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Toei Animation properties to be featured at Japanese trade conference
MUMBAI: Toei Animation is ready to feature its television properties at the Netherlands-Japan Trade Relations Conference. The conference will be held this month to explore the ways in which technological advancements have impacted the evolution of transport relations and their social, political and legal implications. The visual animations from Toei Animation’s program catalogues that will be exhibited in the conference are: Space Pirate Captain Harlock – In 2977 AC, the earth is facing imminent invading from alien creatures, the Mazonese. Unaware of the danger, the humans live a soft and debauched life. But Captain Harlock, the space pirate, stands in the way of the invaders. |
Cyborg 009 – Joe is the 9th member of a team of Cyborgs. He has an acceleration power, and all his teammates also have different special capacities. Together, they fight against the enemy who jeopardises the peace on earth. Digimon Data Squad – The series follows the adventures of Marcus and his partner Agumon as they challenge the menacing Digimon from the digital world who intrude the human world to cause nothing but trouble. For their efforts, the pair is inducted into Dats (Data Squad), a special investigation unit called in to ensure planetary safety. Being a reformed schoolyard punk, Marcus learns to channelise his belligerence towards the evil Digimon, and to work as a team to help protect the human world from ruin. Galaxy Express 999 – In year 2XXX, people on earth artificially prolong their life using robot bodies. Tetsuro and his mother live together and are too poor to afford the luxury of mechanical bodies. One night, Tetsuro‘s mother is killed by a ruthless man hunting mechanical man. He decides to board the spatial train Galaxy Express 999 in search for a mysterious planet where everyone can receive mechanical bodies for free. |
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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.
