the world. Significant investments in digital infrastructure, content and technology ensure the excellence of the products and services it provides to customers. United Group has been majority owned by BC Partners, one of the largest global investment companies, since March 2019. For more information visit https://united.group/
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 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 International, a CANAL+ company, announces a strategic partnership with Telekom Slovenije, a leading telecommunications provider in Slovenia. Commencing on September 11th, 2023, Telekom Slovenije subscribers can anticipate a diverse and immersive content lineup, enhanced by SPI International's acclaimed channels.
Telekom Slovenia customers will have the opportunity to access a selection of premium channels through the FilmBox package, which includes movie channels such as FilmBox Premium, FilmBox Extra, FilmBox Stars, FilmBox Arthouse, and a suite of thematic channels featuring DocuBox, FightBox, 360TuneBox, Erox, and Eroxxx. In addition, the introduction of Dizi to EBT (Extended Basic Tier) will provide viewers with an array of compelling Turkish drama series. The package will also feature FashionBox, Fast&FunBox HD, FunBox UHD, and Gametoon as standalone offerings.
"This partnership with Telekom Slovenije marks a significant milestone for both companies as we collectively strive to redefine the entertainment experience. By incorporating our premium channel selection, featuring a diverse array of captivating programming tailored to various preferences, into Telekom Slovenije's lineup, we are committed to delivering unparalleled content and value to their subscribers," commented Murat Muratoglu, Head of Distribution at SPI International.
“We are excited to be the first in Slovenia to exclusively offer to our users TV channel Dizi. Turkish series are extremely popular in Slovenia and we believe that Dizi will achieve high viewership among our users, as well as the entire FilmBox package with tremendous potential as well, as it offers a variety of different content,” Head of TV Content at Telekom Slovenije, Svetlana Manojlović.
About Telekom Slovenije
Telekom Slovenije is the leading provider of comprehensive communication services in Slovenia. It connects users and simplifies their lives, and ensures security through a range of the most advanced ICT services and solutions. The NEO smart living and TV-platform combines the best solutions for home and entertainment – a simple way to watch and discover content, online shopping on the TV screen, and gaming without a video games console. NEO uses voice commandswith a renewed and upgraded user interface that ensures a superior user experience, and an extremely rich selection of TV content. www.telekom.si
About SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI INTERNATIONAL (a CANAL+ company) is a global media company operating 62 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 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 International, a CANAL+ company, is pleased to announce the launch of Dizi with Vodafone Portugal. The channel will be available in the basic package. The introduction of Dizi expands the partnership between SPI International and Vodafone, offering Portuguese audiences an exciting array of high-quality entertainment options.
SPI International has been providing captivating content through channels such as FightBox, Fast&FunBox, DocuBox, FunBox UHD, and Gametoon to Vodafone subscribers. The addition of Dizi to Vodafone's channel lineup reinforces SPI International's commitment to delivering diverse and engaging programming to its viewers.
Dizi, promises to captivate Portuguese audiences with its rich selection of premium Turkish dramas. Renowned for their compelling storylines, exceptional production values, and A-list stars, Turkish dramas have gained immense popularity worldwide. Dizi Portugal brings these globally acclaimed series to the Portuguese audience, providing them with a fresh and unique entertainment experience.
"SPI International is thrilled to introduce Dizi on Vodafone Portugal's platform," said Georgina Twiss, MD of Western Europe and Africa at SPI International. "The addition of Dizi not only enhances our partnership with Vodafone Portugal but also expands the entertainment choices available to Portuguese viewers. We are excited to bring the globally celebrated Turkish dramas to the Portuguese audience and look forward to their enthusiastic response."
António Margato, Consumer Marketing Director of Vodafone Portugal, said: "The addition of Dizi Channel to Vodafone Portugal's portfolio allows us to diversify our television offer even further. With international content of several genres - including series and soap operas - this new channel improves our customers' entertainment experience at home".
