Maxime Saada
Maxime Saada is the CEO of Canal+, a prominent French television channel and film distributor. He has played a significant role in shaping the landscape of French cinema financing and distribution. Recently, he was in the news for negotiating a new agreement that secures Canal+'s position as the leading financier of French cinema, committing to invest at least 480 million euros through 2027, despite a notable reduction in annual funding.
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Maxime Saada is the president of Canal+ and has defended the group's financing policies regarding the Zapper Bolloré movement.
Presidente do Canal+ nega “lista negra” mas cria nova regra para financiamento | Cinema
Portugal· 2026-05-29
Maxime Saada threatened to end collaboration with 600 filmmakers in response to an open letter.
Kultur: die neusten Meldungen
Switzerland· 2026-05-29
Maxime Saada is the president of Canal+ and expressed pride in renewing the partnership with UEFA until 2031.
Canal+ conserve les droits de diffusion de l’intégralité des Coupes d’Europe, dont la Ligue des champions, jusqu’en 2031
France· 2025-11-20Maxime Saada, the chief executive of Canal+, discussed the importance of the company's role in South Africa following the acquisition.
Canal+ acquires remaining MultiChoice shares – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-10-14
Maxime Saada, the long-serving Chief Executive of Canal+, will lead the new entity alongside MultiChoice CEO Calvo Mawela and David Mignot.
Canal+ completes $2bn MultiChoice takeover: What it means for DStv and GOtv customers
Ghana· 2025-09-23
Maxime Saada has been appointed Chair of MultiChoice following the completion of the Canal+ takeover.
Canal+ completes takeover of MultiChoice, forming global media powerhouse
Tanzania· 2025-09-23
Maxime Saada is the president of Canal+ and highlights the strategic partnership with UGC.
Canal+ annonce vouloir racheter le réseau de cinémas UGC d’ici à 2028France· 2025-09-02
Maxime Saada is the president of Canal+.
Canal+ : le tribunal de la concurrence sud-africain valide le rachat sous conditions de MultiChoice, géant de la télévision et du streamingFrance· 2025-07-23Maxime Saada is the head of Canal+ who announced the company's withdrawal from distributing the future Ligue 1 channel.
Droits télévisuels de Ligue 1 : Canal+ ferme la porte à une distribution de la future chaîne de la LigueFrance· 2025-06-27
Maxime Saada, president of the management board of Canal+, indicated that the decision to extend the deadline reflects the recognition of the hard work and positive progress made by all parties involved.
Affaires : après une perte nette en 2024, Canal+ reporte le rachat de MultiChoice
Cameroon· 2025-03-05
Maxime Saada is the chairman of Canal+ who reached an agreement regarding the financing of French cinema.
Canal+ reste le premier banquier du cinéma françaisFrance· 2025-03-04