Beyond to Distribute Fighter Pilot Series

SYDNEY, February 21:
Beyond Distribution has been named as the worldwide distributor of the
reality/factual entertainment series Jetstream, which it will launch at MIPTV.

Produced by Paperny Films in association with Discovery Channel Canada, Jetstream chronicles the
adventures and trials of an elite group of Air Force fighter pilots as they
learn to fly one of the world’s most advanced supersonic tactical fighter jets,
the $35-million F-18 Hornet. The 8×1-hour series is filmed in HD.

“We’re thrilled to have Beyond representing Jetstream for the
worldwide market,” said Cal Shumiatcher, a partner at Paperny Films. “The
Beyond catalogue is a perfect fit for this breakthrough series and we have
every confidence in their excellent sales team.”

Fiona Crago, Beyond Distribution’s general manager, said, “Jetstream has everything
you look for in a reality/factual series. It's extremely entertaining and at
the same time offers real content, real people and real high-flying drama. This series
will definitely appeal to an audience seeking an adrenaline-packed evening
of intense drama and adventure.”

—By Ned Berke