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Cartoon Network US scores growth across all key demos
MUMBAI: Supported by a growing line-up of prime time original series and strong afternoon and late-night franchises, Cartoon Network US concluded the 2001-2002 television season charting significant growth in all of its targeted demos.
– Tweens 9-14 delivery increased by 24 per cent in total day, 14 per cent in prime time.
– Kids 6-11 delivery grew by 14 per cent in total day, 9 per cent in prime time.
– Kids 2-11 delivery improved by 8 per cent in total day, 4 per cent in prime time.
– Adults 18-34 late-night delivery (Sat, 11 p.m.-2 a.m. & Sun. 10 p.m.-1 a.m.) expanded by 33 per cent.
– Viewers 12-24 delivery rose by 31 per cent in total day, 25 per cent in prime time.
An official release informs that this delivery trajectory, coupled with the network’s distribution growth to near-full cable penetration (81.9 million homes), proves the network’s programming strategies this year which were building its signature slate of prime time original series with premieres on Friday nights, expanding its Toonami afternoon action-adventure block to 7 pm and introducing an entirely new weekend late-night franchise specifically for adult viewers; and adding original fare to its morning dayparts, etc. have worked on all fronts.
Tthe original series premiere of Justice League delivered more adults 18-34 than any telecast in Cartoon Network history, the release says. Among the other shows that performed well include exclusive anim import Dragon Ball Z , Adult Swim Action, Adult Swim Comedy and Baby Looney Tunes:
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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.
