Canal+
CanalPlay on mobile devices!
CanalPlay, France’s leading subscription-based VoD provider, has launched a new version of its mobile app for iOS and Android. It is more intuitive and user-friendly, and allows faster access to content. It also includes a recommendation system and, in the next few weeks, it will offer a special secure area for children. This new app is one of the first in France to include Google’s Chromecast key. With this function, subscribers can start a program on their smartphone or tablet before launching it on their TV screen. Once the program is playing on the television set, the tablet or smartphone becomes available for other uses. The free-of-charge CanalPlay app is available from Google Play and the App Store. To subscribe, visit canalplay.com
UMG
Universal Music Group acquires Eagle Rock
Universal Music Group (UMG) has acquired UK-based Eagle Rock Entertainment, the largest producer and distributor of music programming for DVD, Blu-Ray, TV and Digital Media in the world. Eagle Rock works directly alongside talent to produce top quality, High Definition and 3D programmes, both concerts and documentaries, including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Queen, The Doors, Jeff Beck, U2, Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney and Ozzy Osbourne. The acquisition enhances UMG’s presence in one of the most dynamic and growing segments of music today: top-quality, original audio-visual content, such as live concert footage, documentaries and films. The addition of Eagle Rock’s library, which includes nearly 2000 hours of programming and more than 800 titles, enhances the value of UMG’s catalog by broadening the product offerings associated with UMG’s artists. Further, the addition of Eagle Rock’s experienced team will assist UMG in producing video content and creating unique artist-based bundles in a variety of physical and digital formats, including on new and emerging mobile platforms.
www.universalmusic.fr
SFR
Carré Rouge: a more promising future than ever
SFR used this phrase in its message informing customers of the upcoming merger between SFR and Numericable. As soon as the merger is given the green light by the authorities, the new structure will accelerate the future of telecommunications and, in particular, boost very-high-speed service. Day-to-day usage will thus become faster, simpler and continuous, everywhere and all of the time. Customers will enjoy the best of connected content, on television, at home with automated home functions or on the go. All of these developments are set to ensure that Carré Rouge continues to embody the best of the best for SFR’s customers.
GVT
GVT partner of the 2014 Varilux French Film Festival
GVT is an official partner of the 11º Varilux French Film Festival. This event takes place untill April 16 with exhibition in 45 Brazilian cities. It´s expected to attract 100,000 spectators in 70 theaters. During the event it will be realized the premiere of Yves Saint Laurent film, directed by Jalil Lespert and An Extraordinary Journey, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain). Catalog of films and cities covered are available on www.variluxcinefrances.com
