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Toonz plans animated series on ‘Hanuman’
MUMBAI: After animation major Pentamedia Graphics’ Pandavas from the great Indian epic Mahabharat (shown on Cartoon Network), it is the turn of the Thiruvananthapurum-based Toonz Animation. This time it is a character from the other great Indian epic Ramayan that forms the subject line. Toonz is planning an animated series on the feats of mighty Indian demigod Hanuman.
“Hanuman is a fantasitc character. Children in the West as well as India will enjoy it,” Bill Dennis, CEO and President, Toonz Animation India was quoted by the Press Trust of India as saying.
For Toonz, Hanuman is the second major India-based animated series after Adventures of Tenali Raman.
Tenali Raman, has a comic series based on this popular Telugu character hitting the stands ahead of the multi-lingual TV series.
The character of Hanuman is an interesting one that the West will take to – “a little bit monkey, a little bit Tarzan,” according to Dennis.
Toonz says the series would focus on some episodes in Hanuman’s life that can be enjoyed by children the world over.
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CNBC India unveils new logo, rolls out refreshed identity across network
Debuted at IBLA, the redesign signals a sharper, digital-first future
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction.
The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network’s most prominent platforms.
The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel with evolving audience habits and a growing multi-platform presence.
At the centre of the refresh is a redesigned logo that moves away from the network’s long-standing multi-coloured peacock motif, opting instead for a cleaner and more minimalist aesthetic. A key visual cue is a blue upward-pointing arrow embedded within the letter ‘N’, symbolising forward momentum, growth and a focus on the future.
The new identity is being rolled out across the entire CNBC cluster in India, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime, CNBCTV18.com, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar. The move brings a more cohesive and contemporary design language across television and digital platforms alike.
The rollout began on March 30, with the network aiming to create a unified viewer experience regardless of how audiences access its content, be it on broadcast, online or connected devices.
With this refresh, CNBC is signalling its next phase of growth in India, blending legacy credibility with a sharper, forward-looking identity designed for an increasingly digital news ecosystem.
