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 movies , webseries , concerts and sporting events , including upcoming bouts of Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao .[ 2] Regal Entertainment , Reality Entertainment, and 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
Web series
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 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 ^ Perez, Ace (May 31, 2021). "Upstream PH inks deal with Universal Pictures" . 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 ^ 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
Non-profit organizations: Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Association of the Philippines (FICTAP)Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association (PCTA) Free-to-air
Pay/Subscription
Internet/Streaming
Defunct/Inactive
Mobility Fixed-line Internet Technology Media Miscellaneous
Globe Lifestyle
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Annual revenue : PHP 166.66 billion (FY 2019) [1] Net income : PHP 22.28 billion (FY 2019) [2] Employees : 8,048 (2019)Stock symbol : (PSE : GLO )
