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  • Movie Briefs: 'A Christmas Carol' and 'New Moon'
    By John A. Sellers - 11/12/2009
    In this round-up of film news involving the children’s book world, it was a big opening weekend for Disney’s A Christmas Carol, taking in $30 million; and Little, Brown preps for the long-awaited release of the Twilight sequel, New Moon, on November 20. More
  • Licensing Hotline: October 1
    By Karen Raugust - 10/01/2009
    David Biedrzycki's Ace Lacewing: Bug Detective is ready to generate buzz through a new representation deal between Charlesbridge and The ThinkTank Emporium, marking the first time Charlesbridge has signed with an outside agent to develop one of its book franchises. See more licensing stories, including news of Golden’s Iron Man: Armored Adventures titles, and Parragon teaming with MGA Entertainment on a new doll line for tween girls. More
  • Movie Alert: Where the Wild Things Are
    By John A. Sellers - 10/01/2009
    One of the most anticipated movies of 2009—Spike Jonze’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved picture book Where the Wild Things Are—is finally approaching its release date, after a long and tumultuous road to production. With a screenplay co-written by Jonze and author Dave Eggers, the film arrives in theaters October 16; plans to bring Sendak’s picture book to the big screen have been underway for more than a decade. More
  • Licensing Hotline: August 20
    By Karen Raugust - 08/20/2009
    Scholastic has acquired the license for Angel Cat Sugar, a Japanese property from the mind of Hello Kitty creator Yuko Shimizu. Two books for girls 4–8 will launch in the school market this fall, followed by two more in the trade starting in January 2010. See more licensing stories, including news of a new Nickelodeon series, Richard Scarry’s Busytown characters on TV, and a new Angelina Ballerina show on PBS. More
  • Movie Alert: 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'
    By John A. Sellers - 08/13/2009
    Based on Judi and Ron Barrett’s picture book of the same name, an animated film adaptation of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' hits theaters September 18. The story is set in the town of Chewandswallow (renamed Swallow Falls in the film), which is plagued by food and beverages that rain down from the sky on a daily basis. The film features the voices of Anna Faris and Bill Hader in the lead roles of weathergirl Sam Sparks and luckless inventor Flint Lockwood. More
  • Gauging the Power of Reality Stars in Print
    07/06/2009
    With the broadcast and cable networks teeming with reality shows, the publishing industry has produced enough titles by the “stars” of these programs that reality publishing could be considered a subgenre. Parenting guides, weight loss tales, dating tips, career advice—they're selling it all. More
  • Putnam to Publish Tale of Pachyderm and Pooch Pals
    By Sally Lodge - 06/25/2009
    An animal odd couple that has captivated the mainstream media and has become a YouTube sensation will soon star in a picture book. In September, Putnam will publish Tarra & Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends by Carol Buckley, documenting the friendship between an elephant and a stray dog at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn. More
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