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Insight TV: th specialist in UHD content

Sam Thompson, Global VP of Content Distribution

Insight TV, the specialist in UHD content, channel group, and distributor, is rolling out its summer new release slate, featuring over 50 hours of factual programming. The new lineup includes automotive, food, fishing, travel & adventure, and premium sports documentaries.

The premium sports category is highlighted by the rugby docu-series United States of Rugby (6×44’), produced by Goldfinch Entertainment, and Taniwha Unleashed – Inside The Chiefs Rugby Club (3×60’), from Butter Media. The latter provides an inside look at a prominent New Zealand rugby team and its connection to the All Blacks’ cultural foundations. These are complemented by the Insight Original Streetball with Kenny Dobbs (10×22’), produced by Insight TV and Bspoke, which blends street basketball with cultural elements, culminating in a New York City showdown.

In the fishing genre, the slate includes a returning series, the TVNZ-commissioned spearfishing epic South Seas Spearo S3 (12×60’), produced by The Hunters Club. New titles in this category include Red’s Fishing Adventures: The Bucket List (10×30’), from Black Fox Productions, where pro angler Aaron ‘Red’ Habgood and Kane Reardon pursue specific fish species across Australia.

The travel, food, and adventure programming continues to grow. Car & Country Quest (6×30’ / 3×60’), produced by Searchlight Productions & Branded Studios, follows Deepak Narendran, Freddie Hunt, and Ashique Thahir on a road trip across India and Europe. New travel formats include Journey To with David Whitehill (5×60’), produced by Proud Nomads, featuring journalist David Whitehill exploring local stories in various global destinations. For Which She Rolls (6×22’, Storyteller) documents off-road adventurer Jillian Rebekah’s road trip across the American West with friends, while Analogue Drive (3×60’, Storyteller) features radio personality Steve Gorman connecting with musicians on the road. Additionally, Maximum Foodie S5 (8×30’, SD Media) returns with host Sashi De exploring diverse food cultures, and Magic in Lapland (5×24’, NTRNZ Media) showcases magician Henri Kemppainen blending illusion with nature and Sámi folklore in Finland’s Arctic north.

Sam Thompson, Global VP of Content Distribution for Insight TV, stated, ‘As Insight TV continues to evolve in an ever-changing media landscape, we remain dedicated to delivering premium UHD content with compelling narratives across global locations. Our latest lineup reflects our commitment to ambitious content propositions, offering a diverse slate of auto, outdoor, adventure, travel, food, and sports programming. We are excited to introduce both new and returning shows this Spring, staying true to our legacy of engaging and innovative storytelling’.

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Street Food Nomad: Kolkata (6×26′)

Acclaimed chef Will Meyrick embarks on a pilgrimage to Kolkata, seeking inspiration for new recipes to dish up at his internationally renowned restaurants. Will’s passion is “the people’s food” and he finds it on bustling streets in cities all over the world. His is a journey into dishes with a rich history of culinary cultures. Will seeks secrets to inspire his incredible fusion dishes that have made his restaurants household names. Join Will and venture down the alleyways of Kolkata to discover the Chinese, Arabic, Mongolian, British and even French influences in India’s vibrant street food scene. Back in the kitchen, where Will is at his most creative, he takes the heart and soul of Kolkata and crafts exciting, inspired dishes in his quest to share authentic Indian flavours with fine-diners and food-lovers the world over.

ROAD LESS TRAVELED (51×50’)

ROAD LESS TRAVELED follows Jonathan Legg’s thrilling escapades across the globe. From attending nerd conventions in Japan and riding motorcycles across the highest motorable passes in the Himalayas to taking a chemical oil tanker ride to McMurdo Station in Antarctica, the series offers an intimate glimpse into diverse cultures and extraordinary stories. Jonathan’s relentless pursuit of authentic adventure takes viewers through over 30 countries across five seasons, showcasing experiences often overlooked by the masses.

MAXIMUM FOODIE (40×30’)

MAXIMUM FOODIE follows veteran traveler and filmmaker Sashi De on his journey to discover the most unique chefs, local ingredients, and tastiest street food spots. Over the last decade, Sashi has scoured the world for food experiences that thrill, fascinate, and intrigue food lovers. The series showcases culinary journeys across the world, from Thailand to Turkey, Sashi immerses himself in the food culture; from street to fine dining, meets unique characters, and gets a real flavour of the community that has been shaped by food.

COOKS ON FIRE: Battle of the Barbecues (12×60’)

COOKS ON FIRE: Battle of the Barbecues, showcases six passionate BBQ teams from across New Zealand firing up their grills in the ultimate barbecue showdown. Competing in the epic BBQ Arena, the teams face two intense challenges in each episode: The BBQ Throwdown, where they showcase their signature dishes, and The Scorcher, a high-stakes test of creativity using mystery ingredients. Over 12 challenges and six fiery weeks, only one team can claim BBQ supremacy and a sizzling cash prize!

Insight TV

Based in Amsterdam, INSIGHT TV is the leading Millennial and Gen-Z global broadcaster, distributor, and channel operator, and is available on over 178 platforms, across 56 Countries, in 12 languages. Focussed on real life, story-driven content across multiple genres and channels, including lifestyle, sport, nature and wildlife, travel, science and technology, INSIGHT TV boasts an average monthly viewership of +90M.

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Contacts

Sam

VP of Content Distribution

Joanna

Director of Content Sales Sales

Inês Isidro

Content Sales Executive

Lisette Schlippe

Commissioning Editor