Kids
KidsCo in carriage deal with France’s SFR
MUMBAI: In a bid to launch a children‘s channel as part of its triple-play product Neufbox, KidsCo has signed a deal with France‘s SFR.
Programming will initially be in French and the shows that include The Wiggles, The New Adventures of Madeline and Dino Squad will be programmed in French.
In addition there would be series such as Count Duckula, DangerMouse, The BFG and The Wind in the Willows. Such classics will be shown alongside original KidsCo programming, including Boo & Me and Jass Time.
Said KidsCo managing director Paul Robinson, “SFR is an innovative and exciting partner for KidsCo that deepens our reach into Europe. We are really excited about the potential for this relationship to develop and are confident that KidsCo will add significantly to existing viewing choice. We are looking forward to building on this relationship in the future.”
KidsCo has also unveiled a new original production, focusing on the work of Malaysia‘s Sepilok orangutan sanctuary. The 12, minute-long features show baby orangutans being bathed, fed and exercised.
The series, Boo‘s Sanctuary, which will be exclusively broadcast on KidsCo, features the real-life inspiration behind KidsCo‘s original animated production Boo & Me.
KidsCo will be showing the features eight times a day over the course of 12 weeks in 65 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.
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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.
