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Disneyland to ‘Podcast’ launch of 50th anniversary celebration
MUMBAI: This year Disneyland celebrates 50 years of existence. From tomorrow, 3 May, Disneyland Resort will podcast three days of celebrity-filled festivities leading to the 5 May launch of the Happiest Celebration on Earth.
This is an 18-month global commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland in California that will simultaneously kick-off ceremonies at Disney parks around the world. The innovative podcast represents the first time that any Disney theme park in the world will engage in the rapidly growing medium of podcasting. For the uninitiated, podcasts are MP3 audio files that can be automatically downloaded to the personal computer and transferred to an iPod or other portable MP3 player.
The podcast will incorporate a collection of exclusive celebrity-interviews, music, historic anecdotes and live event coverage that convey the excitement of the event and the story of what has made Disneyland a national treasure over the past five decades. The podcasts will include behind the scenes interviews as well as audio content detailing the debut of exciting new entertainment spectaculars and groundbreaking adventures and attractions
premiering at the Disneyland Resort as part of the 50th anniversary celebration.
Produced daily after the each day’s events from 3 May till 5 May 5 this Internet-based show will be free and accessible to a global audience at: www.disneyland.com/podcast. Disneyland resort VP press and publicity Duncan Wardle says, “Podcasting allows us to bring the magic of Disney and our 50th anniversary celebration to worldwide consumers through this exciting new medium. Through this truly cutting-edge technology we can literally bring the fun, magic and excitement of this global launch to Disney fans everywhere.”
Podcast pioneer Michael W. Geoghegan will serve as host for the series. Geoghegan was an early adopter of the emerging technology and serves as host for several popular podcast shows. The Happiest Celebration on Earth is highlighted by the premiere of new entertainment spectaculars and innovative adventures and attractions at Disneyland Resort, California; Walt Disney World Resort, Florida; Tokyo Disney Resort, Japan and Disneyland Resort Paris, France.
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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.
