Cartoon Network launches Son of Aladdin, Legend of
Buddha Anime Series
Tuesday, 6 June 2006
Televisionpoint.com
This June, Cartoon Network will host the Indian television premieres of two
high quality Indian animation features - 'Son Of Aladdin' on June 10 at 2:00
p.m. and 'The Legend of Buddha' on 25 June at 12 noon. Produced by Pentamedia,
the two captivating feature-length animations take the tally of local animations
acquired and showcased by Cartoon Network to eleven, with three of these
launching in 2006. As the first international kids' channel to recognise the
potential in Indian animation and providing a national platform, Cartoon Network
now has reiterated its efforts to promote high quality, home-grown animation
programming by actively scouting for fresh scripts for the Network from Indian
animators.
Anshuman Misra, Managing Director, Turner International India said, "Cartoon
Network is extremely proud of its pioneering role in bringing Indian folklore
and historical tales to young audiences in a format that is appealing, educating
and entertaining. We are also very happy that local animation has very quickly
gained its rightful place of honour on the Network, right beside the
ever-popular international animation shows, demonstrating that quality content,
be it Indian or international, resonates with the discerning young viewers. In
sync with our programming strategy of offering a healthy balance between
International and Indian content, we will continue to entertain our fans across
the country with no less than five additional local animation products within
this year itself."
Misra added, "Having paved the way for Indian animation showcase on
television channels in the country, we are very enthused by the success of these
shows on the Network. Taking cue from the overwhelming positive response to
Indian content by viewers across the country, Cartoon Network is now moving to
the next level of being involved in the creative process. The Network is
scouting avenues for lending its expertise on the likes and dislikes of Indian
kids to partner studios from the conceptual stage to the finished product."
Son Of Aladdin is an action adventure thriller about the Prince of Basra,
Mustafa who is hunted by the evil sorcerer Zee Zee Ba. The story is based on how
the prince grows up totally oblivious of this, meets his ladylove and also
rescues his long lost parents. The running time of the film is 80 minutes and
has been produced using motion capture technology and a photo realistic
environment. The movie has been produced by Pentamedia in nine months with 1,100
shots and motion capture duration of 90 minutes.
The Legend of Buddha, is an inspirational story details the journey of Prince
Siddharth of the Kingdom of Kapilavastu, who is prophesied to abandon his
opulent life for one of asceticism and spirituality. Despite every measure taken
to ensure that the Prince leads a protected life of luxury and comfort, he
witnesses the effects of old age, sickness and death during a tour of his city.
These experiences prod him to pursue the true meaning and purpose of life.
Unable to live a life of illusion, Siddharth leaves his palatial comforts to
embark on an arduous journey of self-realization. 'The Legend of Buddha'
captures, in its engaging storyline and enchanting animation, the milestones
that mark the path of Prince Siddharth to Nirvana and becoming 'The Enlightened
One'.
source: http://www.televisionpoint.com/news2006/newsfullstory.php?id=1149585867