UPDATE: Vivendi has entered into a “binding strategic and industrial agreement” with Mediaset that includes the acquisition of 100% of the latter’s pay-TV unit Mediaset Premium.
Studio+ to launch across 20 countries
Vivendi’s new global short format premium offer is to make its debut in 20 countries in Europe and Latin America.
Vivendi closes in on Mediaset Premium
A deal that would see Vivendi secure control of the Mediaset Premium pay-TV unit appears to be imminent.
Watchever acquires Tobis film package
Watchever, the German subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service operated by French media company Vivendi, has secured a movie rights package from German distributor Tobis.
Vivendi to pay Liberty Media $775mi in settlement
Vivendi has agreed to pay Liberty Media $775 (approx. €700) million in a settlement of a lawsuit filed by Liberty in March 2003 in the US related to the formation […]
Watchever secures Paramount movie package
Watchever, the German subscription video-on-demand service of French media company Vivendi, has acquired a movie package from Hollywood studio Paramount Pictures.
Vivendi bids for Italy’s Mediaset Premium
Vivendi has made an offer for a majority stake in Mediaset’s pay-TV business.
Vivendi warns on Canal future
Vivendi has warned that it cannot continue to finance the six loss-making Canal+ channels in France.
Watchever launches arthouse channel
German subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service Watchever has created a section for arthouse movies.
Vivendi considers reconciliation with BeIN
Vivendi’s CEO Vincent Bolloré has met with senior representatives of French football amid signs of a possible rapprochement with BeIN.