Articles Tagged ‘Viceland’
Bell Media becomes Vice Media’s broadcast partner in Canada
A new long-term deal sees Vice content come to CraveTV and linear channels.
Rogers and Vice part ways on Viceland
Months after reports said the partnership was ending, Vice is looking for new partners for its specialty TV content.
Viceland unveils fall lineup
The youth-focused specialty has set the premiere date for Nirvanna The Band The Show and new scripted series Fubar: Age of Computer.
Viceland’s summer schedule includes its first fully scripted comedy
James Van Der Beek stars as DJ/producer Diplo in the new series, one of four new shows coming to the network this summer.
ICYMI: Tarzan Dan to headline Q107; TorStar’s new food pub
In case you missed it: Q107 hires Dan Freeman to host its afternoon drive show; TorStar’s content division launches new pub and Viceland announces its fall premiere dates with some Cancon additions.
Viceland launches in French Canada
Amid news of massive international expansion, the fledgling channel is coming home, setting up shop in Montreal.
Upfronts 2016: Viceland Canada reveals summer/fall slate
Rogers Media and Vice Media have unveiled a raft of original non-fiction programming scheduled to premiere this summer and fall across the Canadian arm of Vice’s fledgling television net.
The new vices for Vice Canada
The media co’s newfront event Tuesday revealed the upcoming launch of Vice Quebec and a new in-house creative services division. (Vice Media co-founder Suroosh Alvi pictured.)
ICYMI: Vice’s Trudeau exclusive, OMAC’s charitable figures
In case you missed it: Vice Canada’s exclusive with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, OMAC releases 2015 charitable figures and Shomi goes live on Xbox One.
ICYMI: Twitter’s celeb-friendly space, The Masters post growth
In case you missed it: Twitter Canada has opened a Blue Room, The Masters posted higher viewership numbers and digital spend is expected to pass TV in the U.S. next year.
Bell Media hires Jason Ford
The former VICE exec is heading a new team that will create digital video and branded content for the broadcaster’s properties.
Can Vice break the traditional TV model?
The new channel will introduce native advertising on TV, with an aim to disrupt the dominance of the 30-second TV spot.
Viceland to launch across 25 carriers
Rogers and Vice release details on the launch date for the new youth-facing channel, which will reach over 60% of connected households across Canada.
Vice preps for magazine redesign
The media company’s 21-year-old flagship product is entering a two-month long makeover process and will debut in March 2016.
Timing is everything for Vice linear channel
Rogers Media’s new president Rick Brace and Vice co-founder Suroosh Alvi on the potential for the Canadian outpost of Viceland.
