Kids
Disney unveils ‘Hannah Montana’ merchandise in US
MUMBAI: Disney Consumer Products has unveiled a new line of products inspired by Hannah Montana in an assortment of apparel, home décor, stationery, games, electronics, and personal care items.
The first items will be launched this month including a collection of apparel, handbags and accessories available at Macy’s department stores in the US. Especially designed for tween girls (sizes 7 – 16), the new line features lifestyle sportswear pieces incorporating key fashion trends and style direction taken from lead character Miley Stewart’s duality (by day girl next door, by night pop star princess). The prices for the products will range from $20-$39 SRP, informs an official release.
“Hannah Montana has resonated with kids and tweens with its relatable stories, sense of humour and its charming characters,” said Disney Consumer Products TV Licensing vice president Lisa Avent. “This new line of merchandise will extend the series beyond TV into a full lifestyle brand offering many ways for tween girls to celebrate their sense of style – be it casual or glamorous pop star.”
Also available this month is an assortment of stationery and self-expression items including posters, bookmarks, greeting cards, gift wrap and party goods at retailers nationwide such as Wal-Mart and Party City.
A series of junior novels launched earlier this year and will also expand in the spring. In 2007, Hannah Montana fans can look for a new line of cosmetics at Club Libby Lu. In addition, a collection of Hannah Montana fashion dolls will also be available at retailers nationwide. Home décor, consumer electronics, video games and toys will launch later in the year, while apparel and accessories will expand to other retailers including Dillard’s, adds the release.
Hannah Montana is a live-action comedy series that follows typical tween Miley Stewart, who lives with her older brother and widowed dad, a songwriter. But unbeknownst to her friends and classmates, Miley has a secret double life – she is the world famous pop star Hannah Montana. Combining a stage persona with creative costuming, Miley discovers she can have the best of both worlds – the fame and fortune of a well-known singer and the fun of middle school with her best friends Lilly and Oliver, whom she has entrusted with her secret identity.
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.
