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Walt Disney Studios, AOL form exclusive content partnership for movie
MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Studios and AOL have entered an exclusive content partnership through which AOL web sites, such as Moviefone.com, will offer people a first look at photos, artwork, behind-the-scenes video and extended footage from Walt Disney Pictures’/Walden Media’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
The movie is scheduled to release on 9 December 2005 and is one of the most eagerly awaited films of the holiday season.
In addition to Moviefone.com, features about the film will be promoted across the AOL network including the AOL Welcome Screen, AOL.com, AOL Music, AOL Television, AOL CityGuide and Red for Teens.
The online destination, The World of Narnia — available at http://www.moviefone.com/Narnia — launches the world-exclusive debut of the new theatrical trailer today. Currently, The World of Narnia also offers a video vault of all Narnia video-to-date, photo galleries, and an interactive map. In the coming weeks, fans will also find the exclusive premiere of more behind-the-scenes video features, extended footage from the movie, an extensive production gallery, interactive character guides and much more.
Buena Vista Pictures Marketing president Oren Aviv said, “We’re very excited to be partnering with AOL on The World of Narnia and believe that this is a great way to provide entertaining and unique content for moviegoers. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, is shaping up to be an extraordinary motion picture. This online destination will provide great content and frequent updates about the film. Andrew Adamson, who did such a great job directing the Shrek films, has created a brilliant and faithful big screen adaptation of the CS Lewis book, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.”
“Audience anticipation for The Chronicles of Narnia is already enormous and it will only grow as we lead up to 9 December. We’re thrilled to partner with Disney on The World of Narnia in our continuing effort to create immersive, original programming for the largest audience of movie fans online,” said AOL Programming vice president Erik Flannigan.
Additionally, AOL will distribute The Chronicles of Narnia – themed America Online CD-ROMs via direct mail. The discs, co-branded with Narnia art, will contain free content that consumers can access including games, videos, desktop wallpaper and buddy icons.
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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.
