Spotlight on Korea

AWN's Asia Bureau provides a window into various animation-related companies, productions, schools and events through reports, stories, profiles, data gathering and translation provided by numerous people throughout the continent. Their insight and efforts helps AWN publish information on new shows, films, games and the companies who produce, distribute and license them.

Spotlight on Korea is a central place for information on the top Korean companies and their latest work.

Production Profile: Mashimaro & Friends

Posted In | Blog Categories: Production Profiles, Mashimaro & Friends | Site Categories: Flash, Television

 

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Mashimaro & Friends

Production Profile: Kambu in Mystery Island

Posted In | Blog Categories: Production Profiles, Kambu in Mystery Island | Site Categories: 3D, Television

 

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Company Profile: Vooz Co.,Ltd

Posted In | Blog Categories: Company Profiles, Vooz Co.,Ltd | Site Categories: Games, Licensing, Television

Pucca is a character that was created with love in 2000 by a South Korean company called Vooz Character Systems. It first originated as a series of online flash episodes and has evolved to be an international brand with a huge following of fans worldwide.

Company Profile: Toonzip

Posted In | Blog Categories: Company Profiles, Toonzip | Site Categories: Licensing, Television

Since its establishment in 2006, Toonzip has been a powerhouse of competent, meticulous and highly talented digital talents. Toonzip is a fast growing digital content company in Korea. It is known for many things from strong and diverse digital animations to new media contents that are targeting the global market with leading oversea partners.

Company Profile: Synergy Media

Posted In | Blog Categories: Company Profiles, Synergy Media | Site Categories: Television

Synergy media is one of the pioneers of globalizing Korean animations. Driven by our passion, accumulated knowledge, and networks, our many projects have been successfully produced to meet the demands of global standards. We are engaged in the various aspects of animation industry including production, international co-production, marketing, licensing and distribution. Additionally we are investing in animation projects that are in development. We buy, sell, and license program rights to broadcasters and distributors worldwide. Our goal is to identify and recognize broadcasters, distributors and the audience’s needs and seek to develop, create and provide better content.

 

Company Profile: Sunwoo Entertainment Co. Ltd.

Posted In | Blog Categories: Company Profiles, Sunwoo Entertainment Co. Ltd. | Site Categories: Television

Sunwoo Entertainment is a family-friendly entertainment group specialized in high quality animated film production. The company has been pursuing multi platform business through animation development/production, toy development/distribution and character licensing which represent a sound and balanced business structure. With great synergy from each business area and worldwide network, Sunwoo is moving forward to become a true world class, family-friendly entertainment company.

Company Profile: SBS Contents Hub

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SBS Contents Hub is a leading broadcaster and content distributor established as part of the SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) Group in order to consolidate contents distribution business within the SBS Group.

Company Profile: SAMG Animation Co., Ltd.

Posted In | Blog Categories: Company Profiles, SAMG Animation Co., Ltd. | Site Categories: Television

SAMG Animation is a leading 3D animation studio in Korea. SAMG had successfully produced its first co-produced animated TV show, “Odd Family”, with France and that aired on TF1 and the second co-production project, “My Giant Friend”, aired on France 3. “Monk” and “Bugged” are other co-production projects with France and are due to air in 2010 followed by a comedy show “Fish N Chips”. “Vroomiz”, a TV show targeting pre-schooler is scheduled to be aired on EBS in mid 2010. “7Cs”, is fully equipped with a pitching bible and trailer, is currently looking for overseas distribution and a production partner.

Company Profile: Saeron Animation

Posted In | Blog Categories: Company Profiles, Saeron Animation | Site Categories: Television

Saerom Animation Inc. was established in 1987 by the animation veteran Gilhwan Kim and has proven to be a solid company in international competitive power, by providing total service animation, from planning to production.

Company Profile: Redrover Co.,Ltd.

Posted In | Blog Categories: Company Profiles, Redrover Co.,Ltd. | Site Categories: Television

Redrover is a new generation of global contents business providing cutting edge 3D stereoscopic technology. Redrover’s three major business sections include hardware system, software, and contents business. Redrover is a leader in the global community with branch offices in several countries that cover financing & funding, main production of animation, and licensing & merchandising. Toonbox Entertainment located in Toronto is primarily in charge of contents development and preproduction as well as international marketing and sales. Redrover Japan has been created to focus on the animation industry in Japan.