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Too Old or Pure Gold Movie PodcastTOPG Ep 64: BeastmasterThis week on Too Old or Pure Gold, we wrestle with the loincloth-laden cult classic The Beastmaster (1982). Ferrets, tigers, and more oily pecs than a barbarian expo; this sword-and-sorcery romp is peak cable-TV nostalgia. But is it truly an epic fantasy worth revisiting, or just a beastly mess from the VHS bargain bin? Host: Olen Vanderleeden & Aron LevitzCast: Sean & Clef Seeley
2025-08-251h 00
CanadianSME Small Business PodcastWattpad: What's Next For The Canadian Tech TitanWelcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand, where we explore the strategies and leadership driving innovation in the digital entertainment space. In today’s episode, we focus on the evolving world of storytelling and the power of online platforms to connect writers and readers globally.Recent trends highlight the rise of webnovels and the growing importance of creator ecosystems in shaping the future of entertainment. This episode will provide valuable insights into how platforms like Wattpad are democratizing storytelling and empowering a new generation of creators.Joining us today is Aron Le...
2025-06-2528 min
Too Old or Pure Gold Movie PodcastTOPG Ep 14: Hudson HawkJoin us with guest host Aron Levitz, who defends 1991s Hudson Hawk, starring Bruce Willis, as the most underrated movie of all times. Also, discover the secret to cat burglary in Pieters Plot Summary.Hosts: Olen Vanderleeden and Special Guest Aron LevitzCo-Hosts: Anthony & Nicole
2024-09-0958 min
The Movie Business PodcastSECRETS OF A STORYTELLING PLATFORM with ARON LEVITZARON LEVITZ is President of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, an innovative studio from WEBTOON Entertainment that combines technology, a diverse new generation of creators, and passionate global fans to create data-backed, audience-driven series, films, and books. Wattpad WEBTOON Studios develops content from the WEBTOON and Wattpad platforms and their global community reaches 170 million users across 150 countries, enjoying the content made by some 24 million creators who have been paid over $2.8 billion (between 2017 and 2023).
Host Jason E. Squire is Editor of The Movie Business Book and Professor Emeritus, USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Music: “The Day it All...
2024-08-1217 min
AI's top stories with your AI-PoddyBreaking Stereotypes and Making Way for Human Creativity in Hollywood's AI FutureTitle: Breaking Stereotypes and Making Way for Human Creativity in Hollywood's AI FutureSummary: In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the future of Hollywood and the power of human creativity. Aron Levitz, president of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, emphasizes the role of data in empowering writers and artists, enabling us to enjoy content driven by real human imagination. We discuss the role of AI in Hollywood and whether audiences prefer stories crafted by humans or are open to machine-generated content. Shifting gears, we explore the world of Mission: Impossible and address the recurring 'silent...
2023-07-1805 min
After DarkThe Haunting of Amelia Ang Part 8 - "In The Master's Arms"After Dark returns with an 8 part Halloween Special Series - The Haunting of Amelia Ang - based on the Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke. In Part 8 - "In The Master's Arms", Samantha is interviewed by fellow podcaster Violet Tong on her coverage of the Amelia Ang case, but quickly learn that not all is well with the usually bubbly influencer. This episode was produced by ZAG studios and directed by Abi Manyu, with script adaptation by Terence Toh, sound design by Kael, and Abi Manyu, Charles Roberts, and Grace Ding as associate producers. Additional...
2022-10-3011 min
After DarkThe Haunting of Amelia Ang Part 7 - "Bound By Fate"After Dark returns with an 8 part Halloween Special Series - The Haunting of Amelia Ang - based on the Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke. In Part 7 - "Bound By Fate", Samantha is visited by the person she's been looking for all this while, and soon learns of the terrible connection that she has with Amelia Ang. This episode was produced by ZAG studios and directed by Abi Manyu, with script adaptation by Terence Toh, sound design by Kael, and Abi Manyu, Charles Roberts, and Grace Ding as associate producers. Additional consultation was provided by...
