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Cartoon Network to air Harry Potter film series
Mumbai: For the very first time, the “Harry Potter” film series will be airing on kids’ entertainment channel Cartoon Network. The first four films in the series will premiere every weekend of November 2021 and the following four will premiere in January 2022 every Sunday at 8 p.m, said the channel in a statement.
Titles airing in November include “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (13 November), “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (14 November), “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (21 November), and “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (28 November).
The line-up for January 2022 includes “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2 January), “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (9 January), “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” (16 January), “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” (23 January).
“We are thrilled to extend the festive celebrations by bringing one of the world’s most beloved and magical tales to Cartoon Network in India,” said South Asia Network Head for Cartoon Network and companion channel Pogo Abhishek Dutta. “Harry Potter and his journey is one of enchantment and wonder and the movie series will be a treat for all our young fans and their families.”
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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.
