SPI / FILMBOX channels to premiere on South Africa's StarSat

StarSat today announced plans to launch two new entertainment channels for the South African pay TV market: FilmBox Africa HD (channel no. 188) and FashionBox HD (channel no. 282) channels. Both networks will be carried on StarSat’s DTH and OTT platforms.

StarSat’s viewers with access to FilmBox Africa will get a chance to enjoy “No Easy Days,” the new 9 episode action crime series that will premiere on June 5th, 2018. “No Easy Days” by Red Rock Entertainment tells a story about the President’s daughter who is kidnapped and held ransom by a British mercenary - a rebellious Navy Seal is the only hope of saving her.

FilmBox Africa HD and FashionBox HD are two of several thematic channels which SPI International distributes internationally. Other SPI channels which are already being carried by several other platforms and operators across the continent include: FightBox HD, DocuBox HD, Fast&FunBox HD, FilmBox Art House, 360TuneBox and Gametoon.

Says Ms. Wu, CEO of ODM – "StarSat has gone to great lengths to enhance the quality and depth of its Pay TV entertainment offer in South Africa by providing new and exciting viewing experiences to our loyal customers. We are delighted to extend the multi-channel viewing experience by adding these 2 new channels. We recognize the demand in South Africa for truly dynamic content that is both culturally relevant and entertaining - which is what StarSat is all about. Our loyal customers should expect much more immersive storytelling experiences on our platform in the near future.”

Amit Karni, Head of Distribution for SPI in Africa, says - “We are honored to cooperate with StarSat to launch FilmBox Africa HD and FashionBox HD on its DTH and OTT platforms in South Africa and neighboring countries, bringing fresh, new and exciting content to its audiences."