Legendary Entertainmentis partnering with Caroline Fraser of HarperCollins Productions (Carmen Sandiego) to produce a live-actionDanny and the Dinosaurfilm, based on the bestselling childrens picture book series by Syd Hoff.
The original book, published by HarperCollins in 1958, follows a young boy and a dinosaur who set off on a series of wonderful adventures together after meeting at a museum.
It was followed up by six sequels penned by Hoff, with the full set selling more than 11 million copies in 12 languages.
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Hoff penned dozens of books for both children and adult readers prior to his passing in May 2004 at age 91.
The New York City native was also known for his creation of thousands of cartoons including those that were a regular feature in theNew Yorker,following his first sale to the publication at 18.
Hoffs work also appeared over the years in many other magazines, includingEsquireandThe Saturday Evening Post, and in a nationally syndicated daily feature.
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HarperCollins in-house production company, HarperCollins Productions, produces TV, film and interactive media, from conception through launch, handling marketing, product licensing and promotions for HarperCollinss major franchises that includeCarmen Sandiego(Netflix),Pretzel and the Puppies(Apple TV+) andThe Oregon Trail.
Legendary titles coming up next for release, by Sony and Warner Bros respectively, are the Bert Kreischer vehicleThe Machine(May 26), based on Kreischers famed stand-up bit, and Denis VilleneuvesDune: Part Two(November 3).
Recently announced projects in the works at the company include the limited seriesThe Perfect Nanny, starring Nicole Kidman and Maya Erskine, for HBO; and the filmSuburban Hell, based on the novel by Maureen Kilmer, which counts Paul Feig and Sam Raimi among its producers.
The company also recently sold its manga adaptationDrops of Godto Apple, with that series being one of the few projects acquired by the streamer, rather than created in-house.
