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DQE in co-production deal with B channel, Indonesia
MUMBAI: Hyderabad-based DQ Entertainment has signed two equity and distribution co-production agreements for its 3D TV series The Jungle Book and The New Adventures of Peter Pan, a 3D stereoscopic TV seies, with PT MetropolitanTelevision (B-Channel), Indonesia.
DQE concluded both the contracts with B Channel during the recent visit of DQE CMD and CEO Tapas Chakravarti to Jakarta. The channel confirmed participation as an equity and distribution co-producer for the first season of the under-production Jungle Book TV series and The New Adventures of Peter Pan under the terms of the agreement.
B Channel will contribute towards the global budget of Euro 10 million for the 52 x 11’ TV series of the Jungle Book as well as towards the global budget of Euro 10 million for 26×22’ minutes of The New Adventures of Peter Pan.
The Indonesian channel has been granted the rights for free TV/free VOD/IPTV & home video distribution for that country. The channel will be entitled to a royalty against DQE’s distribution revenues for their equity participation.
Says DQE CEO and Chairman Tapas Chakravarti, “ Our strategy of producing and distributing iconic content has received further validation and financial backing through B Channel’s commitment to both Jungle Book and Peter Pan. The Indonesian market is one of the fastest growing consumers of animated content and merchandising in the Asean region and B channel’s reach is unparralled.”
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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.
