Upstream PH
 | |
Type of site | OTT platform PPV |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | Makati, Philippines |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people |
|
| Industry | Entertainment, sports |
| Products |
|
| Parent | Kroma Entertainment (Globe Telecom Group) |
| Website | 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 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
| 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
| 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
- ↑ The website interface is only in English; however, available media is both in Filipino and English.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ricky Lo (22 December 2020). "What you should know about UPSTREAM.ph". https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/12/22/2065398/what-you-should-know-about-upstreamph.
- ↑ "Pacquiao to donate fees from Globe endorsement deal to typhoon victims". 22 December 2020. https://www.cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2020/11/18/pacquiao-to-donate-fees-from-globe-endorsement-deal-to-typhoon-victims.html.
- ↑ "MMFF Events were Streamed Online". PTV News. 24 November 2020. https://ptvnews.ph/mmff-2020-reveals-10-official-entries/.
- ↑ Policarpio, Allan (4 January 2021). "MMFF: An apt testing ground for local video service Upstream PH". Philippine Daily Inquirer. https://entertainment.inquirer.net/400698/mmff-apt-testing-ground-for-local-video-service-upstream-ph.
- ↑ Perez, Ace (31 May 2021). "Upstream PH inks deal with Universal Pictures". https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1896303/Davao/Entertainment/Upstream-PH-inks-deal-with-Universal-Pictures.
- ↑ Tomada, Nathalie (31 May 2021). "Upstream strikes deal with NBCUniversal". https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/05/31/2101909/upstream-strikes-deal-nbcuniversal.
- ↑ "Globe Studios brings 'Midnight in a Perfect World' to Upstream". 29 January 2021. https://malaya.com.ph/index.php/news_entertainment/globe-studios-brings-midnight-in-a-perfect-world-to-upstream/.
- ↑ Calderon, Ricky (23 March 2021). "UPSTREAM unveils early 2021 movie line-up". The Freeman. https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2021/03/23/2086303/upstream-unveils-early-2021-movie-line-up.
- ↑ "Fall in love with BL series 'Ben X Jim' anew". 20 February 2021. https://manilastandard.net/index.php/showbitz/digital-media/347510/fall-in-love-with-bl-series-ben-x-jim-anew.html.
 |  |
