Marathon Acquires Production Company

PARIS, February 27: The
Marathon Group, the French subsidiary of Italy’s De Agostini Communications,
has acquired a controlling stake in KM Production, known for its entertainment
programs and documentaries.

KM’s founder, Renaud Le
Van Kim will continue to independently operate the French company. Founded in
1994, KM’s credits include Le Grand Journal for Canal+, Dimanche 2 Cinéma for France 2, and coverage of the La Nuit des
Césars awards and the opening and closing ceremonies of the Cannes Films
Festival.

—By Mansha Daswani