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  • Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru adds 16 new brands in six months of growth

    Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru adds 16 new brands in six months of growth

    MUMBAI: Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, the city’s premier lifestyle and shopping destination, has strengthened its retail portfolio with 16 brand launches in just six months, marking an impressive phase of growth and curation. The latest to join its expanding lineup is The Souled Store, one of India’s most popular homegrown D2C apparel and lifestyle brands.

    With its quirky, pop-culture-inspired aesthetic and officially licensed merchandise from Marvel, Disney, DC, Harry Potter, and Friends, The Souled Store brings an immersive, experience-led space to Bhartiya Mall’s fashion floor: one designed for millennial and Gen Z shoppers who crave creativity, comfort, and self-expression.

    “Our retail mix is carefully curated to reflect the preferences of our catchment,” said Bhartiya Urban senior vice-president Ramaraju KN. “With a large base of millennials and Gen Zs, we’re focused on bringing in dynamic, experience-driven brands that resonate with their lifestyle and aspirations.”

    The Souled Store joins a vibrant lineup of recent entrants including Shobitam, Peachmode, Biglilpeople, Indyvarna, Hush Puppies, Frangipani (featuring Chumbak, Imara, Voylla, and Abhishti), and Zoul & Zera. Earlier this year, the mall expanded into the home category with HomesToLife, offering premium furniture and design-led living solutions from Domicil, Fabbrica, and Corian.

    Bhartiya Mall has also diversified its dining and lifestyle offerings, welcoming Frank’s Hot Dog, Liquid Story, and Lily Bloom’s, alongside five new kiosks including Cookie Man, Taara, Quem, The Man Company, and 3m Car Care.

    Strategically located within the Bhartiya City township near Hebbal, the 7.5-lakh-square feat mall has emerged as a go-to lifestyle hub for North Bengaluru, catering to Gen Z, millennials, families, and working professionals alike. With an expanding catchment averaging 3,000 new homes and 3,000–5,000 office seats added each month, the mall is ideally positioned to meet the evolving needs of the city’s fast-growing population.

  • Ishaan Khatter suits up as the next big face in Boss global campaign

    Ishaan Khatter suits up as the next big face in Boss global campaign

    MUMBAI: Behold the new Boss move Indian star Ishaan Khatter has officially joined the cast of Hugo Boss’ Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, Be the Next, putting a bold spin on the brand’s iconic “be your own boss” platform.

    Khatter, who recently dazzled at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with his Hollywood breakout Homebound, is now fronting the campaign as one of its global faces, alongside English actor (and future DC superhero) Aaron Pierre, K-pop megastar S.Coups of Seventeen, tennis ace Taylor Fritz, and fashion’s fastest-rising model, Amelia Gray. Together, the eclectic line-up embodies the campaign’s mantra of ambition, individuality, and rewriting the rulebook.

    The campaign film charts Khatter’s symbolic walk through a tunnel towards a radiant light mirroring his own artistic journey from Mumbai’s indie films to the global stage. Styled in rich textures and sleek tonal layers from the Boss FW25 collection, he embodies the modern Boss: risk-taker, rule-breaker, and legacy-maker.

    Speaking about his new role, Khatter said:“It’s about staying true to yourself, pushing boundaries, and constantly striving to grow. For me, it’s not just about success but about the journey and the stories we create along the way.”

    With its global cast, the campaign will hit the streets (and screens) through a 360-degree blitz billboards lighting up major world cities, high-traffic outdoor spots, and a digital push across platforms. The collection itself will roll out in Boss stores worldwide, online at boss.com, and through wholesale partners.

    For Khatter, hailed as Bollywood’s “It Boy” gone international, this campaign cements his place not just as a rising actor but as a global style force. For Boss, it’s another step in reframing power dressing for a generation that’s hungry to own its narrative.

  • The world celebrates Batman Day 2023

    The world celebrates Batman Day 2023

    Mumbai: On 16 September, fans around the world will gather for Batman Day, celebrating their love of DC’s hallmark superhero, one of the most enduring characters in popular culture. To commemorate this annual tradition, DC and Warner Bros. Discovery are preparing an incredible selection of content and activities to make Batman Day 2023 an incredible experience worldwide!

