Christophe Pinard-Legry has been named CEO of Canal+ Europe, a role he will hold in addition to his current position as CEO of Canal+ France, and will also join the Canal+ board alongside MultiChoice chief David Mignot.

Canal+ in the arena, the Senegalese press in the stands  Seneweb

The business relationship between Canal+ and Multichoice is being analyzed, with commentary on Canal+'s strategic position.

The acquisition of MultiChoice by Canal+ and the discontinuation of the Showmax streaming service have sparked fears that South African storytelling is becoming overly reliant on foreign media companies.

As South African film and TV industry workers continued to grapple with the fallout from Canal+’s abrupt decision to shutter homegrown streaming service Showmax this week, one question seemed to be…

Canal+, busy with aggressive cost-cutting since it recently acquired Africa’s MultiChoice pay-TV group, is shuttering its loss-making and money-guzzling video streaming service Showmax that…

France's Vivendi, parent company of Canal+ Group, has acquired a majority stake in prominent Italian distribution and production company Lucky Red, marking the latest consolidation in the European media market.

Former Canal+ Africa journalist Mourad Zeghidi, currently imprisoned in Tunisia, is on trial for his appeal this Tuesday. He is seeking to challenge his previous conviction.

Canal+ has named Anne-Laure Tingry as its Chief Data & AI Officer, reporting to CEO Maxime Saada, where she will be responsible for the media company's data and AI strategy across all markets and oversee project implementation.

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.

Η Λετίσια Κάστα πρόσφατα μίλησε με υπερηφάνεια και τρυφερότητα για τη μεγαλύτερη κόρη της, Σατίν Σενταουί. Στην εμφάνισή της στην εκπομπή «En aparté» του Canal+, με αφορμή την κυκλοφορία της νέας της…

Canal+ reported full-year 2025 results that topped its own guidance on profitability and cash flow, even as MultiChoice, the African pay-TV giant it acquired last September, posted a 6% revenue…

Showmax has announced the discontinuation of its service, a decision made seven months after French media giant Canal+ acquired MultiChoice Group, the platform’s parent company.

The decision reflects a focus on "financial discipline and investment optimization in an increasingly competitive and capital-intensive global streaming environment."

French portal Canal+ published its list of the 100 best football players from 2001 to 2025, sparking debate and including only three players from the Balkan region.

A situation described as Canal+ being 'in the arena' with the Senegalese press 'in the stands' suggests a significant development or conflict in media relations.

An analysis delves into the strategic implications and dynamics of the proposed merger or partnership between Canal+ and Multichoice, highlighting Canal+'s strong position.

Canal+ is reportedly making significant decisions to revamp the MultiChoice business, indicating potential strategic changes in the subscription television sector.

NBCUniversal is planning to lay off dozens of employees following the shutdown of Showmax, an African streaming service it jointly operated with Canal+. The layoffs are a direct consequence of the streaming platform's closure.

"We begin 2026 from a position of strength, clarity and confidence," says Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada. "We now move into the execution phase of our strategy."

Canal+ has confirmed the shutdown of the streaming service Showmax after its takeover of MultiChoice, a strategic move aimed at cost reduction and investment optimization in a competitive market.

EXCLUSIVE: German event series The Widow Killer has landed deals in Europe ahead of its launch on ARD.

French pay TV channel Canal+ is hosting a 'Cinema for Peace' broadcast event, featuring Loris Lai’s 'Les Enfants de Gaza' documentary and a live debate.