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DQ, M6 Studio, Method Animation to produce TV series on Little Nick
MUMBAI: DQ Entertainment has entered an agreement with France based M6 Studio and Method Animation SA, for co-production of a TV series based on the iconic brand Le petit Nicolas (“Little Nick”).
M6 Studio, an animation production subsidiary of French broadcaster M6, has decided to use this iconic image for television animation production with DQE and Method Animation as a tripartite co-production. DQE, Method Animation and Luxanimation will be exclusively executing the animated production of this tripartite animated series.
Little Nick created by René Goscinny and illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé was first published in 1959. Since then this iconic French cartoon has become popular in 30 countries. Little Nick is an illustration of an ideal childhood and a nostalgic memory of
DQ Entertainment chairman and CEO Tapaas Chakravarti said: “We are delighted to be associated with this production alongside M6 Studio & Method Animation, France. 2009 will mark the 50th Anniversary of Little Nick and we feel honoured to be involved in this animated project and celebrating the legacy of this iconic cartoon.”
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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.
