19-06-2014

FilmBox Brand Channels Coming To Xtra TV in Ukraine

    FilmBox, 360TuneBox, FilmBox ArtHouse, Fast&FunBox, DocuBox, FashionBox and FightBox channels are soon to be launched on satellite television service Xtra TV, one of Ukraine’s top DTH platforms.


    The seven channels from the SPI International worldwide channel portfolio will be available in a new Xtra TV package. In order  to receive the signal from all the new channels Ukrainian TV viewers will need to have a satellite receiver that supports DVB-S2 Mpeg- 4 SD / HD standard.


    “This new package will complement Xtra TV offer for Ukraine, not only with HD channels (Fast&FunBox, DocuBox, FashionBox and FightBox), but also with new features: independent music videos, fashion shows, movies by independent filmmakers as well as a healthy dose of 24/7 sports content including motorsports, extreme sport disciplines and live broadcast of fight events from Europe and the United States” – says James Phillipoff, CEO for Istil Telecom Ukraine LLC.

     “SPI is committed to expanding its channel distribution in the Eastern Europe and we are very excited to introduce our channels to the TV viewers in Ukraine. We are looking forward to bringing top quality movie and thematic entertainment in a strong package put together for its customers by Xtra TV” - explains Berk Uziyel, Executive Director for FilmBox International and SPI International.

    FightBox HD is a compilation of the finest combat sports (more than 40 disciplines) from around the globe all on one channel. The channel also features live broadcast of MMA and kickboxing events.
     
    FashionBox HD brings coverage of the world’s top designers and most famous brands with a special emphasis on the trendsetters as well as the cities considered to be the capitals of fashion.
     
    DocuBox HD airs documentary films and TV programs devoted to nature, science and human civilization.
     
    Fast&FunBox is an HD channel, dedicated to extreme sports. For lovers of adrenaline, the channel presents the most important events from the world of surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, kite surfing, motocross, mountain biking and other extreme sports.

    FilmBox - a movie channel that offers a variety of American and European movies as well as TV series. 

    FilmBox ArtHouse - presents masterpieces of world cinema, festival movies and films by independent filmmakers from around the world. The program includes films that break the boundaries of mainstream cinema and challenge the viewer’s expectations.

    360TuneBox - a music video channel presenting the best of American and European independent music artists with a special focus on the art of video and break-through performers from a variety of music genres including indie rock, urban hip-hop, electronica, dance and pop.

    About Xtra TV (http://xtratv.com.ua/)

    Satellite television service Xtra TV (xtra.tv) – is a prepaid satellite TV without a written contract, which is commercialized on the territory of Ukraine by " Istil Telecom Ukraine". The offer consists of seven thematic packages.  Xtra TV subscribers also have the option to view all FTA satellite channels (more than 300 European and more than 60 Ukrainian and CIS TV channels).  According to the results of audience voting, Xtra TV was awarded the main prize in the category Best DTH-platform for two consecutive years.
     

    About SPI International (www.spiintl.com)

    For over twenty years, SPI International has been a leading supplier of theatrical films and television programming in the international market.  SPI currently operates 30+ TV channels worldwide, boasts an unbeatable VOD library, and maintains more than 25 million monthly subscribers.  SPI is also committed to using the latest technology, so audiences everywhere can enjoy easy access to its content.  With its latest cutting-edge app Filmbox Live, SPI now offers live feeds of its TV channels and access to its on-demand catalogue on any Internet-connected device.  SPI continues to enhance the home-entertainment experience and develop new opportunities for our partners around the world.

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    Lukasz Bulka - Director of Marketing & PR
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