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Cartoon Network to join ‘Barbie’ and ‘Pokémon’ on Children’s Day
MUMBAI: Cartoon Network Theatre is planning a special treat for its viewers on Children’s Day, with two feature films Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses and Pokémon Mewtwo Returns!
Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses which was first premiered on the channel in September, will be aired at 2 pm. While Pokémon Mewtwo Returns! will be premiered nationally at 6:30 pm on 14 November, states an official release.
Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses is based on the life of Princess Genevieve (played by Barbie) and her 11 dancing princess sisters. They are endangered by their evil aunt Rowena, who is plotting to rule their kingdom. In order to break free from Aunt Rowena’s clutches, all the princesses escape to a palace and discover a secret entrance to a magical world where wishes come true! However, they must return to their kingdom in order to save it.
Pokémon Mewtwo Returns! tells the tale of Ash, Misty, and Brock who continue to explore the Johto region to rescue Pikachu whose was kidnapped by Jessie and James of Team Rocket. The search leads them to the hidden plateau where the redoubtable Mewtwo has established a haven for the cloned Pokémon. The evil Giovanni is plotting to recapture Mewtwo and renew his efforts to create an army of bio-engineered Pokémon. Aided by the reluctant Meowth, Ash and his friends must defeat Giovanni and his henchman in order to rescue Pikachu.
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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.