About Vodafone Portugal
Unique in its scale as the largest pan-European and African technology communications company, Vodafone transforms the way we live and work through its innovation, technology, connectivity, platforms, products and services. Vodafone operates mobile and fixed networks in 21 countries, and partners with mobile networks in 47 more. As of 30 September 2022, we had over 300 million mobile customers, more than 28 million fixed broadband customers, and 22 million TV customers. Vodafone is a world leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), connecting more than 150 million devices and platforms. We have revolutionised fintech in Africa through M-Pesa, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2022. It is the region’s largest fintech platform, providing access to financial services for more than 50 million people in a secure, affordable and convenient way. Our purpose is to connect for a better future by using technology to improve lives, digitalise critical sectors and enable inclusive and sustainable digital societies. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact to reach net zero emissions across our full value chain by 2040, while helping our customers reduce their own carbon emissions by 350 million tonnes by 2030. We are driving action to reduce device waste and achieve our target to reuse, resell or recycle 100% of our network waste. We believe in the power of connectivity and digital services to improve society and economies, partnering with governments to digitalise healthcare, education and agriculture and create cleaner, safer cities. Our products and services support the digitalisation of businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Our inclusion for all strategy seeks to ensure no-one is left behind through access to connectivity, digital skills and creating relevant products and services such as access to education, healthcare and finance. We are also committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and societies we serve. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com, follow us on Twitter at @VodafoneGroup or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/vodafone.
About SPI INTERNATIONAL
SPI INTERNATIONAL (a CANAL+ company) is a global media company operating 62 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 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 International, a renowned global media company, is pleased to announce its collaboration with ZAP, a leading digital satellite television provider in Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde, for the launch of Dizi. This captivating channel will showcase a wide selection of popular Turkish series and dramas. ZAP subscribers can now enjoy the rich content of Dizi in Portuguese subtitles as part of the Mini+ package, providing an enticing range of programming options.
Dizi broadcasts a rich selection of top-rated Turkish drama series starring popular stars and reaches millions of households worldwide.
Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe and Africa of SPI International, commented: ''We are thrilled to bring Dizi to the audiences in Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde and to build on our existing partnership with ZAP. This channel is a great addition to diversify our content offering through ZAP that already includes three other thematic channels FightBox, Fast&FunBox and FashionBox from the SPI/FilmBox portfolio.''
About ZAP:
ZAP started its activity in the Angolan market in April 2010 and is currently the largest Satellite TV operator in Angola, always maintaining its commitment to providing its customers with the best TV service on the market. In the 1st half of 2011, it entered the Mozambican market and quickly became the leader in providing content and channels in Portuguese and in high definition.
Since its creation, ZAP has invested in image and content quality, defining a positioning that distinguishes it and brings it ever closer to its customers, offering products and services that provide more entertainment. The general recognition of the population from north to south of the country, means that the company's mission extends to other areas, such as the social aspect. Vidas ZAP is a project implemented in 2013 that annually selects several orphanages where playgrounds are set up and televisions are offered with lifetime open signal.
In March 2014, a new growth opportunity arose for the company with the opening of the production company ZAP Studio. A television production studio that came to fill the need for more national programs and content, which are broadcasted exclusively on the ZAP Viva channel. In the same year, ZAP prepares to launch its first Dual Play offer with the ZAP Fibra service, which materializes the company's new positioning and gives continuity to an innovation strategy that is characteristic of ZAP´s operation. This is a service that offers Television + Internet Packages, with unprecedented features in Angola, such as Restart TV, Timewarp and Videoclube and with the fastest internet speeds on the market.
ZAP's long-term vision continues to be the creation of innovative solutions, services, products and events that respond to the challenges and demands of the market, maintaining the quality of the service it offers, in order to guarantee the preference of its customers.
About SPI INTERNATIONAL:
SPI International (a CANAL+ company) is a global media company operating 62 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, Asia and Adria 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
