WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) is set to participate in NAB Show 2025’s Business of Entertainment Program in Las Vegas, partnering with The Ankler. CFO David J. Lee and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Head David Madden will discuss the growing influence of webcomics in culture and Hollywood.
The panel, titled ‘Hollywood’s IP Gold Mine: Comics, Fandoms and Creators Building New Worlds’, will take place on April 7, 2025. Key topics include emerging fandoms across genres, AI’s impact on the ecosystem, and the rise of webcomic adaptations.
WEBTOON Entertainment, with approximately 160 million monthly active users, has successfully adapted content for major platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Crunchyroll. Notable projects include Sweet Home, Through My Window, and Vigilante. The company has partnered with leading brands such as Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics, and Discord to expand its reach and engage its Gen Z fanbase.
WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) parteciperà al Business of Entertainment Program della NAB Show 2025 a Las Vegas, in collaborazione con The Ankler. Il CFO David J. Lee e il responsabile di Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, David Madden, discuteranno dell’influenza crescente dei webcomic nella cultura e a Hollywood.
Il panel, intitolato ‘La miniera d’oro degli IP di Hollywood: fumetti, fandom e creatori che costruiscono nuovi mondi’, si svolgerà il 7 aprile 2025. I temi principali includeranno i fandom emergenti attraverso i generi, l’impatto dell’IA sull’ecosistema e l’ascesa delle adattazioni di webcomic.
WEBTOON Entertainment, con circa 160 milioni di utenti attivi mensili, ha adattato con successo contenuti per importanti piattaforme come Netflix, Disney+ e Crunchyroll. Progetti notevoli includono Sweet Home, Through My Window e Vigilante. L’azienda ha collaborato con marchi leader come Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics e Discord per espandere la propria portata e coinvolgere il proprio pubblico della Gen Z.
WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) participará en el Programa de Negocios del Entretenimiento de NAB Show 2025 en Las Vegas, en colaboración con The Ankler. El CFO David J. Lee y el director de Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, David Madden, discutirán la creciente influencia de los webcómics en la cultura y en Hollywood.
El panel, titulado ‘La mina de oro de IP de Hollywood: cómics, fandoms y creadores construyendo nuevos mundos’, tendrá lugar el 7 de abril de 2025. Los temas clave incluirán fandoms emergentes a través de géneros, el impacto de la IA en el ecosistema y el auge de las adaptaciones de webcómics.
WEBTOON Entertainment, con aproximadamente 160 millones de usuarios activos mensuales, ha adaptado con éxito contenido para plataformas importantes como Netflix, Disney+ y Crunchyroll. Proyectos notables incluyen Sweet Home, Through My Window y Vigilante. La empresa se ha asociado con marcas líderes como Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics y Discord para expandir su alcance y atraer a su base de fans de la Generación Z.
WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN)는 라스베가스에서 열리는 NAB Show 2025의 비즈니스 엔터테인먼트 프로그램에 The Ankler와 협력하여 참여할 예정입니다. CFO David J. Lee와 Wattpad WEBTOON Studios의 책임자인 David Madden이 웹툰이 문화와 할리우드에 미치는 영향에 대해 논의할 것입니다.
이 패널은 ‘할리우드의 IP 금광: 만화, 팬덤 및 새로운 세계를 구축하는 창작자들’이라는 제목으로 2025년 4월 7일에 열립니다. 주요 주제로는 장르별로 떠오르는 팬덤, AI가 생태계에 미치는 영향, 웹툰의 각색 증가 등이 포함됩니다.
약 1억 6천만 명의 월간 활성 사용자를 보유한 WEBTOON Entertainment는 Netflix, Disney+, Crunchyroll과 같은 주요 플랫폼을 위해 콘텐츠를 성공적으로 각색해왔습니다. 주목할 만한 프로젝트로는 Sweet Home, Through My Window, Vigilante가 있습니다. 이 회사는 Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics, Discord와 같은 주요 브랜드와 협력하여 범위를 확장하고 Z세대 팬층을 참여시키고 있습니다.
WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) participera au programme Business of Entertainment du NAB Show 2025 à Las Vegas, en partenariat avec The Ankler. Le CFO David J. Lee et le responsable de Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, David Madden, discuteront de l’influence croissante des webcomics dans la culture et à Hollywood.
Le panel, intitulé ‘La mine d’or des IP d’Hollywood : bandes dessinées, fandoms et créateurs construisant de nouveaux mondes’, aura lieu le 7 avril 2025. Les sujets clés incluront les fandoms émergents à travers les genres, l’impact de l’IA sur l’écosystème et la montée des adaptations de webcomics.
