Naver Webtoon will produce animations primarily based on its webtoons in cooperation with a manufacturing firm below Warner Bros. The corporate is searching for to increase its animation enterprise past Japan and into the US to focus on abroad markets.
Webtoon Leisure, the U.S. headquarters of Naver Webtoon, introduced on Nov. 12 (native time) its animation venture growth plan with Warner Bros. Animation. The 2 corporations will collectively produce ten webtoon-based animation titles with the aim of world distribution. Webtoon Productions, which oversees Webtoon Leisure’s international mental property enterprise, and the Japan IP enterprise crew will collectively assist the venture.
Naver Webtoon chosen two Korean authentic webtoons – “The Stellar Swordmaster” and “Hardcore Leveling Warrior”– and two English-language authentic webtoons – “Right down to Earth” and “Elf & Warrior” – because the works to be included within the venture. Further works to be included will likely be disclosed later.
Naver Webtoon is concentrating on the U.S. market by increasing partnerships with native corporations. In August this yr, Naver Webtoon shaped a worldwide content material partnership with The Walt Disney Firm and produced webtoon variations of “Avengers” and “Star Wars.”
