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BVITV inks multi-genre agreements with Cypriot broadcasters
MUMBAI: Buena Vista International Television (BVITV) has announced multi-genre, multi-year agreements with Cypriot pay TV broadcaster Lumiere TV (LTV) in collaboration with the public free TV broadcaster Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC).
As per the agreements a broad selection of blockbuster movies, Disney animated series and live action network series will be available to viewers across Cyprus, informs an official release.
A host of Disney/Pixar animated movies such as Finding Nemo, Toy Story, A Bug‘s Life and Disney animated features including Dumbo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pooh‘s Heffalump Move and The Tigger Movie will be available to viewers.
In CyBC‘s Disney branded slot, half-hour animated series such as Disney‘s Kim Possible and Disney‘s Aladdin, The Series will also be included.
In addition, the Playhouse Disney preschool series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Little Einsteins will premiere on TV in Cyprus, adds the release.
In addition, both broadcasters have also selected blockbuster live action features including Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, National Treasure, Freaky Friday and The Pacifier.
These agreements also cover international series Lost, Criminal Minds, Ghost Whisperer, According to Jim and season two of Desperate Housewives.
BVITV EMEA executive VP and MD Tom Toumazis said, “Cyprus is a lively market with exciting growth potential, and we are committed to building our business there. We are pleased to be working with Lumiere TV and CyBC to launch this new selection of schedule-driving entertainment across their channels.”
Lumiere TV executive chairman Joseph Avraamides said, “Strategic alliances of this magnitude and nature are very important for any operator in any market, but they are becoming even more important in a small territory like Cyprus. We are very happy and proud for this association with Buena Vista International Television.”
Also commenting on the agreements, CyBC chairman Andreas Aloneftis said, “We are really thrilled to be working with both BVITV and Lumiere TV and we do hope that our viewers will appreciate and be able to enjoy the much loved Disney movies and hit network series for the years to come.”
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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.
