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Disney forays into publishing, teams up with Infomedia to launch ‘Disney Adventures’ in India
MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Company’s publishing arm, Disney Publishing Worldwide India (DPW) has entered into a strategic alliance with Infomedia India Ltd., special interest publications firm, to unveil Disney Adventures, a tweens and kids’ magazine in India.
Disney Adventures is targeted at Indian tweens in the age group 8-13 years and will feature local content, beginning with the first issue that will include a special feature on latest Bollywood release – Dhoom 2.
An official release states that the international format of Disney Adventures has been adapted to suit Indian tweens and kids, as it contains over 35 per cent local content. The 100-page monthly publication will feature the Indian tweens’ favourite Disney and Bollywood characters, comic pages, jokes, games, tech news and reviews, fashion, and contests. Other Indian language editions for this magazine are also being considered.
The first monthly issue of magazine will be priced at a cover price of Rs 40.
“Kids and their families have an affinity for Disney content. The launch of Disney Adventures significantly advances our strategic priorities, which include – first and foremost – delivering high-quality, compelling creative product to consumers across all platforms” said The Walt Disney Company (India) MD Rajat Jain.
Infomedia India MD Prakash Iye said, “Our tie-up with Disney is a perfect fit for the two brands as we are leaders in our respective space and will complement the strengths of both the groups. The tweens’ magazine sector in India has still not been explored and we are confident that the launch of Disney Adventures will meet the expectations of the growing Indian teens’ demands for consuming the best in International content.”
The magazine was first published in the United States in early 1990s and has seen many evolutions in its content mix, in keeping up with the evolving tweens and kids.
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.
