TF1 says Molotov jumped the gun after the streaming service announced it would cease the retransmission of TF1 group’s free-to-air channels for free, and instead only offer them in its pay packages.
Salto wins Free competition challenge
French streaming platform Salto has won a significant legal battle against challenger telco Free.
Competitors sue “pirate” Canal+
France Télévisions and TF1 are claiming compensation of more than €40 million from Canal+.
French DTT channels could be sold
Four French DTT channels could find themselves with new owners following the merger of TF1 and M6.
Daniel Kretinsky invests in TF1
The Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has acquired a 5% stake in the French broadcaster TF1.
CSA head reacts favourably to TF1-M6 merger proposals
The President of the French communications regulator Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel has said it is natural” and “understandable” that media players should want to “get their act together”.
TF1 renews Rugby World Cup
TF1, which has broadcast the all but one Rugby World Cup tournaments since 1991, has announced the renewal of its partnership with World Rugby.
French viewers’ demand boosts TF1
France’s TF1 has reported a 28% year-on-year increase in sales to €1.1 billion in the first half of 2021.
TF1 and M6 sign merger agreement
French commercial broadcast groups TF1 and M6 have signed agreements relating to their proposed merger.
TF1 renews partnership with Free
France’s TF1 and Free have signed an agreement renewing the distribution of all TF1’s channels (TNT and thematic), as well as non-linear services (MYTF1, TFOUMAX) on Free.