Groupe Canal+
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Groupe Canal+, also known as Canal+ Group in English, is a French media and telecommunications conglomerate based in Paris, owned and controlled by Vivendi. It runs its own subscription TV channels in France, distributes third-party channels and services, and is a major source of finance for domestic film production, participating in the financing of the vast majority of films produced in France. It also has its own subsidiary companies with direct involvement in film production and distribution, such as StudioCanal. Apart from extensive operations in mainland France, the company owns many subsidiaries and operates in countries across Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and in French Overseas Territories.
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Media |
Founded | 1984; 40 years ago (1984) |
Headquarters | , France |
Area served | France |
Key people | Jean-Christophe Thiery (president) Maxime Saada (CEO) |
Products | Pay TV Television production Film production & distribution |
Revenue | €5.16 billion (2018) |
Number of employees | 7,739 (2017) |
Parent | Vivendi |
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Website | https://www.canalplusgroup.com/ |
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The company grew from the establishment of the subscription channel Canal+ in November 1984, co-founded by André Rousselet and Pierre Lescure. An early pioneer was Alain de Greef [fr], who joined in 1986. In 2023, it purported to be one of the 50 most powerful French brands in the world.