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entertainment2 years ago

Disney+ Unveils Exciting Lineup of Asian Originals for 2023

Disney+ has unveiled its slate of Asia originals for the second half of 2023, featuring a range of Korean dramas, Japanese anime, and collaborations with popular K-pop group BTS. The lineup includes shows like Moving, The Worst Of Evil, and BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star, as well as titles such as Tokyo Revengers: Teknik Arc and Dragons Of Wonderhatch. Disney+ has seen success with its previous Asia originals and aims to continue delivering exceptional storytelling in collaboration with content creators from the region.

entertainment2 years ago

Disney+ Unveils Exciting Lineup of Asian Originals for 2023

Disney+ is set to launch over 20 new series and films in the Asia-Pacific region in the second half of 2023, with a focus on Korean and Japanese content. The lineup includes a documentary about BTS, Korean crime thrillers, and highly anticipated Japanese anime titles. The move highlights the growing popularity of Korean drama and Japanese anime worldwide and emphasizes the region's importance as a long-term revenue driver. Disney's previous Asian originals have performed well, with shows like "Big Bet" and "Dr. Romantic" gaining significant viewership. The company plans to continue delivering exceptional storytelling in collaboration with leading content creators from the region.

entertainment2 years ago

"Suzume" dominates box office in China and Korea with $50M opening and strong third week expansion.

Makoto Shinkai's latest anime film, Suzume, has earned $50 million in its opening weekend in China, making it the biggest start for a non-Chinese film this year. The film is projected to finish its run at around $90 million, which would be the biggest performance ever by a Japanese animated feature. This success highlights the growing popularity of Japanese anime in China's movie market, while Hollywood superhero films have been struggling. Suzume follows a 17-year-old high school girl who helps a mysterious young man close doors from an outer realm that are releasing disasters all across Japan.