Insight TV Teams Up with Vice Studios for Soccer, eSports Series

Insight TV has partnered with VICE Studios to create two new series—one following street soccer and another on eSports.

The yet-to-be-titled street soccer series will explore the origins of the game. It will also profile a number of talented young players who’ve lost their way and found themselves in prison despite street soccer’s reputation as a launching pad for some of the sport’s biggest stars.

Modern Day Gladiators, meanwhile, will immerse viewers in the eSports culture and delve into the human stories behind the global trend, including the darker side of the fame and fortune of being a successful player.

Both series are being developed and produced by VICE Studios in Benelux, and will be broadcast globally on Insight TV. They are slated to launch on Insight TV in the fall.

Arun Maljaars, director of content and channels at Insight TV, said: “This is an exciting announcement that will enable us to provide viewers around the world with greater availability of authentic content, produced in the highest quality by VICE Studios. We’re dedicated to offering compelling content based on inspirational characters, highlighting social issues and experiences that are important to younger generations globally. These new shows will tap into gritty, thematic and thought-provoking narratives that will entertain and encourage discussion amongst viewers.”

Stefan Tieleman, head of VICE Studios in Benelux, added: “We are delighted to be working with Insight TV on two new original productions. VICE Studios are experts in telling compelling stories that resonate with younger audiences. These two commissions will look at hidden aspects of international, mass sports—allowing us to tap into a global youth audience by offering unique, candid and insightful content.”