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Nexon and Devsisters are partnering with Hollywood studios to adapt their game IPs for the screen while retaining creative involvement.
Key Issues
• Nexon partners with Chernin: Nexon announced a partnership with Chernin Entertainment to develop film and TV adaptations of Embark Studios' 'ARC Raiders' and 'THE FINALS', with Chernin leading and Embark's creative teams involved.
• A 'CookieRun' animated feature: Devsisters partnered with Big Shot Pictures, founded by former Paramount co-CEO Brian Robbins, on an animated film targeting a 2029 theatrical release to mark the IP's 20th anniversary. Devsisters will help shape the film's creative direction.
• Established player bases: 'ARC Raiders' has sold more than 16 million copies, while the CookieRun franchise has over 300 million cumulative users.
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Hearts2Hearts sings a Korean animation's theme songs in Japan, and 'KPop Demon Hunters' has five Kids' Choice Awards nominations.
Key Issues
• Theme songs for 'Catch! Teenieping': SM Entertainment's Hearts2Hearts released 'Candy Box Lover' on October 11 as the Season 4 ending theme for the Japanese version of SAMG Entertainment's series, after singing its opening theme.
• Festival and fan events in November: Hearts2Hearts will perform at ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 at Yokohama Arena on November 21, followed by its first Japan fan event at Tokyo Ariake Arena on November 22–23.
• 'KPop Demon Hunters' nominations: Nominations include Favorite Animated Movie, Favorite Song from a Movie ('Golden'), and voice acting nods for Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo-seop.
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