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New look at French programming finance needed, says minister
The way French TV channels finance programming should be looked at again, according to culture…
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CSA outlines vision of future media regulation
French media regulator the CSA has outlined its initial thoughts on the creation of a…
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Orange to take full control of Dailymotion ahead of finding new investor
Orange plans to go ahead with a plan to exercise its option to increase its…
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New deal for French TV fiction writers
France Télévisions, Groupe 25 Images and four groups representing French content creation professionals – the…
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Videofutur sees growth in second half
French DVD rental and video-on-demand specialist Videofutur, which is in the process of being acquired…
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Netgem to acquire Videofutur
French technology company Netgem is to acquire DVD rental and video-on-demand specialist Videofutur. Netgem has…
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Bouygues launches Bbox tab on Android
France’s Bouygues Telecom has launched its Bbox tab application on Android-based tablets following its launch…
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Illicit downloading down in France, but video remains a problem
The downloading of illicit content from the internet in France is decreasing, while the consumption…
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Videofutur VOD on Philips Smart TVs
French video rental specialist Videofutur’s video-on-demand service is now available on Philips’ Smart TV portal….
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Endemol boss Calmels resigns
Virginie Calmels has resigned as boss of Endemol France. Calmels was CEO, Endemol France, and…
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Netgem unveils renewed focus on R&D, management changes
France-based technology company Netgem has said it will significantly increase its research and development efforts…
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TF1 launching advanced companion screen service
French commercial broadcaster TF1 is to launch a synchronised companion screen service, kicking off with…
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Leclerc launches pay TV service on DTT
French hypermarket chain Leclerc has teamed up with TF1 Distribution to launch Réglo TV, a…
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French VOD market grew significantly in 2012
The French video-on-demand market grew by about a quarter in 2012, according to research by…
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Canal Plus sells events arm to management
Canal Plus has sold its sports marketing and events arm Canal Plus Events to the…
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M6 open to SVOD partnership with rival
French commercial broadcaster M6 is open to the idea of a subscription video-on-demand partnership with…
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Vivendi launches OTT service Watchever in Germany
France-based entertainment conglomerate Vivendi has launched an over-the-top service in Germany called Watchever. The subscription…
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TF1 in pay DTT partnership with Leclerc telecom unit
French commercial broadcaster TF1 could be planning to team up with a subsidiary of supermarket…
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TF1 mulling SVOD launch as competition heats up
French commercial broadcaster TF1’s chief executive Nonce Paolini is interested in launching a subscription video-on-demand…
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SelecTV forms JV with Altech for French VOD service
SelecTV, the company that was chosen two years ago by French media regulator the CSA…
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France’s Orange renews key HBO deal
Orange Cinéma Series (OCS) has renewed a key content deal with US premium programme provider…
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Schramek named as new CSA chief
French president François Hollande has named Olivier Schramek as the new president of media regulator…
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CSA: scripted reality can contribute to content creation goals
French media regulator the CSA has said that ‘scripted reality’ shows can in principle be…
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Lagardère Active acquires online ticketing firm
Lagardère’s media arm Lagardère Active has acquired France’s leading discount online ticketing specialist BilletReduc.com. BilletReduc.com,…
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TF1 will retain 49% Eurosport stake, says Paolini
TF1 aims to retain a 49% stake in Eurosport and, thanks to its new partnership…
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France Telecom sells Orange Austria stake
France Telecom and private-equity group Mid Europa Partners have completed the sale of mobile operator…
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French regulator reportedly against any SFR Free merger
France’s competition regulator is reportedly likely to oppose any merger of Vivendi-owned mobile and fixed…
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SES launches 20Mbps satellite offer in France
SES has become the first operator to offer a satellite broadband service with download speeds…
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France’s new DTT channels go on air
France’s six new HD DTT channels – HD1, L’Equipe 21, 6ter, Numéro 23, RMC Découverte…
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France’s new DTT channels go on air
France’s six new HD DTT channels – HD1, L’Equipe 21, 6ter, Numéro 23, RMC Découverte…