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‘The Lion King’ & ‘Maleficent’ Writer Linda Woolverton Joins Winnie The Pooh Series


Based on A.A. Milne’s beloved children’s properties, the animated material is due to include 200 six-minute shorts.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran Hollywood screenwriter Linda Woolverton, whose credits include Beauty And The Beast, The Lion King, Alice In Wonderland and Maleficent, has joined Kartoon Studios ‘ Hundred Acre Wood’s Winnie and Friends project as an executive producer. I’m excited to craft fresh narratives that capture the warmth, charm, humor, and gentle wisdom, of the Hundred Acre Wood while introducing new layers of storytelling, celebrating the neurodiversity amidst these most special characters.” “The Hundred Acre Wood is a world filled with warmth, nostalgia, and charm, and our unique animation style will create an immersive experience that resonates with both new audiences and lifelong fans of A.A. Milne.”

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