Kids
Powerful Greetings introduces Disney-themed line in 2006
MUMBAI: Powerful Greetings, which produces a unique all-in-one battery and self-adhesive gift tag accessory, is launching a new Disney-themed line that will bring magic to consumers nationwide.
In addition, the company’s Disney line will debut in February at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. This event is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere. More than 1,500 manufacturers, distributors, importers, and sales agents from 30 countries are expected to attend.
Powerful Greetings will expand its line of batteries featuring Disney characters to include Tinker Bell and characters from the upcoming Disney presents a Pixar film Cars. The line currently features Disney Princess, Winnie the Pooh and Power Rangers.
“The Disney character line is timeless, and growing with new characters that are quickly becoming classics. We’re extremely pleased to grow our line with such cherished characters that kids and adults can enjoy anytime, anywhere,” said Powerful Greetings president Pam Turkin.
Powerful Greetings not only enhances fun and function to just about any gift, its batteries also feature an easy-peel back allowing the product to adhere itself securely to any present. The top of the Powerful Greetings card serves as a “to/from” gift tag, giving each package an attractive, personalised feel.
“We’re excited to work with Powerful Greetings on this new line that is a great stand alone item as well as one that complements the perfect Disney gift,” said Disney Consumer Products senior manager hardlines category Rona Goldman.
The Disney-themed line, along with holiday, birthday, and congratulatory Powerful Greetings themes will debut in the first quarter of 2006. “Powerful Greetings is aligned to the Disney tradition of creating fun, high-quality, family-friendly products. The new Disney-themed line will encourage consumers to consider the batteries as part of any gift and will help us expand our customer base,” added Turkin.
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.
