A+E Networks Partners with France’s Canal+

NEW YORK/PARIS: A+E Networks and Canal+ have begun a long-term partnership in France that involves pay-TV channels, content, production and digital distribution.

Both companies will debut several channels later in the year through the Planete+ factual group on the CanalSat platform with exclusive access to A+E Networks’ slate of hit factual entertainment content. A+E Networks, which operates in more than 150 territories, will also continue to represent its programming via the D8 and D17 channels. Additionally, A+E Networks and Canal+ will work together to create digital opportunities in France.

"A+E Networks operates leading global pay-TV brands, and we are very pleased to form this partnership with Canal+, the preeminent media group in France," said Dean Possenniskie, the managing director for EMEA at A+E Networks. "We have enjoyed a successful content relationship across D8 and the Planete+ channels, and we believe this new partnership will create significant growth opportunities for both companies."

Olivier Stroh, the Canal+ director of factual theme-based channels, added: "I am delighted to announce this partnership with A+E Networks. This agreement will enable us to significantly enhance our offer of programs and promote one of the best international factual and entertainment brands to our subscribers. This is a natural alliance between two companies that have been dedicated to ambitious publishing of content for many years."