2022-10-3015 min
After DarkThe Haunting of Amelia Ang Part 6 - "Have You Started Seeing The Numbers?"After Dark returns with an 8 part Halloween Special Series - The Haunting of Amelia Ang - based on the Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke. In Part 6 - "Have You Started Seeing The Numbers?", Samantha speaks with independent journalist Sebastian Fernandez who covered Amelia's disappearance, and discover that they share a similar affliction. This episode was produced by ZAG studios and directed by Abi Manyu, with script adaptation by Terence Toh, sound design by Kael, and Abi Manyu, Charles Roberts, and Grace Ding as associate producers. Additional consultation was provided by JJ Kwan, Mei Yin...
2022-10-3016 min
After DarkThe Haunting of Amelia Ang Part 5 - "Hashtag Authentic"After Dark returns with an 8 part Halloween Special Series - The Haunting of Amelia Ang - based on the Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke. In Part 5 - "Hashtag Authentic", Samantha speaks with Amelia's best friend, Weng Kwan, to learn more about her unique interests, particularly in the peculiar book titled #Authentic. This episode was produced by ZAG studios and directed by Abi Manyu, with script adaptation by Terence Toh, sound design by Kael, and Abi Manyu, Charles Roberts, and Grace Ding as associate producers. Additional consultation was provided by JJ Kwan, Mei Yin Khuat...
2022-10-3018 min
After DarkThe Haunting of Amelia Ang Part 4 - "You Were Her Favourite"After Dark returns with an 8 part Halloween Special Series - The Haunting of Amelia Ang - based on the Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke. In Part 4 - "You Were Her Favourite", Samantha speaks with Amelia's distraught parents, Holly and Michael Ang, to learn more about the beleaguered teenager, as well as her disturbing past. This episode was produced by ZAG studios and directed by Abi Manyu, with script adaptation by Terence Toh, sound design by Kael, and Abi Manyu, Charles Roberts, and Grace Ding as associate producers. Additional consultation was provided by JJ Kwan...
2022-10-3015 min
After DarkThe Haunting of Amelia Ang Part 3 - "Room 522"After Dark returns with an 8 part Halloween Special Series - The Haunting of Amelia Ang - based on the Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke. In Part 3 - "Room 522", Samantha brings on her former teacher, Mr. Edmund Logenthiren, to discuss Amelia Ang's behavior at school, as well as her keen interest in Room 522. This episode was produced by ZAG studios and directed by Abi Manyu, with script adaptation by Terence Toh, sound design by Kael, and Abi Manyu, Charles Roberts, and Grace Ding as associate producers. Additional consultation was provided by JJ Kwan, Mei Yin...
2022-10-3011 min
After DarkThe Haunting of Amelia Ang Part 2 - "The Day She Disappeared"After Dark returns with an 8 part Halloween Special Series - The Haunting of Amelia Ang - based on the Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke. In Part 2 - "The Day She Disappeared", Samantha Leong speaks with her brother Jason on the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Ang, as well as the dark secrets that lay within. This episode was produced by ZAG studios and directed by Abi Manyu, with script adaptation by Terence Toh, sound design by Kael, and Abi Manyu, Charles Roberts, and Grace Ding as associate producers. Additional consultation was provided by JJ Kwan...
2022-10-3016 min
After DarkThe Haunting of Amelia Ang Part 1 - "They Would Always Follow"After Dark returns with an 8 part Halloween Special Series - The Haunting of Amelia Ang - based on the Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke. In Part 1 - "They Would Always Follow", Dr Edward interviews Amelia Ang following an attack on a fellow resident, and soon realizes that he is biting off more than he can chew. This episode was produced by ZAG studios and directed by Abi Manyu, with script adaptation by Terence Toh, sound design by Kael, and Abi Manyu, Charles Roberts, and Grace Ding as associate producers. Additional consultation was provided by...
2022-10-3010 min
After Dark[1.10] The Woman Who Knows it AllIn our season finale, we bring you the culmination of Tracy’s tortured ordeal. Teaming up with Sonia and Jasmine, they are on a mission to find the Penanggal and stop it for good. But in doing so, they will soon realize that there are more dangers abound, more dangers that come out After Dark. This episode stars Lauren Sim, Bright Ong, Mehr Dudeja, Serene Chen, Tan Rui Shan, Rachel Chin, Azura Farid, and Shahid Nasheer. Production and direction by Danny Koordi, screenplay by Karl Gan, editing, sound design and mixing by David Chew, with assistance by Ga...
