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Disney to premiere ‘Little Einsteins’ on Playhouse Disney block in October in US
MUMBAI: Disney’s Little Einsteins, an engaging and inspiring new series for preschoolers, will premiere in a special primetime presentation from 9 October on the Disney Channel.
Beginning 10 October, Little Einsteins will air in its regular timeslot, every morning during Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney programming block.
Developed by The Baby Einstein Company, Playhouse Disney and an acclaimed team of children’s television experts including Eric Weiner, the former executive producer of Dora the Explorer, the highly interactive Little Einsteins series takes young viewers on captivating global adventures that introduce them to nature, world cultures, and enjoyment of the arts.
In an innovative “first” for a preschool show, Little Einsteins blends spectacular live-action images of nature, art and landmarks with 2D character animation.
“Little Einsteins’ accomplishes the remarkable feat of introducing nature and culture to preschoolers through exciting adventures that engage them and will leave lasting impressions. It’s our hope and belief that, among other benefits, Little Einsteins will inspire families to spend meaningful time together enjoying the arts and nature in their own communities,” said Disney Channel senior vice president original programming Nancy Kanter.
Each 24-minute Little Einsteins episode begins with a call to action – or “mission” – which takes its animated protagonists and children at home on a fascinating journey of discovery where they experience different global environments, from the Saharan desert and jungles of Africa to the Arctic and the Great Wall of China.
In addition, a celebrated piece of classical music and a renowned painting or work of world art are intrinsic to every storyline, so that children are familiarised with the sounds, images, words and emotions connected with listening to a symphony or a concerto, or gazing at a landscape painting or a Native American blanket.
The series’ main characters all share a love of music, and use their knowledge and passion to work together and solve the challenges that arise during each Little Einsteins adventure.
The cast of animated characters in Little Einsteins includes four spirited children – Leo, Annie, Quincy and June – who each adore a particular aspect of music. No journey that they go on would be possible without Rocket, the kids’ amazingly versatile and protective “Swiss Army Ship,” who speaks to them in a marimba voice and transports them on their round-the-world adventures.
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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.
