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MIPCOM: Cyber Group Studios signs deals with broadcasters, digital platforms
CANNES: On the heels of MIPCOM Junior, Paris-based producer and distributor Cyber Group Studios continues to establish a strong presence worldwide by signing new agreements with buyers including major broadcasters and digital platforms for more than ten series of its catalogue. Deals cover players such as Netflix (Worldwide), HULU (USA), Amazon (India), SVT and RTVE.
Cyber Group Studios announced a major deal with Amazon India of more than 300 half hours for the launch this autumn of the digital platform. This deal includes Zorro The Chronicles (26×22’ HD-CGI), Mini-Ninjas (52×11 2D HD-CGI), Ozie Boo (78×7’ + 52×2’ HD CGI), Tales of Tatonka (52×13’ HD-CGI) and the three seasons of ZOU (156×11’ HD-CGI).
Cyber Group Studios strengthened is presence on digital platforms worldwide with sales to Netflix (The long Long Holiday 5×50′ or 10×26′ HD 2D – CGI), Hulu and Hulu Latino (ZOU156x11’ HD -CGI). In France Cyber Group Studios announces sales of its hit programs ZOU (156×11’ HD -CGI) and Zorro The Chronicles (26×22’ HD-CGI) to key players such asTF1’s TFou Max, Canal Play.
Cyber Group Studios announced major presales on its new series in production: The Pirates Next Door(52×11′ HD – CGI), a comedy series based on the best-seller by Jonny Duddle. The program has just been launched and presales have already been closed with FranceTélévisions(France), SVT (Sweden), NRK (Norway), ABSvensk(Scandinavia).
Mirette Investigates (52 x 11‘ 2D-HD), the first traveling detective comedy for kidsproduced for TF1 and Canal + (France), WDR (Germany) and TV3 Catalunya (Spain), has been presold to TeleTOON + (Poland), Minimax (Eastern Europe) and RTS (Switzerland) to join the first pre-buyers VRT (Belgium) and Studios 100 (Germany). Cyber Group Studios is launching the third season of its hit property ZOU (now 156×11’ HD -CGI) produced for Disney EMEA. The new season of the series is now presold toTélé-Quebec (Canada), Daewon(south Korea), RTVE-CLAN (Spain), Amazon (India) in addition to Wekids (Great China).
At last, Cyber Group Studios announced new sales for its flagship series Zorro The Chronicles: Zorro The Chronicles (26×22’ HD-CGI), produced by Cyber Group Studios in collaboration with Zorro Production International (John Gertz) which has been picked up by a range of new broadcasters such as RTVE (Spain), Kika(Germany) , SVT (Sweden), DR (Denmark), AB Svensk(Scandinavia), Latvian TV(Lithuania), AL Jazeera (Middle East), Thai PBS (Thailand), Daewon (South Korea) and Vietcontent (Vietnam).
Cyber Group Studios is a French independent multi awarded company which produces and distributes its own and third party audiovisual productions and brand. The company handles programs with strong international appeal targeted to kids and families in particular, 3D CGI and 2D HD, animation products (TV series and movies) targeted at 2-12 years old kids and teens, HD animation series, for “Triple Play” broadcast (web, mobile phones, TV).
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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.
