Will Smith Is Betting Big on Anime With a New Deal That Fans Didn't See Coming
Will Smithis making a surprising new move, and it is not another blockbuster sequel. Through his production company Westbrook Inc., co-founded with Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith has teamed up with a brand-new U.S.-based anime studio called Studio Azuki. The goal? To help revolutionize the anime industry on a global scale. This partnership places Westbrook at the forefront of a new wave in international animation, according to an exclusive byVariety.By backing a next-gen anime venture grounded in both Japanese artistry and digital innovation, Will Smith is matching with the future of entertainmentand helping make sure that anime is not just niche but mainstream, social, and global....