2022-01-1432 min
After Dark[1.09] The PenanggalWe return to find Tracy alone and trapped in her flat. Desperate and under siege from a mysterious assailant, Tracy must find a way to stay alive to protect herself and her unborn child. Fortunately, help arrives in the form of a familiar face. This episode stars Lauren Sim, Rachel Chin, Azura Farid, and Shahid Nasheer. Production and direction by Danny Koordi, screenplay by Karl Gan, editing, sound design and mixing by David Chew, with assistance by Gareth Fernandez, Gabby Peng, and Nadarajah Bhairavan. The overall story takes influence from “Shroud: Jinn”, as written by "Dina...
2022-01-0124 min
After Dark[1.08] Shut the WindowsTracy Chng’s nightmares are getting worse. What was once just unsettling dreams in the night have become frightening visions of a floating head hovering outside her window. As everything around her begins to unravel, she is forced to wonder if she is just imagining things. Or if there’s something truly stalking her... and her unborn child. This episode stars Lauren Sim, Bright Ong, Mehr Dudeja, and Serene Chen. Production and direction by Danny Koordi, screenplay by Karl Gan, editing, sound design and mixing by David Chew, with assistance by Gareth Fernandez, Gabby Peng, Iris Goh, and...
2021-12-1831 min
After Dark[1.07] Anytime SoonIn our new series, we are introduced to Tracy Chng, who is heavily pregnant and due anytime soon. Recently however, she’s been having weird dreams and hearing strange noises... enough for her to suspect that perhaps there’s something coming after her and her unborn child. This episode stars Lauren Sim, Bright Ong, Mehr Dudeja, Serene Chen, and Tan Rui Shan. Production and direction by Danny Koordi, screenplay by Karl Gan, editing, sound design and mixing by David Chew, with assistance by Gareth Fernandez, Gabby Peng, and Nadarajah Bhairavan. The overall story takes influence from...
2021-12-0326 min
After Dark[1.06] The SpiritIn our previous episode, Officer Sonia Chan had been investigating the case of Aaron Wong and his bizarre wounds; believing him to be tormented by some strange, unexplained intruder. Her suspicions are confirmed as she rushes into Aaron’s home during the evening... and comes face to face with the supernatural. This episode stars Rachel Chin, Adam Tun-Aung, Vester Ng, Tan Rui Shan, Bright Ong, and Alicia Kan. Production and direction by Danny Koordi, screenplay by Karl Gan, editing, and sound design by Danny Koordi with mixing by David Chew, and assistance by Gareth Fernandez, Gab...
2021-11-1937 min
After Dark[1.05] The TreeIn our previous episode, Inspector Sonia Chan had just been assigned to the case of Aaron Wong, the teenage son of a wealthy businessman. Aaron presents with strange marks on his body but refuses to divulge how he got them or explain the strange behavior he displayed on camera. With Sonia growing increasingly desperate to help the poor boy, she will soon discover that what he needs is truly out of this realm. This episode stars Rachel Chin, Adam Tun-Aung, Vester Ng, Tan Rui Shan, and Bright Ong. Production and direction by Danny Koordi, screenplay by Karl...
2021-11-0530 min
After Dark[1.04] The CaseIn our second series, we tell the story of officer Sonia Chan, who had just been assigned to a neighborhood police post. She’s looking forward to the change in pace, seeing as she will be serving a district known for its wealthy families and upscale shopping malls. However, just as she’s easing herself into her job, she receives a case assignment that would forever change her life. This episode stars Rachel Chin, Adam Tun-Aung, Vester Ng, Tan Rui Shan, and Bright Ong. Production and direction by Danny Koordi, screenplay by Karl Gan, editing, and sound desi...
2021-10-2227 min
The Innovation Day PodcastAron Levitz, President of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, on the Power of Community and the Next 100 Years of IP.Aron Levitz and his team have over 100 projects in production all over the world, stories mined from the more than one billion pieces of content uploaded to the Wattpad and Webtoon platforms. Combining community, creators and technology, Aron is helping to integrate Wattpad and Webtoon after a $600 million acquisition from South Korea-based Naver. It is an incredibly exciting moment in time for the Toronto-based Levitz who’s tasked with bringing stories to life in exciting new forms.
