EXCLUSIVE: Vice Media has a new partner in the documentary space. The youth-media company, which recently saw its CEO Nancy Dubuc exit amid sale plans, has struck a deal with Fox-owned Tubi for a new slate of original documentaries for the ad-supported streamer.
Vice News will produce eight documentaries for the service and is kicking off with The Cult of Elon, about Twitter owner Elon Musk.
The Cult of Elon will launch on April 24 and will follow the story of Musk and Tesla’s success, examining his path to becoming one of the most influential, and controversial, businessman by creating an immensely powerful cult of personality.
It is executive produced by Maral Usefi and Stacey Sommer. Jeb Banegas and Patrick Mannion serve as editors and Steve Bartus produces.
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