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France
TF1 takes 100% control of Newen, names new CEO
French commercial broadcaster TF1 Group is acquiring the 30% in production outfit Newen Studios that…
eSports interest exploding in France
Some 3.8 million French online users have watched or attended a live eSports event, according…
M6 breaks new ground in distribution deal with Free
French broadcaster M6 Group has struck a distribution agreement with IPTV operator Free/Iliad Telecom to…
KPN launches new TV app as content portability kicks in
Dutch telco KPN has launched a new interactive TV app with a new design and…
Netflix reportedly in talks to acquire Luc Besson studio
Netflix is in advanced talks to acquire Luc Besson’s studio EuropaCorp, according to a report…
Amazon Channels reportedly primed for French launch
Amazon is mulling a launch of its à la carte pay TV offering Amazon Channels…
Mediawan posts first full-year financials
Paris-listed production-distribution group Mediawan has posted its first full year financials. Both actual and pro…
Altice France unveils initiatives for growth, renames SFR Sport
Altice France/SFR CEO Alain Weill has promised a return to growth for the beleaguered French…
France Télévisions putting SVOD plan ‘on hold’ as it seeks partners
France Télévisions has put its plan to launch a subscription video-on-demand service on hold as…
Vivendi sells out of Ubisoft
European media giant Vivendi has sold off its stakeholding in Assassin’s Creed games studio Ubisoft…