OCS (TV channel)

French series of dedicated movies/series TV channels operated by Orange S.A

OCS is a French pay television channel launched in 2009 and operated by Orange S.A.. OCS Go, which became known as OCS in 2019, had its programming through exclusive contracts with Warner Bros., HBO, MGM, and Fidelity. It also had programming provided by other contracts there were available to other channels from Gaumont, SND, BAC, and Wild Side.[1] On January 8, 2023, Canal+ Group stated they had acquired both OCS and its production company, Orange Studio, that was previously owner by Canal+.[2]

OCS
CountryFrance
Broadcast areaFrance, Switzerland, Mauritius
HeadquartersParis, France
Programming
Language(s)French
Original audio track
Picture format576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerGroupe Canal+ (100%)
History
LaunchedNovember 13, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-11-13)
Former namesOrange Cinéma Séries (2008–2012)
Links
Websiteocs.fr
Availability

Channels

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Current

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Channel Type Launched
OCS Max Blockbusters, comedies, family and teen films 2008
OCS Geants Classic films
OCS (previously OCS Go) Streaming service 2013
OCS Pulp Independent, arthouse, action, thriller and horror films 2023

Defunct

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Channel Type Notes Launched Closed
OCS Happy Family and teen channel Programs have been moved to OCS Max 2008 2013
OCS Novo Independent and art house films Became OCS City
OCS Choc Action, thriller and horror films Merged together and became OCS Pulp 2023
OCS City Independent, art house films and programs from HBO 2013

Series

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OCS Max

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This list includes programs from OCS Happy who have been moved to OCS Max.

OCS Choc (2008-2023)

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OCS City (2013-2023)

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OCS Pulp (2023-present)

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References

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  1. Briel, Robert (9 October 2008). "Orange sets November launch for movie bouquet". Broadband TV News. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. Keslassy, Elsa (9 January 2023). "Canal+ Finalizes Acquisition of Orange's Pay TV, Film Subsidiaries in France". Variety. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.

Other websites

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Official website