Kids
Nickelodeon to premiere new TV movie of Dora
MUMBAI:Nickelodeon is set to premiere the new hour-long TV movie, Dora Saves the Snow Princess, on 3 November at 8 pm (ET/PT).
Currently in its fifth season, the preschool series Dora the Explorer airs weekdays at 10.30 am and 12 pm (ET/PT) on Nick Jr.
“Kids admire and love Dora because she is a true heroine – someone who is brave, bold and kind,” said Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group president of animation Brown Johnson. “In this epic adventure, preschoolers can embrace their inner hero as they actively participate to help Dora save the snow princess.”
Nick Jr. also has plans to roll out content from Dora Saves the Snow Princess across different platforms.
Beginning 20 October Nick Jr. Video, Nick Jr.‘s broadband video service available on Nickjr.com, will begin streaming a two-minute sneak peek and song clips from the movie along with additional themed episodes from Dora the Explorer.
Also from the same day, sneak peek will be available on VCast.
From 27 November, Verizon FiOS‘ video-on-demand will feature an advance screening of Dora Saves the Snow Princess one week prior to its linear premiere.
At present, Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess DVD is available in retail stores across US. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment
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.
