Kids
Cartoon Network & Pogo toons shake a leg with kids
MUMBAI: Cartoon Network and Pogo hosted a ‘Fun Day Out‘ for Mumbai kids giving them an opportunity to meet their favourite toon stars including Johnny Bravo, Noddy, Dexter, Dee Dee, Popeye and Scooby Doo on 29 October 2006.
Aimed at engaging viewers in activities beyond the scope of television the ‘Cartoon Network and Pogo Fun Day Out‘ had the adorable cartoon characters render a local flavour to the event as they danced to popular chartbusters, urging the kids to also join in with them.
In addition to catering to the kids, games were also organised for the entire family. On-stage games such as ‘Dance Like Noddy‘ and ‘Pogo Trivia‘, tested the skills and knowledge of not only the children, but also the elders. Special Cartoon Network and Pogo games were also organised beyond the stage including puzzles like ‘Back Where They Belong‘, ‘Knock Down The Villian‘, ‘Play Smarter‘ and ‘Tiny TV Play Area,‘ informs an official release.
Kids also got a chance to show off their beyblading skills with ‘Beyblade‘ games. While other games like the ‘M.A.D (Music, Art and Dance) Fan Club‘ allowed kids to scribble and draw their messages on a large canvas.
The gala day came to an end with 20 lucky kids hogging the opportunity to shake hands with Bob the Builder, Scooby and Noddy while the winners of the various games pocketed Cartoon Network and Pogo goodies as prizes
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.
