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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Wattpad Author Ariana Godoy Named to Variety's 2025 Storytellers to Watch List
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wattpad, a leading webnovel platform and storytelling community, is thrilled to announce that author Ariana Godoy has been named to Variety's 2025 Storytellers to Watch list. Variety's prestigious list spotlights ten rising entertainment industry stars who are captivating audiences in fresh, new ways. Ariana Godoy is one of Wattpad's most renowned writers and a leading voice in romance fiction. Her stories have accumulated more than 850 million reads on Wattpad, sold over one million copies in print, and been adapted as streaming and theatrical hits. Ariana Godoy is one of Wattpad's most renowned writers and a leading voice in romance fiction. Her stories have accumulated more than 850 million reads on Wattpad, sold over one million copies in print, and been adapted as streaming and theatrical hits. The Venezuelan-American author began writing on Wattpad in 2014 and has since written 20 webnovels in English and Spanish, publishing nine bestselling print editions with the Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group and Penguin Random House. Her Wattpad webnovel, A través de mi ventana (Through My Window) became a global phenomenon with 386 million reads, and has been adapted into a trilogy of films from Netflix and WEBTOON Productions. Each film in the trilogy debuted at #1 on the Netflix charts for Non-English films, and the first film in the series remains one of Netflix's most-watched non-English films of all time, with 116 million hours viewed. In upcoming projects, Godoy's Wattpad webnovel Sigue Mi Vo z has been adapted as a feature film from WEBTOON Productions, Zeta Studios and Beta Fiction Spain. The film will premiere September 12 in theaters in Spain and on Prime Video Spain at a later date. 'Ariana's success on Wattpad is truly inspiring,' said Aron Levitz, President of Wattpad. 'Her ability to connect with fans around the world and create stories that speak to people across languages and formats is what makes her so remarkable. Ariana is a storytelling powerhouse and this honor is well deserved.' 'Working with a creator like Ariana, whose talent, drive and passion are unparalleled, is part of what makes my job so fulfilling,' said David Madden, President of WEBTOON Productions. 'All of us at WEBTOON Productions are thrilled to see her recognized for this list as her storytelling has touched all of us deeply.' 'Writing has always been how I express myself, and I'm overjoyed that stories that come from my heart have connected with readers all over the world on Wattpad, in print, and on Netflix!' said Wattpad author Ariana Godoy. 'I'm beyond honored to be a part of Variety's list of 10 Storytellers to Watch, and I'm excited to continue to share my stories with the world.' Past honorees of Variety's Storytellers to Watch include New York Times bestselling author Brit Bennett (The Vanishing Half), composers Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss (Six), and Horton Foote Prize-winning playwright Lauren Yee, among others. To view the full 2025 Storytellers to Watch list from Variety, visit here. About Wattpad Wattpad's vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. A leading global webnovel platform, Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation of diverse Gen Z writers and their fans. Wattpad is part of WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem, where approximately 155 million monthly active users discover incredible stories in multiple formats.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Olympo OTT release date: When and where to watch the Spanish series online
Olympo OTT release date: Olympo, a Spanish-language series, has created a great deal of buzz among fans with its intense trailer that offers a closer look at the lives of athletes. It features eight episodes, which suggests that it will feature a crisp and compact narrative. Olympo is set to premiere on Netflix on June 20. What's Olympo about? Olympo is a teen sports drama that focuses on the challenges faced by athletes at the Pirineos High Performance Center as well as the dynamics between them. 'When a swimmer collapses at a high-performance sports center, Amaia investigates the extreme risks her fellow athletes are taking to feed their ambition," reads the official synopsis as per Netflix. Going by this, the plot will raise some hard-hitting questions while delving into the cost paid by athletes in their quest for excellence. It will also examine the interpersonal relationships between the characters. Meet the cast and crew Olympo stars Clara Galle as Amaia Olaberria, the captain of the National synchronised swimming team. She rose to fame with the television shows Raising Voices and The Head and the Boarding School. She was also seen in the 2022 romantic drama Through My Window. She is joined by María Romanillos as Nuria Bórges, her best friend. Maria began her film career with The Consequences (2021). She then went on to appear in flicks such as Staring At Strangers and 13 Exorcisms. The cast of Olympo also includes Nuno Gallego, Agustín Della Corte, Martí Cordero and Nira Oshaia. The series is written by Ibai Abad, Laia Foguet, and Jan Matheu. Ruben Goldfarb serves as the executive producer.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The ‘Through My Window' Cast: Where They Are Now and What's Next
