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The head of Canal+, Maxime Saada, says the company will cut ties with 600 entertainment industry professionals who signed a petition criticizing the influence of right-wing media owner Vincent Bolloré. Saada called the petition an injustice to Canal+ staff, framing the move as defending the company's independence, while critics see it as a punishment for political speech. The story highlights a clash between corporate power and artistic freedom at the Cannes Film Festival.