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Lagardère creates female-focused network
French media group Lagardère is to launch a new female-focused channel, Elle Girl. The entertainment…
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Tellenbach out at TVN, Samples takes charge
Media veteran Markus Tellenbach is leaving his post as president and CEO of Polish media…
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Lescure’s French streaming service goes live
French over-the-top service Molotov has launched publicly across the country on a freemium basis, a…
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Canal+ takes Kissman stake
French commercial broadcaster Canal+ has taken a 50% stake in Kissman Production Group. Kissman is…
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Saada slams Canal+ strike action
A strike by staff at Canal+ news channel iTele has spread to the broadcaster’s main…
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Canal+ rejigs channels around ‘galaxy’ plan
Canal+ has revamped its programming offering with the launch of a ‘Canal+ galaxy’ centred on…
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French networks reposition, switch models
France Télévisions has confirmed it will reposition DTT network France 4 as a kids and family channel…
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Bolloré to ‘step down’ as Canal+ chair in handover
Vincent Bolloré is set to quit as chairman of Canal+ this summer, with his son…
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Telcos target TV
Telecoms operators are increasingly looking to TV to drive new subs, increase customer loyalty and…
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Regulator deals blow to Canal+, blocks deal
France’s competition watchdog has rejected Vivendi-owned Canal+’s plan to become exclusive distributor of the BeIN…