Christopher Guest’s Mascots Set for Netflix

BEVERLY HILLS: Netflix has added to its slate of original films with the acquisition of Christopher Guest’s Mascots.

The Netflix original film will premiere exclusively on the streaming service in 2016. The For Your Consideration and Best in Show director invites viewers to join in the fun of the 8th World Mascot Association Championships, which sees a group of mascots compete to win the Gold Fluffy Award and the title of “Best Mascot in the World.”

The official description of the mockumentary film reads: “Welcome to all the drama, intrigue and occasional excitement of the 8th World Mascot Association Championships, where a group of ‘unusual’ men and women, with big heads and furry suits, compete to win the prestigious Gold Fluffy Award and be crowned Best Mascot in the World.”