HBO Programs Make a Comeback on French Audiovisual Group’s Platforms

French audiovisual group announces return of HBO programs to its platforms

The French audiovisual group has just announced the return of HBO programs to its platforms. The parent company behind the series Succession and Game of Thrones had left the OCS catalog (Orange subsidiary acquired by Canal+) at the end of 2022.

From June 23, the excellent series stamped HBO will reappear after having enjoyed the heyday of the hexagonal platform OCS, now bought by the Canal+ group. “This additional partnership allows us to strengthen our positioning as an aggregator,” explained the general manager of Canal+ Switzerland, Brice Daumin, in the press release.

Inaccessible since the end of 2022, HBO programs had started a race between different platforms and channels to recover the broadcasting rights in our part of the country and in France. In Switzerland, the RTS was able to offer retransmissions of the American channel’s latest creations, with The Last of Us, The Idol, or Love and Death. In France, Prime Video had haggled over a Warner pass (in exchange for a financial extension) to view the latest creations from the American channel.

But this race is now over and Canal+ wins. As part of this collaboration between the two entities, the titles of HBO and MaxOriginals will be broadcast directly on the Canal+ channel, as well as on the MyCanal streaming platform, adds the press release.

If the novelties are about to surge (and feed your insomnia), it is undoubtedly the abundant catalog of older series. THE Sopranos, Sex and the City, Band of Brothers, and the eternal The Wire. The best news of your day. (please)

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How does Canal+ Switzerland’s partnership with HBO solidify their position as a leading aggregator in the industry

French audiovisual group announces the much-anticipated return of HBO programs to its platforms. Fans of popular shows like Succession and Game of Thrones will be thrilled to know that these series will once again be available on the OCS catalog, which is owned by Canal+.

Starting from June 23, viewers can indulge in the exceptional series that bear the HBO stamp, as they make a grand comeback on the hexagonal platform OCS. According to Canal+ Switzerland’s general manager, Brice Daumin, this partnership further solidifies their position as a leading aggregator.

Following their absence from the platforms since the end of 2022, the battle for the broadcasting rights of HBO programs ensued among various platforms and channels in France and other parts of the country. In Switzerland, the RTS managed to secure retransmissions of the latest American channel creations, including The Last of Us, The Idol, and Love and Death. Meanwhile, in France, Prime Video negotiated a Warner pass, along with a financial extension, to give viewers access to the latest HBO releases.

Now, the race is finally over, with Canal+ emerging as the victor. As part of their collaboration, HBO and MaxOriginals titles will be directly broadcasted on Canal+ channel and the MyCanal streaming platform, as mentioned in the press release.

While the anticipation for new releases is palpable, there’s also excitement surrounding the extensive catalog of older series, including beloved favorites like The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Band of Brothers, and the timeless classic, The Wire. Get ready to delight in some quality TV time and make the best of your day!