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Toy Network to distribute Crack and Bonky in US and Canada
MUMBAI: Adness Entertainment has signed Toy Network, a division of Manley Toys, as the amusement plush licensee for its Crack and Bonky franchise. The merchandise will be introduced at amusement parks and in crane machines throughout US and Canada. |
A manufacture and distributer of amusement plush, Toy Network will launch the Crack and Bonky line throughout amusement theme parks and crane machines in retail stores and other locations starting first quarter of next year.
The new Crack and Bonky plush will be offered in different sizes for both characters. Additionally, a variety of the images the brand has in its art library will be adapted into editions of the plush appropriate to seasons, special events, sports and more.
Originating from Mexico, Crack and Bonky follows the adventures of the duo, who are friends from another dimension called Limbo.
The Latin American property first became wildly popular from its quirky downloadable animations and wallpapers for cellular phones. The current cellular content home for Crack and Bonky is esmas.com- the website of Mexico’s TV station and media giant, Televisa.
Crack and Bonky has since its inception quickly grown to penetrate a wide variety of categories including apparel, accessories, toys, school and office supplies, plush, party supplies, confectionary and others.
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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.
