Kids
FremantleMedia announces licensing deals for kids’ brand DangerMouse
MUMBAI: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced a raft of new licensing deals for its classic kids’ brand, DangerMouse, which will be returning to New York for Licensing 2007 International.
Fans of the series will be able to dress up as either DangerMouse or Penfold following a deal with Smiffy’s in the UK to produce a range of costumes and accessories for adults and children. Bravado International Group has renewed the rights to produce a range of men’s DangerMouse T-Shirts, hooded sweatshirts and headwear.
The range will be available in record retail chains across the UK including HMV, Virgin and MVC as well as in Envy, Urban Outfitters and online through play.com and truffleshuffle.co.uk. This is the first time that FME has taken DangerMouse apparel into the record retail industry.
Additionally, FME has licensed rights to Global Licensing Limited to produce men and women’s T-Shirts and sweatshirts for distribution into UK high street retailers such as Tesco, Asda, Topshop, New Look, Woolworths and John Lewis. PMS International has also been granted rights to produce DangerMouse plush toys of all sizes and key rings for distribution in amusement sectors.
Fremantlemedia senior VP, licensing, UK Dominic Burns says, “We are delighted to announce this raft of deals for DangerMouse on the eve of Licensing 2007 International. The response we’ve had from both licensees and retailers alike clearly illustrates the ongoing strength and interest in the brand and we look forward to ensuring DangerMouse stays at the forefront of consumers’ minds, where he belongs.”
DangerMouse is currently celebrating his 25th birthday. To coincide with this anniversary FME teamed up with a raft of licensees to launch a range of celebratory products including apparel, collectable figurines and a special edition 25th anniversary DangerMouse DVD box set.
DangerMouse, the secret agent mouse, and his trusty, bumbling sidekick, Penfold, first hit TV screens on ITV1 in the UK in 1981. DangerMouse has aired in over 80 countries worldwide including India, Australia, Romania, Trinidad and Zambia.
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.
