Blue World is an Emmy Award-winning underwater science/adventure programme produced and hosted by Jonathan Bird, a leading underwater nature cinematographers. The episodes, featuring underwater photography captured in native Ultra HD, encompass a variety of subjects, including stories about animals, marine research and researchers, underwater exploration and recent discoveries. SPI acquired worldwide rights to the series from Big Media, a leading worldwide content producer and distributor of documentaries, factual, wildlife and travel/lifestyle series.

SPI also has worldwide rights to Barinia, a cultural adventure across Southern Europe and Eastern Turkey, celebrating the customs and traditions of these rarely seen destinations. The series presents tales from the classic yacht Barinia and its family – Patrick, Narelle and their dog Shadow. This is said to be ‘a love affair with a way of life’ that highlights the local dwellers of these seaside communities. In the face of modernity and rapid change.

“We are thrilled to enhance the programming on FUNBOX UHD channel with the Blue World series from Big Media Holdings and Barinia series from Escapade Media,” said SPI/Filmbox executive director Berk Uziyel. “This highly entertaining content will make watching our channel an unforgettable experience for the premium viewer who appreciates quality programmes.”

The channels will which will air on FUNBOX UHD, SPI’s Ultra HD channel and an online streaming app.