Lescure rejects accusations of sell-out

"The French film industry is healthy if Canal Plus is healthy," said Canal Plus chief Pierre Lescure yesterday in response to charges that Vivendi Universal is becoming American dominated. "Its health will be better through the acquisition of USA Networks."

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