STV has confirmed the acquisition ofLego MastersfirmGreenbird Media, following Deadlines exclusive report yesterday in the UK.
Israels Keshet International was previously the majority owner, with a 60% stake.
Greenbird networks will produce more than 350 hours of programming across 25 returning series this year.
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This is an exciting new chapter in Greenbirds history, said Mullin and Munro in a statement this morning.
We are hugely proud of the Greenbird incubator model we have built.
Were delighted to be working with Simon and David at STV.
We look forward to a future together helping a wider data pipe of creatives realise their ambitions.
BBC Worldwide (now BBC Studios) was an initial investor.
We understand Munro, Mullins and Tuesdays Child boss Karen Smith were the other shareholders.
Headquartered in Scotland, STV is a listed broadcasting and production company that turned over 138M last year.
Recent productions Keshet UKsFalse FlagremakeSuspicionstarring Uma Thurman and Keshet StudiosWhen Heroes FlyremakeEcho 3 both for Apple TV+.
Its been a really successful partnership for everyone involved, and a great investment for Keshet International.
Munro will remain Keshet UK MD for a three-mont handover period.
The company recently appointed Christine Healey as COO.
The producers current projects include a British adaptation of Kuma StudiosA Body ThatWorks.
Keshet will continue to sell titles such as Tuesdays ChildsThe Hit ListandKiller Campand CrackitsTrucking HellandBad Habits Holy Orders.
New projects may be acquired on a case-by-case basis.
GothamStreet advised Greenbird on the sale.
