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
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Literary Licensing: Scholastic Partners With JK Rowling To Donate Thousands of Books
Scholastic is celebrating Christmas by donating 110,000 children's books, in partnership with Harry Potter author JK Rowling. The global children and educational publisher says it will donate 100,000 assorted children’s books to 100 Title 1 schools (1,000 books each to 100 schools) across the United States. Additionally, the company announced that 10,000 books will be donated … [Read more...] about Literary Licensing: Scholastic Partners With JK Rowling To Donate Thousands of Books
Spy Ninjas Signs Publishing Deal With Scholastic
The Youtube sensation Spy Ninjas has signed a publishing deal with Scholastic for the U.S. and Canada, in a deal brokered by exclusive agent Surge Licensing. Spy Ninjas is a sometimes hilarious and always action packed serial drama that currently racks up about 400 million monthly views, and has more than 38 million subscribers. The show features Chad Wild Clay, Vy Qwaint, … [Read more...] about Spy Ninjas Signs Publishing Deal With Scholastic