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WBCP partners Bloomingdale to launch merchandise based on DC Comics
MUMBAI:Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), the licensing and merchandising arm of Warner Bros (WB) entertainment company, has partnered with Bloomingdale, a US-based upscale department store and launched merchandise based on the popular DC Comics. | ||
The products will be available from 14 October. The launch also marks 75th anniversary of DC Comics.In addition, DC Comics has released comic book to be showcased exclusively by Bloomingdale‘s during this initiative. “DC Comics super heroes are timeless icons that have long inspired the world of fashion. We are delighted that Bloomingdale‘s, an American cultural icon with a venerable reputation in retail, will exclusively kick-off the 75th anniversary celebration with innovative shops and exclusive products perfectly suited to the characters of DC Comics,” said WBCP president Brad Globe. Additionally, Bloomingdale‘s flagship store will highlight the DC Comics 75th anniversary collection, beginning in early November. Said, Bloomingdale‘s VP of fashion direction Kevin Harter, “Collaborating with WBCP to provide our customers with new and exclusive products inspired by the world of DC Comics is what the Bloomingdale‘s shopping experience is all about.” |
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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.
