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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

Portugal: Dizi on NOS

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has announced a partnership with one of Portugal’s leading telecommunications operators, NOS. Dizi, SPI’s dedicated channel for premium Turkish series, is now available in the basic package offered by NOS at channel number 69. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for SPI International, as it ensures that 100 per cent of […]

December 11, 2023

FilmBox Channels on United Group

SPI International, a Canal+ company operating across six continents, has announced a strategic partnership with United Group, the Southeast European telco. The collaboration brings SPI International’s channels, FilmBox Premium and FilmBox Extra, to a wider audience across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia. United Group subscribers to can now watch content […]

October 4, 2023

FilmBox package on Telekom Slovenije

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has announced a partnership with Telekom Slovenije, the Slovenian telco. Telekom Slovenia customers now have the opportunity to access a selection of 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, […]

September 12, 2023

Canal+ takes 100% ownership of SPI International

Canal+ Group has taken full ownership of SPI International, the European broadcast and streaming operator behind brands including FilmBox, FightBox and Dizi. The French mass media company initially acquired a 70 per cent stake in SPI in September 2021, but announced in April 2023 that it would be buying up the remaining 30 per cent […]

August 18, 2023

SPI International’s Dizi on Vodafone Portugal

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has announced the launch of Dizi with Vodafone Portugal. The channel will be available in the basic package. SPI International has already been providing content through channels such as FightBox, Fast&FunBox, DocuBox, FunBox UHD, and Gametoon to Vodafone subscribers. SPI International says the addition of Dizi to Vodafone’s channel reinforces its […]

August 18, 2023

SPI launches Dizi on ZAP

SPI International has announced a collaboration with ZAP, a digital satellite television provider in Angola, Mozambique and Cape Verde, for the launch of Dizi. The channel showcases a wide selection of popular Turkish series and dramas. ZAP subscribers can now watch content of Dizi in Portuguese subtitles as part of the Mini+ package. Georgina Twiss, […]

August 8, 2023