Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has secured a wave of sales for the three-part docuseries Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders, which FIFTH SEASON co-produced with Dreamchaser and Den of Martians. Originally commissioned by Stan in Australia, Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders is directed by the Emmy-nominated Gil Marsden (United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper) and chronicles the high-profile case of Erin Patterson – an Australian woman convicted of fatally poisoning three relatives with a … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON serves global sales for Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders
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FIFTH SEASON taps David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has appointed David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA, as its latest senior leadership hire within its Television Distribution division. Effective immediately, Wilcox will lead the company’s television distribution strategy across the EMEA region and will report into FIFTH SEASON’s EVP of Television Distribution, Jennifer Ebell. Additionally, the remits for current FIFTH SEASON executives Alistair Jennings and Travis Webb have been expanded. In his new role, … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON taps David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA
FIFTH SEASON uncovers global deals for Blink49 Studios’ Sight Unseen
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has inked a wave of global sales, including for the UK and Ireland, across the first and second seasons of Sight Unseen (10 x 60’ each), the crime drama produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures for CTV (Canada) and The CW (US). The new deals include 5 and Paramount+ UK & Ireland picking up the first and second season. Additionally, Play Media (Belgium), AXN Asia (Pan Regional), Nine Network (Australia), yes (Israel), Disney Bulgaria, … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON uncovers global deals for Blink49 Studios’ Sight Unseen
FIFTH SEASON hires Kate Laffey as SVP Acquisitions
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON is further strengthening its International Television Distribution business with the appointment of Kate Laffey to head acquisitions in the position of SVP Acquisitions, effective immediately. Reporting into FIFTH SEASON’s EVP of Television Distribution, Jennifer Ebell, Laffey will be responsible for overseeing the company’s global acquisition strategy including the London-based acquisition team led by Executive Director of Acquisitions, Liz Tang. FIFTH … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON hires Kate Laffey as SVP Acquisitions
Fifth Season lands global sales for Toho’s epic theatrical feature Godzilla Minus One
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has secured a wave of global broadcast and digital sales for the Japanese epic kaiju film Godzilla Minus One (2023), the latest installment in the internationally-renowned Godzilla franchise, on behalf of its strategic investment partner Toho International. Godzilla Minus One was produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications, and received widespread critical acclaim and box office success for its theatrical release in 2023. The deals inked by FIFTH … [Read more...] about Fifth Season lands global sales for Toho’s epic theatrical feature Godzilla Minus One
FIFTH SEASON names Jennifer Ebell as next Distribution Head
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has named Jennifer Ebell as the new head of its International Television Distribution business. She will step up to the position of EVP Television Distribution to lead the division from March 31st, 2025, at the same time as the departure of Prentiss Fraser, current President of Television Distribution. Currently EVP of EMEA Sales and Acquisitions, Ebell will take responsibility for managing FIFTH SEASON’s Television Distribution team, strategy, operations, … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON names Jennifer Ebell as next Distribution Head
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