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MUMBAI: With the spotlight on localization intensifying
among television programmers, Cartoon Network has zeroed
in on Tamil Nadu and will be showcasing The Legend
of Buddha and Pandavas: The Five Warriors,
both locally acquired films in 2001 and mid 2006 respectively.
Dubbed in the local language the channel will air the
animated feature films on 5 and 19 November at 11 am.
Furthering this strategy, other series including Baby
Looney Tunes, Robotboy, Franklin, Harry and His Bucket
Full of Dinosaurs, Dragon Tales, Bob the Builder - Project
Build It, Krypto The Super Dog, Richie Rich, the
all new Popeye show, the action franchise block,
Toonami's, Gransazers and Transformers Cybertron
and Dexter's Laboratory will also be aired in
Tamil on Cartoon Network. The channel however, will
not be completely transformed into a local avatar, like
its Mickey counterpart, yet it appears to be a strategic
move in that direction.
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Both
the movies have been produced by Chennai-based Pentamedia
Graphics Limited. The 2D animation feature, The
Legend of Buddha, is an inspirational story of
the journey of Prince Siddhartha of the Kingdom of
Kapilavastu, whose experiences prod him to pursue
the true meaning and purpose of life. Siddhartha leaves
his palatial comforts to embark on an arduous journey
of self-realization. The movie captures through its
storyline, the milestones that mark the path of Prince
Siddhartha to Nirvana and becoming 'The Enlightened
One.'
While
on the other hand, Pandavas - The Five Warriors
is an adaptation of one of India's greatest epic,
the 'Mahabharata.' With exotic backgrounds, intricate
sets and action filled battle scenes, the film is
broad in scope and also has been awarded the National
Award for Best English Feature Film 2000 and the second
Best Animation Feature Film at the Vancouver Effects
and Animation festival, 2001, Pandavas promises
to be the perfect entertainer for kids and their families.
