Serial Maven Studios has acquired exclusive worldwide distribution rights to "50,000 First Dates: A True Story" (2x60’), 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), "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, daytime talk shows such as The Drew Barrymore Show.
“We’re proud to partner with Peacock Alley Entertainment, a producer known for elevated, globally recognised 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.
