By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dollhouse Pictures and Foundation Media have launched a partnership to produce a licensed film adaptation of Anh Do's bestselling novel series Wolf Girl. “The Wolf Girl book series has brought joy to millions of children around the world,” said Anh Do. "This film adaptation will bring happiness to millions more. I’m absolutely … [Read more...] about Anh Do’s ‘Wolf Girl’ Licensed for Film Adaptation by Rose Byrne
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Beloved Book Series Dynowish to Become Animated TV Show
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The popular Italian children's book series Dynowish, by Paola Miriam Visconti, will be produced as a new animated TV show. The series is being produced as a partnership with UAE-based producer and distributor TwelveP Animation, along with Emmy award-winning content creator Josh Selig. The upcoming animated series, targeting kids aged 8–12, … [Read more...] about Beloved Book Series Dynowish to Become Animated TV Show
CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief CAA Brand Management has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the licensing agency for Dr. Seuss Enterprises in Latin America. The news from Dr. Seuss Enterprises CEO Susan Brandt and CAA president Noah Gelbart was so exciting the spirit of Dr. Seuss weighed in personally with this statement: "In the land of Seuss, where the stories … [Read more...] about CAA to Rep Dr. Seuss In A Box, With A Fox, in Latin America
Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Beefs Up Its Corporate Legal Team
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has promoted Nicole Gates to Vice President, Legal, and hired Mike Lancaster as Corporate Counsel. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Nicole for over five years now, and I cannot overstate what an incredible asset she is to Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ executive team as well as to the company as a whole," said … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Beefs Up Its Corporate Legal Team
Scholastic Fuels Media Expansion With Acquisition of 9 Story
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The publisher Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) has signed a definitive agreement for a major strategic investment in 9 Story Media Group. The $186 million investment will see Scholastic acquire 100% of the economic interest in and a minority of voting rights in 9 Story, a successful Canadian animation studio. Scholastic is a leading global … [Read more...] about Scholastic Fuels Media Expansion With Acquisition of 9 Story
Penguin Ventures Wins Rights to CP Program For ‘Who’s In Your Book’ Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Penguin Ventures has bagged the global rights to create a consumer products program for Tom Fletcher’s bestselling Puffin picture book series, ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ Fletcher is a number-one bestseller and one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors. His debut middle-grade novel, ‘The Christmasaurus,’ was the biggest of 2016 and was … [Read more...] about Penguin Ventures Wins Rights to CP Program For ‘Who’s In Your Book’ Series
‘Arthur’ Creator Marc Brown Hops Into New Kids Series With CBC
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Epic Story Media (ESM) and CBC Kids have confirmed a licensing agreement for the new preschool comedy series Hop. Created by Marc Brown, the Hop animated series follows group of friends that is led by an enthusiastic frog named Hop who has one leg that is shorter than the other. ESM has engaged the non-profit organization RespectAbility as … [Read more...] about ‘Arthur’ Creator Marc Brown Hops Into New Kids Series With CBC
TeamTO Adapts Elisabeth: Princess of Versaille As Animated Series
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter TeamTO has acquired the rights to adapt the Elisabeth: Princess of Versailles book series into an animated production. TeamTO is a French childrens' entertainment company that focuses on producing film and TV content based on both licensed and internally-developed IP. TeamTO's productions air on broadcasting and streaming channels … [Read more...] about TeamTO Adapts Elisabeth: Princess of Versaille As Animated Series
The Cat In The Hat Gets His Own Podcast Through Wondery Kids
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The stories of Dr. Seuss will soon get their own podcasts through Wondery Kids & Family, starting with The Cat in the Hat. Wondery Kids and Family is a division of Wondery, one of the world's most successful podcast studios. The company has signed what it calls an "expansive deal" with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to bring the world of … [Read more...] about The Cat In The Hat Gets His Own Podcast Through Wondery Kids
Nelvana Studio Places Bet on A Horse Named Steve
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sixteen South has partnered with Nelvana studio to co-develop and co-produce a 2D-animated series based on A Horse Named Steve. A Horse Named Steve is a picture book series that is written and illustrated by Kelly Collier. The first book was released in 2017 by the children’s publishing company Kids Can Press. “As we celebrate our … [Read more...] about Nelvana Studio Places Bet on A Horse Named Steve