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Atomic Betty wins best animated film award at New York film fest
MUMBAI: Atomic Betty: The No L 9 has won the Best Animated Film Award in the category of short film genre at the 2007 New York international independent film and video festival, it was announced by Breakthrough Animation Inc executive producer and managing partner Kevin Gillis. A co-production between Atomic Cartoons and Breakthrough Animation Inc, Atomic Betty has been licensed worldwide to major broadcasters in over 130 territories. With a third season in production and an exciting brand new creative direction, Atomic Betty follows the adventures of a young girl, whose double life as galactic guardian and defender of the cosmos takes her on a whirlwind journey through space. Extensive merchandising and licensing deals have been signed for the growing brand, including Penguin books for publishing and Hallmark for greeting cards. | |
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“Atomic Betty has had tremendous global success in both worldwide ratings and industry recognition and we are truly thrilled to have received this prestigious animation award,” said Gillis. “This honor is a direct reflection of the talents and dedication of everyone on the production team for Atomic Betty.” Kevin Gillis has created, executive produced and produced a number of award winning series and films. | |
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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.
