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Cartoon Network, Warner Bros team up for first preschool production
MUMBAI: Cartoon Network and the Warner Bros. Television Group have plans for the preschool brigade in the US.
The two companies have announced their first major production foray into the preschool market.
The programming franchise will launch next year. It will be different from other media properties by its primary emphasis on developing, nurturing and valuing a child’s sense of humor. This is an essential aspect of a happy, well-adjusted child.
All the series will be developed in collaboration with a Child Development Advisory Board and from a curriculum framework based on the importance of humour to children’s healthy development.
The first series will come from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics. Krypto follows the adventures of Superman’s faithful canine companion when he lands in Metropolis after being jettisoned as a test-pilot puppy aboard a rocket ship made by Superman’s father, Jor-El. He immediately becomes friends with a lonely boy named Kevin Whitney. Armed with a wide array of superpowers, Krypto, along with Kevin, fight forces of evil that threaten the well-being of people and animals in the Metropolis.
Cartoon Network US programming and development VP Alice Cahn will supervise the development and acquisition of programming. She will work closely with Warner Bros. Animation president Sander Schwartz, who will also be a major supplier to the joint venture.
Cahn added, “On weekday mornings, we know that younger children comprise the majority of our viewers when older siblings head off to school. The significant resources and ingenuity of Warner Bros. Animation provides us a powerful partner to help build this new franchise into a joyful, meaningful experience for these young viewers.
“Research showed us that the marketplace was filled with television services pushing traditional skill-based curriculum for youngsters. However nothing specifically addressed the importance of letting kids be kids and showcasing humor to facilitate friendship, learning and self-esteem – what I’m terming ‘smart fun’.”
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.