WEBTOON Entertainment, avec environ 160 millions d’utilisateurs actifs mensuels, a réussi à adapter du contenu pour des plateformes majeures comme Netflix, Disney+ et Crunchyroll. Parmi les projets notables figurent Sweet Home, Through My Window et Vigilante. L’entreprise a collaboré avec des marques de premier plan telles que Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics et Discord pour étendre sa portée et engager sa base de fans de la génération Z.
WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) wird am Business of Entertainment Programm der NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas teilnehmen und arbeitet dabei mit The Ankler zusammen. CFO David J. Lee und der Leiter von Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, David Madden, werden über den wachsenden Einfluss von Webcomics auf die Kultur und Hollywood sprechen.
Das Panel mit dem Titel ‘Hollywoods IP-Goldmine: Comics, Fandoms und Kreatoren, die neue Welten erschaffen’ findet am 7. April 2025 statt. Zu den Hauptthemen gehören aufkommende Fandoms in verschiedenen Genres, die Auswirkungen von KI auf das Ökosystem und der Anstieg von Webcomic-Adaptionen.
WEBTOON Entertainment hat mit etwa 160 Millionen monatlich aktiven Nutzern erfolgreich Inhalte für große Plattformen wie Netflix, Disney+ und Crunchyroll adaptiert. Zu den bemerkenswerten Projekten gehören Sweet Home, Through My Window und Vigilante. Das Unternehmen hat mit führenden Marken wie Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics und Discord zusammengearbeitet, um seine Reichweite zu erweitern und seine Gen Z-Fangemeinde zu engagieren.
WEBTOON Entertainment CFO & COO David J. Lee and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Head of Global Entertainment David Madden will discuss the business and influence of webcomics at the event
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, is teaming up with The Ankler to talk about the growing influence of webcomics in culture and
Hear from WEBTOON Entertainment about the new fandoms exploding across genres, how AI is changing the ecosystem, why adaptations of webcomics and webnovels are on the rise, and how these formats are remaking the landscape around IP. The panel “Hollywood’s IP Gold Mine: Comics, Fandoms and Creators Building New Worlds” will take place on April 7, 2025 from 2:30-3:15pm PDT in the West Hall of the
The National Association of Broadcasters’ annual NAB Show is the preeminent conference and exhibition driving the evolution of broadcast, media, and entertainment. This year, The Ankler is partnering with NAB to program the show’s first-ever Business of Entertainment Track. The two-day program will deliver insider perspectives, sharp analysis, and candid conversations on the biggest shifts in the industry — from media dealmaking and content bundling to new advertising models, evolving audience trends, and the intersection of
WEBTOON Entertainment is a powerhouse in digital storytelling, fueling hit webcomic, and webnovel adaptations worldwide. The company has two studios, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios in the US and Studio N in
Leading brands, including Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics, HYBE, Ubisoft, Dropout (formerly College Humor), and Discord have partnered with WEBTOON Entertainment to reach new audiences and tap into its massive, Gen Z fanbase.
About WEBTOON Entertainment
WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.
With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.
With approximately 160 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad–the world’s leading webnovel platform–Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.
About Ankler Media
The Ankler newsletter originally launched in 2017 and quickly became a trusted voice in entertainment business journalism, widely circulated among the most influential leaders in
Formed as Ankler Media in January 2022, the company is led by CEO and Editor-in-Chief Janice Min and Editorial Director Richard Rushfield. With over 145,000 subscribers across its suite of newsletters and more than 1.3 million podcast downloads, Ankler Media delivers deep insights and analysis on the rapidly evolving world of entertainment.
About NAB Show
NAB Show is the preeminent conference and exhibition driving the evolution of broadcast, media and entertainment, held April 5-9, 2025 (Exhibits April 6-9) in
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FAQ
When and where will WEBTOON (WBTN) present at NAB Show 2025?
WEBTOON will present on April 7, 2025, from 2:30-3:15pm PDT in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
What is WEBTOON’s (WBTN) current user base in 2025?
WEBTOON Entertainment has approximately 160 million monthly active users across its platforms.
Which major streaming platforms have adapted WEBTOON (WBTN) content?
WEBTOON content has been adapted by Netflix (Sweet Home, Through My Window), Disney+ (Vigilante), Tubi (Sidelined), and Crunchyroll (Tower of God).
What major brands have partnered with WEBTOON (WBTN)?
WEBTOON has partnered with Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics, HYBE, Ubisoft, Dropout, and Discord.
What topics will WEBTOON (WBTN) discuss at the NAB Show 2025 panel?
The panel will cover emerging fandoms across genres, AI’s impact on the ecosystem, the rise of webcomic adaptations, and IP landscape transformation.
