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Canal+ London listing?

Canal+ is reportedly exploring a potential London listing for its TV unit. Owner Vivendi is said to be working with advisers on a FTSE listing that could take place as soon as the end of this year, according to Bloomberg. Vivendi shares rose as much as 6.4 per cent following the report, which comes as […]

July 12, 2024

PFL signs Canal+ deal

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a multi-year media rights agreement with Canal+ for French language rights. The partnership also includes Myanmar and Haiti where Canal+ broadcasts several top sports competitions. Canal+ will provide live localised programming, continuing across all PFL Global, PFL Europe, PFL MENA, Bellator Champions Series, PFL Super Fights, selected PFL […]

July 12, 2024

Ateme powers Canal+’s TV+

Ateme, a specialist in video compression, delivery, and streaming solutions has announced that Canal+ is using Ateme NEA solutions to power TV+, its new streaming offering, bringing in one App, more than 80 live and catch-up TV channels, a selection of Canal+ SVoD content, and including eight digital channels. Leveraging Ateme’s NEA solution for manifest […]

July 9, 2024

SPI International launches 13 channels on Hrvatski Telekom

SPI International, a Canal+ company, has announced the launch of full SPI package channels on Hrvatski Telekom’s content offering in Croatia. The agreement brings 13 new channels to Hrvatski Telekom’s MAXtv IPTV audience: Filmbox Premium, Filmbox Extra, Filmbox Stars and Filmbox Arthouse, Docubox HD, FashionBox, Fast&FunBox, FightBox HD, 360 Tunebox HD, Dizi, Gametoon HD, Erox […]

July 3, 2024

A1 Group, Mezzo stengthen Europe, APAC cooperation

THEMA, a Canal+ Company has announced that A1 Group and Mezzo have renewed, broadened and strengthened their cooperation both over Europe and APAC regions. Already available on A1’s Pay-TV platform A1 Xplore TV in Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia and Slovenia, Mezzo and Mezzo Live will now be received in A1 Austria’s network. Both channels are now […]

July 2, 2024

Fluid powers advanced data integration for Canal+ sports broadcasting

Fluid, a specialist in sports data integration, has showcased its successful partnership with Canal+, where it seamlessly integrates sports data across the broadcaster’s operations in 27 countries. The highly successful collaboration, now spanning six years, has helped Canal+ not only achieve outstanding viewership rates for key events such as the Champions League and MotoGP but […]

June 27, 2024

Canal+ increases stake in Viu

Canal+ Group, a subsidiary of Vivendi, has increased its stake in Viu – the Hong Kong-based OTT service, in accordance with the terms of the strategic partnership with PCCW Group announced on June 21st 2023. After satisfaction of key business milestones, Canal+ has released the last instalment of its $300 million (€279.79m) staggered investment and […]

June 20, 2024

Blue Ant: Crime and mystery sales trending across CEE

Blue Ant Studios has reported a surge in sales and demand for true crime and mystery content in CEE. From limited series to long-running crime formats, buyers from a wide range of channels and platforms are turning to Blue Ant Studios to fill their schedules. Over 270 hours of premium series and documentaries from Blue […]

June 20, 2024

Titan OS partners with Canal+

Titan OS, the technology, entertainment and advertising company based in Barcelona, has announced its partnership with Canal+ Group to expand its content offering across Europe. The roll-out covers ten countries (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania) and six brands belonging to Canal+ Group (Canal+, Skylink, Direct One, Focus Sat, […]

June 6, 2024

Multichoice OKs Canal+ bid

The independent board tasked by South Africa’s most significant pay-TV operator, MultiChoice, has recommended shareholders accept the takeover bid from French broadcaster Canal+. The offer values the company at $2.9 billion (€2.6bn). The Johannesburg group’s board said “the terms and conditions of the offer are fair and reasonable to MultiChoice shareholders”, and pointed to a […]

June 4, 2024