For once, it may not be a bad thing for animators to hear the words ‘You’re fired.’ Premiere Publishing Group Inc. (PPG), publisher of Trump Magazine, has announced plans to make an animated series featuring business tycoon and reality TV star Donald Trump. PPG CEO and Trump Magazine editor Michael Jacobson issued a letter of intent on Friday, Oct. 6, between Sobe Life LLC and Trump World Publications Inc. to pursue production on the series, which will also feature other Trump execs in animated form.
“Our first step is producing two shorts and a pilot to present back to Mr. Trump for approval,” Jacobson comments. “We have interest from major animation houses and television networks to produce the series, and project the shorts and
pilot to be produced within 90 days, with the series in production first quarter 2007.” Jacobson bought the idea for an animated Trump series from business associate Mitchell Schultz, and retains all rights under a buy/sell agreement.
Trump won’t be the first billionaire businessman to be animated in his own series. In February of this year, DIC Ent. announced that it is developing a direct-to-DVD animated series with investor Warren Buffet. Now in production, The Secret Millionaire’s Club will consist of 13 titles that promote financial literacy to kids through relatable characters and real-world situations. Featuring the words, voice and likeness of Buffett, the first two installments are scheduled for release this fall.
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