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4Kids Ent unveils new broadcast sales for Chaotic
MUMBAI: On the heels of Mipcom 2008, 4Kids Entertainment has finalised licensing agreements with broadcasters in France and the UK for the first season of Chaotic.
Produced in high definition, the series chronicles the adventures of two teenage boys who discover a fascinating trading card game that transports them into a multidimensional world of action and adventure.
4Kids Entertainment specialises in the creation, development, production, broadcasting, distribution, licensing and manufacturing of children’s entertainment products.
Chaotic (Season One) is scheduled to launch on Gulli TV in France, Rede TV in Brazil and Jetix in the UK, beginning first quarter 2009.
The property’s second season, Chaotic: M’Arrillian Invasion, has also been renewed by Teletoon in Canada and Jetix in Latin America.
According to 4Kids Entertainment executive vice president International Brian Lacey, broadcast sales of the series in Germany, Italy and other markets are expected to close by end of the calendar year.
The series’ global broadcast lineup already includes: Jetix (U.S.), Teletoon (Canada), TEN Network (Australia), RTBF (Belgium), SIC (Portugal), MNet (South Africa), and Kids Central (Singapore) among others.
In the United States, the Chaotic series airs weekends on TheCW4Kids and is available for VOD viewing on the Comcast, Cox and Bresnan cable systems. The show’s second season, Chaotic: M’Arrillian Invasion, airs on Fox during the 4KidsTV four-hour Saturday morning program block.
4Kids partnered with Teletoon Canada and Bardel Entertainment to produce the high definition, 3D CGI animation series.
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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.
