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24 Singaporean firms at Mipcom
MUMBAI: 24 Singapore companies will be at next month‘s international television trade event Mipcom in October, to showcase for sale and distribution close to 100 programmes.
A highlight of the slate is the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) – supported children’s 2D animated series Tales Alive. Produced by Peach Blossom Media, the nine-episode series is based on original children’s stories (books) by Singapore writers and is one of the first print-to-screen projects initiated by MDA to encourage multi-purposing of content.
The stories are adapted from nine original children’s storybooks published under MDA’s First Time Writers and Illustrators Publishing Initiative, which supports aspiring authors and illustrators in the publication of their first works. The short-form animated series is slated for telecast on Singapore broadcaster MediaCorp TV12’s Kids Central channel at the end of this year.
MDA CEO Dr Christopher Chia said, “We are delighted that our print-to-screen initiative Tales Alive will debut at MIPCOM. This animated series as an excellent example of how Made-by-Singapore content can be adapted across different platforms. Such multi-purposing of content extends the shelf-life of original properties and opens up new revenue opportunities for industry players.”
The Singapore slate of programmes at Mipcom comprises of 46 factual, lifestyle and animation titles in High-Definition (HD), continuing a strong trend of HD programming by Singapore companies exhibiting at the MIPCOM markets.
Reflecting Singapore‘s traditional strengths in factual programming, the line-up features 27 documentaries and 23 lifestyle shows, including new completed factual programmes such as Bang Singapore’s First Flower, Sitting In Pictures’ Kylie Kwong: My China, and Oak3 Films’ Taming the Savage: Prowess, Plunder and Butchery of the Far East Pirates, which is in production. Oak3 Films is co-producing the documentary with Korea’s Channel Q, and is the first project under the Co-production agreement signed between MDA and the Korean Broadcasting Commission in June this year.
Besides factual programming, the Singapore Pavilion will also showcase a line up of animated content, as half of the programmes on offer comprise animation titles including new ones like Scrawl Studios’ Clang Invasion, Pixelworx’s Free Radicalz and Fist of Light by Peach Blossom Media. 57 projects are making their market debut at Mipcom.
This year marks the seventh year of Singapore’s participation at Mipcom. Singapore’s content producers, post-production talents and media content management service providers will be promoted at the Singapore Pavilion, under the umbrella positioning of Singapore Media Fusion to reflect the collective richness and diversity of the Singapore media industry, and amplify the strengths and offerings of local creative talents.
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Anime India announces Amazon MX Player as co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata 2026
MUMBAI: Riding high on the success of its blockbuster Mumbai debut, Anime India is accelerating its nationwide expansion with the announcement of Amazon MX Player as the co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata. The partnership marks a significant step forward in the festival’s mission to deliver large-scale, accessible, and fan-first anime experiences across the country.
Scheduled for 14 and 15 February 2026 at the iconic Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Anime India Kolkata will launch the first regional chapter of what is set to be a year-long, multi-city tour. As the curtain-raiser for the 2026 circuit, the Kolkata edition aims to fuse the energy of global Japanese pop culture with India’s fast-growing community of anime, manga, and pop-culture fans.
A household name in digital entertainment, Amazon MX Player brings unmatched reach and cultural relevance to the Anime India platform. With its expanding focus on anime and youth-driven content, Amazon MX Player’s involvement as co-presenting partner reinforces Anime India’s vision of making anime culture more inclusive breaking barriers of language, geography, and accessibility to connect with fans nationwide.
Anime India Kolkata 2026 will showcase cosplay competitions, interactive zones led by the Indian Gunpla Community, India-39 Vocaloid Community, The Japan Curry, and Adda-o-Otaku by The Otaku Guild. Fans can join tournaments across fighting games, Pokémon VGC, and more. Acclaimed Japanese director Susumu Mitsunaka (Haikyu!!) will attend as guest of honour, appearing in panels and live sessions. Positioned as an immersive celebration of fan culture and industry collaboration, the Kolkata edition marks the beginning of Anime India’s nationwide expansion.
Sharing their perspective on the partnership, Amazon MX Player director Aruna Daryanani expressed, “Anime in India has evolved from a niche interest into a mainstream cultural movement, driven by an increasingly engaged and passionate fanbase. At Amazon MX Player, our focus is on expanding access by bringing anime to audiences across the country for free and in multiple local languages. Our association with Anime India reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of anime in India and deepening connections with fans, while continuing to build Amazon MX Player as a trusted destination for free, high-quality entertainment.”
“Anime India Kolkata is a celebration of how anime has grown beyond entertainment into a powerful cultural and creative force. By bringing fans, creators, and industry leaders onto one shared platform, the festival is helping define the future of pop culture in India,” said Anime India co-founder and director Neha Mehta.
The debut edition of Anime India 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 29,000 fans, quickly cementing its status as a landmark celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture. Riding on this overwhelming response, the Kolkata chapter is projected to draw more than 40,000 visitors across two days, positioning it as one of the biggest anime conventions ever held in eastern India.
Anime India is focused on bringing together fans from across the country to create a truly pan-India celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese culture. With plans to expand into four key metropolitan hubs in 2026—east (Kolkata), north (Delhi), west (Mumbai), and south (Hyderabad)—the festival seeks to deliver globally benchmarked experiences while supporting and uplifting creators, artists, and fan communities throughout India.
