ASTRA FORCE IS CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAPHIC INDIA
AMITABH BACHCHAN’S NEW ANIMATED SUPERHERO SERIES, “ASTRA FORCE” TO PREMIER ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Bengaluru, 23rd November, 2016: The much awaited superhero animated series - “Astra Force” with legendary icon, Amitabh Bachchan will premiere on Disney Channel on the 28th of November, Monday at 3: 30 p.m. Astra Force features the voice of Mr. Bachchan as the powerful new superhero, "Astra" in his first animated kids television series. The 52 part, series will be aired weekly at the same time and date on the channel.
A funny and fast-paced, action-adventure series, filled with laughs and thrills, “Astra Force” tells the story of a mythical hero from a distant world, who was stranded on Earth millions of years ago, after an epic space battle. When 8-year old brother and sister twins accidentally awaken the mythical superhero from his long hibernation, they must teach him about the modern world and join Astra to save the universe from a new wave of giant monsters and intergalactic threats. Together they will fight for Truth, for Justice and for Ice cream!
What : Astra Force, the animated series
When : Monday 28th November 2016
Time: 3:30 p.m
Where : Disney Channel
ABOUT GRAPHIC INDIA
GRAPHIC INDIA is a character entertainment company focused on creating leading characters, comics and stories through mobile and digital platforms. Founded by media entrepreneurs Sharad Devarajan, Gotham Chopra and Suresh Seetharaman, Graphic India is owned by U.S. comic book Company, Liquid Comics and CA Media LP, the Asian investment arm of The Chernin Group, LLC (TCG). The company’s partners and investors bring together decades of experience in building businesses in character entertainment, media and India.
Graphic believes that India is home to some of the most creative talent in the world, with more than 500 million people under the age of 25 and more than 850 million mobile phone users in the country. The Company’s mission is to create enduring stories and heroes that foster the imaginations and fuel the inspirations of a new globalized generation of youth in both India and around the world.
ABOUT DISNEY CHANNEL INDIA
Disney Channel is a 24-hour children’s television network that taps into the entertainment needs of 4-14 year olds with storytelling in a manner that is relevant to them and brings to them characters that they can relate with. The channel, today, has an ideal mix of international shows presented with a local flavor along with a range of homegrown animation series such as Arjun: Prince of Bali, Gaju Bhai, V4Viraat and more. For more information, log on to www.disney.in