Kids
ABC’s kids channel to be on-air by Christmas
MUMBAI: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is all set to roll out its new channel ABC3, a kids-centric digital channel by Christmas.
The channel has also announced the programming line up that include shows such as After School Care, West Coast Kids and Dead Normal.
After School Care is a comedy pilot, whereas West Coast Kids and Dead Normal are 13-part comedy and drama series respectively.
The other shows that were revealed by the channel were Dance Academy, My Place and CJ the DJ. Channel will also feature news, sports and music.
The Federal Government will provide $67 million over three years to fund the channel.
ABC3, aimed at 6-to-15-year-olds, will telecast 15 hours of programming with special focus on children between eight to 12 years old.
Meanwhile, ABC2 will expand its service for pre-schoolers by 90 minutes a day, and ABC1‘s children‘s content will be highlights from the other two channels as well.
Kids
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.
