Stellar Lab has achieved the TPN Gold Star Shield, the top tier in the Trusted Partner Network’s four‑level content‑security framework, introduced in September 2025. The certification places the company among the highest‑rated facilities in the inflight entertainment supply chain.
The Trusted Partner Network ‒ a global security initiative operated by the Motion Picture Association ‒ assesses vendors across more than 60 countries. Its updated framework spans Blue, Silver, Gold and Gold Star. While the Gold Shield confirms completion of all Best Practice remediation items, the Gold Star Shield requires both Best Practice and Additional Recommendation items to be completed and reviewed, making it the most demanding standard in the programme.
Stellar Lab’s certification, completed on 28 April 2026 and valid through April 2028, confirms the facility has met the full set of requirements. As part of TPN’s global registry, the company is now listed as a vetted partner for studios, airlines and content service providers seeking assurance around content handling and security.
Mervin Mathawan, SVP Business Operations at Stellar Entertainment, said: “Content security is foundational to everything we do. We’ve invested heavily in building an operation where security is embedded at every level, from our infrastructure to how our team handles content every single day. Receiving the TPN Gold Star Shield is the industry’s confirmation that commitment is meeting the highest standard.”
Stellar Lab provides cloud‑based processing and delivery services for inflight entertainment content. The company invites studios, airlines and content service providers to contact its team for further details on services and pricing.
