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Strengthening its programming line up, the kiddies channel has
lined up a slew of releases in the second half of 2004 which include
shows called Boo, Rubbadubbers, Postman Pat, Little Red Tractor,
Maisy, Duck Dodgers, Teen Titans, Xiaolin Showdown, Ozzie and Drix
and Digimon Series. The channel has also lined up new
series of the popular shows, He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe
and X-Men Evolution apart from animated movies titles like
Barbie Princess and Pauper and Cheburashka.
Jungle Tales also happens to be the eighth locally produced
animation series, acquired by the Network for its discerning Indian
audiences.
Jungle Tales is an adaptation of stories from Panchatantra,
that are a well-known collection of animal fables, aimed at imparting
wisdom, wit and morals through simple yet evergreen stories and
incidents.
An official release informs that the series has been adapted for
a contemporary audience, with a universal crossover appeal that
promises to enchant both children and adults. Importantly, though
the series is rooted in Indian folklore, the values portrayed here
transcend all traditions and cultures. In fact, this is the country’s
first indigenous long-form 3D animation series for television.
"Acquiring Jungle Tales is another leap forward for
the Network, and we are delighted to provide a high-quality platform
for content developed by Indian production houses. The Panchatantra
stories have always been an integral part of a child’s formative
years. We are happy that through Cartoon Network, the next generation
of kids will continue to enjoy and learn from these timeless tales
of wit and wisdom," said Turner Entertainment Networks Asia,
Inc senior vice president and general manager Ian Diamond.
Diamond further added, "Providing content based on the Indian
story-telling heritage is a critical mandate for Cartoon Network
in its mission to provide a dynamic and healthy mix of local and
international animated programming."
"Moving Picture is committed to creating original animation
content from India for both the domestic and global market. It is
befitting that the first long format 3D Animation TV series from
India, also our first animated production - Jungle Tales
- will have its world premiere on the foremost kids platform of
the country – Cartoon Network," said Moving Picture Company
India Limited chairman and managing director Ramesh Sharma.
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