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Fast&FunBox distributed by M7 Deutschland

SPI/FilmBox and M7 Deutschland, a German provider of TV entertainment for cable and IP networks, have announced that as of July 1st, SPI’s adrenaline sports channel Fast&FunBox is distributed to around 160 network operators, such as PŸUR and RFT kabel via cable and IPTV delivery. Fast&FunBox is part of M7’s PayTV bouquet ‘FamilyHD’.“With the addition […]

September 13, 2022

Canal+ Sport brings EPL to Czech, Slovak fans

Starting with the August 5th Crystal Palace against Arsenal encounter, all 380 matches of the English Premier League will be exclusively available via Canal+ Sport, the newly-created sports channel for Czech Republic and Slovakia. In addition, Canal+ Sport features many other football programming, including regular talk shows, match pre- and reviews, documentaries, etcetera. All English […]

August 5, 2022

M7 Group appoints Bergman as board member

M7 Group, the European pay-TV provider, has appointed Jeroen Bergman as a board member responsible for Content and Business Development. He will replace Bert Habets who resigned from the M7 board last year. Bergman spent 20 years at Liberty Global where he was responsible for all programming and content acquisition. Before Liberty he was Commercial […]

July 5, 2022

M7 appoints Logjes

M7 Group, the European pay-TV provider, has appointed Robin Logjes as its Content Director, Original Productions. In his role, Logjes will primarily focus on the creation and production of European scripted content that appeals and resonates across all M7 territories. M7 was acquired by Canal+ Group in 2019, resulting in an increased focus on providing […]

June 23, 2022

Newsmax launching in Europe via M7

Luxembourg-based M7 Group, owned by Canal+, has announced a long-term satellite and OTT distribution agreement with US-based, conservative news channel Newsmax. Newsmax is the #4 rated news channel in the US and is available in 52 million pay-TV homes in the country through major providers including DirecTV, Dish, Comcast, Verizon and more. It is also […]

May 11, 2022Nick Snow @ ANGA COM

M7 Group integrates TV platforms into smart TVs

M7 Group has announce it will integrate its TV platforms into smart TV sets from a number of manufacturers, enabling direct access by viewers with the user interface appearing in the platforms’ branded design. The solution is based on the integration of the M7 channel mechanism FST (Fast Scan Tables), full compliance with the M7 […]

May 10, 2022

iWedia selected by Canal+

iWedia, a providers of software components and solutions for TV devices for major service operators and consumer electronics manufacturers, is working on a new deployment with CANAL+ International, providing software services as the broadcaster consolidates its rapid growth in multiple territories with an additional set-top box (STB) supplier.  CANAL+ International, international subsidiary of the CANAL+ […]

February 8, 2022

M7, Barrandov satellite distribution deal

Luxembourg-based M7 Group, owned by Canal+, has concluded a long-term agreement with Czech broadcaster TV Barrandov for the ASTRA 23.5 satellite distribution of TV Barrandov, Kino Barrandov and Barrandov Krimi. The TV Barrandov channels will broadcast as of today via the M7 platform at ASTRA 23.5 East with dedicated EPG positions in the line-up of […]

December 22, 2021

AMC Networks CEE VoD partnership with M7

AMC Networks International (AMCNI) and M7 Group, owned by Canal+, have extended their strategic partnership in Central and Eastern Europe. As part of an expanded new multi-territory cooperation, subscribers of M7 Group’s TV platforms in Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania will get access to enriched VoD content related to the flagship channels of AMC, […]

December 13, 2021

Molotov must pay €7m to M6 and cease streaming

French OTT platform Molotov has been forbidden by a Paris Court to stream M6’s channels (M6, W9, 6ter), which have been distributed without authorisation over the last three years. Molotov must also pay €7 million to M6 Group, for breaching the rights. An amount of €15,000 has been added for brand infringement, as Molotov had […]

December 10, 2021