Kids
Cartoon Network to premiere ‘Taffy’ in India on 24 Jan
Mumbai: WarnerMedia Kids’ channel Cartoon Network is all set for the India premiere of the popular animated series “Taffy” on 24 January. The slapstick comedy created by French animation studio Cyber Group Studios, will air every Monday to Friday at 5.30 p.m.
“Taffy” narrates the tales of an imposter raccoon posing as the eponymous cat. The raccoon lives a luxurious life after getting adopted by billionaire Mrs. Munchmore. The mayhem begins as Bentley, Mrs Munchmore’s dog tries to expose Taffy at every chance he gets, only to be outsmarted by him.
“At Cartoon Network, our endeavour is to deliver fresh and exciting content for kids and their families. As we commence 2022, we bring to our viewers some great shows, new episodes of all-time favourites and the launch of ‘Taffy,’ an internationally adored slapstick comedy in India,” said Cartoon Network and Pogo South Asia network head Abhishek Dutta. “With the classic-look animation style of the show coupled with a genre that has seen much success and adoration in the country, we are sure that our audiences will enjoy ‘Taffy’ as well.”
Cartoon Network is also celebrating Tom & Jerry’s 82nd birthday on 10 February with brand new episodes of “Tom and Jerry Tales” between 7–11 February, 10.30 a.m onwards.
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.
