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Webtoon Franchises Expand Globally with Warner Bros. Animation Partnership
13 Nov
Summary
- Webtoon Entertainment signs deal with Warner Bros. Animation to co-produce 10 fan-favorite Webtoon series
- "It's Florida, Man" Season 2 set to release on HBO with celebrity guest stars
- Webtoon's global storytelling and Warner Bros. Animation's expertise to create "something special"
In a significant move, Webtoon Entertainment has announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Animation to co-produce a slate of 10 fan-favorite Webtoon series for global distribution. The deal, which is a "significant expansion of Webtoon Entertainment's animation pipeline," will see projects selected from the company's Korean and English-language platforms, with development support from Webtoon Entertainment's US-based Webtoon Productions and Japanese IP business teams.
Separately, Webtoon Entertainment has also revealed the release date and guest star lineup for the second season of its popular series "It's Florida, Man" on HBO. The new season will feature appearances from renowned celebrities Tiffany Haddish, Taika Waititi, and Rita Ora.
"Webtoon has become one of the most exciting sources of original storytelling in entertainment today," said Yongsoo Kim, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Webtoon. "Our Creators are building franchises that Gen Z audiences love, and working with Warner Bros. Animation gives us an incredible opportunity to take those stories further alongside one of the most respected names in animation."
The partnership between Webtoon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation is poised to expand the reach of Webtoon's unique storytelling and create new opportunities for its creators and fans worldwide.
