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Type of site | OTT platform PPV |
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| Available in | English[a] |
| Dissolved | September 1, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-09-01) |
| 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; 4 years ago (2020-11-14) |
Upstream PH (stylized asUPSTREAM.ph) was a Philippineover-the-top content platform. It was founded by Filipino filmmakers andReality Entertainment co-ownersErik Matti and Dondon Monteverde.[1]
The service providesmovies,webseries,concerts andsporting events, including upcoming bouts of Filipino boxerManny Pacquiao.[2] It serves as a streaming platform for upcoming film releases and webseries from various film studios such asABS-CBN Studios'Star Cinema,Regal Entertainment, Reality Entertainment, andAnima (formerly Globe Studios). Both Upstream and Anima are owned by Kroma Entertainment, which in turn, is backed byGlobe Telecom.
Upstream was launched in November 14, 2020, as a response to thetightened strict measures on the COVID-19 pandemic on the film industry in the Philippines.[1]
In partnership withGlobe Telecom, it became the official streaming provider of the2020 Metro Manila Film Festival.[3][4]
In May 2021, Upstream signed a video-on-demand (VOD) agreement withComcast/NBCUniversal'sUniversal Pictures to carry the Hollywood film studio's library of movies, including upcoming theatrical releases.[5][6]
On August 2022, it was announced that Upstream PH would intended to undergo maintenance of its website and mobile app effective September 1.[7] However the service was quietly dissolved without any official statements from their parent company.
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight in a Perfect World[8] | Horror | January 29, 2021 | Globe Studios Epic Media |
| Mommy Issues | Family comedy | May 7, 2021 | Regal Multimedia |
| A Girl and A Guy[9] | 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 |
| Title | Genre | Premiere | Production | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben X Jim[10] | 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) |
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