    Across the Asia Pacific region, fans will have a chance to share in their love of Batman, along with other favorite bat-family and DC characters as they team up with the caped crusader in immersive experiences:  

    WBD Networks

    Batman Day on Cartoon Network in India – from 16 September, at 6:30 pm, Cartoon Network will celebrate Batman Day with fun and action-packed Batman: The Animated Series episodes.

    Local experiences

    Across the Asia Pacific, a number of local activities and experiences will roll out from Batman Day onwards. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Warner Bros. Pictures’ 1989 film Batman, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment will bring the film to symphony halls around the globe as part of its DC in Concert series in 2024. Guests will enjoy the film projected onto a larger-than-life screen while Danny Elfman’s iconic musical score is performed by a live orchestra. Visit www.DCFilmsinConcert.com beginning September 8 for dates and ticket information. Dates for Asia will be announced soon.

    In India, key partners will return to replicate their success of Batman Day 2022 by running digital campaigns and marketing collaborations with key opinion leaders. DTC partners including Myntra, Bewakoof and Redwolf will conduct online marketing campaigns to drive sales, while partners like Reliance Trends, Bioworld, Pantaloons and Max will launch new collections of Batman-themed products. Experience the ‘Batman Teams Up’ theme with captivating marketing campaigns on Facebook and Instagram, boosted by hashtags #LongLiveTheBat, #BatmanDay, and #DCAsia. Discovery India, Animal Planet India, Cartoon Network India, and TLC India will commemorate the day on their respective social media channels.

    For more news on all the Batman Day activations happening around the globe, check out the Batman Day Hub at http://www.DC.com/BatmanDay and follow @Batman on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

  • DC celebrates Batman Day with online contests, global events and much more

    DC celebrates Batman Day with online contests, global events and much more

    Mumbai: DC has announced that it will celebrate Batman Day on 17 September by providing fans with free comics at participating comic book shops. Titles available include “Batman: Hush” by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee and “Batman’s Mystery Casebook – Batman Day Special Edition #1” by writer Sholly Fisch and artist Christopher Uminga.

    Global celebrations for DC’s Batman will once again span the globe as fans celebrate the world’s greatest detective and over 80 years of storytelling around “The Dark Knight.”

    In India, fans will get to participate in exciting social media contests hosted by partner brands like Boat, Shop The Arena, etc. and win gift hampers worth Rs 2,499 to celebrate Dark Knight’s Day.

    In the month of September, Warner Bros. consumer products and merchandise brands such as Be Young, BonKids, That Dog in Tuxedo, Redwolf and many others will offer Batman fans the chance to immerse in the world of Gotham with cool range of Batman products on sale on their websites and also have a chance to win gift hampers worth Rs 2,499 and Rs 2,999.

    DC is also releasing a special edition of 2002’s “Batman #608,” the first chapter of Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee’s 12-part mystery spanning Gotham City and the Dark Knight’s greatest foes, to get fans excited about the upcoming “Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition” hardcover, available in October.

    Fans anywhere can tune in and see that Batman’s incredible Rogue’s Gallery has hacked Batman’s social channels–and is taking over the DC Shop! DC fans can follow along on social media as iconic super-villains share their thoughts on the world’s greatest detective on Batman on Twitter, and check the DC Shop for new, super-villain themed merchandise.

    Batman Day with HBO Max

    HBO Max announced the lead voice cast behind the upcoming animated feature-length film “Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios.”  Kids and families can also celebrate with Batwheels, DC’s first-ever Batman preschool series, which will zoom into Batman Day with a half-hour origin special premiering exclusively first on Cartoonito on HBO Max in the US and LATAM.

  • boAt partners with Warner Bros. Consumer Products & DC

    boAt partners with Warner Bros. Consumer Products & DC

    Mumbai: boAt has unveiled new DC-themed designs across boAt’s top selling accessories in collaboration with Warner Bros. This new collection combines the epic characters Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman with boAt’s superior technology. The new collaboration will give the Indian market a way to be closer to the massive DC Multiverse for the first time. The collection and its offerings have been carefully curated and thoughtfully designed to synergize with all the characters and their unique attributes. The iconic association is an outcome of extremely similar audiences of DC and boAt, who are on the lookout for powerful and inspiring consumer durables; the ones who adorn an individual style and seek perfection in every move they make.

