Kids
Nickelodeon to launch ‘Olivia’ on 26 January
MUMBAI: Nickelodeon is set to launch Olivia, based on the author/illustrator Ian Falconer‘s award-winning titles, from 26 January onwards in a bid to expand its preschool line up.
Presented in conjunction with media content company Chorion and animated by Brown Bag Films, Olivia will be aired on weekdays at 11.30 am.
“Children already know and love Olivia from Ian Falconer‘s beautifully illustrated books, and we‘re honored to have her join the Nickelodeon family. Olivia is a role model for all preschoolers who will be inspired by her imagination and keen sense of humor,” said Nickelodeon/MTVN kids and family group president animation Brown Johnson.
The premiere episode of Olivia will feature the following stories:
“Olivia Measures Up” – After Olivia teases her younger brother Ian for being too short for a ride, father mentions that some day Ian may be the taller sibling. Olivia employs a variety of comical methods to stop Ian from growing. She eventually comes to terms with her own height — with the help of a great pair of shoes.
“Olivia Plays Hotel” – When school is let out early due to snow, Julian and Francine come over to Olivia‘s house. Olivia has the perfect game for them — Hotel! She transforms her house into a make-believe hotel, but then some strange things start to happen. Does the hotel have ghosts, or is Ian just playing tricks on them?
Nickelodeon will roll out content from Olivia across the following platforms:
Beginning 16 January, Nick Jr. Video, Nick Jr.‘s broadband video service available on Nickjr.com, will begin streaming a two-minute ‘sneak peek‘ from the premiere episode plus instant replays of all Olivia episodes after their on-air premieres.
Beginning 16 January, a two-minute sneak peek from the premiere episode will be available on various wireless carriers. Additional premiere episodes will be simulcast on Nickelodeon Mobile.
Beginning 27 January, Olivia episodes will be available via Nickelodeon-on-demand.
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.
