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Turner acquires DQE’s Iron Man for South and South East Asia
MUMBAI: Turner Entertainment Network Asia (TENA) has inked a broadcasting deal with with Hyderabad-based animation and gaming company DQ Entertainment (DQE) for the 3D animated series Iron Man. The series will be aired on Cartoon Network in 2010 across the entire South Asia and South East Asian region.
Iron Man is a co-production between Marvel Animation and Method Animation, France. DQE holds the sub-distribution rights from Method Animation, under which the deal with Turner has been signed.
DQE chairman and CEO Tapaas Chakravarti said, “We are pleased that Cartoon Network has acquired the property for broadcast in this region. Iron Man is an iconic property and we are happy that it has found a world-class and renowned partner in Turner Entertainment.”
Iron Man is the legendary superhero first appearing in the pages of Marvel Comics. Already two previous TV and a live action film have increased Iron Man’s popularity. With the new deal, the masked metal hero will now join the ranks of Ben 10, Thor, The Avengers, Marvel Super Hero Squad and more on Cartoon Network.
TENA VP content Mark Eyers said, “Iron Man is another fantastic property that is joining the ranks of such shows as Cartoon Network’s own Ben 10 and along with other titles from the Marvel universe. Deals like this prove we are the #1 destination for distributors.”
Iron Man is known since last 40 years for adventures, crime fighting and saving the world with over 450 comic books.
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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.
