9 Story Teams with Trustbridge for Book Adaptations

9 Story Media Group has signed a co-development agreement with Trustbridge Entertainment for new animated programs based on children’s books from Candlewick Press.

The companies plan to co-create new animated programs based on the Judy Moody book series by Megan McDonald and the holiday picture book Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever by Matt Tavares.

Under the terms of the deal, 9 Story and Trustbridge will co-develop and co-produce the properties, with animation by 9 Story’s Brown Bag Films. 9 Story’s distribution division holds worldwide distribution rights, excluding China, and Trustbridge holds global merchandising and licensing rights.

“We are so thrilled to be working with Trustbridge on these beloved book properties,” said Natalie Osborne, chief strategy officer for 9 Story Media Group. “Partnering with Trustbridge furthers our strategy of joining forces with best-in-class partners to bring cherished characters and stories to global audiences.”

“Judy Moody and Dasher are two preeminent titles, and we wanted a preeminent partner to help us bring these stories and characters to animated life,” said Bob Higgins, president of Trustbridge Entertainment. “We found that in 9 Story. From storytelling to visual execution, they’ve proven to be exceptional, and we are lucky to be in such talented hands.”