Nearly 100,000 pre-orders for the new Orange Livebox Play were placed in just over two weeks.
Canal and Gaumont sign VOD pact
A new partnership between the Canal+ group and Gaumont unlocks 60 classic French movies for the Canalplay Infitity S-VOD service.
CSA pushes for new DTT standards
The French media regulator CSA has issued a report on the future of DTT saying that it is “necessary to take advantage of all the new technologies to further modernise […]
Netgem launches tender offer on Videofutur
Netgem and Videofutur have announced their approval of Netgem’s tender offer for 100% of the shares and convertible bonds issued by Videofutur, in exchange for cash or Netgem shares.
E.Leclerc launches French pay-DTT
French supermarket chain E.Leclerc is launching a pay-TV service for DTT called Reglo TV.
In Brief: BeIN Sport, Campagnes TV, Sky D
The French sports channels BeIn Sport are now available on the satellite DTH platform Fransat on Eutelsat. The two channels are available in both SD and HD.
Bouygues Telecom selects Jinni
French IPTV operator Bouygues Telecom has signed an agreement to license Jinni’s content discovery solution.
Vimeo launches German and French versions
Online video portal Vimeo has launched German and French language versions of the service.
TF1 mulls S-VOD service
French private broadcaster TF1 is on the verge of launching a subscription-VOD service using Amazon, according to Les Echos.
Orange France renews HBO content deal
Content from the HBO will continue to be seen on the Orange Cinema Series (OCS) following a new deal.