Kids
D3Punblisher develops CN’s Ben 10: Alien Force
MUMBAI: D3Publisher of America, a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, will bring Cartoon Network’s Ben 10: Alien Force to videogame systems with Ben 10: Alien Force The Game.
The video game will be launched on the Wii home videogame system, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS system and PSP (PlayStationPortable) system.
The inaugural game for the brand, Ben 10: Protector of Earth, was launched in October 2007.
Based on the next generation television series launched on Cartoon Network last month, Ben 10: Alien force The Game begins five years after Ben put away the DNA-scrambling Omnitrix, but now Grandpa Max has gone missing and the planet Earth is in grave danger.
Gamers must help Ben take the Omnitrix out of retirement and lead eight different playable characters—including cousin Gwen, enemy-turned-ally Kevin Levin and five of Ben’s brand new alien forms—to utilize their all-new super powers and defeat the intergalactic invaders.
“Ben 10: Alien Force The Game is the only console videogame that allows players to take command of the Alien Force team to authentically control and experience their brand-new superpowers. Based on fans’ warm reception of Ben’s newest adventures and the impressive million-plus unit sales of the first Ben 10 videogame, we’re confident that our latest collaboration with Cartoon Network will prove even more successful,” said D3PA VP marketing Alison Quirion.
“Ben 10: Alien Force set records as the most-watched original series premiere in Cartoon Network’s history, winning its timeslot when it debuted, and each week the series continues to grow as destination viewing for kids. The release of this game will build upon the success of the first videogame by expanding fans’ experience with the brand and giving them a new battle to win with Ben,” said Cartoon Network Enterprises VP consumer products Christina Miller.
In Ben 10: Alien Force The Game, players work to find Grandpa Max and stop a diabolical Highbreed alien plot as they battle more than 20 types of enemies, including Highbreed invaders and DNAliens. Gamers will get to harness cousin Gwen’s new talent to create an energy shield and use it to protect and attack, as well as Kevin Levin’s ability to absorb materials like concrete, wood and metal to create an impenetrable shell on his body.
Ben 10: Alien Force The Game is a fast-paced, 3D side-scrolling action adventure that offers eight playable characters, an unlimited combo system and puzzles and challenges that will engage players of all levels for hours at a time. The Nintendo DS version will offer alternate playable alien forms including Goop and Echo Echo, giving players additional unique powers to command and explore.
Ben 10: Alien Force The Game for Nintendo DS is under development by 1st Playable Productions, LLC. All other versions are under development by Monkey Bar Games. The game is currently rated “RP” (“Rating Pending”) by the ESRB.
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.
