Kids
Jetix Europe, Disney-ABC International TV sign distribution deal
MUMBAI: Jetix Europe has signed an agreement with an affiliate of its majority shareholder, The Walt Disney Company Ltd, for the distribution of its channels and digital content across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
The move, which will come into effect as of 1 July, will mean that the distribution of Jetix channels in the region will now be serviced by Disney-ABC International Television‘s (DAIT) newly integrated TV distribution business.
Disney-ABC International Television already services programme sales for Jetix content to free-to-air broadcasters globally.
The new deal will strengthen this partnership, which currently represents the leading Disney-branded kids channels, Disney Channel, Disney Cinemagic, Playhouse Disney, Toon Disney, ESPN Classic and NASN. DAIT‘s responsibilities will span all platforms including cable and satellite as well as digital services such as IPTV and PPV.
Jetix Europe CEO Paul Taylor said, “The new deal with DAIT will allow us to benefit from Disney‘s strong market presence in all of our key territories. Channel distribution is a key revenue stream for us and I am confident that being part of this first class integrated distribution operation will deliver significant benefits over the medium to long term.”
Disney-ABC International Television EMEA and Canada VP and MD Tom Toumazis added, “This agreement completes the EMEA integration of our Channel and Programme distribution assets and teams, to better serve our international clients and deliver value for our Company, adding Jetix channels to the unique brand strength of Disney and ESPN channels.”
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.
