France’s Canal+ Group and HBO have confirmed the signing of a licensing agreement covering all new HBO series for the next five years. The agreement covers all Canal+ Group channels, including premium channels, themed networks and free TV channels

Canal+ subscribers and D8 and D17 channels viewers will be able to watch top HBO series, including Game of Thrones, in a second-run window on pay-TV channels, or for the first time on free TV channels.

Canal+ Group will provide linear and on-demand offerings on all devices, including connected TVs, smart phones, tablets, game consoles, etc.

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