SPI International
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media |
| Headquarters | Netherlands , Netherlands |
Area served | Worldwide (six continents) |
| Products | Television channels, digital platforms, streaming services (FilmBox+, Dizi), premium movie brand (Film1) |
| Owner | Canal+ Group |
SPI International is a global media enterprise headquartered in the Netherlands and is a subsidiary of the Canal+ Group. With a presence on six continents, it manages 42 television channels alongside various digital platforms, positioning itself as a prominent entity in worldwide content distribution and broadcasting.
The organization offers both free-to-air and subscription-based TV channels throughout regions including Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Western Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Adria area. Its reach encompasses major European markets such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, Serbia, and the Netherlands. Among its digital offerings are the FilmBox+ and Dizi streaming platforms, complemented by the Film1 premium movie brand in The Netherlands, which comprises four linear channels plus an on-demand service.
Brands and Companies
- FilmBox International – A UK-based broadcaster specializing in FilmBox movie channels.
- Kino Polska Group – A foremost Polish media conglomerate with international operations. It engages in content creation and distribution for television, VOD services, and cinemas, as well as licensing program rights. Its thematic TV channels include Stopklatka, Zoom TV, Kino Polska, Kino Polska Muzyka, Kino TV, Gametoon, DIZI, along with premium FilmBox channels.
- Stopklatka SA – The proprietor of the Stopklatka channel, showcasing an extensive selection of Polish and global films and series.
- MediaBox Broadcasting International – UK-based operator of specialized channels such as DocuBox, FashionBox, FightBox, FunBox UHD, 360 TuneBox, and Fast&FunBox.
History
In 2019, SPI expanded its portfolio by acquiring Film1 from Sony Pictures Television. Film1 delivers four dedicated movie channels in the Netherlands—Film1 Action, Film1 Drama, Film1 Family, Film1 Premiere—in addition to an on-demand service.
March 2022 marked Canal+ Group’s acquisition of a 70% majority interest in SPI. By August 2023, Canal+ Group completed its takeover by purchasing the remaining 30%, thereby obtaining full control of the company.