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TF1 takes 100% control of Newen, names new CEO

French commercial broadcaster TF1 Group is acquiring the 30% in production outfit Newen Studios that…

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eSports interest exploding in France

Some 3.8 million French online users have watched or attended a live eSports event, according…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Amazon Channels reportedly primed for French launch

Amazon is mulling a launch of its à la carte pay TV offering Amazon Channels…

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Mediawan posts first full-year financials

Paris-listed production-distribution group Mediawan has posted its first full year financials. Both actual and pro…

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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…

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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…

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Vivendi sells out of Ubisoft

European media giant Vivendi has sold off its stakeholding in Assassin’s Creed games studio Ubisoft…