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Netflix signs deal to host live TV channels in France


Netflix just inked a deal to air live broadcast TV in France. The streaming giant will air five live channels, in addition to offering content on-demand.

Netflix just inked a deal to air live television broadcasts in France, turning the streaming giant into, well, regular TV. The channels underneath TF1's umbrella air everything from reality shows like The Voice to live sports, including the French national football team’s matches. Greg Peters, co-chief executive of Netflix, told Financial Times that TF1 is a “producer of great, premium content."

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