Upstream PH
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]
Type of site | 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 |
The service provides movies, webseries, concerts and sporting events, including upcoming bouts of Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.[2] It serves as a streaming platform for upcoming film releases and webseries from various film studios such as 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 edit
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 edit
Films edit
| 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] | Coming-of-age, Erotic | June 24, 2021 | Reality Entertainment, Globe Studios |
| Lockdown | Erotic, Gay film | July 23, 2021 | For the Love of Art Films |
| Runaway | Romance drama, Adventure | September 3, 2021 | Reality Entertainment |
Web series edit
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Production | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben X Jim[9] | Romantic drama, Boys' love | February 12, 2021 | Regal Entertainment | 1 season (2nd season only) |
| Quaranthings | Rom-com, Boys' love | November 26, 2021 | Ride or Die Productions | 1 season (2nd season only) |
Notes edit
- ^ The website interface is only in English; however, available media is both in Filipino and English.
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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. 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.