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Cartoon Network to celebrate International Cat Day on 8 August
Mumbai: Cartoon Network has announced a slew of fun activities and special programming to celebrate International Cat Day on 8 August. Observed annually, this event is dedicated to raising awareness about cats.
On account of the occasion, the network channel plans to transform itself into Cat-Toon Network – home of Tom! The superstar cat ‘Tom’ will be in the spotlight with back-to-back, all new episodes of ‘The Tom and Jerry Show’ this Sunday between 1 pm and 3 pm.
Activities planned include the #CatToonNetworkChallenge that will viewers a chance to have fun with memes, riddles, and jokes while simultaneously learning more about feline traits and ways to take care of them. They can also join in-house cats Tom and Sylvester to encourage and spread the message – ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’!
The brand will also be running a contest encouraging viewers to share the cheekiest and coolest photos of their dressed-up cats dancing to the Cat-Toon Network theme song.
Several other initiatives have been planned in association with The Feline Club of India, Curious Cat Company and Cat Café Studio, to raise awareness around the event.
All activities can be followed on Cartoon Network’s social media channels.
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.
