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4Kids Entertainment to showcase ‘Rocket Monkeys’ at Mipcom
| MUMBAI: 4Kids Entertainment is set to showcase the new ensemble space-themed comedy animation series, Rocket Monkeys, to international broadcasters at the upcoming Mipcom 2009 market in Cannes, France. | |||
Co-produced by 4Kids Productions and Verve Boomstar, Rocket Monkeys will be launched in 2010 and will consist of 20 half-hour episodes. Rocket Monkeys is about Wally and Gus, two best friends and Nosa-trained monkeynauts, who are on an odyssey through outer space Despite Dr Chimpsky‘s instructions for space travel, neither the optimistic Wally nor the brainy Gus has any clue as to how to pilot the ship, but somehow they have the right stuff to complete their mission. Said 4Kids Entertainment EVP International Brian Lacey, “The show‘s contemporary graphic look, combined with fast-paced comedy that arises from the conflict between the obsessive compulsive Gus and the free-spirited Wally will be endearing to viewers everywhere.” |
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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.
