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The Human Rights League (LDH) and the CGT union are taking Canal+ to court, alleging discrimination against signatories of an anti-Bolloré tribune, after the channel reportedly threatened to cease working with 600 entertainment professionals.
A wave of international stars including Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo and Ken Loach have joined the petition warning against what signatories describe as the “far-right grip” tightening around the…
Reports highlight a growing strain in US-Europe relations, characterized by US troop withdrawals from Eastern Europe, concerns over America's commitment to NATO, and stalled arms deliveries, prompting discussions about Europe's evolving role in a changing global landscape.
A discussion has emerged regarding the threat to France's cultural diversity, highlighted by a controversy at the Cannes Film Festival involving a potential blacklist at film producer Canal+.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon of LFI announced plans to quickly pass an "anti-concentration law" targeting media monopolies, particularly those owned by the Bolloré group, if his party comes to power in 2027.
The director is among the latest figures to sign the open letter criticizing conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré, now backed by more than 2,000 industry professionals.
Protests against right-wing entrepreneur Vincent Bolloré are intensifying in Paris, with writers and actors joining the demonstrations, leading to an escalating cultural conflict.
The mayor of Cannes and French far-right officials have sided with Canal+ against film industry figures protesting Vincent Bolloré, after artists were threatened with blacklisting by the media group's head.
More than 600 filmmakers signed a petition protesting against right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré, warning of a 'fascist takeover' of a film production company. The signatories were subsequently removed.
A petition against Vincent Bolloré, related to his influence on French cinema and Canal+, has reportedly stumbled at Cannes. Editorials and analyses discuss the petition's merits and the vital financial role Canal+ plays for the industry.
Arthur Harari's new film, 'The Unknown,' starring Léa Seydoux, has premiered to a warm nine-minute standing ovation, despite reviews describing it as a bizarre and gratuitously serious body-swap psychodrama. The film is a contender for the Palme d'Or.
Na Hong-jin's sci-fi creature feature 'Hope' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, earning a 6-7 minute standing ovation from the audience. The film generated significant buzz and received mixed but often enthusiastic reviews from critics.
The UK government has banned at least eleven foreign far-right agitators from entering the country ahead of a planned rally in London. The measure aims to prevent potential unrest during the protest organized by activist Tommy Robinson.
The Cannes Film Festival featured a diverse program of film screenings, celebrity appearances, and emotional tributes. Highlights included Vin Diesel remembering Paul Walker at a 'Fast & Furious' event and various stars gracing the red carpet.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis and Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, suggested a "popular insurrection" could occur if the National Rally (RN) wins the 2027 presidential election. His comments were made during an interview where he also criticized Emmanuel Macron and Bolloré group media.
Vincent Bolloré, a media and book magnate, has successfully shaped the media landscape over the past decade, leveraging radical right-wing themes, raising concerns ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
Writers are reportedly leaving the Paris publishing house Grasset in protest against its conservative owner, Vincent Bolloré, rattling France's literary scene.
More than 200 authors are leaving the French publisher Grasset in protest against Vincent Bolloré, the right-wing head of the Hachette group, causing significant turmoil in France's literary world.
Conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré announced he would seek new authors for Grasset publisher after approximately 170 writers left, blaming his influence for the departure of the chief executive. Bolloré described the departing authors as "a small caste that believes itself above everything and everyone."
Prominent French authors, including Virginie Despentes and Bernard-Henri Lévy, are protesting the influence of right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré by leaving the traditional Grasset publishing house.
More than 170 authors have declared their intention to leave the Grasset publishing house following the removal of publisher Olivier Nora by ultra-conservative media mogul Vincent Bolloré. The authors refuse to be "hostages of an ideological war."
The French Hachette publishing group, controlled by far-right billionaire Vincent Bolloré, is increasingly publishing right-wing authors. Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has joined, and a publishing director has been dismissed.
French prosecutors have launched a hate speech investigation into the rolling news channel CNews, controlled by Vincent Bolloré's Vivendi group. The probe follows comments made on the channel, specifically targeting a Black mayor.
A French parliamentary inquiry commission into public broadcasting has already highlighted dysfunctions and shortcomings, with upcoming hearings for Vincent Bolloré and Xavier Niel.
French businessman Vincent Bolloré is scheduled to be tried in Paris in December on charges of corruption related to his activities in Togo.
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is set to face trial on corruption and embezzlement charges related to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea between 2009 and 2011, with new reports confirming the trial will proceed.
Bolloré Companies have been excluded from Norway's sovereign wealth fund due to concerns over human rights issues, impacting the company's investment standing.
