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AETN Intl to distribute Kim Cattrall sexual doc in Cannes
CANNES: AETN International, a division of A&E Television Networks, has acquired international distribution rights to the feature-length documentary, KIM Cattrall: Sexual Intelligence.
Sales of the documentary will launch at Mipcom 2005 which kicks of today 17 October 2005 in Cannes, France.
Hosted and executive produced by actress Kim Cattrall Sex and the City the documentary is the first project from Fertile Ground Productions (FGP), Cattrall’s production company.
Produced in high-definition, the documentary is available in both an 85 minute and a 52 minute version. The documentary explores the mysterious logic of sexual desire with an actress who has famously broadened our notions of modern sexuality, making us laugh all the while. In a whirlwind tour of sites significant to the expression of human sexuality, Kim probes the subtle magic of eroticism, where nature and culture collide. Viewers also hear from contemporary thinkers and sexual adventurers, who bridge the ancient to the modern and shine a light on the recurring, yet often confounding dynamics of sexual attraction and satisfaction.
The companion book to the documentary, entitled Kim Cattrall Sexual Intelligence, is being released internationally in 15 countries, including the U.K., France, Germany, Australia, and Russia.
Cattrall says, “Sexual Intelligence was shot in five different countries — the subject is universal and enduring. I am hopeful for the programme to reach a broad international audience. We are all sexual creatures” .
AETN Intl VP, programming and production Michael Katz says, “The documentary is a smart, entertaining and provocative production and I am confident it will appeal to the international broadcast community. This marks the first programme acquired by AETN International solely for international syndicated sales. Earlier this year, we launched a format sales arm, and as we continue to grow our syndicated distribution business, our strategy calls for ramping up our acquisition efforts.”
The documentary was previously licensed in the US to HBO, in the UK to Channel 4, in Canada to Discovery Canada and in Israel to Hop TV.
Among the featured experts in the documentary are psychologist, theologian and best selling author Thomas Moore The Soul of Sex, ground breaking sexologist, sex coach, author and artist Betty Dodson Viva La Vulva, leading clinical psychologist and educator Dr. Micahel J. Bader Arousal and popular author and social observer, Maggie Paley The Book of the Penis.
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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.
