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Spider-Verse portal opens at Gateway of India
Mumbai: Hold on to your spider webs, because something incredible happened in the city of Mumbai! ‘Spider-Man’ himself was spotted swinging through the city’s most iconic Gateway Of India, and the buzz is real!
Sony Pictures Entertainment India, in anticipation of the highly awaited movie ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ decided to give Mumbaikars an adventure they won’t forget. It all started with a quirky post that shook up on Instagram wherein the brand cautioned the netizens about some unusual sightings in the city.
This mind-bending post unleashed a wave of excitement among netizens, who began sharing their mind-blowing encounters with the Spider-Verse. From Pter (T-Rex) to Spider-Horse, Spider-Punk to Spider-Woman, various incarnations of Spider-Man crawled out from the shadows and made their presence felt around the iconic Gateway Of India. It was a sight to behold!
But that’s not all! The Spidey fever spread like wildfire, capturing the attention of influencers and meme pages across the city. They couldn’t resist joining the web-slinging fun and shared their own extraordinary encounters with ‘Spider-Man.’ From photobombs to epic selfies, these influencers and memers made sure their followers didn’t miss a beat!
Not only this, but the brands also joined the conversation by putting out some quirky comments and communication.
In an organic whirlwind of excitement, this exhilarating experience brought the viewers closer to the action, using the power of social media to create an immersive Spider-Verse experience. ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ is set to be an absolute blockbuster, blending the iconic web-slinger with an awe-inspiring multiverse storyline. Thus, the brand along with its agency SoCheers (an independently led digital advertising agency) is leaving no stone unturned for making its audiences feel its cinematic masterpiece.
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David Zaslav could net up to $887m as Warner Bros Discovery sells up
Media mogul strikes gold as Paramount Skydance deal triggers massive windfall
NEW YORK: While the average office worker might hope for a nice clock and a round of applause upon leaving, David Zaslav is looking at a slightly more substantial parting gift. The chief executive officer of Warner Bros Discovery is positioned to receive a windfall of up to $887 million following the company’s blockbuster $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance.
In a twist of corporate fate that feels scripted for the big screen, the deal marks the finale of a high-stakes bidding war. It comes after Netflix, once the frontrunner, decided to exit stage left and abandon its pursuit of the HBO Max parent company.
While most people receive a standard final paycheck, the filing released on Monday suggests Zaslav’s exit package is built a little differently. If the deal closes as expected in the third quarter of 2026, the numbers break down like this:
The cash out: A severance package of $34.2 million, covering his salary and bonuses.
The equity: $115.8 million in vested shares he already owns.
The future fortune: A massive $517.2 million in unvested share awards, essentially “future stock” that turns into real money the moment the ink dries on the merger.
Perhaps the most eye-catching figure is the $335 million earmarked for tax reimbursements. However, this particular pot of gold has an expiration date.
The company noted that these reimbursements are tied to specific tax-code rules that significantly decline as time passes. If the deal hits a snag and drags into 2027, that tax payout drops to zero. With hundreds of millions on the line, the chief executive officer likely has every incentive to ensure the closing process moves at double-speed.
