Canal+ expands presence in Czech Republic and Slovakia

Canal+ Group has expanded its presence in the Czech Republic and Slovakia markets, with the launch of Canal+ Action on Skylink.

Canal+ Action broadcasts action movies and series with Czech dubbing, which will be available via satellite and Internet TV on the Skylink and freeSAT platforms starting today. Subscribers to T-Mobile, Slovak Telekom and DIGI Slovakia will also gain access to the channel from March 1.

The channel offers a selection of exclusive titles and Czech and Slovak premieres.

‘’Following our successful entry into sports broadcasting last year in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, we plan to expand into films and series this year, starting with the action genre. With the launch of Canal+ Action we aim to offer viewers high-quality action programming, with minimal advertising interruptions within a single program,’’ commented Ladislav Řeháček, VP Canal+ Luxembourg for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

‘’We’re thrilled to collaborate with all of our partners and Ladislav Řeháček to introduce Canal+ Action to new markets. Our mutual goal is to continuously improve the value we provide to our partners and customers while delivering top-notch entertainment across the board,’’ adds Berk Uziyel, CEO of SPI international, which is now part of the Canal+ Group and in charge of B2B distribution of Canal+ products within the territory.