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Disney to premier ‘High School Musical 3’ this Diwali
| MUMBAI: Disney‘s popular tween franchise – High School Musical is set to bring a musical fare this Diwali for all Disney Channel viewers. | ||
The channel will host the television premier of High School Musical 3: Senior year on 18 October at 11 am. | ||
High School Musical 3:Senior Year will feature Troy played by Zac Efron, Gabriella played by Vanessa Hudgens, Sharpe played by Ashley Tisdale, Ryan played by Lucas Grabeel, Chad played by Corbin Bleu and Taylor played by Monique Coleman. Directed and choreographed by Emmy Award winner Kenny Ortega, the film is produced by Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush with Don Schain serving as co producer. Peter Barsocchini has penned the screenplay. Says Walt Disney Television International India associate director programming Devika Prabhu, “Club High School Musical will help fans interact more closely with their favourite stories and content from HSM. With the Mega Premier of HSM 3: Senior year, as the cornerstone of our offerings, this October will be the ultimate HSM experience for our viewers.” |
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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.
