Canal+ Group has updated all its digital terrestrial Le Cube STBs with the Frog by Wyplay software, customised by the Canal+ team, turning the boxes into hybrid set-tops with OTT […]
France Televisions to launch news channel
French public broadcaster France Televisions is planning a 24/7 digital news channel, according to Le Figaro.
Dailymotion ordered to pay EUR1.38m to TF1
The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered Orange’s Dailymotion to pay EUR1.38 million to TF1 for the illegal use of its video material on the video portal.
Ericsson opens broadcast centre in France
Ericsson has inaugurated its new broadcast and media services facility in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris.
Globecast launches Telefrance in the UK
Globecast has launched Téléfrance, its OTT French television package, in the UK.
Thema inks Bouygues deal
Thema has signed an agreement with the French IPTV operator Bouygues Telecom for the broadcast of Nollywood TV.
Netflix sued in France
France’s Association for the Protection of Consumers and Users (CLCV) has sued Netflix on the grounds that it is not complying with French consumer law. In a statement, it says […]
Viacom lauches 4Teen in France
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) France is set to launch Nickelodeon 4Teen, a new channel dedicated to Nickelodeon programming targeted at kids 7 to 14 years old.
Allocine launches ten YouTube channels
French film information channel Allociné is creating ten themed channels on YouTube.
New docu channel for France
Mondadori Magazines France (MMF) and Group AB have agreed to launch a new documentary channel.