2021-10-1147 min
After Dark[1.03] Dinah and DianaIn our previous episode, Jasmine suspected that her new helper, Diana, brought something supernatural into her home. To make matters worse, she is confined to a wheelchair because of her fractured leg, and her husband does not believe her claims. Seeking validation, she installs a webcam to uncover the truth, but instead discovers her husband making advances on Diana. With no one on her side, it looks as though Jasmine has no way out of her ordeal. This episode stars Azura Farid, Zac Denver Lee, and Chaya Gonzales, with additional voices by Danny Koordi, David Chew, and...
2021-10-0831 min
After Dark[1.02] I Can’t Go AnywhereIn our last episode, Jasmine and her family have recently moved into a bigger home, so they hired a maid, Diana, to assist with their household chores, while Jasmine returned to work as a private tutor. However, after a harrowing encounter, Jasmine begins to suspect that not all is as it seems with Diana... and that her new maid could have introduced something else into their home. This episode stars Azura Farid, Zac Denver Lee, and Chaya Gonzales, with additional voices by David Chew and Desiree Foo. Production and direction by Danny Koordi, screenplay by K...
2021-09-2426 min
After Dark[1.01] Welcome, DianaIn our first series, we tell the story of Jasmine and her family, made up of husband Imran, and 2 year-old Rayan. Jasmine’s family have recently moved into a bigger home, and she is considering bringing on a maid to assist with their household chores so that she could return to work. But in doing so, she would soon find out just what it is that she’ll be inviting into their home. This episode stars Azura Farid, Zac Denver Lee, and Chaya Gonzales, and was produced and directed by Danny Koordi. Screenplay was written by Ka...
2021-09-1024 min
The Moment That Changed EverythingPower of Story with Aron Levitz | TMTCE 042With 90 million fans on Wattpad and their hunger to see their favourite stories exist on screens and shelves around the world, Aron Levitz connects the entertainment and publishing industries with new voices and original content. What is unique about Aron's work is his approach, leveraging data and community insights to co-produce Wattpad stories for film, television, print and digital formats.
2021-03-2444 min
Strictly BusinessHow Wattpad’s Aron Levitz Mines User-Generated Stories for Movie, TV HitsWattpad Studios head Aron Levitz and his team comb through the nearly 1 billion stories that members of Wattpad’s 80 million-plus monthly users have shared on the app. His goal: to find the unique narratives that resonate with fans, and then turn them into TV shows, movies and books. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-09-2353 minStrictly BusinessHow Wattpad’s Aron Levitz Mines User-Generated Stories for Movie, TV HitsWattpad Studios head Aron Levitz and his team comb through the nearly 1 billion stories that members of Wattpad’s 80 million-plus monthly users have shared on the app. His goal: to find the unique narratives that resonate with fans, and then turn them into TV shows, movies and books. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-09-2353 min
C21PodcastLa Jauría, Sherman’s Showcase, Wattpad StudiosShowrunner Lucia Puenzo and Fremantle exec VP of global drama Christian Vesper discuss Amazon's first Chilean original La Jauría; Sherman’s Showcase co-creators Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle talk about their sketch show's move to AMC; and Wattpad Studios chief Aron Levitz reflects on the trends the storytelling platform has observed during the pandemic.
2020-07-2945 min
Accounted For#38 - Aron Levitz, General Manager of Wattpad StudiosJoin in for a conversation with Aron Levitz, the general manager of Wattpad Studios. How can I explain Aron? Simply put he is a person who went from dreaming about designing Ferraris to producing movies. A mechanical engineer by trade, he quickly pivoted from automobiles to fuel cell technology. A job he got while playing beach volleyball. Fast forward that to working at a trivia startup in the mid 2000s and making partnerships with NBC to stream the olympics to being let go from a dream job and finding his way to creating the Spotify equivalent at Blackberry and acquiring...
2019-04-171h 15
FansplainingWhat's The Deal With Wattpad?In this episode, we interview Aron Levitz and Samantha Pennington of Wattpad, and try to answer the question: what IS the deal with that platform?! Topics covered include noobs, the fan-to-pro pipeline, whether it's weird to read fanfic on your phone, and Flourish's newfound love of One Direction.
2015-08-2158 min