Kids
Cartoon Network’s family fun time with Best Summer Ever campaign
NEW DELHI: Kids’ entertainment channel Cartoon Network has rolled out the Best Summer Ever campaign for kids and parents, which aims to transform homes into the ultimate destinations for exciting adventures that could be enjoyed with the entire family.
As a part of the Best Summer Ever campaign running from May to 27 June, the channel will telecast popular shows including Grizzy and the Lemmings, Tom and Jerry, and BandbudhAurBudbak every day between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The channel has also launched its microsite, which will bring over 150 home-based activities across five themes that will entertain and regale kids, within the comfort and safety of their homes. With a little bit of imagination and some help from their parents, kids will watch every corner of their homes turn into the playful spaces they see on their favorite shows.
Powered by Rasna, Best Summer Ever will offer a volley of activities designed around the best-loved franchises including We Bare Bears, Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes, Teen Titans Go! and Ben10. The engaging activities will be spread across multiple ‘pillars’ while corresponding to special corners of the home, on the microsite. Kids can enjoy the greatest musical performance of all time in the shower Toon Tunes Valley or get inspired by the most fabulous dance routine in the living room Gymsville.
The super fun themes include:
● Play: Craft Creek with Looney Tunes – Nothing spells more satisfaction than indulging in your own creation! From show-themed food recipes to DIY craft activities, there’s no time to chill or even go ‘What’s Up Doc?’
● Music: Toon Tunes Valley with We Bare Bears – Grab your hairbrush and be confident like Ice Bear as you hone your vocals with notable Cartoon Network tunes.
● Movement: Gymsville with Tom and Jerry – Ever wonder how Tom never gets tired of a mouse hunt? We’re spilling the cheese on Tom’s secret set of Cartoon Network workout videos so you can start training for the home adventures ahead!
● Explore: Toonsplorer Island with Teen Titans Go! — From drawing, coloring, solving, decorating, even upgrading your mobile devices with wallpapers of your favorite toons, let’s add some fizzle to your virtual life.
● Games: ArcadeTown with Ben10 – Have an intergalactic time playing different games with your fave toons online.
“With the current challenging times, we understand the worry and the unease that comes with it for homebound kids. Cartoon Network has developed Best Summer Ever, a regional campaign for kids to enjoy their summer holidays in a unique way, keeping them engaged and entertained within the safety and comfort of their homes, with their families,” said Cartoon Network and WarnerMedia companion channel POGO South Asia Network Head Abhishek Dutta.
Cartoon Network will also introduce digital contests and challenges. The most actively participating kids will stand to win exciting goodies from the brand. Add that to chock full of summer-themed recipes, crafts, sing-alongs, watch parties, and much, much more.
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.
