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Asia Summit 2025

Movies, Games, Anime: Redefining the Fanverse in the Gen Z Era

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Grab your popcorn and step into the ever-expanding fanverse where movies, games, and anime collide to create worlds that shape global culture. This panel explores how fandom fuels creativity, community, and commerce, blurring the lines between storytelling, interactivity, and identity. From cinematic universes to immersive gameplay to anime’s cultural influence, we’ll dive into how these mediums connect, compete, and collaborate in shaping the future of entertainment.

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    Moderator

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    Chong Seow Wei

    Regional Senior Editor, Power & Purpose, Tatler Asia

    Speakers

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    Maureen Fan

    CEO and Co-Founder, Baobab Studios
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    Kun Gao

    Co-Founder, Crunchyroll
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    Patrick Lee

    Co-Founder and Founding CEO, Rotten Tomatoes
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    Kevin Lin

    CEO, Metatheory