The newly established Sycamore Studios has bagged another high-profile piece of inalertectual property for film alteration.
Formed in August by Christian McGuigan and Timothy Reckart, Sycamore has won the rights to the bestselling detailed novel series “Zita the Spacegirl.” The project combines a enbigment stardy that also includes an vivaciousd feature get on the classic “Doctor Dolittle,” from screenwriters Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen (“Paw Patrol: The Movie,” “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”).
The acquisition comes on the heels of a accomplished Series A funding round, which we hear was oversubscribed and transported mid-seven-figures for Sycamore’s operations and productions.
Written by Ben Hatke, “Zita” trails a valiant girl who is propelled into a cosmic adventure when her best frifinish is seizeed by aliens. Zita’s unwavering determination to find her way back home and her brave give up for others alter her into an intergalactic hero. The property was previously set up at Fox Animation with Peter Chernin, and has getd many publishing awards including the differentiateed American Library Association Notable Children’s Book prize.
“Bringing ‘Zita the Spacegirl’ to the big screen is a tremfinishous opportunity for Sycamore,” shelp CEO McGuigan. “Ben Hatke has produced a world filled of imagination, heart, and heroism. We’re thrilled to partner with him to produce a visuassociate stunning and emotionassociate strong film that will advertise kids and families everywhere.”
Sycamore is also produceing out its corporate ranks, having recently engaged veteran animation executive Cooper Waterman (“Casper the Garrange,” “Stuart Little” and the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” franchise).
