SPI/FilmBox and MEGOGO, one of the largest OTT/VOD services in Eastern Europe and CIS, announced that they have extended their distribution deal for three more years in addition to making SPI’s premium series hub Dizi available to MEGOGO subscribers in a number of countries. According to the deal, Dizi content will be offered both via the linear feed of Timeless Dizi Channel and as stand-alone video-on-demand (VOD) through the platform. The on-demand content delivered to MEGOGO within the scope of this agreement will also include movies, documentaries and lifestyle programming.

“The success that Timeless Dizi Channel has reached globally since its launch has been remarkable. Now, we are excited to bring the riveting world of Dizi to digital through a partnership with MEGOGO, one of the most prominent players in CIS. MEGOGO subscribers will be able to keep up with their favorite Turkish series with the linear feed or watch the episodes on-demand at their leisure,” commented Murat Muratoğlu, Head of Distribution at SPI International.

Established in April 2019, Dizi reaches millions of households worldwide, available across Europe, the Middle East, CIS and Africa. With an award-winning slate of globally acclaimed Turkish drama series, the Dizi content highlights available for MEGOGO subscribers include: International Emmy Award nominated Black Money Love, Karadayi, Stiletto Vendetta, 20 Minutes and Kuzgun.

“Turkish content is one of the most popular for our customers. We are glad to have such a great possibility to explore the Turkish culture, history and social life together. Thanks to our collaboration with SPI International/FilmBox, our users will get even more interesting content,” said Ivan Shestakov, Chief Innovation Officer at MEGOGO.

At the moment, Timeless Dizi Channel is available in the following countries with MEGOGO: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Estonia, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan. More countries will be added to the list over time.

In addition to Dizi, MEGOGO already carries the following from the SPI/FilmBox portfolio: FilmBox, DocuBox HD, FashionBox HD, Fast&FunBox HD, FightBox HD, 360 TuneBox, FilmBox Arthouse, Gametoon and Erox - All of which will be available to MEGOGO subscribers for an additional three years with the extension of the distribution agreement.