Serial Maven Studios Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Rights to 50,000 First Dates: A True Story
Acclaimed Amazon MGM StudioS documentary joinS Serial Maven’S growing diStribution Slate of modern, converSation-driving premium content
Serial Maven Studios has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to Peacock Alley Entertainment’s 50,000 First Dates: A True Story. The 2×60′ is available to buyers outside all commissioning territories. Pictured: the couple sharing an intimate vineyard toast as their journey begins.
(Toronto, Canada) December 4, 2025: Serial Maven Studios, a next-generation studio and global distribution company, announced today that it has acquired exclusive worldwide distribution rights to 50,000 First Dates: A True Story (2×60′), a high-profile documentary, produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, that ignited a global conversation about modern love, memory and women’s brain health. The series offers strong and broad appeal across a diversity of audiences. At its core, the series unfolds as a modern real-life love story that mirrors the premise of the Adam Sandler film, 50,000 First Dates.
Directed by Brent Hodge (Third Longest Date, Pharma Bro), 50,000 First Dates: A True Story follows Toronto entrepreneur Nesh Pillay, who wakes up with sudden memory loss and no recollection of her partner, JJ Jakope, believing him to be a stranger. As her deeply personal story goes viral, the couple navigate the emotional, medical and public pressures of rebuilding both a life and a relationship, one “first date” at a time. Originally launched as an Amazon Original on Prime Video earlier this year, the series has attracted significant media attention across global entertainment outlets, and daytime talk shows such as The Drew Barrymore Show.
“We’re proud to partner with Peacock Alley Entertainment, a producer known for elevated, globally recognized storytelling. Their creative ambition and reputation for premium, access-driven content aligns seamlessly with Serial Maven’s vision of working with top-tier producers. Together, we’re bringing a high-profile, emotionally rich series like 50,000 First Dates: A True Story to audiences around the world, further strengthening our catalogue of modern, conversation-driving and zeitgeisty programming,” said Solange Attwood, CEO and Co-Founder, Serial Maven Studios.
“Solange Attwood and I have a long creative history and a shared commitment to delivering big, bold, premium content with a global reach. 50,000 First Dates: A True Story presented a rare opportunity to blend genres in a way that appeals to a broad audience, and we’re thrilled to partner with the Serial Maven team to bring this series to viewers worldwide,” said Carrie Mudd, President and Founder, Peacock Alley Entertainment.
50,000 First Dates: A True Story is produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment, in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios. Brent Hodge serves as Director and Carrie Mudd as Producer. Serial Maven Studios oversees all licensing and distribution outside commissioning territories.
About Serial Maven Studios
Serial Maven Studios is a next-generation studio and global distribution company specializing in premium content. Led by seasoned executives with startup agility, the company combines human-led creativity with a modern, tech-enabled operating model to deliver exceptional storytelling for partners worldwide. Through its wholly owned production label, Cantina Media, and a rapidly expanding distribution division representing more than 500 hours of content, Serial Maven collaborates with producers, streamers and broadcasters worldwide.
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About Peacock Alley Entertainment
Peacock Alley Entertainment is an independent film and television studio dedicated to championing distinctive voices and producing ambitious content across both scripted and documentary programming. Founded by Carrie Mudd, the company has built a distinguished reputation for bold, authentic storytelling that resonates with critics and audiences worldwide.
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