Kids
CN to air back to back episodes of Ben 10 on Environment Day
MUMBAI: To celebrate World Environment Day, Cartoon Network will air back to back episodes of Ben 10 on 5 June from 2 pm to 6:30 pm.
The action animated series follows the adventures of Ben Tennyson, a 10-year-old boy, who transforms himself into ten different alien-beings through the mysterious watch (Omnitrix), each with a unique power and incredible abilities, yet allowing him to keep his kid personality.
Ben 10 has been one of the biggest and the most successful properties worldwide and its launch in the country has been supported by an exciting range of consumer products across multiple categories like apparel, toys, publishing, home furnishings etc.
Given a power to change the world, 25 per cent kids would help reduce environmental problems and save endangered species, said an official release, citing an in house research done by Cartoon Network‘s New Generation.
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.
