SPI International Launches FilmBox with Ziggo in the Netherlands
FilmBox’s Home of Good Movies will be available to 3.1 million Ziggo viewers at channel 100
SPI/FilmBox announces the launch of FilmBox with Ziggo, the largest cable operator in the Netherlands, starting June 30th, 2022. The distribution deal will allow all TV customers of Ziggo to have unlimited access to FilmBox at channel 100 for a curated selection of Hollywood films, favorite classics and the popular Narcos series. In total, 3.1 million Ziggo viewers will be able to enjoy FilmBox’s stress-free, lean-back entertainment experience that has no disruptive commercial breaks during the movies.
FilmBox was launched in the Netherlands last May and is currently offered in the basic packages of Canal Digitaal, DELTA, Caiway, Online.nl, Kabelnoord, Plinq, SKP, Trined and Breedband Helmond. With the addition of FilmBox to Ziggo, the channel will be available in over three million Dutch households.
“Overwhelming feedback from Dutch TV viewers shows how frustrating it is to interrupt a film several times for a commercial break. It was high time to do something about it. FilmBox is already a huge success on all the platforms that have been broadcasting it since last year and has proven its appeal abroad for many years. The channel is a wonderful addition to our premium proposition Film1, and we are proud of the trust that Ziggo places in us”, says Jeroen Bergman, Managing Director Film1 and FilmBox Netherlands.
The weekly programming grid for FilmBox features a Movie of the Week on Monday evenings which spans prize-winning arthouse movies, international blockbusters and local productions starring Dutch actors. On Wednesday afternoons and weekend mornings, the channel airs movies for children and young adults. In addition, on Friday evenings, FilmBox broadcasts three horror movies in succession.
Raymond van der Vliet, Director Programming & Content at VodafoneZiggo adds: “We are very pleased to add FilmBox to our extensive tv offering. FilmBox fits perfectly in our aim to provide customers access to their favorite content with the best quality and viewing experience. The viewing of ad break-free programs and the high-quality films and series of FilmBox helps our customers get a great tv-experience.”
SPI is active in the Netherlands with multiple brands including Film1, FilmBox, FilmBox Arthouse and Turkish series channel Dizi (via Amazon Prime), Docustream and Filmstream (via Samsung TV Plus) and a range of films at Pathé Thuis. Film1 has tripled the number of subscribers in recent years and FilmBox is available via the majority of Dutch operators.
About Ziggo
Ziggo is one of the leading communication and entertainment service providers for consumers and companies in the Netherlands. As of March 31, 2022, Ziggo has almost 4 million television, over 3 million internet and over 2 million fixed telephony customers. The small and large business market uses products such as data communication, (mobile) telephony, television services and electronic payment options, Ziggo is part of VodafoneZiggo, a 50/50 joint venture of Vodafone Group and Liberty Global. For more information, go to www.vodafoneziggo.nl
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 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