Amuz Distribution closes its first deal under rebrand

Amuz Distribution (Amuz) announced its first deal since the recent rebrand from ComediHa! Distribution. This new development involves a format license agreement for the highly acclaimed scripted comedy series “Writer’s Block.”

In detail, global distribution company Amuz, which focuses on delivering exceptional comedy and heartwarming scripted and unscripted content, announced that Gaumont US has secured the rights to produce a Spanish version of the comedy series, making it the first sale of the intellectual property in over a decade. The project will be overseen by their Latin American team, based in Los Angeles.

“Writer’s Block,” recipient of 11 Gémeaux Awards (the highest TV accolades in Quebec), tells the story of two TV showrunners who find themselves at the end of their creative ropes. Following the colossal failure of their far-fetched crime drama series, “The Law of Justice,” they are compelled by their producers to produce another season. Determined to regain their reputation and dispel notions of being shallow researchers, they embark on a quest to acquire genuine criminal experiences that will infuse authenticity into their second season. Will their efforts to replicate fiction in reality bring credibility to their script, or will they unwittingly attract the attention of more sinister forces?

“Amuz Distribution is excited to close the first deal with our new company brand, and we are especially pleased that it is with Gaumont – a truly fantastic partner. We are looking forward to seeing the Spanish-language version of 'Writer’s Block' and are sure that everyone will enjoy the series. This deal ensures that we are continuing our mission of 'keeping the world feeling good!,'”  said Alex Avon, Vice President of Global Distribution at Amuz.