Canal+ Group has signed a multi-year contract with Apple that will put Apple TV+ content on the paycaster’s service in France and other European markets.
Apple TV+ will be offered to all Canal subscribers as part of their subscription directly on myCANAL and in the Canal + universe of partner decoders and Canal+ decoders.
Initially the offer will be rolled out in France and Switzerland and will be extended to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Maxime Saada, Chairman of the Management Board of Canal+ Group, said Cana; was consolidating both its business as an aggregator, via the distribution of Apple TV+, and as a publisher, with the broadcast of Apple Original series on the Canal+ channel. “Apple is one of the most beautiful brands in the world and we are proud to associate the Canal+ brand with it today. “
Canal subscribers will be able to enjoy new comedy Ghosted with Chris Evans and Ana de Armas and the Franco-Japanese series Les Gouttes de Dieu (pictured) will also debut, inspired by the hit manga.
Canal+ Group will broadcast Apple Original series on its Canal+ channel, including The Morning Show from April 20, as well as Foundation” and Téhran.
“I have always admired Canal+ and its commitment to offering high quality programming. We are therefore more than happy to work with them to bring Apple TV+’s award-winning series and films to even more homes in France,” said Eddy Cue, senior vice president of Apple Services. “This is an extraordinary offer for Canal+ subscribers. And with series like Liaison and Les Gouttes de Dieu, we are confirming our commitment to the French creative industry and helping to highlight some of its best talent.
To announce the arrival of Apple TV+ within its offers, Canal+ will launch a national poster campaign. Scheduled from April 19 to 26, it will reach more than 430 million contacts.
