Disney+ Grabs Oscars in France

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Disney+ scores major coup, nabbing exclusive broadcast rights to the Oscars in France from longtime holder Canal+

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Disney+ is paying a reported €12 million for the 3-year Oscars deal, nearly doubling Canal+'s previous license fee
Streaming giant sees the prestigious awards show as a key driver for subscriber growth in the increasingly competitive French market

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Disney+, Canal+, 97th Academy Awards