DT...24 Jun 2010 08:12
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Conexion Media Group PLC
24 June 2010

Conexion Media Group Plc ("Conexion") Agreement with HarperCollins Conexion Media Group Plc the AIM listed entertainment and media rights management company is pleased to announce a television option agreement with HarperCollins Children's Books. The agreement launches Conexion's television production business with an animated series based on the highly successful HarperCollins children's series "Have a Go Harvey". Conexion have enlisted award winning script writer/editor Colin Davis (Dr Who, Blakes 7, Engie Benjy, Kid Clones in Space and Rocketboy & Toro) to provide the scripts. Conexion shall be working on the pre-production and pilot in the coming weeks and shall be presenting to international broadcasters in October 2010, several of whom have shown considerable interest in the series. HarperCollins Children's Books (a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.) is one of the leading publishers of children's books, recognised for nurturing new talent as well as boasting a reputable list of established best-selling authors. Respected worldwide for its tradition of publishing quality award-winning books for young readers, HarperCollins is home to many children's classics, including The Chronicles of Narnia, Noddy, the Paddington stories, The Cat in the Hat and The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and to some of the biggest names in children's literature past and present, including J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S.Lewis, Dr. Seuss, Louise Rennison, Darren Shan, Judith Kerr and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Mark Rowland, Head of Business Development, said "The agreement with HarperCollins will allow us to further expand our rights business into co-production and intellectual property within television. We believe that we have the perfect partner with HarperCollins and the perfect property. "Harvey" is ideal to be developed into a television series due to its high profile and success in the children's book market. We look forward to working with Melanie, her team and the author, Tania H Newton. Our aim is to have completed all pre-production and have a pilot episode to launch at the major TV licensing market MIPCOM in October". Melanie Beer, HarperCollins' Head of Licensing and Content Development added "We're delighted by Conexion Media's shared excitement at developing HarperCollins' Have a Go Harvey publishing series for TV. The experience and enthusiasm of Mark and his team, coupled with Colin's award-winning writing style, will ensure that Harvey is developed into a successful international brand both on and off screen. Our vision is to turn Harvey into the Mr Benn of today. For further information please contact: Conexion Media Group Plc Justin Sherry, CEO,justin@conexion-media.com
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