101 Studios, the company behind series including “Yellowstone” and “Mayor of Kingstown,” has signed a first-sight deal with PZAJ, diverse can exclusively reveal.
PZAJ, a global film and television production company founded by Philip Glaser, Jason Brown and Ash Grayson, is owned by Nasdaq-listed Vinco Ventures Inc. Vinco Ventures is currently being integrated with Zash Global Media.
Already in development under the new partnership, a feature film adapted from Los Angeles Times writer Bill Blachk’s “Paradise Found,” a story about a fire-ravaged California small town that finds new hope for a soccer team that rises from the rubble of destruction.
“Paradise Found” is slated to be produced by Mark Ciardi of Select Films, PZAJ’s Phillip Glasser, and Jason Brown. David C. Glaser, David Hotkin and Bob Yari of 101 Studios will produce alongside PZAJ’s Ash Grayson, Ted Farnsworth and Ron Burkell.
The recently announced 101 feature documentary on FIFA corruption is also a product of the New Deal. The doctor will follow up on journalist Andrew Jennings’ investigation of the FA’s executive team and its members.
Ross Dinerstein of Campfire Studios, Ged Doherty and Trish D Chetty of Above the Line and 101 of David C Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari of 101 Studios will produce the based alongside Phillip Glasser, Ash Greyson and Jason Brown of PZAJ, Ted Farnsworth and Shannon Riggs. David Hotkin will be producing. Jennings died in January.
“Stories like this exemplify the kind of projects we are dedicated to being a part of at PZAJ,” said Philip Glaser, CEO of PZAJ. “We are looking to not only innovate, but also lend our expertise in development, production, financing and marketing.”
101 CEO David C. Glasser added: “We are excited to partner with PZAJ to create and produce exciting new film and television content.”
Ted Farnsworth, Founder of Zash Global Media, said: “We have a great deal of admiration and respect for the incredible work being done from 101 studios, and we are very excited about the first sight partnership that will allow us to create ground-breaking content. We want to work with 101 because we share a common vision, not just Not only about film tastes and preferences, but also about implementing a business model that brings high-quality, highly entertaining films to market.”
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