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‘Zita the Spacegirl’ Movie Rights Nabbed by Sycamore Studios as Animation House Closes New Funding
Upstart animation studio Sycamore has won film rights to the graphic novels "Zita the Spacegirl" on the heels of a successful Series A raise.
Formed in August by Christian McGuigan and Timothy Reckart, Sycamore has won the rights to the bestselling graphic novel series “Zita the Spacegirl.” The project joins a development slate that also includes an animated feature take on the classic “Doctor Dolittle,” from screenwriters Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen (“Paw Patrol: The Movie,” “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”). The property was previously set up at Fox Animation with Peter Chernin, and has received numerous publishing awards including the distinguished American Library Association Notable Children’s Book prize. Sycamore is also building out its corporate ranks, having recently hired veteran animation executive Cooper Waterman (“Casper the Ghost,” “Stuart Little” and the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” franchise).
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