FilmRise Obtains Digital Rights to Full Moon Feature Films | Offers | News

In the latest content acquisition for the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, FilmRise has secured the digital distribution rights to more than 200 feature film titles from the American production company and Full Moon Features film distribution company.

Led by B-movie veteran Charles Band, Full Moon Features is known for producing and distributing films for the direct-to-video market, including the Puppet Master, Trancers and Subspecies franchises, as well as classic films Castle Freak, The Pit and the documentary series Pendulum, Tourist Trap and Laserblast and VideoZone.

A sample of the films in the catalog include: Trancers starring Helen Hunt (Mad About You); Art LaFleur (Field of Dreams); The Gingerdead Man with Gary Busey (Point Break); Robot Wars with Lisa Rinna (The Housewives of Beverly Hills); and Unlucky Charms with Seth Peterson (Godzilla) among others.

The new deal grants FilmRise digital TVOD, SVOD, AVOD and FAST rights in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It will also see FilmRise distribute Full Moon Features’ extensive catalog of films on the FilmRise streaming network, including its flagship channel FilmRise Free Movies and TV as well as third-party digital streaming platforms.

“Characteristics of the Full Moon has achieved a huge cult following over the many years it has produced its horror, sci-fi and fantasy films,” remarked FilmRise CEO Danny Fisher. “[Its] multi-title franchises including Puppet Master, Subspecies and The Gingerdead Man continue to entertain viewers. We are delighted to add them to our library.