Animation
Get ready for new characters, adventures and Pokémon in ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’
Mumbai: Pokémon fans, get ready to embark on a new adventure as The Pokémon Company brings its highly anticipated animated show ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ to Hungama starting 25 May 2024. Following the recent release of the trailer, the anticipation among fans has reached an all-time high, thanks to the introduction of new characters, exciting adventures, and many new Pokémon adding a new flavour to the franchise.
For the first time in the franchise’s history, ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ features a female lead, Liko, hailing from the Paldea region. Accompanied by her trusty Grass-type partner Pokémon, Myaoha, Liko sets off on a grand adventure spurred by a mysterious pendant from her grandmother. Joining her on this journey is the adventurous Roy, a boy from a remote island in the Kanto region, who dreams of becoming a Pokémon trainer and shares a unique bond with his partner Pokémon, Garmachh. Adding to the excitement is a dynamic group called the Rising Volt Tacklers, led by Friede and Captain Pikachu. This team ventures across the Pokémon world aboard an airship, delving into mysteries and meeting new Pokémon along the way.
The show will engage audiences on Hungama with new episodes at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday, ensuring a thrilling journey for viewers to look forward to every weekend. For added convenience, repeat telecasts will air on weekdays, allowing fans to catch up on the adventures at their leisure.
In a special treat for Indian audiences, ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ features exclusive opening and ending tracks composed by renowned music duo Vishal and Sheykhar, and sung by popular Indian singers Armaan Malik and Shirley Setia. This collaboration promises to add a local charm to the series that is bound to resonate with viewers across the country.
The premiere will be preceded by some surprise content by the artists on their social media. People in Pune and Mumbai will also get a chance to meet and interact with the new characters and Pokémon from the series as well as enjoy exciting weekends surrounded by Pokémon fun at Pokémon Mela scheduled in May and June. Anyone looking to immerse themselves in the world of Pokémon or spend their weekend differently must head to Pheonix Marketcity in Viman Nagar, Pune on 17 to 19 May, Pheonix Marketcity in Kurla, Mumbai on 31 May to 2 June, or Oberoi Mall in Goregaon, Mumbai on 7 to 9 June. Details are available on Pokémon’s official Instagram account in India (@_pokemonofficialindia).
Don’t forget to join this thrilling journey filled with friendship, courage, and the joy of exploration in the real and the digital world as ‘Pokémon Horizons: The series’ sets sail on a quest for adventure like never before. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience Pokémon in an all-new, exciting way!
MUMBAI: History is getting a fresh rewrite this time with code, creativity and a longer arc in mind. Lens Vault Studios has announced its first original production, Bal Tanhaji, marking the official entry of the newly launched, tech-driven studio into India’s evolving entertainment landscape.
Arriving six years after the box-office success of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, the new project expands the universe rather than revisiting familiar ground. Bal Tanhaji explores uncharted narrative territory, signalling a clear shift from one-off cinematic spectacles to long-format, world-building storytelling designed for digital-first audiences.
At the heart of this ambition is Prismix Studios, the in-house generative AI and technology arm powering the creative engine behind the show. The studio’s approach blends storytelling with next-generation tools, aiming to reimagine how Indian IPs are created, scaled and sustained beyond theatrical releases.
For Lens Vault Studios chairman Ajay Devgn the new venture represents a deliberate step beyond traditional cinema. The focus is firmly on building long-form intellectual properties across fiction and non-fiction, tailored to changing viewing habits and platform-led consumption. He said the studio intends to explore formats that remain largely untapped, while drawing on the team’s experience with large-scale cinematic storytelling.
Lens Vault Studios founder and CEO Danish Devgn echoed that sentiment, describing Bal Tanhaji as the studio’s first generative-AI-led IP and the starting point of a broader vision. The aim, he noted, is to carry forward the legacy of the Tanhaji universe while connecting with younger audiences through a blend of powerful narratives and emerging technologies.
With Bal Tanhaji, Lens Vault Studios is planting its flag early not just launching a show, but signalling a larger play for cinematic universes that live, grow and evolve across platforms. If this debut is any indication, the future of Indian storytelling may be as much about imagination as it is about innovation.
