Kids
Nicktoons Unite! added to Sony Computer’s ‘Greatest Hits’ collection in US
MUMBAI: THQ Inc., worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, has announced that Nicktoons Unite! for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system has been added to Sony Computer Entertainment America’s ‘Greatest Hits’ collection.
Nicktoons Unite! features characters from some of the popular Nickelodeon animated shows including SpongeBob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron and Danny Phantom. It is now available at retailers throughout North America for the new suggested retail price of $19.99, informs an official release.
“We are delighted with the phenomenal success of Nicktoons Unite! and the game’s recent achievement of this significant retail milestone,” said THQ senior vice president of sales and distribution Scott Guthrie. “The new reduced price point will allow even more families to interact with these beloved Nickelodeon characters from some of the top-rated animated kid’s television shows.”
“The success of Nicktoons Unite! is a testament to the strength of the Nicktoons roster of amazing characters as well as the great creativity of THQ,” said Nickelodeon vice president of digital products Shaul Olmert. “It’s great to see the game and our characters embraced by gamers as an all-time favorite.”
The Nicktoons video game originally launched in October 2005 and has shipped more than one million copies across multiple platforms worldwide, adds the release.
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.
