The CEO of PowerKids Entertainment highlighted the new agreement with Cartoon Network for all four seasons of The Jungle Book and presented the company’s Mipcom lineup, including Akira and Mowgli, Little Mowgli and the second season of Dragonero.

*with reporting by Carolina Mussio and Ana Paula Carreira from Cannes, France.

PowerKids Entertainment arrived at Mipcom 2026 with a new distribution deal for its The Jungle Book franchise, with Cartoon Network acquiring all four seasons for the SAARC region in South Asia, starting October 12.

Speaking with ttv, Manoj Mishra, CEO of the company, highlighted the franchise’s international growth. According to PowerKids, The Jungle Book has reached more than 165 countries across television, digital platforms and FAST services.

“We have four seasons of The Jungle Book, more than 200 episodes, and we’re building an entire universe around its characters,” the executive said, adding that the franchise has generated approximately 34 billion views worldwide, according to the company’s figures.

Alongside the original series and The Jungle Book Safari, PowerKids is promoting two spin-offs: Akira and Mowgli, featuring an older version of Mowgli and introducing a new female character to the story, and Little Mowgli, a preschool series following the character during his early years.

“What we’re trying to do is complete the entire Jungle Book universe. It’s a story we grew up with, and now our children are watching it. The characters continue to connect with different generations,” Mishra said.

The expansion also includes licensing, merchandising and live entertainment opportunities, while PowerKids explores additional possibilities for the franchise.

“There will be more Jungle Book content and more spin-offs. We’re also looking at live shows and discussing projects for the big screen with writers and designers. We hope to make announcements very soon,” he revealed.

New Productions for the International Market

Beyond its flagship franchise, PowerKids is presenting Young Achievers Academy in Cannes, a series developed in partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India and other international partners.

“It’s a story about good AI versus bad AI. We live in a world shaped by artificial intelligence, and children need to know about it and talk about it,” Mishra said.

The company is also promoting the second season of Dragonero, a co-production with Rai Kids and Sergio Bonelli Editore based on the popular Italian comic book series. The new 26-episode installment premiered in February 2026 on RaiPlay and Rai Gulp.

Another title in its lineup is Blue Boy Chronicles, an animated series inspired by Krishna, a figure from Hindu mythology, developed with international audiences in mind.

“These are stories that originate in India, but we develop them with the global market in mind,” Mishra said.

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The acclaimed animated franchise joins Cartoon Network’s programming slate from October 12, 2026.

PowerKids Entertainment has announced that Cartoon Network has acquired The Jungle Book animated series for the SAARC region, with the show scheduled to launch on the network from October 12, 2026.

The acquisition brings the complete series to Cartoon Network audiences across the SAARC region, extending the international distribution footprint of PowerKids Entertainment’s The Jungle Book, which has reached audiences across 165+ countries.

Sai Abishek, Head of Factual Entertainment, Lifestyle and Kids, South Asia, at Warner Bros. Discovery, said: “Cartoon Network has been home to iconic storytelling in the region for over three decades, and we are building on that legacy with greater ambition. PowerKids Entertainment’s The Jungle Book brings to life a story that has stayed with kids across generations, blending adventure, friendship and courage for families to enjoy together. This acquisition adds a culturally familiar classic to our portfolio of global and local favourites and reinforces Cartoon Network as a destination that gives every child a compelling reason to tune in every day”.

Manoj Mishra, CEO, PowerKids Entertainment, said: “We are delighted to see all four seasons of The Jungle Book acquired by Cartoon Network for the SAARC region. This is an important milestone for the franchise, and we look forward to seeing Mowgli’s journey reach audiences through Cartoon Network from 12 October.”

Since its launch, The Jungle Book has evolved into a global franchise for PowerKids Entertainment, with four successful seasons, television specials, a Christmas Special and The Jungle Book Safari, a 26 x 12-minute format combining the animated characters with real-life animal footage.

The franchise has reached audiences across 165+ countries and expanded beyond television into digital platforms, FAST, licensing, consumer products and experiential entertainment, including brand partnerships and character-led mall activations.

With its established international footprint and enduring characters, The Jungle Book continues to build its presence across markets and platforms.

The Jungle Book launches on Cartoon Network across the SAARC region from October 12, 2026.

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THE CATALOG

1. Adventures of Akira & Mowgli (52×11′)

Jungle Book, the story that is over 100 years old and every time the book opens with its tales, it never fails to enthrall the audience. Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan, Kaa are world famous characters and their names are embedded in the minds of people of all ages, across the globe. The book has opened up yet again and only this time we read through those pages which were never narrated earlier. The pages which narrates the tales of Akira, girl from the nearby village who accidently lands in the thickets of the mighty Seonee jungle and finds herself in the jaws of “Shere khan”. the tiger. Akira managed to escape with the help of Mowgli but the sight of another man cub in jungle has just doubled up Shere khan’s rage and anger. He will never stop picking up the scents of both the man cubs. Mowgli is pretty amused by the sight of Akira but Baloo and Bagheera already know that with Akira’s footprints in the jungle, it is going to be a ‘double trouble’.

