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Warner/Chappell Music extends sub-publishing deal with Disney
MUMBAI: Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp., has announced an extension of its sub-publishing agreement with Disney Music Publishing.
Under the agreement, Warner/Chappell will continue to administer the rights to more than 10,000 titles in the Disney music catalog, as well as the company‘s future film and television releases, across most major markets in Europe and South America, states an official release.
The agreement includes all classic and contemporary Disney compositions originating within The Walt Disney Company‘s business units, including: animated feature films Cars, Toy Story, The Lion King, Aladdin, among others; live action feature films Pirates of the Caribbean, The Chronicles of Narnia; animated and live action television Grey‘s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives; Walt Disney Records; The Disney Channel‘s High School Musical, Cheetah Girls; theme parks and various Disney-related ventures.
In making the announcement Warner/Chappell Music Chairman and CEO Richard Blackstone said, “We are very proud to continue our successful relationship with Disney Music Publishing and its celebrated catalog of compositions ranging from those embodied in iconic Disney animated films to popular culture‘s most recognizable current television programs. In particular, I am hopeful that our new digital licensing initiatives will yield a substantial benefit to this wonderful catalog.”
“Our association with Warner/Chappell has been a successful one, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to expand the reach of Disney‘s catalog. We share Warner/Chappell‘s commitment to finding innovative ways for audiences to enjoy our songs, whether they are Disney classics or contemporary hits,” added Disney Music Publishing senior vice president Julie Enzer.
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Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
