MUMBAI: Animated short films for television inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s Hollywood films are being developed by DQ Entertainment.

DQE, in collaboration with Method Animation and MK2 will produce and preside over worldwide distribution and brand commercial opportunities for 104 six-minute episodes.

With a global production budget of approximately Euro 8 million, the first series will be developed in color creating an atmosphere allowing younger generations to identify with the Charlie Chaplin character.

In keeping with the spirit of Chaplin, the short episodes will be presented without dialogue allowing the famous character’s talents to take centre stage. Music and sound design, will add to the laughter and emotion of the adventures of the legendary tramp.