Amuz Distribution
Amuz Distribution, Alex Avon, Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer, 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.
Among Amuz Distributiuon newly acquired shows are "1995" which follows 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, 1x119 min.; Produced by Sphere Media) "Marco" about musician Marco Lachance’s, who his legendary optimism leads him to reconnect with his passion! (Dramedy, S1-2: 12x30 min.; produced by ComediHa!). "Babyatrice", a 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: 25x30 min.; produced by C’est même pas drôle).
The slate of new titles is completed with "Like Father, Like Daughter", which 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: 8x20 min.; produced by Passez Go). "Abroad", a unique sketch show blending humor, culture, unexpected adventures and unforgettable moments showcasing Filipino comedians in Canada. (Variety/sketch, S1-3: 26x30 min.; produced by Longhope Media) "JFL —Gags", where 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).
AWARD-WINNING SERIES
The distributor will also bring to MIPCOM current award-winning series with various territories available such as "About Antoine", a 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: 20x30 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, 10x60 min.; produced by Avenue Productions). "The Clan", which follows Yannick Moreau, a repentant criminal who lives hidden under a new identity in witness protection. (Dramedy, S1-2: 12x60 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, 22x60 min.; produced by Productions Casablanca) "LOL ; )", a 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, 154x30 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.”