Kids
Nick Intl acquires the rights to adventure series ‘Trollz’
MUMBAI: Independent children’s entertainment company DIC Entertainment and children’s broadcaster Nickelodeon International have concluded an agreement.
Nick has acquired the rights to the adventure series Trollz.
Nick has acquired the rights for 27 half-hour episodes of the comedy-adventure series which will air in 69 territories including india.
Trollz has been produced in traditional animation. On the show five friends live by the credo Best Friends for Life. The storylines reflect the everyday life of today’s young teens– the trials and tribulations of teenage friendships; and dealing with such issues as popularity, love, loyalty, identity and integrity. While they have real teen issues, they are also interested in fashion, hair, malls, “spell phones,” magic, parties and all the fun that goes with being a teen.
Last year DIC had acquired the worldwide entertainment and licensing rights to the classic, spiky- haired Troll character. The Troll brand has a 50-year-old heritage.
The rollout of Trollz in the consumer products category is part of DIC’s “360 Degree” approach for brand development of the property, which also encompasses an interactive, persistent web community, home entertainment, television, games, music and vigorous pre-teen targetted marketing campaign.
Nickelodeon claims to reach 291.9 million households in 166 territories worldwide through 27 channels, 21 branded programme blocks, and two broadband services across Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim, CIS/Baltic Republics, Europe, Latin America and the US.
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.
