MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment Television (Set) has appointed Vivek Bahl as its chief creative director. Bahl will be responsible for the overall programming of the Hindi general entertainment channel, which was operating without a programming head since Ajay Bhalwankar had left in June 2011.

He will be reporting in to Set Sr EVP and business head Sneha Rajani.

MSM COO NP Singh said, "Vivek?s entertainment experience and a cross-functional strategic perspective will enhance the growth of Set. On behalf of Sony Entertainment Network we look forward to a long and fruitful working association with him."

Bahl comes with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Prior to this, Bahl had a short stint at Viacom18 as network advisor - content.

Rajani said, "We are delighted to have Vivek Bahl on board. Vivek has great experience and knowledge of content across genres. I wish him all the success and good luck for his new assignment."

Bahl added, "I?m delighted to join Set and hope to provide valuable programming inputs in all genres of shows. This is an exciting and challenging role and I am honored that trust has been reposed in my abilities."

Prior to that he was with Turner International as its Chief Content Officer, overlooking the content strategy and development for Turner?s entertainment brands in India, including Imagine TV, Cartoon Network, Pogo and Warner Brothers. He has played various roles of creating, writing, programming, producing and directing entertainment content.

Prior to Turner, he was executive creative director for Star India and he co-produced the series ?Navya? for Star Plus. He has also worked with Mahuaa Network in a consulting role to set up their new regional channels and Zee TV.

MUMBAI: Kids channel Pogo is all set to reacquaint kids of Gen Y with the biggest comic hero of all time in an all new animated avatar in Chaplin & Co every Saturday at 9 am, starting 7 July.

Based on the hilarious escapades of Charlie Chaplin, Chaplin and Co is a co-production between Hyderabad-based DQ Entertainment and France-based Method Animation, and was developed in consultation with the Chaplin family.

Turner International India General Manager, Entertainment Networks, South Asia Monica Tata said, ?Our aim at Pogo is to strike the perfect balance between Indian and international shows that will enthrall kids and families.By launching a show based on the biggest comic icon in the world, Charlie Chaplin, we hope to entertain not only kids who never got to witness his brilliance but also adults who grew up admiring him. In addition, to remain relevant to today?s generation and broaden its appeal, the show has been made in colour and animation."

Cartoon Network Asia had in 2010 acquired the TV broadcast rights of the popular animated series for certain Asian territories including India.

The broadcasting rights relate to 104 Chaplin and Co episodes, each 6 minutes long and will be broadcast across all of Cartoon Network?s Asia Pacific markets in more than 26 countries from early 2012.

MUMBAI: After a run at the box office, ?Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan? is set to air on Pogo on 24 June at 12 pm.

The new Chhota Bheem movie is based on an evil sorcerer?s aim to take over the world.

Turner International India GM Entertainment Networks, South Asia Monica Tata said, ?Over the years, Chhota Bheem has proved to be a huge success with kids and families. This year our strategy has been to constantly provide kids with new Chhota Bheem content be it new seasons of the show, or new movies on almost a bi-monthly basis or online engagement via pogo.tv. We hope kids will enjoy this movie at home as much they enjoyed it at the theaters.?

The movie has been produced by Green Gold picture which created a niche for itself in the industry by producing Vikram Betal, Krishna series and the hugely popular Chhota Bheem.

MUMBAI: Kid?s channel Pogo is coming out with a new sequel ?Mighty Raju v/s the Great Pirate? scheduled to premiere on 10 June at 12 noon.

In this sequel, Mighty Raju is up against a group of lethal Ninjas who plan to wreck havoc in Indian cities by teaming up with Admiral Dark Wind and Mighty Raju?s old nemesis - Karaati.

Turner International India GM Entertainment Networks South Asia Monica Tata said, "Summer vacations is the highlight of the year for us and every year we aim to thrill our viewers with fresher content, bigger contests and better prizes."

"The latest addition to this summer line-up is the return of Mighty Raju. Last year, the movie became a nationwide sensation with kids demanding a sequel. We are certain this new movie will supersede kids? expectations and establish Mighty Raju as one of India?s top toon characters."