The film and television studio and streaming network FilmRise has acquired digital media rights to the zombie series Z Nation from The Asylum.
The series aired for five seasons in the U.S. on the Syfy Network and began streaming on Netflix in 2015 after its first season broadcast.
Z Nation follows a group of survivors as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies and danger at every turn. These civilians are escorting a mysterious stranger across a zombie infested United States. As he is the only known survivor of a zombie bite, his blood might have the cure to save humanity.
The deal gives FilmRise worldwide distribution rights to the entire 69, hour-long episode series run of the show for all digital media, including ad-supported streaming, digital linear, AVOD, FAST, SVOD, FVOD, TVOD and EST, as well as exclusive airline and ancillary rights.
“Zombies and post-apocalyptic worlds continue to captivate audiences around the world,” Max Einhorn, SVP of acquisitions and co-productions for FilmRise, said in a statement announcing the deal. “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.”
“Our incredibly devoted fan base for the series, as well as its Netflix spinoff Black Summer, will be thrilled,” David Rimawi, founding partner of The Asylum, also said in a statement. “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.”