France’s Canal+ has taken full ownership of SPI International, the European TV channel and streamer operator behind brands including FilmBox, Film1, Kino Polska and streamer Dizi. The French giant initially took a 70% stake in SPI in 2021, but it confirmed in April that it would be exercising an option to pick up the remaining […]
Fred Rogers names creative development manager US-based Donkey Hodie producer Fred Rogers Productions has appointed Gabrielle Howard to the newly created role of creative development manager. In her new role, Howard will manage the company’s growing portfolio of IP in development. She will report to Ellen Doherty, chief creative officer. In addition to managing the […]
This instalment of our TBI Buyers Profiles features Russian broadcaster NTV and Netherlands-based SPI International, which operates more than 30 networks around the world. NTV’s Gabi Nensel tells us about the best performing shows on his network and what he’s looking for next, while SPI’s acquisitions chief Revi Benshoshan outlines key programmes and his rights […]
Peacock & Hulu catch ‘Dragons’ spin-off NBCUniversal-owned Peacock and Disney’s Hulu have both picked up Dragons: The Nine Realms, the latest spinoff in the How To Train Your Dragon franchise from DreamWorks Animation. The CG-animated series will debut simultaneously on both US streaming services on 23 December, with the 6 x 22-minute series set 1,300 years after the events […]
France’s Canal+ has struck a deal to take a 70% stake in SPI International, the European TV channel and streamer operator behind brands including FilmBox, Film1, Kino Polska and recently launched SVOD Dizi. Loni Farhi, who founded SPI almost three decades ago, will continue to manage the business alongside CEO Berk Uziyel. Financial details have […]
SPI International has unveiled its new Turkish content-focused digital streaming service, Dizi. The Dizi app is an extension of the acclaimed Turkish channel of the same way, and will present viewers with access to series, telenovelas and soap operas. Dizi features around 400 hours of content including series such as Black Money Love, Kurt Seyit […]
AMC+ launches on YouTube TV US-based AMC Networks has launched its AMC+ subscription bundle on YouTube TV. Providing content to programming from across the company’s networks, including AMC, Shudder, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited, YouTube TV customers will now have access to marquee AMC titles such as horror shows The Walking Dead and Creepshow […]
SPI International’s Kino Polska TV is launching Turkish channel Dizi in Poland. Dizi has rapidly expanded since its initial launch in April 2019 and now claims to reach 25 million households in 81 countries. Its Polish schedule will include International Emmy Award-nominated series Black Money Love and 20 Minutes, with shows being dubbed into the […]
Asian broadcasters claim Cineflix deals Broadcasters in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong have struck a raft of deals with Cineflix Rights in the run up to Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF). CREO Contents has acquired Timeline Of The Century for Korea’s NATV channel, while NHK has bought Who Was The Real Neanderthal? and TVB Hong […]
SPI International has sold a raft of titles into fledgling global doc streamer DocuBay. The distributor has struck a seven-title deal with the Mumbai-headquartered DocuBay that covers premium titles including Turandot, Small Cams – Big Beasts, Time Hopper, Eye To Eye With Everest: Death On A Mountain, Invisible Wildlife Photographer, Riders In The Land Of […]
