Beyond Distribution announced new relationships with two New Zealand production companies, picking up Life Flight and Real Lives Less Ordinary. Produced by Starfish Pictures and Jam TV respectively, these factual series will launch at MIPCOM. “Each of these two new series are of a genre that New Zealand producers excel in,” commented Yvonne Body, Head of Acquisitions at Beyond Distribution. “There is a tradition of blue light shows from New Zealand … [Read more...] about Beyond launches two factual series
Highway Patrol
Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder acquires Greenstone TV
Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder (CJZ) has acquired major New Zealand production company Greenstone TV. The announcement comes on the heels of the appointment of Matt Campbell as CEO of CJZ.Joining forces creates a powerful platform to continue delivering original programming in a market dominated by European and U.S. formats.Greenstone TV has been producing award-winning factual entertainment, documentaries and drama for nineteen years. Founded by veteran producer John Harris, the company is responsible … [Read more...] about Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder acquires Greenstone TV
Greenstone unearths new content at MIP
New Zealand production house, Greenstone is launching more than 350 hours of new and returning content at MIPCOM. New shows from the factual and scripted content-maker include Dog Patrol (10 x 30’) and 5 Days In The Red Zone (1 x 60’). Also returning to the event are series Highway Patrol, Motorway Patrol and Neighbours At War. Fiona Crago, General Manager of Beyond Distribution, which is distributing Greenstone’s series, said the company’s programming “is amongst … [Read more...] about Greenstone unearths new content at MIP