The Cannes Film Festival is concluding with a close race for the Palme d'Or, while various celebrities, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Eva Longoria, made notable appearances on the red carpet. The festival also saw a petition signed by 3500 prominent figures protesting against Canal+.
The CEO of Canal+ has threatened to boycott film industry figures who signed an open letter against the company's owner, Vincent Bolloré.
Actor Alain Chabat, promoting his film 'Le Vertige' at Cannes, criticized what he called a "cheap pressure tactic" from the head of Canal+ regarding an anti-Bolloré open letter. He suggested there were many other ways to react to the situation.
A dispute has intensified regarding right-wing media entrepreneur Vincent Bolloré's impact on the French film scene, with filmmakers like Juliette Binoche petitioning against him and politicians and media regulators now intervening.
Television producer Dominique Farrugia publicly voiced his full support for Canal+ and its general director, Maxime Saada, via social media, following criticism from the "Zapper Bolloré" collective.
An appeal against the audiovisual giant Canal+, controlled by Vincent Bolloré's group, has garnered two thousand signatures amid accusations of boycotts and fears of a blacklist within the French film industry.
A petition against Vincent Bolloré has ignited a debate regarding culture and its relationship with the public. This discussion highlights tensions between cultural institutions and popular sentiment.
Martin Ajdari, president of Arcom, has called for dialogue between Canal+ and cinema professionals who signed a petition against Vincent Bolloré, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression amidst the controversy.
At Cannes, Juliette Binoche and 600 others have signed a letter protesting Canal+, alleging right-wing control over French cinema. The protest targets Vincent Bolloré's network, which states it will not work with those who treat them as "crypto-fascists."
The French film industry is grappling with a severe funding crisis, impacting producers, distributors, and cinema operators, which is anticipated to lead to a reduction in the number of feature films produced in the coming years.
The Cannes Film Festival showcased various film premieres, reviews, and award announcements, including a Golden Globes prize for 'Groundswell'. The event also featured numerous celebrity appearances, interviews, and notable statements from actors like Javier Bardem and Cate Blanchett on social and political issues.
The head of Canal+, a major financier of French cinema, has threatened to blacklist artists and talents who signed a petition against its owner, right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré. This controversial move has sent shockwaves through the French film industry.
The film community in Cannes rose up to oppose the right-wing media influencer Vincent Bolloré, whose media empire has grown strongly in recent years.
eBay has rejected a $56 billion takeover bid from GameStop, deeming the offer 'neither credible nor attractive.' The e-commerce giant also reportedly unbanned Ryan Cohen in connection with the rejected attempt.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed calls for his resignation and a potential impeachment inquiry following a top court ruling related to the 'Farmgate' scandal. The decision has intensified political pressure on the president.
French singer Dominique A announced he will no longer perform in Parisian venues owned by conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré, following a crisis at the Grasset publishing house.
The acquisition of Grasset by billionaire Vincent Bolloré's group has prompted concerns among independent booksellers and critics about an ideological shift towards the radical right in the publishing sector.
The renowned French publisher Grasset has lost over 170 authors in a sudden exodus, with many more demanding a legal "conscience clause," amidst a "culture war" linked to media mogul Vincent Bolloré.
Conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré, who controls Hachette, stated that the French publishing house Grasset will continue despite the announced departure of approximately 170 authors, asserting that these departures will create opportunities for new authors to be published.
The Bolloré group has acquired the publishing house Grasset and subsequently fired its long-standing editor, Pierre Nora, prompting numerous authors to announce their departure from the brand. This move follows the group's earlier acquisition of Hachette.
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed sympathy for authors who resigned from a publishing house owned by Vincent Bolloré. The authors' departure was reportedly due to concerns over editorial independence and the publisher's direction.
Olivier Nora, the long-serving CEO of Grasset publishing house, was dismissed, a move seen as further evidence of billionaire Vincent Bolloré's tightening control over France's leading publishing group Hachette Livre.
French tycoon Vincent Bolloré has denied allegations of waging a political war against the country's public broadcaster.
Businessman Vincent Bolloré is scheduled to be questioned on March 24 by the French public audiovisual inquiry commission in his capacity as a shareholder of the Banijay production company.
French prosecutors have ordered billionaire Vincent Bolloré to stand trial on charges of bribing foreign public officials in Togo and Guinea in 2010, allegedly in exchange for port management contracts.
Lawyers for the Bolloré group argue that a fair trial is impossible in the 'African ports' case, where the company is suspected of fraudulently securing port management contracts in Lomé and Conakry through political consulting.
Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem, Ken Loach, and other prominent figures have signed a letter expressing concern over French billionaire Vincent Bolloré's growing influence on media and culture.
An open letter initiated by French cinema professionals, protesting tycoon Vincent Bolloré’s increasing control over France’s media and entertainment sectors, has garnered international support, with signatures swelling to 3,500.
Following an open letter of protest against French media mogul Vincent Bolloré, who owns Canal+, 600 French filmmakers have been blacklisted by the company's director.
Director Arthur Harari discusses his fears, from childhood anxieties to the rise of the French far-right and its potential threat to cultural exceptions and production, as exemplified by his film L’Inconnue at Cannes.
An analysis of the 2,000 signatories of an anti-Bolloré petition reveals a diverse group, including sex workers, TV producers, and art historians, with some signatories feeling misled by an unannounced call for an UGC boycott.
The Cannes Film Festival featured premieres of films like Pedro Almodóvar's 'Bitter Christmas' and Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur,' which received an 8-minute standing ovation. The event also saw actors making political statements against Trump and Putin, and a press screening evacuation due to a medical emergency.
Au Festival de Cannes, plusieurs professionnels se sont émus d’une potentielle mise à l’écart de centaines d’acteurs, cinéastes, techniciens pour avoir partagé leur inquiétude face à l’influence de…
An open letter against Bolloré continues to gain signatories, escalating tensions within the French film industry as the national film board, CNC, attempts to mediate the dispute over Canal+'s alleged 'blacklist' threats.
French cinema professionals are facing a potential blacklist from Canal+ after signing an open letter criticizing media mogul Vincent Bolloré's influence. The threat has drawn comparisons to McCarthyism and sparked widespread concern within the industry.
Professionals at Cannes challenge Canal+ and its owner Vincent Bolloré over concerns about freedom of expression and industry influence, prompting a response from the media giant.
The mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard, has criticized cinema professionals who signed a petition denouncing the "growing influence of the far-right" on cinema, accusing them of biting the hand that feeds them.
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada announced that the group will cease working with hundreds of French cinema industry professionals who signed a petition against owner Vincent Bolloré, sparking a major controversy.
Foreign writers, including Ali Smith and Han Kang, are boycotting the Grasset publishing house, owned by Vincent Bolloré, due to its perceived shift to the right, while 600 film professionals also express concerns about the expansion of Bolloré's media empire.
Six hundred professionals from the seventh art mobilize in Libération to denounce 'a fascist takeover of the collective imagination' after the acquisition of part of the capital of...
Sociologist Gisèle Sapiro criticized Vincent Bolloré's strategy of acquiring media and publishing houses, asserting that his aim is to transform them into propaganda tools, citing the dismissal of Grasset publisher Olivier Nora as an example.
Catholic billionaire Vincent Bolloré, France's most powerful media manager, uses his media empire to advocate for a more conservative, Christian France, demanding absolute obedience from his employees.
Vincent Bolloré has formed a new Christian think tank in France, a move made in the lead-up to the upcoming French election.
Conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré remains defiant after more than 150 authors resigned from his Grasset publishing house, protesting what they claim is an effort to push a reactionary agenda.
The CEO of French publishing house Grasset has departed, an event that has prompted 300 authors to call for the creation of a 'conscience clause' in the publishing industry. Vincent Bolloré has also responded to the situation, which has been described as a 'shake-up' at Grasset.
The controversial dismissal of Olivier Nora from the Grasset publishing house has reportedly led to an unprecedented exodus of over 100 writers in protest. This event has brought together authors who are typically independent, creating a significant stir in the literary world.
More than 100 prominent authors have collectively left the French publishing house Grasset in protest against its new owner, billionaire Vincent Bolloré. The exodus was sparked by the firing of CEO Olivier Nora and concerns over Bolloré's perceived right-wing ideological influence on the company.
Analysts are divided on what Bolloré's next strategic move will be following Bill Ackman's bid for Universal Music Group (UMG).
Businessman Vincent Bolloré, a key shareholder in Canal+ group, testified before a parliamentary inquiry commission on public broadcasting, asserting that its cost is the primary issue.
French businessman Vincent Bolloré is scheduled to be tried in Paris in December on charges of corruption related to activities in Togo.
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is set to face trial on corruption and embezzlement charges linked to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea between 2009 and 2011, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Arnaud Lagardère and Jean-Christophe Thiery, CEO and Deputy General Manager of Hachette, discussed the publishing giant's strategic projects and the challenges facing the book industry, highlighting Vincent Bolloré's unprecedented investment capacity.