Kids
The Game Factory signs intl licensing agreement with Cartoon Network
MUMBAI: The Game Factory has signed a international publishing agreement with Cartoon Network Enterprises to develop, launch and market an exciting new arcade racing videogame for Nintendo DS and Sony PlayStation 2 based on the Cartoon Network original animated series The Powerpuff Girls, Cow & Chicken, Courage, the Cowardly Dog, I Am Weasel, Johnny Bravo and Dexter’s Laboratory.
The arcade-style videogame allows players to pit their favorite Cartoon Network characters against each other or simply race against friends. The game will be targeted for wide release across Europe and the US for the holiday season 2006.
“With its No 1 and No 2 ranking among television networks across more than 160 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is a key brand in kid’s lives — much more than simply their favorite television channel. This new partnership with The Game Factory brings multiple opportunities for Cartoon Network fans to race and play with some of their best loved characters in a video game,” said Cartoon Network Enterprises senior vice president John Friend.
“The Game Factory is committed to creating high quality gaming experiences for children based on the brands that they and their parents know and love. We’re so pleased that through this partnership we’ll be able to create new opportunities for children to interact and engage in play with their favorite Cartoon Network characters,” said The Game Factory president Henrik Mathiasen.
All six television series are currently airing on Cartoon Network. Furthermore, the videogame will be supported by on-air and off-channel promotions, interactive web sites and a broad range of licensing products worldwide.
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.
