VICE Distribution Inks Content Deal in South Africa

VICE Distribution, the global distribution and licensing arm of VICE Media Group, has signed a deal with South African broadcaster e.tv for more than 400 hours of nonfiction content.

VICE programs that will be available on e.tv will span all non-scripted genres and will include franchises such as Dark Side of the Ring, Most Expensivest, Black Market, F*** That’s Delicious, as well as premium content such as The Big Squeeze and Betraying the Badge.

Bea Hegedus, global head of distribution at VICE, said, “With our common values and shared commitment to premium storytelling, VICE’s unparalleled, diverse range of programming and unique voice has found a fantastic home in South Africa. We look forward to working with e.tv in forging a profound and long-term partnership in the region.”

“We are excited to offer VICE content to our viewers, exclusively on our newly launched channel eXposed. The fresh, vibrant and thought-provoking programs will definitely add viewing diversity and further enhance the Openview offering for all,” added Marlon Davids, managing director for channels at e.tv.