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

Les Guignols de l’info , one of the most iconic satirical programs of French television broadcast since 1988 Canal + , may disappear from the screens back, announce 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 at the age of 68. Alain De Greef, the Canal + former number two of which The Puppets were the invention. “Neither Vivendi nor Canal + will comment do,” 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 information site, “the captain of industry appreciated only very moderately the program.” According to the site puremédias, Vincent Bolloré would consider getting the show on a weekly basis. Recently interviewed on France Inter about the “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 news broadcast presented by PPD, caricature of journalist Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, the show lampooned for nearly 30 years whatever the political world, the media and show business personalities account. Called from “The Arena of the News”, 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.