    The collaboration between the powerhouse brands includes the following: boAt Rockerz 450 headphones in Krypton Blue (Superman), boAt Stone 190 portable speaker in Amazonian Red (Wonder Woman), and boAt Airdopes 131 earbuds in Knight Black (Batman).

    Speaking on this, boAt co-founder and CMO Aman Gupta said, “I feel extremely excited to announce our partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and reveal our DC-themed boAt audio wear. DC Super Heroes are some of the most loved and watched characters across several age groups. We feel our boAthead community would really appreciate this truly unique collection.”

    Sharing his thoughts on the partnership, Warner Bros. Discovery India Southeast Asia & Korea head of consumers advertising and partnerships Vikram Sharma said, “We always endeavor to bring our iconic characters to fans through fun and engaging collaborations and we know the association with boAt will give DC fans in India an opportunity to bring the imagination of the DC Multiverse into their lives. We are sure they will enjoy this exclusive range.”

    The DC themed collection will be available on boat-lifestyle.com starting 18 June, 12 pm.

  • Spotify partners with Warner Bros and DC to launch new audio series on Batman

    Spotify partners with Warner Bros and DC to launch new audio series on Batman

    Mumbai: Spotify India has announced its new original audio series titled “Batman Ek Chakravyuh” – a Hindi adaptation of the audio streaming platform’s global audio series “Batman Unburied.”

    The audio series premieres globally  on 3 May with nine international adaptations, including the original English-language script for the US, and localised versions developed for India, Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and Mexico.

    “Batman Unburied” is the first project to debut as part of Spotify’s global multi-year agreement with Warner Bros and DC. The partnership will leverage DC’s vast library of iconic characters in new Spotify podcasts to unite fans around the world in an unforgettable audio experience.

    “‘Batman Ek Chakravyuh’ takes listeners on a journey where the characters inhabit the mind and linger long after the tale is over,” said the platform in a statement.

    The all-star cast for “Batman Ek Chakravyuh” includes Amit Sadh (as Batman), Sharib Hashmi (as The Riddler), Shweta Tripathi (as Barbara Gordon), Anangsha Biswas, Aseem Hattangady, Ashwin Mushran, Danish Hussain, Pooja Gor, Rajat Kapoor, Sarika and, Vrajesh Hirjee. Bringing David S Goyer’s creation to life in India is Mantra Mugdh, the director of the audio series.  

    While commenting on the announcement, Spotify India head of podcasts Dhruvank Vaidya said, “’Batman Ek Chakravyuh’ has been specially created for our local listeners and establishes new frontiers in audio storytelling for India. It brings an all-time favourite Super Hero to millions of listeners in India. Through our partnership with Warner Bros and DC, we have the unique opportunity to take Batman deeper into the market. Today, 1 out of 4 Spotify users in India listens to podcasts, and we hope that this spine chilling soundscape masterpiece, which tells the transcendent story of the one and only Bruce Wayne, brings his fans to Spotify.”

    “It has been absolutely thrilling to take on the mantle for a superhero such as Batman, that too in audio and with Spotify. You can expect nothing short of an epic, cinematic audio thriller, the likes of which India has never heard before. Voicing Batman was an experience in itself and I am glad we get to show our audience a re-imagined caped crusader,” asserted the actor Amit Sadh.

    “I am a fan of David Goyer’s Batman films and his tight plot brings out the different shades of Batman’s story so well. To have the opportunity to portray Barbara Gordon in the audio series written by him is truly special. Barbara Gordon is such an inspirational firebrand, a go-getter who knows what she wants and will stop at nothing to get that. It has been a fun experience voicing her in Batman Ek Chakravyuh.” said actress Shweta Tripathi Sharma.

    “Batman Ek Chakravyuh” is a psychological thriller that takes listeners on a new journey deep into the mind of Bruce Wayne, introducing a slew of dark twists and turns with a number of classic Batman super-villains. When audiences meet Bruce Wayne he is a forensic pathologist, working in Gotham Hospital and tasked with examining the victims of The Harvester, a gruesome serial killer preying on Gotham City’s citizens. Not only will Wayne be forced to face his own mental demons, but he will also have to overcome them to save the citizens as his alter-ego, Batman.

