Empire Pictures Will Develop an Animated Film of Infamous Toys
by Sanem Z / Hot Movie News Crew
Empire Pictures has struck a deal with Transcience Corp. to develop an animated film and possible franchise from the infamous children's toy line The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys. Under the deal, Empire acquired entertainment rights to the line, which has been on the market for 45 years and sold in more than 50 countries, reports Variety.
Empire founder and prexy Michael Birnbaum is focusing first on an animated feature, but possible spinoffs down the line could include a television series and merchandising. Birnbaum currently is meeting with writers to develop a take for the story before shopping the project to studios.
Sea-Monkeys launched in 1960 and were created by inventor Harold von Braunhut. Transcience owns the Sea-Monkeys brand, which currently is distributed by Educational Insights.
Empire Pictures has struck a deal with Transcience Corp. to develop an animated film and possible franchise from the infamous children's toy line The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys. Under the deal, Empire acquired entertainment rights to the line, which has been on the market for 45 years and sold in more than 50 countries, reports Variety.
