Pigmental Studios has acquired the rights to the longtime children’s book series “Serendipity,” which has sold more than 80 million copies worldwide.
The agreement is described by officials from the studio based in St. Marys as a “landmark deal for children’s literature.”
Marina Martins, CEO and creative director of Pigmental, expressed excitement about the acquisition and outlined the studio’s vision for the books.
“We are honored to be entrusted with bringing these beloved books to new generations of young people,” Martins said. “Pigmental Publishing, through its BookPop imprint, will be re-mastering the illustrations by Robin James, to showcase the vibrancy, and re-publishing the entire collection over the next two years. Our TV and film division, Pigmental Studios, will be developing several of the titles into their own animated series.”
Author Stephen Cosgrove began writing the popular children’s books in 1973 featuring animal characters and life affirming messages such as laughing at yourself can be the most fun of all, to have a friend you must be a friend, and being a big brother or sister is a special job.
Cosgrove expressed confidence in Pigmental’s ability to do justice to his books.
Studio officials described the agreement as a “strategic move” that will preserve and extend the 50-year legacy of the “Serendipity” series and will simultaneously introduce those timeless tales to a modern audience.
The deal underscores Pigmental’s commitment to quality storytelling and its belief in the power of literature to nurture broad societal values in curious minds, the studio said. While the financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed, the anticipated remastered book series and resulting animation projects speak to the company’s significant investment in children’s entertainment and education, the studio said.
More information about the release dates for the remastered series and the animated adaptations will be forthcoming at bookpop.com.
News from: The Brunswick News
