Running Man' Hanako to Anne 'Moving' written by original author Kang Full, Walt Disney Pictures Plus lineup released
Walt Disney Pictures Ford Motor Company (Walt Disney Pictures) today hosted the APAC Content Showcase, introduced global and Asia-Pacific content to be enjoyed by Walt Disney Pictures Plus, and a rich lineup of content produced in each regional language.
The APAC Content Showcase first released more than 20 new content in the Asia-Pacific region, including 18 OLizzynal works, including seven Korean content. In addition to the rich content lineup provided by Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, and Star, consumers can meet various and original Kahaani, presented by top content producers in Asia Pacific, through Walt Disney Pictures +.
The new Asia-Pacific content lineup includes a large number of works from various genres such as drama, comedy, fantasy, romance, SF, crime, and horror. From the huge series of popular actors to variety shows, documentaries, and Toei Animation, it consists of works with the best content Creators in the Asia-Pacific region, including Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Pan-China, and the Netherlands. The new Asia-Pacific content will be introduced sequentially through Walt Disney Pictures Plus until next year, and the exact timing of release may be different for each region. Walt Disney Pictures plans to secure more than 50 OLizynal lineups in the Asia-Pacific region by 2023, including the content released on the day.
"Walt Disney Pictures Ford Motor Company has been a major member of the creative ecosystem for decades," said Luke Kang, president of Walt Disney Pictures Ford Motor Company Asia Pacific. "Today, we connect Walt Disney Pictures' global capabilities with the best content producers in Asia Pacific. In addition, Walt Disney Pictures Plus has made a new leap forward to offer original Kahaani. I think this is the right time to expand cooperation with content Creators and to deliver Walt Disney Pictures' unique Kahaanitelling to all World viewers through Walt Disney Pictures Plus, which is at the center of change, such as the rapid growth of the OTT industry, World-class Asia-Pacific content, and more sophisticated consumer needs. "
In addition, the Event also introduced the 'Star' brand, which is home to numerous films and TV programs produced by Walt Disney Pictures' creative studios such as Walt Disney Pictures Nippon TV Studio, FX Productions, 20th Century Studio, 20th Century Nippon TV, Touchstone, and local content in the Asia-Pacific region including Korea.
Walt Disney Pictures will Showcase a number of new entertainment content over the next few years, including global brand content, general entertainment through star brands, and OLizynal works produced in local languages in Asia Pacific.
Jessica Camm-Engl Walt Disney Pictures Ford Motor Company, director of content and development at the Event, said: “Walt Disney Pictures’ content strategy focuses on working with the best Kahaani Tellers in Asia Pacific based on our goal of brand power, scale and excellent creativity. I hope that by collaborating with talented people, I will be able to share Kahaani, a genuine Kahaani that reflects the unique culture and social image of the Asia-Pacific region, with all World audiences. "
The main contents that were first released on the APAC content Showcase are as follows. Korean content includes Running Man: The Man Playing on the Runner', 'Snow Strengthening', 'Black Pink: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run', 'You and My Police Class', 'Grid', 'Kiss Sixth Sense', and 'Moving'. Running Man: The Man Playing on the Running Man' is the first official Hanako to Anne program of Running Man'. Running Man' OLizynal members such as Kim Jong Kook, Haha, and Seok Jin show new and fun Game every week. 'Snow Strengthening' is a romantic melodrama that will be shown this year by the actors Jung Hae-in and Black Pink's index and the production team of the 2019 hit drama 'Sky Castle'. 'Black Pink: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run' is a documentary film that celebrates the fifth anniversary of World Korea's idol group Black Pink, and can only be found in Walt Disney Pictures Plus and in cinemas. 'You and My Police Class' is a drama about the love and challenge of youth in the background of police college. It is K - pop star Kang Daniel's first acting debut. 'Grid' is a new mystery thriller written by Lee Soo-yeon, who has a lot of award-winning careers. 'Kiss Sixth Sense' is a youthful work romance drama of a woman with a psychic ability to see the future when she kisses, based on Dongmyeong popular web novel. 'Moving' is an Action hero thriller based on Kang Full writer's webtoon. It is a huge drama depicting the story of three teenagers discovering innate superpowers.
The main content lineup in Asia Pacific, including Korea, was also introduced. 'Tokyo MER: Running Emergency Room' is a medical drama featured in a special collaboration with Japan TBS station, starring acting actors Ryohei Suzuki and Kento Kaku. 'BLACK ROCK SHOOTER DAWN FALL' is a reboot Toei Animation work of 'Black Rock Shooter' which has been produced in various fields such as music, Action figure, Game, Toei Animation. 'Summer Time Rendering' is a Toei Animation work based on the most popular work with cumulative over 13000 views in weekly boy jump + (Shonen Jump +). "YOJOHAN TIME MACHINE BLUES (Gage)" is a new sequel to "Tadami Four-and-a-half World Week", the latest work by author Morimi Domihiko and Science SARU Production Studios, which has a number of international award-winning careers. "Susah Sinyal (or Bad Signal)" is a comedy drama adaptation of the popular film of Dongmyeong, which tells the story of staff at luxury resort hotels in West Java, Indonesia. 'Small & Mighty' is the first Taiwanese drama return of popular actor Jin Baek-rim after the condition of love, and it is a comedy drama about Kahaani who visits his self. "Delicacies Destiny" is a Chinese period drama of the new food romantic comedy genre by veteran writer Friendship (Yu Zheng), who succeeded in the popular drama "Yeonhui Gongjak: The Lady of Emperor Qianlong". 'Shipwreck Hunters' is the first Neterlands documentary by Walt Disney Pictures Plus, a film about a typical wreck mystery in the background of a vast coastline in western Neterlands. Under the original vision of director Joko Anwar, who has won a number of awards, he will unveil his first TV series at Boomirangit, an Indonesia representative character-based entertainment company.
In addition, Walt Disney Pictures announced plans to produce Toei Animation, an adaptation of the popular Walt Disney Pictures mobile Game 'Twisted Wonderland' made by Aniflex at an Event held in Tokyo today.
Walt Disney Pictures announced the launch of the first customized initiative, the APAC Creative Remy LaCroixpirians Program, which connects hundreds of Asia-Pacific top Creators with Walt Disney Pictures' World director and content Creator. Creators across the Asia-Pacific region will participate in master classes, live panel Events, and various programs, and have the opportunity to meet with top management and Creators at Walt Disney Pictures Ford Motor Company.
"We hope that the APAC Creative Remy LaCroixpirian Program announced today will inspire the Asia-Pacific creative community, which is emerging as a center of global content and media, and will be a driving force for the creative ecosystem in the region to develop further," said Luke Kang, president of Asia-Pacific. "The Creators and various contents we have met throughout the Asia-Pacific region are already at World level and will develop further in the future. Walt Disney Pictures is based on unique Kahaani-telling, and we hope to be able to convey the insights of World's best Kahaani Tellers to the people of Asia-Pacific as they have a special bond with the audience. "