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Alan Bergman is president of Walt Disney Studios
MUMBAI: Alan Bergman has been promoted as president of the Walt Disney Studios (TWDS), it was announced by TWDS chairman Dick Cook.
In his new role, Bergman will continue to report directly to Cook and oversee strategy and operations for all business units including Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group, Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Buena Vista Pictures Marketing, Buena Vista International, Miramax, Buena Vista Home Entertainment worldwide, Disney Theatrical Productions, Buena Vista Music Group, Buena Vista Television and Buena Vista Television International.
He will continue working closely with all business heads at TWDS. The divisions reporting directly to Bergman include Finance, Technology, Business and Legal Affairs and Human Resources.
Cook said, “Alan is the quintessential strategist whether he’s exploring new business ventures or overseeing our operational initiatives, his expertise in these areas has been invaluable. As we continue to grow our business both domestically and internationally; as we look to new distribution channels and develop the newest in technological advancements, I have every confidence that Alan will guide us into the future making sure that The Walt Disney Studios remains in the forefront of the entertainment industry. Alan is not only a terrific leader but a great friend and I’m pleased to recognize him with this well deserved promotion.”
Previously, Bergman served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the studio where he was an important member of the executive team and played a key role in helping shape the overall strategy of the studio. Additionally, he was the architect of the Miramax settlement and responsible for designing the division’s new structure. Bergman also worked on various film financing deals including the recently completed deal to finance numerous live action films over the course of the next several years.
Bergman joined the company in 1996 as a director in the corporate controllership group with a focus on TWDS’ initiatives. In 1998, he was promoted as vice president of the company’s operations planning group, where he was responsible for developing the company’s annual operating plan. In 2001, Bergman was promoted as senior vice president and chief financial officer of TWDS and was upped to executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2002. Prior to joining Disney, Bergman spent more than seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their entertainment practice.
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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.