More information can be found here

2. Little Mowgli (52×7,5′)

This is a prequel series to The Jungle Book! Before Mowgli was the brave and fierce warrior we all know and love, he was an adorable, little man-CUB! Our adventurous 3-year-old spent his days crawling around the vast Seonee Jungle, swinging on his first vine, diving off his first cliff, and making his first friends (even the ones he didn’t realize wanted to eat him…) And since it was his very FIRST time taking it all in, his perspective was as fresh as the fruits growing off the trees… CHOMP! Whoops… That one was actually a bit sour!

More information can be found here

3. Young Achievers Academy (26×22′)

The genie is out of the bottle. AI has been unleashed upon the world and, for all the good it can do, it can also be bad. Really bad. Like, world-at-risk-of-extinction-by-rogue-AI bad. Hence, the creation of the Rogue AI Detection + Emergency Response Service (RAIDERS), the newest, most crucial international agency in the world… and what they need are recruits!

It’s the coolest school on Earth and every kid – no matter where they live on the planet – wants to go to the Young Achievers Academy (YAA). It’s the perfect place for those who have a thirst for adventure, big dreams of living life to the max, and achieving their fullest potential.

It’s also super important now the world is under threat by rogue AI forces. The YAA is part of the global effort to counteract the destruction these forces are capable of by training elite teams of highly specialised and skilled youngsters whose open minds are most receptive and adaptive to new technologies. The goal of every graduate is to join the ranks of RAIDERS.

The hope of all nations is these modern day superheroes will be better able to deal with the blizzard of swiftly emerging AI technologies – and the myriad ways they cause trouble – than conventional law and military enforcement. Because what’s at stake is the world.

More information can be found here

MEET THE TEAM AT MIPCOM

Manoj Mishra – CEO and MD

Swastik Sekar Patra – Head of Global Operations and Licensing & Distribution

Desmond Aram – Director of Licensing and Gaming

Suite: P-1.N13

COMPANY INFORMATION

Name: PowerKids Entertainment

Address: H. No. 8-2-293/82/C/17, 4th Floor, Madhu Vihar, Road No. 7, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India – 500033

Phone number: (240) 887-7036

E-Mail: powerkidsconnect@gmail.com

Website: https://powerkids.net/

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The production and distribution company will be present at the October event with titles such as The Adventures of Akira and Mowgli, Little Mowgli, Young Achievers, Dragonero, and The Blue Boy Chronicles.

Kids content distributor and producer, Powerkids Entertainment, will once again be present at the upcoming edition of Mipcom and MIP Junior in Cannes, which will take place from October 10 to 16, with a catalog of major productions for young children.

The catalog begins with the universe of The Jungle Book, with the series The Adventures of Akira and Mowgli, the highly anticipated spin-off of the iconic story. The book has been opened again, and this time we read the pages that tell the stories of Akira, a girl from a nearby village who accidentally lands in the thick of the powerful Seonee jungle and finds herself in the jaws of the tiger Shere Khan. Mowgli is quite amused by Akira’s presence, but Baloo and Bagheera already know that with Akira’s footprints in the jungle, the problem will be twofold, as captured in a new action-adventure series The Adventures of Akira and Mowgli.

From the same universe also comes Little Mowgli, a prequel to The Jungle Book. Before becoming the brave and fierce warrior we all know and love, Mowgli was an adorable cub. The adventurous 3-year-old spent his days crawling through the vast Seonee Jungle, swinging on his first vine, leaping off his first cliff, and making his first friends (even those who, unbeknownst to him, wanted to eat him).

The catalog will also feature the animated series Young Achievers: Raider’s Quest. The genie is out of the bottle. A rogue AI has been unleashed upon the world as if it were a world on the brink of extinction. Hence the creation of the Rogue AI Detection + Emergency Response Service (RAIDERS), the world’s newest and most crucial international agency… and what they need are recruits!

In the adventure genre comes Dragonero (Tales of Paladins). This series is based on Sergio Bonelli’s hit comic and follows three friends as they confront an evil sorcerer to save their beautiful world. A classic adventure story with elements of comedy, action, and fantasy – a winning formula regardless of the region. Universal themes like friendship, fun, and teamwork work brilliantly and can resonate with viewers of all ages, adding depth to the series, which is further enhanced by impactful writing.

Last but not least, Powerkids will be presenting the recently announced The Blue Boy Chronicles, an animated series inspired by classical Indian mythology that aims to bring the story of Krishna to international audiences. The project is a co-production between Singapore-based PowerKids Entertainment and Las Vegas-based Cayenne Pepper Productions, and is intended for a global launch encompassing television, streaming, licensing, and consumer products.

