Zee Kannada, the Kannada entertainment channel from Zee Network, is looking into animation to beef up its weekend schedule. To start, the channel will telecast the animation film, SIDDHI VINAYAKA on Aug. 27, 2006 at 10:00 am.
"We chose to telecast this particular movie because of the auspicious occasion, Ganesh Chaturthi. We have the intention to explore this genre aggressively," said Zee Kannada business head Venkat Giridhar.
The hour-long SIDDHI VINAYAKA is a co-production between Zee Kannada and the Bangalore-based animation firm Media Tech. According to Giridhar, the channel will promote the film through a print campaign.
Launched on May 11, 2006, Zee Kannada, a part of the Zee Network, is 24-hour Kannada television channel catering to the massive Kannada speaking populace. For further information, visit www.zeetelevision.com.
Rick DeMott
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