FilmRise acquires Z Nation rights
April 9, 2024
FilmRise, the New York City-based film and television studio and streaming network, has acquired certain digital rights to the SYFY Channel zombie series Z Nation from The Asylum, the motion picture and television studios.
The deal gives FilmRise worldwide distribution rights to all five seasons of the sci-fi, horror/drama series for all digital media including ad-supported streaming, digital linear, AVoD, FAST, SVoD, FVoD, TVoD, EST, as well as exclusive airline and ancillary rights.
Max Einhorn, SVP of Acquisitions and Co-Productions for FilmRise, commented: “Zombies and post-apocalyptic worlds continue to captivate audiences around the world. The Z Nation franchise has demonstrated remarkable strength and success, boasting multiple seasons on the SYFY Channel—an acquisition that aligns perfectly with our programming goals.”
David Rimawi from The Asylum added: “Our incredibly devoted fan base for the series, as well as its Netflix spinoff Black Summer, will be thrilled. We’re ecstatic that FilmRise will soon make Z Nation accessible to audiences, whether existing enthusiasts or those new to the show, in a worldwide, free and accessible manner. We also look forward to sharing other exciting news regarding the Z Nation franchise very soon.”
The deal includes 69 episodes, each 60 minutes across 5 seasons. The deal was negotiated by Katherine Weinstein, Manager of Content Acquisitions for FilmRise and Courtney Kensington, VP of Sales and Finance for The Asylum.