Upstream PH
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)
OTT platform PPV | |
| Available in | English[a] |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Makati, Philippines |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people |
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| Industry | Entertainment, sports |
| Products |
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| Parent | Kroma Entertainment (Globe Telecom Group) |
| URL | upstream |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | November 14, 2020 |
Upstream PH (stylized as UPSTREAM.ph) is a Philippine
over-the-top content platform. It is founded by Filipino filmmakers and Reality Entertainment co-owners Erik Matti and Dondon Monteverde.[1]
The service provides
Anima (formerly Globe Studios). Both Upstream and Anima are owned by Kroma Entertainment, which in turn, is backed by Globe Telecom
.
History
Upstream was launched in November 14, 2020, as a response to the tightened strict measures on the COVID-19 pandemic on the film industry in the Philippines.[1]
In partnership with Globe Telecom, it became the official streaming provider of the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival.[3][4]
In May 2021, Upstream signed a video-on-demand (VOD) agreement with Comcast/NBCUniversal's Universal Pictures to carry the Hollywood film studio's library of movies, including upcoming theatrical releases.[5][6]
Release
Films
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World[7] | Horror
|
January 29, 2021 | Globe Studios Epic Media |
| Mommy Issues | Family comedy
|
May 7, 2021 | Regal Multimedia |
| A Girl and A Guy[8] | Erotic
|
June 24, 2021 | Reality Entertainment, Globe Studios |
| Lockdown | Gay film
|
July 23, 2021 | For the Love of Art Films |
| Runaway | Adventure
|
September 3, 2021 | Reality Entertainment |
Web series
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Production | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben X Jim[9] | Boys' love
|
February 12, 2021 | Regal Entertainment | 1 season (2nd season only) |
| Quaranthings | Boys' love
|
November 26, 2021 | Ride or Die Productions | 1 season (2nd season only) |
Notes
- ^ The website interface is only in English; however, available media is both in Filipino and English.
References
- ^ a b Ricky Lo (December 22, 2020). "What you should know about UPSTREAM.ph". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Pacquiao to donate fees from Globe endorsement deal to typhoon victims". CNN Philippines. December 22, 2020. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ "MMFF Events were Streamed Online". PTV News. November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (January 4, 2021). "MMFF: An apt testing ground for local video service Upstream PH". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- Sun.Star.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie (May 31, 2021). "Upstream strikes deal with NBCUniversal". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "Globe Studios brings 'Midnight in a Perfect World' to Upstream". Malaya. January 29, 2021.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (March 23, 2021). "UPSTREAM unveils early 2021 movie line-up". Philstar.com. The Freeman.
- ^ "Fall in love with BL series 'Ben X Jim' anew". Manila Standard. February 20, 2021.
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