Indie film and television studio Mrc has acquired the rights to beloved children’s book series “Eloise,” written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight and first published in 1955.
The deal spans film, TV, live stage and related ancillary rights. Mrc plans to work closely with Handmade Films, and work with the Thompson estate, Knight and book series publisher Simon & Schuster to develop the IP.
“We are honored to be entrusted with bringing Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight’s beloved Eloise to life for a new generation of children, as well as all her ardent admirers throughout the years,” said Mrc Film co-presidents Brye Adler, Jonathan Golfman and Mrc Television president Elise Henderson. “We are thrilled to be once again partnering with Handmade and cannot wait to see what mishaps and
adventures Eloise gets herself into.”
In the stories, Eloise lives at The Plaza hotel in New York City,...
The deal spans film, TV, live stage and related ancillary rights. Mrc plans to work closely with Handmade Films, and work with the Thompson estate, Knight and book series publisher Simon & Schuster to develop the IP.
“We are honored to be entrusted with bringing Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight’s beloved Eloise to life for a new generation of children, as well as all her ardent admirers throughout the years,” said Mrc Film co-presidents Brye Adler, Jonathan Golfman and Mrc Television president Elise Henderson. “We are thrilled to be once again partnering with Handmade and cannot wait to see what mishaps and
adventures Eloise gets herself into.”
In the stories, Eloise lives at The Plaza hotel in New York City,...
- 12/5/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
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