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Canal+ to distribute HBO Max in Austria, Belgium

Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have signed a new multi-year and multi-territory agreement. This expanded agreement covers both the distribution of HBO Max and the renewal of several WBD thematic channels across numerous regions in Africa and Europe. It builds on the agreements concluded in France in 2024 including the renewal of the exclusive […]

January 5, 2026

Beta Film closes European content deal with Canal+

Beta Film, the European independent film & television group, has secured a multi-territory licensing agreement with Canal+, bringing a selection of Beta’s European series to audiences across Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Belgium and the Netherlands, among others. The deal spans multiple windows and platforms across Canal+’s regional services. Key highlights […]

December 18, 2025

Canal+ ready to take on global streamers

Canal+ has given itself the (seemingly wide) target of 50 to 100 million subscribers by 2030, as the MultiChoice acquisition which closed earlier this year alters its dimension and strategic priorities. Talking to Le Figaro before its The Originals+ content showcase on December 16th in Paris, Canal+ group CEO Maxime Saada said he considers the […]

December 17, 2025From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Girerd heads Kids and Family Division at Canal+

Vincent Girerd has taken over as Head of the Kids and Family Division at Canal+ France, in addition to his current role as Director of the Cinema channels. He will report to Jean-Marc Juramie, Deputy Managing Director of Canal+ France in charge of Programming and Channels. In his new position, Girerd will oversee the entire […]

December 11, 2025

Eberhardt named Kino Świat CEO

Canal+ and StudioCanal have announced the appointment of Dorota Eberhardt as CEO of their Polish affiliate Kino Świat, a film distributor in Poland. She will report to Alex Hamilton, StudioCanal Chief International Officer, and has taken up her duties immediately. Kino Świat is present in all sectors of the film industry, including cinema, VoD, television, […]

December 4, 2025

StudioCanal launches StudioCanal On Stage label

StudioCanal has announced StudioCanal On Stage, emphasising StudioCanal’s focus on IP and the continued exploitation of their prestigious catalogue boasting more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries spanning 100 years of film history. StudioCanal is Canal+’s in-house studio and Europe’s leader in film and television development, production and distribution. Ron Halpern, Executive Vice President […]

November 26, 2025

NBA returns to SuperSport

MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, has announced the return of the NBA to SuperSport and its first appearance on Showmax Premier League platforms. For the first time since the 2015-16 season, SuperSport channels will once again carry live NBA games, marking a significant step as the sport’s popularity continues its growth trajectory across Africa. Viewers will be […]

November 17, 2025

SuperSport scores AFCON 2025 rights

Canal+ has announced that its MultiChoice subsidiary, SuperSport, has secured broadcast rights for the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 25 (AFCON 2025) for English and Portuguese-speaking Sub-Saharan African countries. When the 35th edition of the tournament kicks off in Morocco on December 21st, Canal+ will become the first broadcaster to bring viewers the […]

November 7, 2025

Canal+ Brand & Communication Department reorganises

Following Canal+’s combination with MultiChoice, Canal+’s Brand and Communication Department is reorganising its international activities around two geographical divisions. Firstly, Hala Saab has been appointed Director of Communication for Africa. Already responsible for the group’s communication across the African continent, her scope now expands to include the English- and Portuguese-speaking MultiChoice markets. She will now […]

November 5, 2025

Follin named Chief Diversification Officer at Canal+ Africa

Thomas Follin has been appointed Chief Diversification Officer, Canal+ Africa. Previously Chief Transformation, Data & AI Officer at CANAL+, he led structural transformations that strategically positioned the group to meet future challenges. In his new role, he will oversee Canal+’s overall diversification strategy across the African continent. He will report to David Mignot, CEO of […]

October 23, 2025