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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Stars in ‘Cardboard City,’ Snapped Up By Jetpack Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
Naman Ramachandran Global kids and family content distributor Jetpack Distribution has acquired worldwide rights for New Zealand-based Vinewood Animation’s series “Welcome to Cardboard City.”Guest stars on the show have included Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Ian Brown of The Stone Roses. The series won best children’s television show at the 2019 New Zealand Television Awards.The deal includes seasons 1 and 2 (each 10 x 5 minutes) and the nine-minute special titled “Fire in Cardboard City.” The comedy animated series targets children aged six plus and their families.The series is an action-packed animation, literally made out of cardboard.