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Amuz Distribution announces fall slate for MIPCOM
Mumbai: Amuz Distribution, chief revenue and strategy officer Alex Avon announced the company’s latest acquisitions which they will take to MIPCOM, numbering in over 1,300 hours of programming in multiple genres: dramedy, comedy, animation, docs, etc., including hundreds of hours from the newly acquired Just for Laughs Group. Visit Amuz Distribution at MIPCOM in stand number R8.E 1 in the Telefilm Canada Pavilion.
These are the newly acquired shows:
1995: Follow filmmaker Ricardo Trogi’s remarkable journey during his first movie-making year, at age 24, after winning a Radio-Canada grant to create inspiring short films. (Movie, 1×119 min.; Produced by Sphere Media)
Marco: Marco Lachance’s life may not resemble his former rockstar dreams, but his legendary optimism leads him to reconnect with his passion! (Dramedy, S1-2: 12×30 min.; produced by ComediHa!)
Babyatrice: Babyatrice is the precocious, self-proclaimed queen of the castle where she reigns supreme with her frank-speaking observations and never ceases to impress with her imagination. (Animated comedy, S1-6: 25×30 min.; produced by C’est même pas drôle)
Like Father, Like Daughter: Follows the adventures of Daphnée and her vibrant father, Pierre, as they transform their everyday life into epic, humorous quests in Rosemont–Petite-Patrie. (Comedy, S1-2: 8×20 min.; produced by Passez Go)
Like Father, Like Daughter – Trailer (sub eng)
Abroad: Unique sketch show blending humor, culture, unexpected adventures and unforgettable moments showcasing Filipino comedians in Canada. (Variety/sketch, S1-3: 26×30 min.; produced by Longhope Media)
JFL -Gags: There’s no sound but plenty of laughs when a crazy Quebec-based troupe uses the city as its stage and its inhabitants, or victims, as characters! (Variety/sketch, S1-25: 375 x 30 min.; produced by Just For Laughs)
Amuz Distribution is also bringing their current award-winning series to MIPCOM, with various territories available:
Antoine: This multi-award-winning series is an uplifting story of love and family triumphing over limitations. With authenticity, sensitivity and humor, explores life with a poly-handicapped child. Inspired by true events. (Dramedy, S1-2: 20×30 min.; produced by ComediHa!)
Larry: Larry, a former undercover police officer with a tarnished reputation, is now a security guard with an injured wife. He tries to improve his situation. (Dramedy, 10×60 min.; produced by Avenue Productions)
The Clan: The series follows Yannick Moreau, a repentant criminal who lives hidden under a new identity in witness protection. (Dramedy, S1-2: 12×60 min.; produced by Productions Casablanca)
Writer’s Block: Two TV showrunners experience creative failure for season one of their crime series but must create season two. They try to acquire genuine criminal experiences, leading to trouble. (Comedy, 22×60 min.; produced by Productions Casablanca)
LOL ; ) : Unique comedy series of non-verbal sketches where versatile characters evolve in different scenarios: incompetent nuclear engineers, remorseless ambulance drivers, impatient chefs. Outlandish situations deliver unexpected payoffs. (Comedy, 154×30 min; produced by ComediHa!)
Avon stated: “Amuz Distribution is thrilled to have added so many great hours of new programming to our catalog — hundreds of hours from Just For Laughs including 200 hours of Gags, along with the addition of filmmaker Ricardo Trogi’s renowned autobiographical film series; dramedy series Like Father, Like Daughter and Marco and more. We look forward to meeting with our distribution partners at MIPCOM very soon to share all these wonderful new shows and promoting our mission of Keeping the World Feeling Good.”
Amuz Distribution strategic content manager, Zoé Crabtree added: “We are very happy that top award-winning producers such as Sphere Media, Passez Go Media and Longhope Media and others have entrusted us to represent their premium programs in the global marketplace. Amuz Distribution has worked hard to gather the best partners for our special programs.”
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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.
