Ciné+ OCS
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Predecessor | Ciné+ |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | France |
Area served | France, Belgium |
| Owner | Canal+ Thématiques |
| Parent | Canal+ |
| Website | www |
Ciné+ OCS represents a collection of French specialty subscription television channels managed by Canal+ Thématiques and made available through Canal+ on satellite, cable, and IPTV platforms.
Established in 1991, these channels initially concentrated solely on movies, with the exception of Ciné+ Frisson, which featured two television series between 2012 and 2017. Starting from 3 July 2024, following the integration with OCS, the lineup expanded to incorporate television series.[1][2]
These channels present foreign films and series in their original languages via a secondary audio option, accompanied by two French subtitle tracks: one providing translation and another designed for viewers with hearing impairments.
In Belgium, the Ciné+ brand transitioned to Ciné+ OCS on 1 October 2024, offering three channels—OCS, Ciné+ Frisson, and Ciné+ Classic—within the BeTV package.[3][4]
TV channels
| Channel | Content Focus | Launch Date | Previous Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Films released six months post-theatrical run and new premium French and international series | 7 January 1991 | CinéCinémas (1991–98) CinéCinémas 1 (1998–2002) CinéCinéma (2002–08) CinéCinéma Premier (2008–11) Ciné+ Premier (2011–24) | |
| Vintage films | CinéCinéfil (1991–98) CinéClassics (1998–2002) CinéCinéma Classic (2002–11) | ||
| Movies in action, thriller, and horror genres | 27 April 1996 | CinéCinémas Seconde (1996–98) CinéCinémas 3 (1998–2002) CinéCinéma Frisson (2002–11) | |
| Romantic and romantic comedy films | CinéCinémas Prime (1996–98) CinéCinémas 2 (1998–2002) CinéCinéma Émotion (2002–11) | ||
| Comedy, family-oriented, and teen movies | 14 September 2002 | CinéCinéma Succès (2002–04) CinéCinéma Famiz (2004–11) Ciné+ Famiz (2011–24) | |
| Art-house and independent cinema | CinéCinéma Auteur (2002–07) CinéCinéma Culte (2007–08) CinéCinéma Club (2008–11) Ciné+ Club (2011–24) |
Channels No Longer Operating
| Channel | Category | Launch Date | Closure Date | Previous Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CinéCinéma Info | News and documentaries related to the entertainment sector | May 2000 | October 2006 | Ciné Info (2000-04) |
| Hollywood blockbusters and award shows | 21 March 2007 | 30 August 2013 | CinéCinéma Star (2007-11) |
Digital Streaming Platform
Subscribers to Ciné+ had access to Ciné+ à la demande, a digital content portal available on services such as MyCanal, enabling on-demand viewing.
In Belgium, the offering known as Ciné+ OCS à la demande was combined with BeTV's on-demand service, Be à la demande.
Beginning in 2018, Ciné+ introduced several themed digital channels within the Ciné+ à la demande platform. Some were temporary, while others persisted over time:
- Ciné+ Horreur (specializing in horror movies)
- Ciné+ Western (featuring western genre films)
- Ciné+ British (showcasing British cinema)
- Ciné+ de Quartier (dedicated to European exploitation and B-movies)
- Ciné+ Crime (thriller genre)
- Ciné+ Comédie (comedy films)
- Ciné+ Romance (romantic movies, launched in 2019)
- Ciné+ 80's (films from the 1980s, introduced in 2019)
- Ciné+ Asie (Asian cinema, started in 2019)
- Ciné+ Animé (anime and manga content, debuting in 2019)
- Ciné+ Italie (Italian films, from 2019)
- Ciné+ 90's (1990s movies, initiated in 2019)
- Ciné+ De Funès (films starring Louis de Funès, launched in 2020)
- Ciné+ En Musique (musicals and concert films, from 2020)
- Ciné+ 70's (1970s films, initiated in 2020)
- Ciné+ BERGMAN (works by Ingmar Bergman, introduced in 2020)
- Ciné+ Splendid (filmography of Le Splendid troupe, from 2020)
- Ciné+ Enquêtes (mystery films, started in 2021)
- Ciné+ Bollywood (Indian cinema, launched in 2021)
- Ciné+ À table ! (films centered on cooking, from 2021)
- Ciné+ 60's (1960s movies, introduced in 2021)
- Ciné+ Histoire (historical film genre, started in 2021)
- Ciné+ Deneuve (films featuring Catherine Deneuve, launched in 2021)
Following the integration with OCS, the platform was rebranded as Ciné+ OCS. It continued to be accessible via MyCanal and was added as a subscription option on platforms including Amazon Prime Video. All existing OCS subscribers were migrated to the new Ciné+ OCS subscription model. Numerous digital thematic channels were reorganized as categories within this consolidated hub.
Television Series
A number of series listed were exclusively accessible through streaming services.
OCS
- 61st Street
- 3615 Monique
- A Friend of the Family
- A Spy Among Friends
- Alex Rider
- Angelyne
- Archie
- Aspergirl
- Cheyenne et Lola
- Christian
- Croisement Gaza - Bd Saint-Germain
- Bad Behaviour
- Besoin d'amour
- Blinded
- Devils
- The Dreamer: Becoming Karen Blixen
- Dreaming Whilst Black
- El Inmortal. Gangs of Madrid
- Frérots
- Funny Woman
- The Handmaid's Tale
- Hashtag Boomer
- Homejacking
- HP
- Jeune et Golri
- The Killing Kind
- The Lazarus Project
- Los mil días de Allende
- Love Life
- LT-21
- Lucky Hank
- Mad Men
- Minx
- Missions
- Moah
- The Name of the Rose
- L'Opéra
- Orphan Black: Echoes
- Platonique
- Rictus
- Sentinelles
- Septième Ciel
- Slip
- Tales of the Walking Dead
- Ten Pound Poms
- Toutouyoutou
- Twisted Metal
- The Walking Dead: Dead City
- Weeds
- The Winter King
Ciné+ Family
Ciné+ Frisson
- American Horror Story (seasons 1 through 6)
- In the Flesh
External links
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