Kids
BBC competition allows kids to meet author JK Rowling
MUMBAI: To celebrate the publication of the final book of the Harry Potter franchise Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, BBC‘s brand Blue Peter has launched a special competition. This will give an opportunity to 25 British children to win a trip to see the Blue Peter Studios and guest, author JK Rowling.
Blue Peter is a long-running BBC television programme for children. It is named after the blue-and-white flag hoisted by ships in port when they are ready to sail.
To enter the competition, children need to write down a question they would like to ask JK Rowling. On the opposite side of their A4 piece of paper, they then need to draw a portrait of themselves, as a witch or a wizard. The closing date is 15 June 2007.
Blue Peter editor Richard Marson says, “We have always been great supporters of JK Rowling, so we are delighted she has decided to appear on our Blue Peter special, which will be shown on 20 July.“
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.
