Silver Media Group launches ASERYA franchise with Chris John-led animated series

Singapore's Silver Media Group has signed an MOU with boxer Chris John to develop "Dragon's Dojo," a mobile-first vertical animated series rooted in Indonesian folklore. The series is the first chapter of ASERYA, a planned franchise spanning animation, comics, games and merchandise. Co-production partners include Harun Kurniawan and Koollab Studios. Production and release details are unannounced. (Variety, 2026-08-11)