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Cartoon Network to launch three new shows in January
MUMBAI: Cartoon Network is launching three new shows in the month of January, namely Generator Rex, Ashoka and Tripura.
Generator Rex premieres on 16 January and will be aired at 11 am. It revolves around a 15 year old boy Rex, who is fighting mutant monstrosities and is determined to cure exponentially variegated organisms (E.V.O.s) and protect the earth. Though he wants to be an ordinary teenager and tries to balance his adrenaline-fueled adventures with the ups and downs of being 15.
Ashoka-the Hero will be launched from 23 January and will be shown at 12 pm. In this show a young boy named Ashok is fighting for protection of the mankind. He is supported by his mysterious neighbour Masa who is also the keeper of King Ashoka‘s medallion with special powers.
The third show Tripura will premiere on 30 January at 12 pm. The show revolves around the three airborne cities named Tripura built by Maya. He has built the cities with the intention of providing a safe haven to the Asura kingdom.
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Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
