LONDON – UK broadcaster Channel 5 has ordered a new series from VICE Studios. Building on the success of VICE Studios’ production, Britain’s Cocaine Epidemic, Channel 5 has commissioned a new documentary series, Drug Wars for its flagship channel. Drug Wars (4x60’) will look at prolific drug use across the UK, offering revealing and strong actuality-led stories and candid insight from users, as well as their families – along with the medical support and police trying to stem the … [Read more...] about Channel 5 commissions new series from VICE
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Channel 4 and VICE strike major partnership
Channel 4 and VICE have announced a significant partnership where more than 900 hours of VICE’s award-winning long-form content will be available on Channel 4’s on-demand service, All 4. Over 200 hours of new programming and more than 700 hours of content from VICE’s vast and diverse library, including premium international news and current affairs, lifestyle and cultural programming, will all be available to view on-demand on All 4 in a slick VICE branded hub later this … [Read more...] about Channel 4 and VICE strike major partnership
Antenna Group inks deal with Viceland
London – Antenna Group, the international media and entertainment organization, has signed a deal with VICE Media’s youth-focused international TV network, VICELAND, to become the exclusive distributor of the channel’s award-winning original content across Central and Eastern Europe. The deal sees Antenna Group’s international distribution arm, Antenna International Enterprises, represent more than 300 hours of original VICELAND content across CEE territories including … [Read more...] about Antenna Group inks deal with Viceland
FremantleMedia taps Vemba
London - Global television production company FremantleMedia has signed a deal with premium video distribution platform Vemba to make more than 10,000 videos available to digital publishers through the Vemba platform. The deal will make some of the best talent and game show segments easily accessible and monetizable to publishers. Global franchises including Got Talent and The X Factor (created by Syco Entertainment and co-produced by Syco and FremantleMedia), the US version of … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia taps Vemba
VICE Media debuts in Indonesia
Macau – VICE Media announced a major market expansion into Indonesia, the world’s fourth largest nation. VICE will launch a full-scale operation in Indonesia, producing local content and creative agency services to reach the skyrocketing young population of over 100 million people in the country. In addition, VICE announced multi-platform partnerships with Jawa Pos TV and Google that will bring linear and digital programming to the country. Content will be available in both English and … [Read more...] about VICE Media debuts in Indonesia
HBO wins 22 Primetime Emmy Awards
Singapore – The 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards was dominated by HBO with 22 wins, the most of any network for the 15th year in a row, announced at Los Angeles. Game Of Thrones swept the most awards with 12 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series. Veep and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver each won three Emmy Awards. The former won for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy … [Read more...] about HBO wins 22 Primetime Emmy Awards
