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Sandra Carter Global to exhibit range of formats at Mipcom
MUMBAI:Sandra Carter Global announced a new slate of programs including documentary, reality, lifestyle and sports series that it will take for the international broadcasters at this year‘s Mipcom.
From the rality section, they have The Red Carpet Reporter (52 x ? hr; 30 x 80″ vignettes) that reveals the latest celebrity news, star fashion and glamour to audiences.
Another show Shop The World For Beauty Secrets (13 x ? hr; 52 x 50″ vignettes) provides audiences with the exclusive beauty secrets of the alluring actresses and models.
These also include Shop The World For Fashion Secrets (51 x 1 hr) which provides fashion ideas from several places across the globe. Brush With Life from Brush with Life Productions takes audiences on an adventure across the U.S. in search for America‘s next great artist. The show is produced by Sandra Carter Global in association with Brush with Life Productions.
Passport And Palette another show from from Brush with Life Productions follows master artists as they travel the world painting the most fabulous and fascinating cities, including Paris, Rome and Istanbul.
The first city will be New Orleans and the original paintings and photographs, as well as limited edition lithographs will then be sold at auction and online. The profits will be contributed to non-profit organizations involved in sustaining the music and artistic roots that signify New Orleans, stated an official release.
The range of programs from the lifestyle section are Caribbean Escapes (13 x ? hr HDTV) which provides the affluent traveler with an inside look at the Caribbean names in hostelry, cuisine, beauty and shopping. The series was shot in high definition and visits Jamaica, St. Kitts, Barbados, Nevis and many other beautiful and luxurious destinations.
Asian Green will focus on healthy and organic Asian styles of cooking. Produced by Sandra Carter Global.
The Lifestyle Programming Package (104 episodes) is a collection of series that give audiences tips on gardening, cooking, home décor, travel and more. Included in the package are Life Made Simple and Carefree Gardener.
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Three films from the documentary section have been selected for Mipcom. Legends Of The Italian Cinema (30 x ? hr) is a collection of documentary specials about the lives and careers of the Italian film stars and filmmakers of the 20th century including, Claudia Cardinale, Virna lisi, Monica Viti, Roberto Rossellini, Anna Magnani, Bernardo Bertolucci, and Frederico Fellini. This is produced by Babygang. The Pavarotti Collection (1 x 1 hr; 130 min recital and 10 CD set) documents the life, marriage and funeral of the great Luciano Pavarotti. The collection includes an exclusive footage and a variety of Pavarotti‘s music. The show is produced in association with Pavarotti Estate. Hollywood Rebels (3 x 1 hr) is a collection of documentary specials about the lives of young Hollywood “rebels,” including James Dean, Montgomery Clift and Marlon Brando. The sports segment has two programs Girls Gone Fishing and Soccer Greats. Girls Gone Fishing (26 x ? hr) follows two girls, Sarah and Lea, as they travel across America, Canada and Mexico to learn new tricks for the sport of fishing and using some of their own tricks along the way. This show is produced by Tsunami Productions. Soccer Greats (3 x 1hr) is a collection of biographies, highlighting some of today‘s best soccer players, including Baggio Del Piero, Batistuta, Totti, Montella, Roby, Baggio, Maradona, Pele, Pulici, Graziana, Vialli, Mancini and more. Produced by Sandra Carter Global.
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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.
