Cartoon Network to join 'Barbie' and 'Pokémon' on Children's Day

Cartoon Network to join 'Barbie' and 'Pokémon' on Children's Day

Cartoon Network

MUMBAI: Cartoon Network Theatre is planning a special treat for its viewers on Children's Day, with two feature films Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses and Pokémon Mewtwo Returns!

Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses which was first premiered on the channel in September, will be aired at 2 pm. While Pokémon Mewtwo Returns! will be premiered nationally at 6:30 pm on 14 November, states an official release.

Barbie in the Twelve Dancing Princesses is based on the life of Princess Genevieve (played by Barbie) and her 11 dancing princess sisters. They are endangered by their evil aunt Rowena, who is plotting to rule their kingdom. In order to break free from Aunt Rowena's clutches, all the princesses escape to a palace and discover a secret entrance to a magical world where wishes come true! However, they must return to their kingdom in order to save it.

Pokémon Mewtwo Returns! tells the tale of Ash, Misty, and Brock who continue to explore the Johto region to rescue Pikachu whose was kidnapped by Jessie and James of Team Rocket. The search leads them to the hidden plateau where the redoubtable Mewtwo has established a haven for the cloned Pokémon. The evil Giovanni is plotting to recapture Mewtwo and renew his efforts to create an army of bio-engineered Pokémon. Aided by the reluctant Meowth, Ash and his friends must defeat Giovanni and his henchman in order to rescue Pikachu.