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  • Green Gold Animation announces animation series based on Leander Paes

    Green Gold Animation announces animation series based on Leander Paes

    Mumbai: Green Gold Animation – the studio behind “Chhota Bheem” – has signed tennis star Leander Paes for an animation series on his life story tentatively titled “Little Leander.”

    “This animated original will be based on Leander’s life, the challenges and his childhood experiences during his journey to becoming one of the greatest tennis stars and a global icon,” said the statement.

    Green Gold Animation is looking at creating the series in 3D/2D animation format.

    The tennis star has visited the studio’s facility in Hyderabad for multiple narration sessions and has been involved in the initial phase of visual development. “Little Leander” will not just focus on Paes’ life story, interesting incidents, and turning points but also use his childhood images for referencing and research work. The team will reach out to his family members, close friends, and associates as well to put together the background material, said the studio in a statement.

    “We are truly honoured to be able to collaborate with Leander Paes,” said Green Gold Animation founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka. “We are privileged every time we get to witness genius, in any field. Mr. Leander has given us many of those moments and still continues to inspire us off court. But genius is nurtured through the hardest of challenges. It’s not easy to be Leander Paes, but it’s not meant to be easy. What makes a champion?”

    Paes is one of the most successful players in tennis history with eight career Grand Slam doubles titles and ten career Grand Slam mixed doubles championships. He also holds many firsts in the world of tennis.

    “I’m thrilled for this show to be made because this in a way also becomes my legacy to stay. This is a very heart-warming opportunity because through this series I will be communicating with young minds and looking to inspire them towards positive development,” said the tennis star. “I met Rajiv multiple times to understand how the story will develop and his vision for the series, I’m assured that I’m in safe hands. I would like to thank Kim and Rajiv for making this happen. I’m glad that this is taking off and can’t wait to see the pilot now.”

    The pilot/teaser is expected to be ready in three months, according to the statement.

  • The Media Pioneers inks deal for animation series ‘Jili & Gulu’

    The Media Pioneers inks deal for animation series ‘Jili & Gulu’

    Mumbai: UK-China media group The Media Pioneers (TMP) has signed a number of deals for the preschool educational series “Jili & Gulu.”

    Having successfully aired in mainland China on multiple platforms including Tencent and Youku, the first season of “Jili & Gulu” has also been sold to VIUTVsix (Hong Kong), Start (Russia and CIS) and the largest non-for-profit Spanish language broadcaster in the US, HITN, to air on their Edye platform for preschool children, where it will premier across the United States and Latin America later in the year.

    Produced by Le-Cool Culture and Zhongchuang Huashi Culture Development China, “Jili & Gulu” is a heart-warming comedy adventure series, featuring a little lion named Jili, a crocodile called Gulu and a sweet bunch of lovely little animal friends who live happily together in the Drip Drop Forest. The endearing series offers educational elements such as science, life skills, friendship, and humor.

    “We are very excited to bring this lovely series to the global market. I think the great storytelling and picture-book style design will both educate and entertain kids everywhere,” commented TMP managing director and executive producer Maggie Liang.

    Distributed worldwide by TMP, the second season of the charming series is now also complete and available worldwide, according to the media company.

  • VooT Kids brings new animation series ‘Blazing Team’ to India

    VooT Kids brings new animation series ‘Blazing Team’ to India

    Mumbai: The new high-octane superhero series “Blazing Team: Masters of Yo Kwon Do” went live on Voot Kids with 20 new episodes in English and Hindi, and a ‘watch and win’ contest on 26 January. The boy-skewed animation offering for pre-teen audiences, produced by China-based Alpha Group and animation studio Guangdong Alpha Animation and Culture, has been well received internationally.

    Blazing Teams in this reimagined avatar transports viewers into the mystical world of ‘Yo Kwon Do,’ a practice that brings the skills of the ‘yo-yo’ together with martial arts. The torchbearer of these adventures is the cool quartet of Parker Bates, Maddie Stone, Scott Hardy, and Wilson Tisch who form the Blazing Team, mentored by the wise master Lao- Shi. These ordinary teens explore the extra-ordinary capabilities as the mystery of doomsday looms large over their hometown of Union City.

    “We are thrilled to be partnering with Voot Kids/Viacom 18 on “Blazing Teams”, such an amazing brand which has as already an important track record internationally and will enjoy a wide marketing support in the Indian market to secure a successful launch plan,” said Alpha Group VP international, media, TV/VOD and CP Antoine Erligmann.

    Viacom 18 has the licence for Blazing Team’s consumer products and the toys are already in the market. The content partnership was to further have network leverage.

    “With the addition of ‘Blazing Team: Masters of Yo Kwon Do’ we continue to focus on building a robust global content roster and further strengthen our position as India’s one-stop destination for favourite characters and entertainment for children who are inherent digital natives,” stated Voot Kids head of content Ashutosh Parekh. “Crossing age barriers, this action-adventure-fuelled animated series in its reimagine avatar captivates young viewers and instills a sense of power and responsibility in them. Bringing fresh stories and the best of characters on our platform is a natural progression to stay a strong category leader that both parents and children lean on.”

  • Disney & Alibaba to launch OTT service in China

    Disney & Alibaba to launch OTT service in China

    MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Company has inked a multi-year licensing deal with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group to bring its digital subscription service DisneyLife to China via Alibaba’s online shopping site Tmall.

     

    The Mickey Mouse-shaped device is priced at $125 for a one-year subscription and requires an Internet connection.

     

    DisneyLife will provide Alibaba customers in China with an all-encompassing and immersive family friendly digital experience. The content will include Disney and Pixar’s movies, animation series, games, e-books, songs, travel services and Disney theme parks and resorts information.

     

    Subscribers can access Disney merchandise and can also obtain information about, and plan a visit to Hong Kong Disneyland as well as Shanghai Disney Resort when it opens in 2016. In addition to the DisneyLife experience, shoppers can access other Alibaba products and services.

     

    The Walt Disney Company, Greater China managing director Luke Kang said, “For nearly a century, Disney’s focus on quality storytelling and innovation has delivered audiences around the world the best stories, shared moments and extraordinary experiences. Disney and Alibaba share an ambition to exceed our audience’s expectations. DisneyLife directly connects us to China’s digital population and provides millions of kids and families the ability to explore and engage with Disney.”

     

    “As we deliver on our goal to meet the needs of a consumers’ daily life, DisneyLife, launched by Ali Digital Entertainment Business Unit together with Disney, will provide the only holistic and trusted family friendly digital destination in China,” added Alibaba Digital Entertainment Business Unit general manager and Youku Tudou business group co-president of Wei Ming.