Kids
Disney Channel India to launch ‘Imagine That’ on 6 September
MUMBAI: Disney Channel India is all set to launch its most anticipated property ‘Imagine That’ on 6 September 2020 at 9.30 am . The show brings back DIY in a whole new format that will inspire kids to upcycle through DIY and has on board three key brands as partners – Cello ColourUP as the presenting sponsor, powered by sponsor- BYJU’S along with ITC Savlon as associate sponsor.
Aimed to stimulate the young creative minds of the country, the show will also give a purpose to their creativity by introducing upcycling as a theme. It will be hosted by the popular illustrator and creator, Rob, who will encourage kids to imagine, experiment and repurpose everyday items through the imaginative world of DIY.
“We have always been at the forefront at providing wholesome entertainment for our young audiences. Coming off the success of our animation shows in the summer, we are now happy to launch a series that will encourage kids to express themselves and make repurposing a part of their everyday life. We are excited to have three brands as partners on this journey, including Cello ColourUP and BYJU’S who see the value in this unique format such as Imagine That”, Star India Infotainment and Kids head Anuradha Aggarwal.
“With Cello ColourUP, we help nurture and encourage the natural creativity and unfettered imagination in a child. We believe that Disney Imagine That will inspire and motivate kids to open their minds to upcycle through creative DIYs. We are excited to partner with Disney Channel India to help us engage with our audiences in a new and engaging way”, said BIC Cello (India) marketing director Tanveer Khan.
"BYJU’S has consistently been working towards the creation of active learners and the enhancement of creativity amongst children. We have a long-standing association with Disney through our learning series which has been loved by kids across. We are now looking forward to extending this association with Disney Imagine That which we believe will bring a fresh perspective to DIY and help shape the creative young minds of our country,” said BYJU’S marketing head Atit Mehta
Ice cream sticks, bottles, dabbas, and dhakkans. Do you trash them?Thinking out of that box is passé, instead, just DIY IT! We'll help you add extra to the ordinary. Over to you, Rob.
Here’s unveiling our brand new show #DisneyImagineThat, launching 6th Sept on Disney Channel! pic.twitter.com/133frA5omE— disneyindia (@DisneyIndia) August 3, 2020
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.
