Kids
Cartoon Network aiming to cement leadership position in India with Jackie Chan
Cartoon Network is all set to deliver a high flying kick to the toon scene in India by premiering Jackie Chan Adventures.
The star of films such as Rush Hour has been for many years an icon among Indian youth who salivate not just on Bollywood but also on the leap frog excitement of martial arts. By showcasing his antics in animated form the channel is hoping cement its leadership position for children.
From 5 June the show will air Wednesday to Friday at 5:30 pm, Thursday to Saturday at 9 am and Friday at 10:30 pm.
In each episode of Jackie and his 11-year old niece Jade travel the globe hoping to locate a dozen magical talismans before the sinister Dark Hand gets his hand on them. Helping Jackie and Jade is Uncle, an antiquities expert and imperfect wizard.
Jackie Chan will be featured in live-action segments within the main title and body of the series, as well as voice key elements of the show.
The channel will also be premiering three shows with a western feel. On 3 and 4 June respectively, two animation shows X-Men: Evolution and Justice League – will commence.
X-Men: Evolution is based on the Marvel comic book series. It is counting on the success of the film, which starred Hugh Jackman as Wolverine released a couple of years ago to build the brand on the telly. The film will be shown on Star Movies later in the year.
The show will every Monday at 5:30 pm with repeats on Tuesdays at 9 am and Sunday at 7 pm.
Justice League, which starts on 4 June, will air every Tuesday at 5:30 pm with repeats every Wednesday at 9 am and Sunday at 7:30 pm.
As the name suggests, the show deals with a superhero team including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter who join forces.
Cartoon Network will also launch the daily The All New Popeye Show from 3 June at 6 pm. The new series follows the antics and adventures of Popeye, the spinach-powered sailor and his troop of offbeat friends.
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.
