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BBC Worldwide signs deals for kids show ‘Charlie and Lola’ in Asia
MUMBAI: Charlie and Lola will soon be delighting children across Asia following distribution deals secured by the BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Worldwide.
Charlie and Lola has been sold to RTM (Malaysia), TV12 (Singapore), TVB (Hong Kong) and EBS (Korea). BBC Worldwide GM for Asia, Nic van Zwanenberg said, “The charms of Charlie and his little sister, Lola, are irresistible and have universal appeal for children everywhere. It is clear that Charlie and Lola is fast becoming an international phenomenon.”
Charlie and Lola has already sold to 21 broadcasters around the world and BBC Worldwide expects to sign up new broadcasters at BBC Showcase and MIP TV in the coming weeks.
Based on the award-winning picture-books by Lauren Child, Charlie & Lola follows the adventures of seven year-old Charlie and his feisty little sister Lola in this animation show for four to six year-olds
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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.