Ariana Godoy published her first story on Wattpad—a digital storytelling platform where she's since amassed millions of followers—at just 19 years old in 2009. About 20 stories later, the Venezuelan author wrote Through My Window (A Través de mi Ventana), a young adult (YA) romance following a girl named Raquel who falls in love with her emotionally distant neighbor, Ares. This passionate love story quickly made Godoy one of Wattpad's most successful authors. The story, originally published in Spanish and now translated into English, has more than 370 million views and has since been adapted into a steamy Netflix trilogy: Through My Window (2022), Across the Sea (2023) and Looking at You (2024). The films collected more than 31.5 million hours viewed, solidifying the trilogy's place in the global top 10 non-English movies on Netflix. Though the final film installment was released last year, the series continues to fuel a dedicated fanbase across social media to this day—from Reddit discussions to Instagram and TikTok videos, fan art and more. This week, Through My Window videos racked up more than 20 million views on TikTok alone, so to say the fandom is still thriving is an understatement. And while most fans were satisfied with the trilogy's final film, many continually discuss the possibility of a spinoff and any future developments within the Through My Window universe. Whether you're desperate to learn more about the series, in the mood for some behind-the-scenes (BTS) tidbits or you're new to the Through My Window fandom and want to find out more before diving in, you're in the right place! Here, we investigated the tantalizing prospect of a series continuation and gathered up fun BTS moments and quotes. Keep reading to find out all the must-know details—plus, hear from Godoy on why teen love stories are so special, what the Through My Window cast is up to now and more! The book follows Raquel Álvarez, who works hard in school and has her sights on becoming a psychologist. She also has her sights on her handsome next-door neighbor Ares Hidalgo. Raquel has harbored a crush on Ares for years and even though he lives so close, the two have never spoken. Ares is the heir to his family's company and has two brothers Artemis and Apollo. When Ares eventually realizes shy Raquel has feelings for him, he steals her WiFi connection to catch her attention. What follows is a series of spark-filled encounters, simmering romance and drama galore. This addictive story is perfect for fans of Anna Todd's After or Kendall Ryan's The Impact of You. 'I think teen love stories have a great hook—and I also think people are looking for love everywhere,' Godoy said in an interview with Audible. 'I think we all have that 'angel of romance' right next to us. And we believe in love, we like to read about love. And I think romance stories deliver all this.' And like many great love stories, Godoy pulled from real-life inspiration for Through My Window. 'In my college years, I had a neighbor that used to steal my Wi-Fi, and I took that as a premise and developed it into more detailed fiction,' she said in an interview with Refinery29. When asked about the film's booming success, she revealed the reason she thinks fans loved it so much—it's because they were there from the start. 'The readers were alongside the creation of the story, they lived it chapter by chapter on the Wattpad platform and from there it went to Netflix,' she said in another interview with Produ. 'For female readers, being part of creating something so big that reached Netflix, made them feel an attachment to the story.' But Godoy noted that one of her proudest takeaways from penning the global sensation is inspiring more young Latin Americans and Spanish speakers to read. 'Through My Window is really easy to read,' she continued. 'Something happens in each chapter. And that's the most common comment I get in signings—that this book got them into reading. It feels like I am fulfilled now.' Legions of fans agree that the magic of the Through My Window films is due in large part to the two leads. Clara Galle, a Spanish actress, portrayed Racquel and Julio Peña, a Spanish actor, played Ares—and their pitch-perfect chemistry crackled on screen. 'The first time we met was at the audition,' Peña recalled in a video interview with SweetyHigh. 