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SPI International

Major expansion for FilmBox channels

Channel management and curation specialist SPI International has announced the launch of three dynamic channels—FilmBox Action, FilmBox Family, and FilmBox Middle East—in key regions, including South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, and Tunisia in partnership with mobile payment specialist Digital Virgo. The FilmBox line-up will be […]

April 3, 2024

SPI International launches Filmstream on Freeview

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has announced the launch of its FAST channel Filmstream on Freeview in the UK. Filmstream, on channel 269, offers audiences a collection of films unavailable on mainstream movie channels. These are movies celebrated at international film festivals, and those that have won some of the industry’s most prestigious awards: the […]

March 26, 2024

SPI International brings Dizi to Sweden with Allente

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has announced the launch of its Dizi channel and Dizi on-demand content on the Nordic entertainment company Allente’s platform. This partnership enables SPI International to bring Turkish dramas to viewers across the Nordics, commencing with Sweden, with plans for launches in Norway, Denmark, and Finland scheduled for a later date. […]

March 18, 2024

SPI International unveils FilmBox Love channel

SPI International (a Canal+ company) that specialises in channel curation and management, has unveiled a new limited edition smart channel. The channel is now live and will continue to spread the love until March 15th, offering subscribers a cinematic experience available exclusively on the FilmBox+ platform. FilmBox Love blends timeless classics with contemporary tales of love […]

February 7, 2024

SPI International content on NXTDIGITAL India

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has announced its partnership with NXTDIGITAL India to launch the Dizi channel and the FilmBox+ streaming service. Subscribers now have the opportunity to enjoy Turkish drama series with Dizi, in Hindi. Accessible as a linear channel through the VAS Bouquet package and available on-demand via the FilmBox+ platform, viewers can […]

January 29, 2024

Thema America, SPI International LatAm distribution deal

Thema America, a Canal+ group company, has reached a strategic agreement with SPI International for representation and distribution of its channels in Latin America. The agreement is part of Canal+’s global expansion plans and comes as a result of the purchase and definitive acquisition of SPI International in 2023. The alliance will allow Thema America […]

January 23, 2024

FilmBox Hungary channel; RTL Saleshouse partnership

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has officialised the launch of a new version of FilmBox channel in Hungary, fully tailored for the Hungarian market, featuring an enhanced content selection. This endeavour will be further strengthened through a partnership with RTL Saleshouse, facilitating advertising sales and viewership measurement. By introducing a dedicated FilmBox feed for Hungary, the […]

January 11, 2024

SPI International channels on Vodafone Ireland

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has signed a channel distribution deal with Vodafone Ireland that provides a lineup of thematic channels to Irish audiences. ’We are thrilled to provide an enhanced entertainment experience by delivering a diverse range of channels to our longstanding partner, Vodafone, spanning various territories including the latest addition, Ireland,’’ said Georgina […]

December 20, 2023

Poland: SPI International channels on Play

Play is expanding its TV package offer with more channels from Grupa Kino Polska, the Polish media group and part of SPI International – the media company owned by the Canal+ Group. Starting in January 2024, the operator’s offer will include nine new channels, including five channels from the FilmBox package, the Kino TV film […]

December 15, 2023

FilmBox Christmas channel on FilmBox+

SPI International, a Canal+ company and specialist in channel curation and management across Free-to-Air (FTA), pay-TV and digital platforms, has announced the addition of FilmBox Christmas to its expanding Smart Channel portfolio on FilmBox+. The new Smart Channel offers viewers a collection of heartwarming and festive movies to celebrate the joy of Christmas.“Our main goal […]

December 14, 2023