France’s media regulator CSA (Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel) has approved Canal+ Group’s proposed acquisition of Direct 8 and Direct Star from the Bollore Group. The Council based its approval on the promise of enriched programme offerings, which are for the interest of the viewers. However, it noted that Canal+ should maintain the format of the two channels and strengthen original production. Along with the approval are strict conditions, such as: D8 (Direct 8) … [Read more...] about CSA okays Canal+ acquisition of Direct 8 and Direct Star