Kids
9 Story Ent. inks three broadcast deals
MUMBAI: Canada‘s 9 Story Entertainment announced a three-pronged new broadcast sales for their teen-targeted outdoor survival series, Survive This. The channels include Cartoon Network‘s Boomerang Channel Latin America, YLE in Finland and Teleview in the Middle East.
“The challenges these teens face make for some of the most compelling television
for kids and adults alike resulting in an authentic co-viewing entertainment experience. This show has already made a strong impact on young Canadians who‘ve seen the first episodes on YTV and we are thrilled that these new and valued broadcast partners on Survive This are equally excited about sharing this programme with their audience,”
said 9 Story Entertainment EVP business development Natalie Osborne.
Created and produced by 9 Story Entertainment and wilderness survival expert Les Stroud, Survive This features eight participants between the age of 14 and 17 chosen for their unique personalities and readiness for adventure who are challenged to push their limits, overcome their fears and develop life long survival skills throughout each half-hour episode in the 13-part series.
“The anticipation of seeing the outcome of each challenge is something that easily translates globally and we are looking forward to audience reaction in every region of the globe,” said Osborne.
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.
