Mumbai / India, 28th February 2025: Today at GAFX 2025, Green Gold Animation Private Limited and UK-based TG Entertainment Limited have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore business opportunities for The Brilliant World of Tom Gates franchise in India. This strategic partnership aims to expand the beloved franchise in the areas of licensing, merchandising, series animation production. Under the MoU, both companies will collaborate to develop market opportunities in India and wider South Asian markets.
At the heart of this success is Tom Gates himself—a doodler extraordinaire, master of making up excuses, and a beloved figure among young readers and viewers worldwide. Since 2011, author and illustrator Liz Pichon has built a phenomenon with 23 award-winning, multi-million-copy-bestselling books and an EPIC award-winning, globally recognized 3-season TV series, plus two holiday specials, all inspiring creativity and fun. Now, expanding beyond screens and pages, Tom Gates is set to captivate live audiences with a stage show launching in the UK in April 2025, touring 45 venues nationwide. With over 16.5 million books sold and 26+ awards, this franchise continues to engage and entertain kids aged 6+, reinforcing its status as a global favorite published by Scholastic UK.
“Building on its legacy as a leader in Animation, licensing and merchandising for Indian IPs, Green Gold is expanding its scope to include international properties. The introduction of Tom Gates to India is a significant milestone, and we’re eager to see its success in this market.” Said Rajiv Chilaka, Founder and CEO, GREEN GOLD ANIMATION
“We are delighted to be partnering with Green Gold, the outstanding Children’s IP company in India, who bring unparalleled expertise in this incredibly exciting market to Tom Gates and our partners.” Said Ken Anderson, CEO, TG ENTERTAINMENT
About Green Gold Animation:
Green Gold Animation is India’s #1 Original Animation Content Producer. Pioneering the creation of original IP with blockbuster shows like Chhota Bheem for Warner Bros. and Mighty Little Bheem for Netflix. With two decades in the industry, Green Gold is on the leading edge, with the craft, ability, and experience to deliver world-class animation to clients across the globe.
About TG Entertainment:
TG Entertainment Ltd was established to produce and manage the audio-visual rights, licensing, and merchandising for The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, the best-selling book series by Liz Pichon. Backed by the expertise of its award-winning founders—Arabella Page Croft of Black Camel Pictures (Sunshine on Leith, Falling For Figaro, Gifted) and Ken Anderson (64 Zoo Lane, Dennis and Gnasher)—the company brings deep industry knowledge in kids and family entertainment across TV, film, and animation.