'It worked out really well—we are both very similar and we both really wanted to put a lot of love into our characters. It was so easy. We love each other so much.' Since the trilogy wrapped, Galle, 23, has starred in two other Spanish Netflix teen dramas. In Olympo, a new YA sports drama—from the creators of the series Élite—Galle plays artistic swimmer Amaia Olaberria. You can also catch Galle in another Netflix book-to-screen teen drama adaptation, Raising Voices. Peña will appear in the upcoming film The Captive (El Cautivo). The film, in which Peña will star, centers on the origin story of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of the classic novel Don Quixote. The movie will release later this year. Embracing in the rain, endless dancing bloopers, braving rough waters on boats…this BTS video compilation has it all. Keep scrolling to check out all the moments on screen and off! This is the number one most-asked question among the fandom. The trilogy's final film, Looking at You, wrapped up the love story between Raquel and Ares nicely, but some theories suggest there could be a spinoff film or series based on the other characters. Will it actually happen? As of now, there is no definitive plan for Netflix to release Through My Window 4 and Godoy has not commented on continuing the series or writing a spinoff…yet. But readers of Godoy's love stories are in for a treat! Her recent web novel, Follow My Voice (Sigue Mi Voz), is getting adapted for the big screen via Wattpad Studios. Want to relive all the romance and drama between Raquel and Ares? All three films in the Through My Window series are streaming now on Netflix. For more page-to-screen content, keep scrolling! Taylor Jenkins Reid's 'Atmosphere' Is Becoming a Movie—Here's Everything We Know So Far Elsie Silver's 'Rose Hill' Series Is Coming to TV—Here's What We Know So Far 'Little House on the Prairie' Reboot Reveals Its Cast—Meet the New Ingalls Family: Pa, Ma and Laura!
National Post
01-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
WEBTOON Entertainment Founder & CEO Junkoo Kim and COO & CFO David Lee Named to Gold House's 2025 A100 List
Article content LOS ANGELES — WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, today announced that Founder & CEO Junkoo Kim and CFO & COO David Lee have been named to Gold House's 2025 A100 List. The annual list honors the most influential Asian Pacific leaders shaping culture and industry. Kim and Lee are recognized alongside directors Bong Joon Ho and Jon M. Chu, BLACKPINK superstars Lisa and Rosé, musician Charli XCX, Tubi CEO Anjali Sud, and many other luminaries for their contributions to entertainment, technology, and storytelling. Article content Junkoo Kim founded WEBTOON in 2005 in Korea, pioneering the mobile vertical scroll format that revolutionized digital comics and inspired a new generation of creators. His vision has transformed WEBTOON Entertainment into a global storytelling powerhouse, reaching millions of readers and empowering anyone to build a global audience for their stories. Article content 'Being named to the A100 List is an incredible honor, and I'm grateful to be recognized alongside so many influential leaders shaping culture and innovation around the world,' said WEBTOON Entertainment Founder & CEO Junkoo Kim. 'At WEBTOON, we've always believed that great stories can come from anywhere, and this recognition is a testament to the power of storytelling and the creativity of our global creator community.' Article content David Lee has played a pivotal role in WEBTOON Entertainment's evolution as a global entertainment company. As CFO and COO, Lee helped lead WEBTOON through its historic IPO, guiding the company through a significant period of evolution. With a sharp strategic lens and strong track record transforming global businesses, Lee has helped position WEBTOON as a leading player at the nexus of tech, IP and entertainment. Article content 'It's a privilege to be named to the A100 List alongside our Founder and CEO Junkoo Kim, and such an inspiring group of leaders making an impact across industries,' said WEBTOON Entertainment CFO & COO David Lee. 'This recognition reflects the incredible work our team has done to revolutionize digital storytelling. WEBTOON has transformed storytelling and entertainment for a new generation, and I'm proud to help drive our mission of empowering creators and bringing diverse stories to audiences everywhere.' Article content WEBTOON Entertainment is a powerhouse in digital storytelling, fueling hit webcomics and webnovel adaptations worldwide. WEBTOON Entertainment content has been brought to life on screens everywhere, with projects like Sweet Home and Through My Window (Netflix), Vigilante (Disney+), Sidelined: The QB and Me (Tubi), and Tower of God (Crunchyroll), among many others. Leading brands, including Duolingo, CAPCOM, DC Comics, HYBE, Ubisoft, Dropout (formerly College Humor), and Discord, have partnered with WEBTOON Entertainment to reach new audiences and tap into its massive Gen Z fanbase. Article content WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators. Article content With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment's passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company's content partners include Discord, HYBE and DC Comics, among many others. Article content With approximately 160 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad–the world's leading webnovel platform–Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
