Kids
Nick Jr. moves to big screen in the US
MUMBAI: US kids broadcaster, Nickelodeon, and National Amusements have launched the Nickelodeon brand ‘Nick Jr.‘ on the big screen.
National Amusements operates around 1,500 screens in the US, UK, Latin America and Russia.
Nick Jr. at the Movies has opened in 36 theaters across the US.
Nick Jr. at the Movies is a movie programme for preschoolers and their caregivers that aims to offer “action-filled”, and “song-filled” adventures from television episodes of Go, Diego, Go!; Dora the Explorer; The Backyardigans; and The Wonder Pets! Also, all these episodes have been reformatted for large screen projection.
Also, including the “sing-along” music videos and interstitials from Nickelodeon‘s preschool brands ‘Nick Jr.‘, the program will be available nationally in 12 states.
National Amusements president Shari Redstone says, “With the introduction of Nick Jr. at the Movies, families will have even more entertainment choices at our theatres, yet another step toward the goal of transforming our theatres into community entertainment destinations.”
Nickelodeon Recreation executive VP Howard Smith adds, “We‘ve found from talking to families that they are looking for fun opportunities to get out of the house and enjoy age-appropriate movie-going experiences with their kids. We‘ve formatted some of the best ‘Nick Jr.‘ adventures for the big screen so that kids and their caregivers can experience their favourite characters in a whole new venue.”
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.
