FilmRise, the US-based film and television studio and streaming network, has announced the acquisition of Electric Entertainment’s hit CW series, The Outpost. The fantasy-adventure drama ran for four years (2018-2021) on the network. FilmRise has obtained exclusive US digital distribution rights including AVoD, FAST and SVoD.

The announcement was made today jointly at MIPCOM by Danny Fisher, CEO of FilmRise and Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment.

Fisher commented: “We are thrilled to provide the vast and avid fan base of The Outpost with the chance to stream the series across various platforms. Additionally, viewers can enjoy the entire franchise in one go, completely free of charge. ”

Devlin added: “The Outpost’ holds a special place as one of our most cherished TV series and I am delighted that we can reach an even wider audience through FilmRise’s extensive distribution network. During its initial broadcast, the series garnered a dedicated following. This partnership is poised to amplify that support further.”

The Outpost follows Talon (played by Jessica Green) years after her village is destroyed by brutal mercenaries. Talon travels to a lawless fortress to track them down. On her journey, she discovers a supernatural power she must learn to control to defend the world against a dictator.

FilmRise will distribute all four seasons of the series. There are 49 hour-long episodes; 10 in Season One and 13 in Seasons Two, Three and Four. The deal was negotiated by Jonitha Keymoore, Head of Content, FilmRise and Steve Saltman, Head of Domestic Sales at Electric Entertainment.

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