Passion Paris Joins ADN for South Korean Major Webtoon Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)

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By John Hopewell

John Hopewell

Chief International Correspondent

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Animation powerhouse Passion Paris (“400 Boys,” “Not a Box”) is partnering with France-based anime SVOD service Animation Digital Network (ADN) to produce an adaptation of a high-profile South Korean webtoon. 

An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert. 

Passion Paris and ADN aim to initiate production on the webtoon adaptation at the end of this year. The webtoon’s title is set to be announced Wednesday at an Annecy Mifa market session, From China to Global Animation Synergy with Bilibili, where a teaser will be shown.  

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