The series reimagines Krishna not as a distant divine figure, but as a young hero who embarks on magical adventures while exploring themes such as friendship, identity, and responsibility. While rooted in Indian cultural tradition, the narrative approach is designed to resonate with international audiences.

More information about PowerKids Entertainment’s portfolio, as well as contact information, can be found here.

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Inspired by India’s classical mythology, the production reimagines the story of Krishna for global audiences and is being positioned as a multi-platform franchise.

PowerKids Entertainment and Cayenne Pepper Productions announced the development of The Blue Boy Chronicles, an animated series inspired by India’s classical mythology that aims to bring the story of Krishna to international audiences.

The project is a co-production between Singapore-based PowerKids Entertainment and Las Vegas-based Cayenne Pepper Productions, and is planned for a global rollout across television, streaming, licensing, and consumer products.

The series reimagines Krishna not as a distant divine figure, but as a young hero navigating magical adventures while exploring themes such as friendship, identity, and responsibility. While rooted in Indian cultural tradition, the storytelling approach is designed to resonate with international audiences.

The concept and original story come from Swati Bhisé, an international producer and founder of Cayenne Pepper Productions, recognized for bringing culturally rooted stories to the global market. She partners on the project with Manoj Mishra, CEO and MD of PowerKids Entertainment, who is leading the co-production and overseeing animation production and international distribution.

“The Krishna saga originates in India’s classical mythology, but its themes are universal. With The Blue Boy Chronicles, we are building a series that retains its cultural foundation while being structured for global scale from day one,” added Manoj Mishra.

Targeted at kids aged 5 and up — with a core audience of 6 to 13 — the series will be produced in English and Hindi. In this version, Krishna appears as a mischievous yet emotionally aware protagonist, while classic mythological characters are reinterpreted with contemporary motivations.

The script is written by Canadian writers Jeff Sager and Eric Steinhart, who bring an international storytelling perspective while preserving the cultural foundation of the original narrative.

The original score will be composed by Dipankar Chaki, a two-time National Film Award winner in India, a Filmfare Award recipient, and a recent BAFTA awardee.

Currently in production, The Blue Boy Chronicles is positioned as a multi-platform franchise aiming to bring culturally rooted stories from India to the global animation stage.

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Cricket legend Dwayne Bravo leads a US$5 million animated franchise alongside PowerKids Entertainment (India).

PowerKids Entertainment, one of Asia’s fastest-growing animation companies, has officially partnered with Animae Caribe House, Dwayne Bravo and other co-producers to launch a science-fiction animation franchise titled Champions of the Galaxy, the first large-scale animated universe inspired by cricket.

This is not just another sports animation. It marks the first time cricket’s cultural dominance across India has been transformed into an exportable animated intellectual property with a true franchise architecture, led by one of the sport’s most charismatic figures.

Champions of the Galaxy is the first cricket-inspired science-fiction series to unite sport, music and animation in a historic Indo-Caribbean co-production, created for global distribution across OTT platforms and cinemas.

The Animae Caribe Festival has greenlit Champions of the Galaxy, a US$5 million animated franchise that leverages cricket’s global reach — with 2.5 billion viewers worldwide — as the foundation for a science-fiction transmedia universe spanning television, video games, music and merchandising.

Dwayne “Champion” Bravo is not just the face of the project, but its proof of concept. A two-time T20 World Cup champion and official ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago cricket, Bravo brings not only sporting credibility but also his musical persona as DJ Bravo. His song Champion, with more than 100 million global streams, has become an unofficial cricket anthem and will serve as the thematic backbone of the franchise.

“Growing up, cricket wasn’t just a sport. It was a way to dream, to believe that a kid from Santa Cruz, Trinidad, could reach the world stage. That’s what this project is about: showing our children that their stories and their voices matter, through animation, music and video games,” said Bravo.

The production marks an unprecedented creative alliance between Animae Caribe House and PowerKids Entertainment, one of Asia’s fastest-growing animation studios, with a presence in more than 160 territories. The collaboration aims to serve both Western broadcasters and South Asia’s OTT ecosystem, reflecting cricket’s role as a cultural bridge between the two regions.

The executive team brings together leading figures from sports, animation and global entertainment, including Bruno Zarka, Alice Dizon Manuel, Camille Selvon Abrahams, Manoj Mishra and Wendy Fitzwilliam.

Champions of the Galaxy is targeting an international market launch for investors and distributors in 2026, with production expected to be completed between late 2026 and early 2027. The project seeks to demonstrate how sports-driven storytelling can influence culture, empower young audiences and strengthen sustainable creative industries.

