New streaming service, BritBox to launch in SA
A British streaming service operated by BBC Studios and ITV, known as BritBox will launch is set to launch in South Africa.
The two companies announced that South Africa is the fifth region in the world that the streaming service has expanded to, following the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
“Last year BritBox announced a global roll-out plan which would see the platform active in up to 25 new countries, bringing audiences an unrivalled collection of great British TV shows and the very best in British box sets, drama premieres and live events, as well as new and exclusive original commissions,” the BBC and ITV said.
ITV Group Strategic Partnership and Distribution Director Martin Goswami said the launch of BritBox in South Africa is another step in the platform’s trajectory towards international expansion.
“We’re delighted to bring the service to a brand new territory and continue towards establishing BritBox as a premium VOD brand across the world,” Goswami said.
There is currently no official pricing or launch date for the BritBox streaming service, but interested South Africans can sign up for notifications on the BritBox website.
It is yet to be announced what type of content will be available in South Africa.
Written by: Staff Writer.
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