OCS (TV channel)
| Company type | Subscription television channels |
|---|---|
| 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 thematic subscription television channels managed by Canal+ Thématiques and made available through Canal+ via satellite, cable, and IPTV platforms.
Established in 1991, these channels originally concentrated solely on movies, with the exception of Ciné+ Frisson, which featured two television series from 2012 to 2017. As of 3 July 2024, following the integration with OCS, the lineup has expanded to include TV series.[1][2]
All foreign-language films and series are aired in their original soundtracks accompanied by two French subtitle options: one for translation purposes and another designed for viewers with hearing impairments.
In Belgium, on 1 October 2024, Ciné+ was rebranded as Ciné+ OCS, delivering three distinct 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 debut plus 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) | |
| Classic cinema titles | CinéCinéfil (1991–98) CinéClassics (1998–2002) CinéCinéma Classic (2002–11) | ||
| Action, thriller, and horror genres | 27 April 1996 | CinéCinémas Seconde (1996–98) CinéCinémas 3 (1998–2002) CinéCinéma Frisson (2002–11) | |
| Romantic films and romantic comedies | 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 films | CinéCinéma Auteur (2002–07) CinéCinéma Culte (2007–08) CinéCinéma Club (2008–11) Ciné+ Club (2011–24) |
Discontinued TV channels
| Channel | Category | Launch Date | Closure Date | Previous Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CinéCinéma Info | News and documentaries on the entertainment sector | May 2000 | October 2006 | Ciné Info (2000-04) |
| Hollywood hits and award shows | 21 March 2007 | 30 August 2013 | CinéCinéma Star (2007-11) |
Streaming platform
Subscribers of Ciné+ could utilize Ciné+ à la demande, a streaming service available on platforms such as MyCanal, providing access to various programs.
In Belgium, the service Ciné+ OCS à la demande is integrated with BeTV alongside Be à la demande.
Beginning in 2018, Ciné+ introduced themed digital channels on the Ciné+ à la demande platform. Some were temporary, while others continued for multiple years:
- Ciné+ Horreur (horror genre)
- Ciné+ Western (western genre)
- Ciné+ British (films from the United Kingdom)
- Ciné+ de Quartier (European exploitation and B-movies)
- Ciné+ Crime (thrillers)
- Ciné+ Comédie (comedies)
- Ciné+ Romance (romantic films, starting 2019)
- Ciné+ 80's (films from the 1980s, starting 2019)
- Ciné+ Asie (Asian cinema, starting 2019)
- Ciné+ Animé (anime and manga, starting 2019)
- Ciné+ Italie (Italian cinema, starting 2019)
- Ciné+ 90's (1990s films, starting 2019)
- Ciné+ De Funès (filmography of Louis de Funès, starting 2020)
- Ciné+ En Musique (musicals and concert films, starting 2020)
- Ciné+ 70's (films from the 1970s, starting 2020)
- Ciné+ BERGMAN (works of Ingmar Bergman, starting 2020)
- Ciné+ Splendid (filmography of Le Splendid troupe, starting 2020)
- Ciné+ Enquêtes (mystery genre, starting 2021)
- Ciné+ Bollywood (Indian cinema, starting 2021)
- Ciné+ À table ! (films centered on cooking and food, starting 2021)
- Ciné+ 60's (1960s films, starting 2021)
- Ciné+ Histoire (historical films, starting 2021)
- Ciné+ Deneuve (filmography of Catherine Deneuve, starting 2021)
After merging with OCS, the platform was rebranded as Ciné+ OCS and continues to be accessible via MyCanal. It also became available as a subscription channel on services such as Amazon Prime Video. All existing OCS subscribers were migrated to the combined Ciné+ OCS package. Various digital channels were reorganized into thematic categories within the hub.
Television series
Several series listed below were exclusively accessible through streaming.
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
- Breeders
- Dragons et Princesses
Ciné+ Frisson
- American Horror Story (seasons 1 through 6)
- In the Flesh
External links
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