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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.

  • Lionsgate Play announces new original ‘Gamer Log’ based on e-sports

    Lionsgate Play announces new original ‘Gamer Log’ based on e-sports

    Mumbai: Streaming platform Lionsgate Play has announced a new show titled “Gamer Log” set against the backdrop of competitive esports. The show is produced by RDP Pulp Fiction Entertainment and headed by Abhinay Deo and Neeta Shah.

    “This will be a first-of-a-kind Indian gaming show that will follow the adventures and misadventures of a team of professional gamers,” said the platform in a statement. The show has been created by Karmanya Ahuja.

    Lionsgate MD South Asia and Networks – emerging markets Asia Rohit Jain said this announcement reiterates their mission to bring compelling stories and new content to viewers across the globe. “E-sports is a booming industry in India; 350+ million online gamers were recorded last year, and it’s an upward growth from here. Gamer Log will essentially showcase the lives of these very gamers. We look forward to working with Abhinay and Neeta on a show that will be funny, youthful, and mainstream,” Jain added.

    “’Gamer Log’ embodies the exact principles of content coming out of Lionsgate stable – innovation blended with entertainment,” added Lionsgate Play VP originals Mrinalini Khanna.

    “We are thrilled to be working with Lionsgate Play for ‘Gamer Log’,” said producer and showrunner Abhinay Deo. “With this show, we plan to tap into an unexplored world, bringing audiences a story about friendship, camaraderie, hopes, dreams, and ambition.”

    “’Gamer Log’ is a unique concept with peculiar characters who are quirky yet extremely relatable, managing internal dysfunction and navigating the competitive world of esports with comedy, drama, entertainment and a lot of gaming,” said producer Neeta Shah. “Abhinay and I believe that Lionsgate Play’s ethos works best for ‘Gamer Log’ – it’s a story for the masses with an innovative thought. I’m glad that Rohit and Mrinalini are in complete sync with our vision of the show.”

  • Colors announces new primetime show ‘Sirf Tum’ premiering 15 Nov

    Colors announces new primetime show ‘Sirf Tum’ premiering 15 Nov

    Mumbai: Colors has announced a new fiction show “Sirf Tum,” which will premiere on 15 November and air on weekdays at 8 p.m.

    Produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, the show features Vivan Dsena alongside Eisha Singh in the lead. “From capturing the beautiful locales of Dehradun, bringing talents like Vivian Dsena and Eisha Singh onboard, to creating such a powerful narrative, the entire team has worked relentlessly on every minute detail to capture the essence of this love story and make it appealing for the viewers,” stated producer Rashmi Sharma.

    Set in the beautiful locales of Dehradun, against the backdrop of a medical college, “Sirf Tum” highlights the nuances of a complicated relationship between its two lead characters Ranveer and Suhani. “Ranveer is an extremely intriguing character as there are many different shades to him. He is a differentiated hero as his behaviour towards Suhani is anything but conventional – their chemistry reflects a very different side of love,” said actor Vivian Dsena on his role.

    “I was looking out for some uniqueness and that’s when I landed the role of Suhani. Suhani is an extremely mellow character with her simple girl next door aura and her meekish but strong personality,” said actor Eisha Singh. “She is graceful, demure and yet is rooted in strong ideologies stemming from family values. Her innocence makes her very striking and unassuming.”

    The show also has Sonyaa Ayodhya, Eva Shirali, Sanjay Batra and Nimai Bali in supporting roles. 

    “Love stories are widely appreciated and resonate strongly with the viewers, and ‘Sirf tum’ is one such story of two opposite personalities, values, and worlds,” Viacom18 head of Hindi mass entertainment and kids TV network Nina Elavia Jaipuria. “With this show, we further aim to strengthen our weekday prime time and reinforce our promise to keep the viewers engaged, entertained with new and unique stories.”

    “Today, we are enthralled to recreate the magic of love with Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, who have helmed several strong and beautiful narratives for us in the past,” Viacom18’s chief content officer – Hindi mass entertainment Manisha Sharma. “‘Sirf Tum’ is a unique love story of two individuals – Ranveer and Suhani, whose personalities and lives are poles apart but fate brings them together. Viewers are going to enjoy watching love, romance, passion and drama in this vibrant new love story.”