Harlequin has partnered with Dashverse to co-produce 40 animated microdramas inspired by its romance titles, beginning with Catherine Mann’s A Fairy-Tail Ending.
The slate will be developed by a team of illustrators, using Dashverse’s proprietary AI-driven production system, Frameo, and then distributed on microdrama platforms, including Dashverse’s DashReels. Upcoming adaptations include Forbidden Fiji Nights with Her Rival by JC Harroway, Newlywed Enemies by Jackie Ashenden, The King’s Pregnancy Proposition by LaQuette, and Mistletoe Baby Mix-Up by JC Harroway.
“Harlequin romance stories have a long-standing legacy of resonating with readers through their universal themes of love and connection,” said Brent Lewis, EVP and publisher at Harlequin. “This partnership with Dashverse represents an exciting opportunity to reimagine these cherished stories for a new audience, leveraging cutting-edge technology to bring them to life in an innovative and engaging medium.”
“Some of the most powerful stories in the world already exist; they just need to be experienced in new ways,” said Sanidhya Narain, CEO and co-founder of Dashverse. “With Harlequin, we’re unlocking a vast library of beloved stories and reimagining them for a format that is visual, immediate, and built for today’s generation. This is a step toward building global entertainment franchises from existing IP, powered by AI.”