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As part of this collaboration, Market Plush will create a premium line of plush toys inspired by Powerkids’ reimagined Jungle Book characters — Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and Shere Khan.

Powerkids Entertainment, the studio behind the globally successful The Jungle Book franchise, has announced a new licensing partnership with Market Plush, one of Europe’s leading plush manufacturers. Together, the two companies will launch an exclusive Jungle Book plush collection designed specifically for the European market (excl. Germany).

Broadcasted in over 160 countries, The Jungle Book continues to delight audiences across the globe, with more than 1.6 billion minutes of monthly watch time on YouTube. The show remains among the top-rated series in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, 22 Middle Eastern nations, and Asia, highlighting its lasting popularity among children and families.

As part of this collaboration, Market Plush will create a premium line of plush toys inspired by Powerkids’ reimagined Jungle Book characters — Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and Shere Khan. The new collection will bring these beloved characters from screen to shelf, further strengthening the brand’s retail presence in Europe (excl. Germany) and expanding Powerkids’ growing consumer products portfolio.

“At Powerkids, we believe The Jungle Book is more than just a show — it’s a timeless story that connects generations,” said Manoj Mishra, CEO & MD, Powerkids Entertainment. “Our partnership with Market Plush is an exciting step in transforming that emotional connection into a tangible experience for fans. By bringing these beloved characters into homes through beautifully crafted plush toys, we’re extending the magic of The Jungle Book beyond the screen and strengthening its legacy as a global family brand.”

Sergio Ramos, CEO of Market Plush, added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Powerkids for this project. Our team is passionate about creating products that carry heart and craftsmanship, and together with Powerkids, we’re excited to unveil this collection at the Nuremberg Spielwarenmesse 2026. It’s been a wonderful collaboration between our development department and the Powerkids licensing team.”

The Jungle Book plush line is set to launch across select European markets in Q2 2026, aligning with Powerkids’ broader brand expansion and consumer products strategy worldwide.

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Manoj Mishra, CEO of the international distributor, spoke to ttvnews in Cannes, where they are presenting their successful animated IPs, Adventures of Akira & Mowgli and Little Mowgli, featuring the characters of the beloved story The Jungle Book; as well as Young Achievers Academy and Dragonero.

Produced by Luis Cabrera, from Cannes, France

When it comes to recognizable kids’ stories, few are as well known around the world as The Jungle Book, one of the most beloved tales that has been shared through multiple generations of parents and kids.

Armed with not one but two animated shows based on the successful IP, Powerkids Entertainment made its way to Cannes for a new edition of Mipcom to find new partners for its coveted catalog of kids’ shows.

“We are happy to be here at Mipcom”, said CEO, Manoj Mishra. “We have great IPs like Adventures of Akira & Mowgli, and Little Mowgli, and we are pursuing buyers for them. Adventures of Akira & Mowgli has gotten a great response, we have great partners already on board, similarly for Little Mouwgli,” he revealed.

In Adventures of Akira and Mowgli, The Jugle Book opens up again and only this time we read through those pages which were never narrated earlier. The pages which narrates the tales of Akira, a girl from the nearby village who accidently lands in the thickets of the mighty Seonee jungle and finds herself in the jaws of Shere khan. Akira managed to escape with the help of Mowgli but the sight of another man cub in jungle has just doubled up Shere khan’s rage and anger. He will never stop picking up the scents of both the man cubs. Mowgli is pretty amused by the sight of Akira but Baloo and Bagheera already know that with Akira’s footprints in the jungle, it is going to be a ‘double trouble’.

Little Mowgli is a prequel series to The Jungle Book. Before Mowgli was the brave and fierce warrior we all know and love, he was an adorable, little man-CUB! Our adventurous 3-year-old spent his days crawling around the vast Seonee Jungle, swinging on his first vine, diving off his first cliff, and making his first friends (even the ones he didn’t realize wanted to eat him.

“We are also presenting Young Achievers Academy and two seasons of Dragonero”, he added.

Produced by Powerkids and Sony, Young Achievers Academy is set in the coolest school on Earth and every kid – no matter where they live on the planet – wants to go there. It’s the perfect place for those who have a thirst for adventure, big dreams of living life to the max, and achieving their fullest potential.

Co-produced by Sergio Bonelli Editore, RAI and PowerKids, Dragonero is a fantasy, action, comedy TV series targeted to kids ages 7-12 years and revolves around the escapades of three friends who are on a mission to save their fantasy land, Erondar. The show is based on best- selling comics, “Dragonero” from Sergio Bonelli Editore created by Luca Enoch and Stefano Vietti, which has already sold millions of copies worldwide

“Dragonero is on the second season. It’s been doing fantastic in terms of ratings on RAI Play and TV. We sold it to NBC in the Middle East, and a lot of Asian countries”, he said. “We are here to showcase all of our brands,” he concluded.

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