Canal + private of “Puppets of Info”? – Point

“The Horns of the News”, one of the most iconic satirical programs of French television broadcast since 1988 Canal + , may disappear screens in September, announced several media Wednesday. “The Puppets of info will not end the antenna of Canal +, following a decision by Vincent Bolloré, group boss,” says MetroNews , confirming a report Site puremédias. The news comes two days after the death Monday age of 68. Alain de Greef, former number two with Canal + “The Puppets” were the invention. “Neither Vivendi nor Canal + makes any comment,” said an official of the Bolloré group.

“Vincent Bolloré convene the shareholders of the group, Friday, July 3 to endorse the decision,” writes MetroNews, citing a source “close to the team of authors.” According to the news site, the “captain of industry appreciated only very moderately the program”. According to the website puremédias , Vincent Bolloré would consider getting the show on a weekly basis. Recently interviewed on France Inter about “spirit Canal”, Vincent Bolloré had deplored the abuse “mockery” of the chain, regretting a tendency to “make fun of others,” a thinly veiled message to the flagship show of the encrypted channel. A petition circulated late Wednesday on social networks to protest against the disappearance of the program, while the #touchepasauxguignols hashtag was among the most commented topics on Twitter.

A program that competes with JT

Parody of TV newspaper presented by PPD, caricature of journalist Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, brocade emission for almost 30 years whatever the political world, the media, and show business personalities account. Called from “Les Arenes de l’info”, the show competes with JT large chain, dealing with the same hot topics but forcing the line to the utmost. Broadcast from Monday to Friday, in clear and in public, just as seven minutes of television news, and a weekly summary on Sundays, the show has its fans.

When Puppets log, PPD and guests are placed behind a desk, manipulated by puppeteers who operate the arms, mouths and eyes including Yves Lecoq or Thierry Garcia. Among the many authors of the texts that have succeeded in the team include, in particular François Rollin, Benoit Delepine, Bruno Franck Magnier or Gaccio.