WEBTOON has announced that they and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios will be hosting panels at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con event!
The following panels were announced for the convention:
From Fan Art to Franchise: The Future of UGC – Thursday, July 21
User-generated content (UGC) is driving a creative renaissance, making it easier than ever for new voices to find an audience and make a living doing their art. Tech platforms are helping with algorithms and business models designed to scale fan-created work into big hits. Are you America’s next top creative talent? Join YouTube sensation Steven He (“Emotional Damage!”), WEBTOON VP of Content David Lee, reality show producer Ken Mok (America’s Next Top Model) and digital comic creator Kaitlyn Narvaza (aka “instantmiso”), moderated by Rob Salkowitz (Forbes).
Manga, Webcomics, and Anime: The New Formats and Fandoms Dominating Entertainment – Saturday, July 23
Manga, webcomics, and anime were once a small slice of the North American entertainment market. But these categories have exploded in popularity in recent years, reaching new levels of mainstream success and Hollywood investment. Today, these categories are dominating screens and bookshelves everywhere, with massive growing fandoms and popularity for titles like Attack on Titan, All of Us are Dead, and Demonslayer. Hear from this panel of industry insiders about why manga, webcomics, and anime are bringing readers and viewers some of the most exciting entertainment on the planet, driving major viewership, box office success, and investment from the biggest names in entertainment. Panelists include Taylor Grant, Head of Global Animation, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios; Gita Rebbapragada, CMO, Crunchyroll; Michael Gombos, Sr. Director of Licensed Publications at Dark Horse; Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter (moderator).
Be sure to stop by and check out both panels at this year’s SDCC! The convention begins on Thursday, July 21 and runs through Sunday, July 24 with a special preview night on July 20. It will be held at the San Diego Convention Center.
Source: Press Release
