SPI/FilmBox Launches Dizi with MEGOGO in Multiple Countries

SPI/FilmBox and OTT service MEGOGO have extended their partnership for three more years, adding Dizi content to the mix. SPI’s premium series hub Dizi will be available as both linear channel and VOD to subscribers in multiple countries.

SPI/FilmBox and MEGOGO, one of the largest OTT/VOD services in Eastern Europe and CIS, announce that they have extended their distribution deal for three more years in addition to making SPI’s premium series hub Dizi available to MEGOGO subscribers in a number of countries. According to the deal, Dizi content will be offered both via the linear feed of Timeless Dizi Channel and as stand-alone video-on-demand (VOD) through the platform. The on-demand content delivered to MEGOGO within the scope of this agreement will also include movies, documentaries and lifestyle programming.  

“The success that Timeless Dizi Channel has reached globally since its launch has been remarkable. Now, we are excited to bring the riveting world of Dizi to digital through a partnership with MEGOGO, one of the most prominent players in CIS. MEGOGO subscribers will be able to keep up with their favorite Turkish series with the linear feed or watch the episodes on-demand at their leisure,” commented Murat Muratoğlu, Head of Distribution at SPI International. 

Established in April 2019, Dizi reaches millions of households worldwide, available across Europe, the Middle East, CIS and Africa. With an award-winning slate of globally acclaimed Turkish drama series, the Dizi content highlights available for MEGOGO subscribers include: International Emmy Award nominated Black Money Love, Karadayi, Stiletto Vendetta, 20 Minutes and Raven (Kuzgun).

 “Turkish content is one of the most popular for our customers. We are glad to have such a great possibility to explore the Turkish culture, history and social life together. Thanks to our collaboration with SPI International/FilmBox, our users will get even more interesting content,” said Ivan Shestakov, Chief Innovation Officer at MEGOGO.

At the moment, Timeless Dizi Channel is available in the following countries with MEGOGO: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Estonia, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan. More countries will be added to the list over time.

In addition to Dizi, MEGOGO already carries the following from the SPI/FilmBox portfolio: FilmBox, DocuBox HD, FashionBox HD, Fast&FunBox HD, FightBox HD, 360 TuneBox, FilmBox Arthouse, Gametoon and Erox - All of which will be available to MEGOGO subscribers for an additional three years with the extension of the distribution agreement.

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.

SPI was founded 28 years ago and has extensive experience in the TV and broadcasting industry. 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, the Netherlands and Russia. SPI is one of the premier movie service providers in the countries where it operates, with FilmBox being its flagship movie service. 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. 

SPI’s brands reach millions of households through operators, partner platforms and SPI’s own digital products globally. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses cutting-edge technology providing its subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content and FilmBox+ service that has over one million subscribers. The company recently launched a new digital service, Dizi, a state-of-the-art aggregator of the best Turkish series worldwide. SPI also owns and operates the brand assets of Film1 premium movie services in The Netherlands, including four linear channels and an on-demand service.

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 MEGOGO

MEGOGO is the largest media service in Eastern Europe and Central Asia for watching video, TV and listening to audio. The monthly audience is 55 million unique users and the resource catalog features more than 200,000 hours of content. The media service cooperates with well-known studios such as: FOX, BBC, Sony, Walt Disney, Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and others. MEGOGO changes users' habits in modern content consumption: TV with interactive features, high-quality movies and cartoons, a content recommendation system based on preferences, interactive thematic channels of own production, a separate section with games on Smart TV, thousands of audiobooks and podcasts. MEGOGO is available on Smart TV sets, media players, Apple TV, Android TV, game consoles, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, and also on PCs. MEGOGO is a platform that always has something to entertain its users. For more information, please visit https://megogo.net/

For more information please contact: melodi.simson@spiintl.com