Just For Entertainment Distribution, former Amuz Distribution, announced its first deal under the new brand name with RTS Switzerland, which acquired the first season of dramedy series "About Antoine" as well as the documentary "Amazing Antoine," a companion doc about the incredible real-life poly-handicapped actor of the series.
Alex Avon, Chief Marketing Officer for Just For Entertainment Distribution stated: “Just for Entertainment Distribution is pleased to announce that our first license deal under our new banner name is with RTS in Switzerland for our multi-award-winning dramedy, "About Antoine" as well as "Amazing Antoine," the documentary about the making of the series. This series epitomizes the type of premium programming we represent. As we continue in “keeping the world feeling good” we will bring the world the best comedy, dramedy, docs, music so much more.”
Eva Balibrea, Head of Content Acquisitions for RTS said, “We are proud to propose this luminous series and documentary to our Swiss audience and to be working with the fantastic team at “Just for Entertainment Distribution.”
Inspired by true events, "About Antoine" is an uplifting story of love and family triumphing over limitations. With authenticity, sensitivity, and humor the series tackles a rarely explored theme in fiction: life with a poly-handicapped child. The series was produced by parent company, Just For Entertainment (fka ComediHa! Productions).
The series was the recipient of multiple awards in 2023 when it premiered. The Prix Gémeaux in Montreal bestowed the Best Supporting Role in a Comedy award for actress Micheline Bernard, while in La Rochelle at the Festival de la Fiction, "About Antoine" received the Best Francophone Foreign Fiction Award; winner of the MIPCOM Diversify TV Award for Representation of Disability in a Scripted Series; and "About Antoine" received a nomination in the Comedy Drama & Sitcom category for the prestigious Rose d’Or Awards.