The CEO of Canal+, Maxime Saada, has stirred controversy in France by threatening to blacklist cinema professionals who signed a petition against the company's owner, Vincent Bolloré. This comes just days before the Cannes Film Festival, intensifying the debate on freedom of expression in the country.
A group of writers has gathered under the Grasset publishing house, now managed by Vincent Bolloré, to form a united front against future challenges. Despite their differing political views, these authors share a common goal of preserving their literary independence.
American billionaire Bill Ackman is preparing to acquire Universal Music Group, with the deal estimated at around <strong>€55 billion</strong>. If successful, Vincent Bolloré, who owns <strong>18%</strong> of the company, could see profits of up to <strong>€7.5 billion</strong>.