SPI/FilmBox’s Filmstream Launches in Latin America

SPI International/FilmBox has inked a deal with Pluto TV to bring its ad-based movie channel Filmstream to 18 countries in Latin America.

The Filmstream channel has been added to Pluto TV’s lineup in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and more. Pluto TV also carries Pluto TV FashionBox, which includes content from SPI’s FashionBox channel.

Filmstream’s current catalog includes independent world films and classic movies from iconic directors such as Alfred Hitchcock. The channel plans to expand its lineup with Hollywood blockbusters and popular hits in the future.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Pluto TV to include another top-quality product that combines premium content curation with the ease of the lean-back entertainment experience,” said Berkin Ecevit, sales and business development director at SPI International. “Filmstream’s slate of critically-acclaimed and insightful movies will now captivate more movie lovers of all ages through our deal with Pluto TV.”