Business
Overwhelming shareholder approval for Vivendi’s Canal+ spin-off
Shares in Canal+ will be traded in London, Paris and Amsterdam
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Media Delivery
Canal+ axes four pay-TV channels from DTT in row with regulator
The broadcasting company has accused regulator Arcom of "penalising its operations in France" following the decision to axe the licence of its news channel...
People
New appointments boost CANAL+ ESG
The appointments strengthen CANAL+’s ESG approach and underline its importance, said the company
Business
Vivendi’s plan to spin-off Canal+ moves closer following board approval
Once approved by shareholders, Canal+ is expected to launch on the London Stock Exchange on 16th December
Business
France’s Canal+ to be listed on London Stock Exchange
Listing Canal+ in London "reflects the company’s international dimension, particularly as part of the ongoing combination with Multichoice", said Vivendi
Media Delivery
Ateme goes OTT with Canal+
The companies have previously collaborated on high-quality video compression, low-latency OTT streaming, multi-device packaging and dynamic ad insertion
Live Production
Fluid data integration powers CANAL+ sports coverage
The partnership streamlines data integration, enabling CANAL+ to focus on content delivery
Business
Canal+ begins process of acquiring Multichoice
The CEO of Canal+ said the company wants to combine the scale, geographies and content portfolios of the two companies to create an entertainment...
Business
Canal+ ups Multichoice bid by $1 billion, companies agree to enter talks
Both sides said they intend to co-operate and MultiChoice will give exclusivity undertakings to Canal+
Business
Canal+ must make mandatory offer for Multichoice
Decision follows Canal+ increasing its stake in Multichoice to 35.01 per cent, which is above the 35 per cent threshold where a mandatory offer...
Business
Viaplay is a “more focused, realistic and agile player” following recapitalisation
Swedish media company has completed its recapitalisation programme, which includes increased shareholdings for both Canal+ and PPF
Business
Canal+ takeover bid for Multichoice referred to South Africa’s Takeover Regulation Panel
After Multichoice rejected the initial bid, the panel said it is working with both parties to "provide guidance and guidelines on how the matter...
Business
Another day, another M&A: Canal+ submits bid to gain control of South Africa’s Multichoice
French pay-TV company said once due diligence is completed, it intends to deliver a letter of firm intention to MultiChoice's board
Business
Vivendi ‘studying’ Canal+ spin-off
Canal+ is currently experiencing strong growth in an international context marked by numerous investment opportunities, said Vivendi
Media Delivery
Canal+ Group expands European streaming footprint
The platform, which is currently being distributed in the Netherlands via subsidiary M7, will be rebranded CANAL+ from January 29th
Business
Canal Plus nets remaining Ligue 1 matches
Broadcaster has reached an agreement with the French football league following the collapse of the deal with Mediapro
Live Production
‘Cliqueing’ on a remote solution
Philip Stevens investigates distance working on French daily show, Clique
Business
Canal+ refuses to pay for Ligue 1 rights amid COVID-19 disruptions
Argues it has "no other choice" than to suspend payments
Media Delivery
Canal Plus converts Rugby World Cup coverage into 4K
Content available via pop-up channel
Business
Canal+ confirms job cuts due to ‘transformation of the business’
Job cuts are due to "the upheavals of the audiovisual sector and the transformation of its businesses"
Data Centre
French broadcasters increase spending for original content
Local players are diversifying their revenue streams to compete with the likes of Netflix
TVBEverywhere
Canal+ to offer Apple TV on its set top box
Subscribers will have access to 4K and UHD content
TVBEverywhere
Canal+ selects NAGRA for new 4K UHD service
NAGRA Connect selected to secure Canal+ Group’s brand-new 4K UHD offering
TVBEverywhere
Apple TV secures Canal+ deal
Agreement gives Apple TV users access to live Ligue 1 matches and Canal+ original content
Business
Former French culture minister to lead Cannes des Series festival
Fleur Pellerin, former French culture minister, has been announced as the president of the inaugural International Cannes Festival of Series. The event, which will...
TVBEverywhere
Molotov launches in France
Long-anticipated OTT service Molotov.tv has completed its launch throughout France. First announced in June last year, the service has been designed by JeanDavid Blanc...
News
Business
Canal+ invests in Kissman
French commercial broadcaster Canal+ has taken a 50 per cent stake in the Kissman Production Group. Kissman, founded in 1999, is owned by Jamel...
News
Business
Viceland heading to France
The new Vice channel, which is also launching in the UK and Ireland in September, will be exclusive to Canalsat customers on the platform’s...
News
Business
Orange’s Livebox goes UHD
Orange is launching a UHD-capable version of its Livebox platform. Livebox was announced at the fourth Show Hello in Paris, with the company pledging...
News
News Releases
Canal+ implements Vizrt on RPG video wall
Spanish satellite broadcaster Canal+ is using Vizrt’s tools to control content played on its 45m2 RPG video wall, used on its show, “Mucho Más...
TVBEverywhere
LCI made available free-to-air
French media authority CSA has ruled confirmed that news channel LCI can broadcast free-to-air on the nation’s DTT network, known locally as TNT
Business
Vivendi finalises acquisition of Dailymotion
French media company Vivendi yesterday acquired an 80 per cent stake in Dailymotion from Orange, for €217 million.
Business
TVBEverywhere
AlloCiné and Canal+ founders launch Molotov in France
AlloCiné and Canal+ founders JeanDavid Blanc and Pierre Lescure (pictured, left to right), have teamed up to create Molotov, a service for the distribution...
News
TVBEverywhere
Canal+ Group and Technicolor partner for HD service
Technicolor has collaborated with Canal+ Group to launch the Cube S. Available immediately across France, the new set-top box offers the complete portfolio of...
News
TVBEverywhere
Canal+ multiscreen services reach more than one million with NAGRA
Canal+ Group has deployed multiscreen services on more than one million Android devices using NAGRA multiscreen solutions.
News
Business
Gravity Media Group acquires ACTIS HF
Gearhouse Broadcast owner Gravity Media Group (GMG) has announced the acquisition of French radio frequency (RF) transmission specialist ACTIS.
Business