Zodiak Television Even Stronger As Palm Plus And Kanakna Pair Up In The Netherlands

Zodiak Television have announced its continued expansion in Europe, with the acquisition of Netherlands-based production company Palm Plus Productions.
The acquisition will see Palm Plus, one of the most successful and respected companies in the region, pairing up with Zodiak owned production company Kanakna Holland in a new company.
The new company will continue to produce under the existing brands Palm Plus and Kanakna.
Palm Plus has built a reputation fore delivering innovative and original programming for Dutch networks and international broadcasters from documentaries and drama to factual reality and game shows.
Its content includes high ratings shows such as the Dutch adaptation of 'My Restaurant Rules' (RTL4), 'Road Hogs' (SBS6) and 'Shit Happens' (BNN) and the most watched new show of 2008 in Holland, 'Save My Holiday' (SBS6).
Kanakna Holland specialises in the production of reality programming, documentaries and original formats. Its current productions include 'So You Think You Can Dance' (RTL5), 'Peking Express (Net5) and 'Van Dis In Afrika (VPRO), which received the highest Dutch television award last year.
Ruud van Breugel, Founder of Palm Plus, commented: "I see this deal as a big step on the way to becoming part of the top 3 of Dutch production companies and also as a chance to grow substantially in the international market."
Patrick Svensk, President of Zodiak Television, added: "Palm Plus Productions is a renowned production company both in the Dutch market and on the international stage. It is an ideal partner as we continue to strengthen Zodiak's position in the region and both brands operating under one umbrella will provide a joined-up approach that will meet the needs of the international market place even further."
(KMcA)