The Simon & Schuster children’s book series, Alien Clones from Outer Space, is set to become an animated series through a co-production deal between SupperTime Ent. and Telescreen BV. The entities will jointly handle development, production and distribution of the show, while also managing all home entertainment, licensing, merchandise, publishing and new media rights.
Written by H.B. Homzie, the four Alien Clones ‘First Chapter’ books chronicle the exploits of ten-year old twins Barton and Nancy Jamison, whos lives are turned upside-down when their alien clones arrive and take up residence in the attic.
SupperTime currently serves as both an exec producer and co-creator of the Emmy-nominated animated preschool series ToddWorld, which airs on Discovery Kids in the U.S. Alien Clones‘ U.S. production team will consist of SupperTime exec producers Gerry Renert and Liz Stahler, and animation veteran Chris Henderson (Disney’s Return to Neverland, Clifford’s Really Big Movie. Other crew members include director Terry Lennon (Winnie the Pooh, WB Classics Bugs and Daffy, Lion King 1 1/2), art director Alan Bodner (The Iron Giant, Kim Possible, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee), production designer Stephen Lewis (Kim Possible, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas) and animation/technical director Woody Yocum (Kim Possible, The Emperor’s New Skool, Dave the Barbarian).
Based in the Netherlands, Telescreen is a producer, distributor and rights manager that has handled such properties as Miffy, Moomin and Lizzy McGuire. The company’s Paz airs on Discovery Kids in the U.S. and has also received two Emmy nominations.
Alien Clones Author Homzie is a comedy writer whose sketch work has been performed on both Saturday Night Live and Late Night with David Letterman. She will serve as a creative consultant on the animated series.
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