Insight TV and Royal Dutch Football Association unite for ‘Inside Oranje U21’
New documentary series follows journey of country’s Under 21 National Football Team ahead of - and during - this year’s UEFA European Championships
ESPN to broadcast unique series in the Netherlands alongside Insight TV
(Amsterdam – March 23, 2021) Insight TV, the leading millennial-focused global channel and content producer, today announces an agreement with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) to broadcast a new five-part documentary series that follows the Dutch Under 21 National Football Team on their pursuit of European Championship glory.
‘Inside Oranje U21’ (working title), produced in partnership with KNVB, is a 5 x 30’ series that charts the journey of the aspiring U21 team on their quest to qualify for the 2021 UEFA European Championships, which, will be played in Hungary and Slovenia across March and June 2021.
Filmed from within the team’s ‘bubble’ before, during and after the tournament, Insight TV will tell the insider stories of the next generation of Dutch football legends from a truly unique perspective.
Some of the young superstars to feature in the series include: Mitchel Bakker (PSG), Perr Schuurs (Ajax), Ferdi Kadioglu (Fenerbahçe), Myron Boadu (AZ), Teun Koopmeiners (AZ), Noa Lang (Club Brugge), Justin Kluivert (RB Leipzig), Abdou Harroui (Sparta Rotterdam) and Javairô Dilrosun (Hertha BSC).
The series will broadcast across Insight TV’s linear and digital networks to over 400 million homes around the world, while ESPN will also air the series in the Netherlands.
“Never before has the Dutch National Football Federation allowed such intimate access to the country’s under 21 team - so to document this group of players’ journeys to a major tournament is a huge honour for all of us at Insight TV. We can’t wait to broadcast this series to millions of viewers across our global linear and digital network,” said Arun Maljaars, Insight TV’s Vice President of Content and Channels.
Jean Paul Decossaux, Chief Commercial Officer at the KNVB, added: “The Dutch National Team, with our iconic style of football and orange jersey, has always been one of the favourites of fans worldwide - who often support them beyond just their home players.
“The international interest and ever-growing talent pool of Dutch players makes the UEFA Euro's U21 a unique tournament to provide fans around the world inside access. We are therefore very excited to partner with Insight TV on the global production and distribution of the new Inside Oranje U21 series. Their 4K viewing experience, proposition and global reach make this a win-win-win proposition for our fans, Insight TV and our own international growth ambition.'
About Insight TV
Based in Amsterdam and with offices in New York and Los Angeles, Insight TV is a global channel provider, content producer, distributor, and format seller. The company operates a linear cable network, Insight TV, which is also distributed through Smart TV and OTT platforms as well as via www.watchinsight.tv. Insight.TV also operates and distributes a suite of digital channels, including the millennial lifestyle channel Insight TV, short-form content channel InShort, action sports channel InTrouble, science, and tech channel InWonder and nature and wildlife channel InWild, which is a co-venture with Off the Fence. Currently, Insight TV channels are available in 46 different countries. Specializing in story-driven content for millennial and Gen-Z audiences, Insight TV's original programming seeks to connect global communities through authentic voices and global influencers. Insight TV has partnered with prestigious global brands and broadcasters such as Red Bull Media House, G2 Esports, VICE Media, BT Sport, and others to co-produce series filmed around the world. All content is filmed in vivid 4K UHD HDR and is available both in 4K UHD and HD to MVPDs, OTT, and mobile video platforms.
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