as Canal+ transformed in Canal+ 1. This change also affected Festival de Series de Digital+, which would be from then Festival de Series de Canal+, and later, Canal+ Series. Canal+ sale and transformation to Movistar+ In 2013, even though they had previously happened during 2008, some negotiations about Canal+ sale appeared again. These ones would be more real because of the hurry banks had to solve Prisa's debt to them. In June 2014, PRISA accepted Telefónica's offer to own Canal+. One month later, Mediaset España would sell its share to Telefónica so it could obtain the 100% of the company. As a result, PRISA and Mediaset España both sold the Canal+ TV channel, along with the rest of its shares in the Canal+ TV provider, to Telefonica. On 8 July 2015, Telefónica launched Movistar+, a new platform as a result of the merger of Canal+ and Movistar TV which involved changes in the packages and new channels like Canal+ Estrenos, which broadcast the newest films, or Canal+ Series Xtra, which had alternative and European shows. Canal+ 1 disappeared and traditionally named Canal+ was back, although it would not contain premium programming such as premieres of movies, American cable TV series and the exclusive Sunday football match. They all would be transferred to other Canal+ family channels. Coverage Canal+ offers its services through Astra satellites (at 19.2° east) and Hispasat (30° west). HbbTv Canal+ is a supporter of the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) initiative that is promoting and establishing an open European standard for hybrid set-top boxes for the reception of broadcast TV and broadband multimedia applications with a single user interface, and has run pilot HbbTV services in Spain. See also Groupe Canal+ References External links Official website PRISA TV Television networks in Spain Direct broadcast satellite services Telecommunications companies established in 2003 Mass media companies established in 2003 2003 establishments in Spain