    Listeners can also stream the English version of the podcast featuring Winston Duke as Bruce Wayne surrounded by an A-list cast that includes Hasan Minhaj, Gina Rodriguez, Jason Isaacs, and Lance Reddick.

  • Spotify, Warner Bros and DC announce multi-year partnership to produce original podcast slate

    Spotify, Warner Bros and DC announce multi-year partnership to produce original podcast slate

    NEW DELHI: In a collaborative and innovative effort to further increase premium content offerings for consumers, Spotify, Warner Bros and DC (the home of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, The Joker and many more iconic DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains) today announced a new multi-year deal to produce and distribute an original slate of narrative scripted podcasts, marking the first pact of its kind between the companies. 

    Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming subscription service, is committed to an annual slate of new dramatic and comedic podcasts that Warner Bros. will develop and produce. Under terms of the deal, Spotify will have a first look at original scripted narrative DC podcasts, including new shows based on the vast universe of premier, iconic DC characters. The initial slate of projects under the partnership will also tap into Warner Bros.’ broader collection of timeless titles for additional series. 

    In addition to producing narratives based on existing characters and established franchises from across Warner Bros. and DC, the companies will also collaborate to create new programming from original intellectual property.

    On the Warner Bros. side, the partnership will be managed through a cross-divisional effort led by Peter Girardi and Robert Steele, who will co-develop and produce the programming in collaboration with Spotify, which will be responsible for the marketing, advertising, and distribution of the shows exclusively on its platform. Girardi — executive vice president of Blue Ribbon Content and of alternative programming at Warner Bros. Animation — will serve as the creative lead, and Steele — senior vice president, business strategy and operations, Warner Bros. Digital Networks — will spearhead strategic business aspects of the partnership for the Studio.

    “As we continue to see explosive growth in podcasting around the world, we are thrilled to partner with Warner Bros. to build this slate of programming drawn from the worlds of DC and WB,” commented Dawn Ostroff, chief content and advertising business officer, Spotify, who continued: “We could not be more excited to be working with Robert, Peter and the entire Warner Bros. and DC teams to deliver new exclusive stories to the more than 286 million Spotify users.”

    “Warner Bros. has been synonymous with compelling and unforgettable storytelling for nearly a century, and we’re continuing to expand that legacy across all types of media platforms for our fans,” said Robert Steele and Peter Girardi, in a joint statement. “Spotify’s deep engagement with its consumers and commitment to prioritizing their podcast vertical makes them an ideal partner in this endeavor. We’re excited to bring beloved characters and franchises from DC and Warner Bros. into this new world and to use our storytelling prowess to redefine what’s possible in the scripted audio space.”

    The agreement with Spotify continues Warner Bros.’ commitment to storytelling across all platforms and builds upon a January 2020 first-look deal WBDN announced with Rainy Day Podcasts — a new company formed by Jagged Films partners Mick Jagger & Victoria Pearman (“Shine a Light,” “Get on Up,” “Vinyl,” “Enigma”), producer Steve Bing (“The Polar Express,” “Marley,” “Neil Young: Heart of Gold,” “Shine a Light”), and Oscar®-nominated writer Josh Olson (“A History of Violence”) — to produce a slate of original narrative podcasts.

  • Hooq brings exclusive content for India

    Hooq brings exclusive content for India

    MUMBAI: Hooq has announced the addition of new exclusive set of DC titles to its already extensive content catalogue especially for its Indian audience. The new title includes illustrious and renowned names such as Supergirl, DC Legends of Tomorrow, Flash and Lucifer which will be available for Hooq users.

    Indian audiences can now view new episodes of Supergirl on the same day as the US premier. Hooq complimentary trials are available for postpaid customers of Airtel, Vodafone and ACT Fiber net.

    “The new addition of DC titles to our extensive library comes exclusively for our Indian audiences this time. This foregrounds how India is one of the key markets for HOOQ. We want to offer our customers the best and most exciting content from across the world and genres. HOOQ has one of the largest numbers of Hollywood titles and we are very excited to continuously add more content every month. With varied content on our platform, we aim to offer our audiences different flavors with an uninterrupted viewing experience. To propagate our efforts further, we have multiple partnerships in place, to give a few examples, the HOOQ complimentary trials are available for Postpaid customers of Airtel, Vodafone and ACT Fiber net. These partnerships will help consumer experience the freedom of viewing content anytime, anywhere with HOOQ and give them a window to what we have to offer,” said Hooq India MD Salil Kapoor.

