Choc (magazine) explained

Choc (meaning "Shock" in English) was a fortnightly French language magazine based in France.

History and profile

Choc was launched on 17 June 2004. The magazine, published on a fortnightly basis, is part of Hachette Filipacchi Media, a subsidiary of Lagardère Group.^[1] It is geared towards publishing shocking photographs. It also covers celebrity photographs.^[2]

A US edition of the magazine, Shock, was briefly published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. between May and December 2006.^{[1] [3]}

The company, SCPE, which owns the magazine Choc went into receivership on September 15, 2009^[4] before being liquidated in 2012.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. News: Glossy Shock has U.S. debut. 14 August 2015. The New York Times. 30 May 2006. New York.
2. News: Marialuisa Taddia. Time to say au revoir to an entente cordiale. 14 August 2015. Financial Times. 26 October 2004.
3. News: Owner to close Shock magazine. 14 August 2015. Los Angeles Times. Reuters. 26 December 2006. New York.
4. Web site: " Entrevue " et " Guts " en dépôt de bilan. Les Echos. fr. 2009-09-15. 2021-01-06.
5. Web site: L'éditeur d'Entrevue, Choc et Guts en redressement judiciaire. Stratégies. fr. 2012-02-27. 2021-01-06.
6. Web site: FRANCE : Liquidation de SCPE (Entrevue, Choc et Guts) - 27/02/2012. La Lettre A. fr. 2012-02-27. 2021-01-06.