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.”
