Upstream PH explained

Upstream PH
Commercial:Yes
Type:OTT platform
PPV
Location:Makati, Philippines
Key People:
Area Served:Worldwide
Industry:Entertainment, sports
Parent:Kroma Entertainment
Registration:Required
Language:English

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] 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

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

TitleGenrePremiereProduction
Midnight in a Perfect World[7] HorrorJanuary 29, 2021Globe Studios
Epic Media
Mommy IssuesFamily comedyMay 7, 2021Regal Multimedia
A Girl and A Guy[8] Coming-of-age, EroticJune 24, 2021Reality Entertainment, Globe Studios
LockdownErotic, Gay filmJuly 23, 2021For the Love of Art Films
RunawayRomance drama, AdventureSeptember 3, 2021Reality Entertainment

Web series

TitleGenrePremiereProductionSeasons
Ben X Jim[9] Romantic drama, Boys' loveFebruary 12, 2021Regal Entertainment1 season (2nd season only)
QuaranthingsRom-com, Boys' loveNovember 26, 2021Ride or Die Productions1 season (2nd season only)

Notes and References

  1. News: What you should know about UPSTREAM.ph. The Philippine Star. Ricky Lo. 22 December 2020.
  2. News: Pacquiao to donate fees from Globe endorsement deal to typhoon victims. CNN Philippines. 22 December 2020. February 21, 2021. November 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126132107/https://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2020/11/18/pacquiao-to-donate-fees-from-globe-endorsement-deal-to-typhoon-victims.html. dead.
  3. News: MMFF Events were Streamed Online. 24 November 2020 . PTV News . 24 November 2020.
  4. News: MMFF: An apt testing ground for local video service Upstream PH. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Policarpio. Allan. 4 January 2021.
  5. News: Upstream PH inks deal with Universal Pictures. Sun.Star. Perez. Ace. 31 May 2021.
  6. News: Upstream strikes deal with NBCUniversal. The Philippine Star. Tomada. Nathalie. 31 May 2021.
  7. News: Globe Studios brings 'Midnight in a Perfect World' to Upstream. Malaya. 29 January 2021.
  8. News: UPSTREAM unveils early 2021 movie line-up. Philstar.com. The Freeman. Calderon. Ricky. 23 March 2021.
  9. News: Fall in love with BL series 'Ben X Jim' anew. Manila Standard. 20 February 2021.

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