Episodes 1 ans 2 of series MARSEILLE to be broadcast on TF1 on may 12

Boulogne-Billancourt, april 21, 2016

EPISODES 1 AND 2 OF NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES MARSEILLE
TO BE BROADCAST ON TF1 ON MAY 12.
THE FULL SEASON DEBUTS EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX ON MAY 5

NETFLIX AND TF1 TEAM UP TO BRING FRANCE’S GREATEST FILM STARS TO FRENCH TELEVISION VIEWERS 

PARIS and BEVERLY HILLS, California,  APRIL 19, 2016 -- Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network announced today that the first two episodes of Netflix original series Marseille will be broadcast on TF1 on Thursday May 12 at 8.55pm as a one time opportunity.  All 8 episodes of Marseille will debut exclusively on Netflix globally on May 5, one week ahead of the broadcast on TF1.

Marseille is a stunningly cinematic eight episode tale of power, corruption and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the French port city, starring Gérard Depardieu as Robert Taro, Benoît Magimel as Lucas Barrès, Géraldine Pailhas as Rachel Taro, Nadia Farès as Vanessa d’Abrantès and Stéphane Caillard as Julia.

‘We’re delighted to be collaborating with TF1 to showcase the first two episodes of Marseille, the first French original series from Netflix,” said Erik Barmack, Vice President of International original series at Netflix.  ‘We’re proud to support French culture and thrilled to be able to provide the millions of TF1 viewers this special treat.  By releasing all 8 episodes to Netflix members on May 5, we’re excited to share Marseille with our global audience.’

Fabrice Bailly, Director of TF1 programs adds: ‘TF1 aims to provide viewers with major fiction programming, and is carrying out an ambitious policy of investment in original French productions. Marseille is a stunning, cinematic, series, supported by well-known and appreciated talent. We are very excited to share these two first episodes with our viewers, in prime time, thanks to this partnership with Netflix.'

About TF1

TF1 is an integrated media group with a mission to inform and entertain. As well as broadcasting TF1, France’s most popular freeview television channel, the TF1 group offers a range of content and services to suit all media and devices.
TF1 is France’s leading private-sector broadcasting group, with five freeview channels (TF1, LCI, TMC, NT1, HD1) and an innovative digital offering via MYTF1. The Group also broadcasts targeted special-interest channels (TV Breizh, Histoire, Ushuaïa and Serieclub) on pay-TV. Additionally, the TF1 group has interests in the production and distribution of content relating to its in-house channels. Through the acquisition of a majority interest in Newen Studios, the Group is aiming to accelerate international expansion of its production and distribution. Finally, the Group has built up a broad range of complementary businesses in areas such as home shopping, licencing, board and card games, production and live shows.

For more information, go to www.groupe-TF1.fr @GroupeTF1.

About Netflix

Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 81 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.