Tag "Simon & Schuster"

Gotham Group and Principal Ent. Join Forces

February 21, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Management-production company The Gotham Group, which reps a lion’s share of animation professionals, and talent management outfit Principal Entertainment Los Angeles have launched a joint venture. The companies will continue to operate at Gotham’s offices on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles says The Hollywood Reporter. The announcement was made by [...]

Disney Implements New Paper Policy

October 11, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

The Mouse House is being commended by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) for making a commitment to change its policy on sourcing paper products in an effort to eliminate the use of paper connected to the destruction of endangered forests and animals–notably product from controversial paper giants Asia Pulp and [...]

Zodiak Kids to Develop Barrowman’s ‘Hollow Earth’

July 19, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

The Foundation, Zodiak Kids UK production company, has optioned the TV rights from Capel & Land Ltd. for the children’s fantasy adventure book Hollow Earth written by John Barrowman (Dr Who, Torchwood) and his sister Carole Barrowman. The Foundation will work with Barrowman Barker Productions to develop a children’s drama series [...]

New ‘Olivia’ Goodies Set for Fall

June 5, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Classic Media has announced new consumer products partners and new Olivia merch set to debut this fall. The new partners including Just Play (Master Toy), Dalmatian Press, Chronicle Books and Publications International join a roster of 40-plus licensees for the beloved piglet created by children’s author Ian Falconer, who currently [...]