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Entertainment · Television & streaming · published 2026-08-27 · via Variety

Baobab Studios Gains Naver Investment, Launches Multi-Platform Fantasy 'Shine'

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Baobab Studios, known for its Emmy-winning animation, has received a seven-figure strategic investment from Naver Ventures, the U.S. investment arm of South Korea's Naver Corporation. The funding will support the studio's expansion across Asia and North America, with its first project being the fantasy adventure 'Shine,' co-created by Erick Oh and Madeleine Rosca. 'Shine' will launch as a webcomic on Webtoon and a graphic novel from First Second Books, with Baobab retaining rights for film, television, and gaming.

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The investment marks an up-round for Baobab, signaling investor confidence in its cross-platform IP strategy. "Shine" pairs Oh's decorated animation background—including his Oscar-nominated short "Opera" and Annie-winning "Namoo"—with Rosca

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