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Two months after controversial remarks at the Cannes Film Festival, Maxime Saada, CEO of Canal+, reiterated his stance that the company will not finance films by those who 'prejudice' his group.
Maxime Saada, CEO of Canal+ Group, has denied the existence of a 'blacklist' targeting individuals who signed a petition against Vincent Bolloré, but warned that the company would not ignore accusations of fascism.
Maxime Saada's declarations at Cannes, stating that "doing without Canal+ is a death sentence," have caused significant concern within the economically fragile film industry.
Canal+ has named Anne-Laure Tingry as its Chief Data & AI Officer, reporting to CEO Maxime Saada, where she will be responsible for the media company's data and AI strategy across all markets and oversee project implementation.
Maxime Saada, CEO of Canal+, expresses concern that a recent formal notice from Arcom to CNews could set a precedent for closing channels across the French audiovisual landscape.
Television producer Dominique Farrugia publicly voiced his full support for Canal+ and its general director, Maxime Saada, via social media, following criticism from the "Zapper Bolloré" collective.
Na Hong-jin's sci-fi creature feature 'Hope' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, earning a 6-7 minute standing ovation from the audience. The film generated significant buzz and received mixed but often enthusiastic reviews from critics.
"We begin 2026 from a position of strength, clarity and confidence," says Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada. "We now move into the execution phase of our strategy."
Maxime Saada, president of Canal+, denied the existence of a 'blacklist' for film and series projects but confirmed that a 'new dimension' would be considered in future funding decisions.
French cinema professionals are facing a potential blacklist from Canal+ after signing an open letter criticizing media mogul Vincent Bolloré's influence. The threat has drawn comparisons to McCarthyism and sparked widespread concern within the industry.
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada announced that the group will cease working with hundreds of French cinema industry professionals who signed a petition against owner Vincent Bolloré, sparking a major controversy.