MultiChoice, the force behind DStv, now belongs to Canal+. The French media company made it official on July 10, 2026, after years of chasing the deal. David Mignot — CEO ...
In an exciting development for African viewers, CANAL+ and Samsung Electronics have announced an expansion of their partnership to include English- and Portuguese-speaking regions served by the MultiChoice Group. This ...
Disney+ has announced an increase in its subscription price for South African Premium monthly subscribers, rising from US$9.66 to US$10.88 per month, effective June 4, 2026. This 12.6% increase comes ...
Studiocanal has entered into a three-year theatrical distribution agreement with Sun Africa Group (SAG), part of the Telefilms Group's Sun Distribution Group. This deal aims to enhance Studiocanal's presence in ...
The TV landscape in South Africa is undergoing a significant shift, as more viewers are cutting ties with DStv and turning to popular streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube. ...
This article is written by Benjamin Pius (Publisher @ BMA) as part of the forthcoming Broadcasters Convention – East Africa, 26–28 May 2026, Nairobi, Kenya. Register and view the full ...
MultiChoice announced it would shut down Showmax on Thursday, April 30, 2026, marking the end of a service once seen as the South African pay-TV giant's response to Netflix. The ...
Beta Film's acclaimed series "Bookish" and "Professor T" have secured broadcast deals with major French networks and platforms. Canal+ has picked up both seasons of "Bookish," the English-language crime series ...
STUDIOCANAL, the production arm of CANAL+, has exciting plans to produce the feature film 'The Road Home', which promises to tell a distinctly South African narrative. Set against the backdrop ...
This article is written by Benjamin Pius (Publisher @ BMA) as part of the forthcoming Broadcasters Convention – East Africa, 26–28 May 2026, Nairobi, Kenya. Register and view the full ...