    Supergirl is an American drama television series that is based on the comic character, Supergirl, a costumed superheroine cousin to Superman. The series is about Supergirl’s journey of becoming a National City protector and how she deals with the feud between Earth and its extraterrestrial communities. What’s more? Indian audiences would now be able to view new episodes of Supergirl on the same day as the US premier. Hooq users will have an access to a new episode every Wednesday for the series.

    Flash an American television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds.

    DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is an American superhero action-adventure television series. The show is a spin-off from Arrow and The Flash, existing in the same fictional universe. Lucifer is the story of a fallen angel who decides to retire and reside in Los Angeles

  • Hooq brings exclusive content for India

    Hooq brings exclusive content for India

    MUMBAI: Hooq has announced the addition of new exclusive set of DC titles to its already extensive content catalogue especially for its Indian audience. The new title includes illustrious and renowned names such as Supergirl, DC Legends of Tomorrow, Flash and Lucifer which will be available for Hooq users.

    Indian audiences can now view new episodes of Supergirl on the same day as the US premier. Hooq complimentary trials are available for postpaid customers of Airtel, Vodafone and ACT Fiber net.

    “The new addition of DC titles to our extensive library comes exclusively for our Indian audiences this time. This foregrounds how India is one of the key markets for HOOQ. We want to offer our customers the best and most exciting content from across the world and genres. HOOQ has one of the largest numbers of Hollywood titles and we are very excited to continuously add more content every month. With varied content on our platform, we aim to offer our audiences different flavors with an uninterrupted viewing experience. To propagate our efforts further, we have multiple partnerships in place, to give a few examples, the HOOQ complimentary trials are available for Postpaid customers of Airtel, Vodafone and ACT Fiber net. These partnerships will help consumer experience the freedom of viewing content anytime, anywhere with HOOQ and give them a window to what we have to offer,” said Hooq India MD Salil Kapoor.

    Supergirl is an American drama television series that is based on the comic character, Supergirl, a costumed superheroine cousin to Superman. The series is about Supergirl’s journey of becoming a National City protector and how she deals with the feud between Earth and its extraterrestrial communities. What’s more? Indian audiences would now be able to view new episodes of Supergirl on the same day as the US premier. Hooq users will have an access to a new episode every Wednesday for the series.

    Flash an American television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds.

    DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is an American superhero action-adventure television series. The show is a spin-off from Arrow and The Flash, existing in the same fictional universe. Lucifer is the story of a fallen angel who decides to retire and reside in Los Angeles

  • RealD wins patent infringement action over MasterImage

    RealD wins patent infringement action over MasterImage

    MUMBAI: In the U.S. International Trade Commission investigation instituted against MasterImage 3D’s Horizon3D cinema system products, an initial determination concluded that RealD’s patents were valid and infringed by MasterImage. 

     

    RealD had filed an ITC complaint contending that the Horizon3D cinema systems infringe RealD patents covering their optical architecture and polarisation control technologies. The ITC is an independent governmental agency in Washington, DC, responsible for addressing patent infringement disputes relating to goods that are manufactured abroad and imported into the United States.

     

    RealD pioneered modern digital 3D in cinemas and is the dominant global 3D market leader with over 27,000 screens in 72 countries. RealD’s XL Cinema Systems are the world’s brightest, delivering the best visual experience possible to consumers.

     

    “We are enormously pleased with today’s initial determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission in our favour. We invested considerable time, effort and resources to develop the most light-efficient 3D projection system in the industry, and we will continue to aggressively enforce our intellectual property rights against any company that seeks to infringe on our patented technology,” said RealD executive vice president and general counsel Vivian Yang.

     

    RealD has significant patent protection surrounding its light-doubling XL Cinema System with IP covering architecture and other aspects of the inventive technology. RealD’s invention patents have been consistently affirmed in both examination and re-examination proceedings around the world.