MUMBAI: This Summer Discovery Kids is airing animated adventure movies based on the stories of Tintin.

The movies will air every Sunday at 10 am.

The films are ?Tintin and the Lake of Sharks? on 19 May and ?Tintin and the Prisoners of the Sun? on 26 May.

The films are about young reporter Tintin and his aide Snowy travelling around the world accompanied by the likes of Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus and the detective Twins Thompson and Thomson.

Discovery South Asia senior VP and GM Rahul Johri said, "This summer vacation kids will be presented with an exciting line-up of television entertainment with the biggest animation series, Transformers Prime and three Tintin movies from Discovery Kids. Tintin will entertain, engage and enlighten the kids with his clever and curious adventures all through the month of May."

MUMBAI: Discovery Kids is all set to air eco-adventure series ?The Green Squad? from 18 February.

The show will air on Discovery Kids at 5 pm from Monday to Friday with a repeat telecast at 12.30 pm.

The Green Squad, the channel says, offers a fine blend of entertainment with environment-based learning through its intelligent storyline and engaging characters.

Claire, Thomas, Julian and Wifi in the series are on a mission to protect endangered animals and save Earth?s natural treasures.

Through a global blogging network and the help of allies in the most unexpected places, they tackle all kinds of environmental issues. They find a new home for iguanas, solve a water crisis for a herd of thirsty zebras, discover alternatives to a pesticide problem and even face dangerous poachers.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM South Asia Rahul Johri said, ?Discovery Kids continues to offer programmes that enlighten and entertain kids. The Green Squad lends captivating narratives on saving the planet?s natural treasures.?

MUMBAI: Discovery Kids has bought the rights of comedy action series The Adventures of Tintin, the animated adaptation of one of the most popular comic classics of all times, for the Indian market.

The Adventures of Tintin is a 39 episode long series and will be aired on Discovery Kids every day at 2 pm with repeat telecast at 8 pm, starting 26 January.

The Adventures of Tintin is full of humour and excitement with elements of fantasy and mystery which kids will adore. The intrepid young reporter and his faithful dog Snowy travel around the world accompanied by a colourful cast of characters including the blustery Captain Haddock, the brilliant but absent-minded Professor Calculus and the detective Twins Thompson and Thomson.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM - South Asia Rahul Johri said, ?Discovery Kids is excited to present the animated adaptation of the timeless comic ? The Adventures of Tintin. Children will relate with the inquisitive, intelligent and brave Tintin who as an investigative reporter sparks wonder and curiosity in every adventure.?