United States: Pryor Cashman Client Macmillan Publishers Makes Deal For Pout-Pout Fish Movie

Pryor Cashman client Macmillan Publishers announced that it will serve as executive producers and financiers for a movie adaptation of the popular The Pout-Pout Fish children's books written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna.

MiMO Studios and Like a Photon Creative have started production on The Pout-Pout Fish: The Movie in Australia. In a press release announcing the deal, Jen Besser, President of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, said, "Macmillan is thrilled to be working with the brilliant teams at Like a Photon and MiMO Studios to bring our beloved picture book franchise to life on the screen. Over the past 15 years, The Pout-Pout Fish has become a favorite of children and parents alike and this is the perfect next chapter."

Pryor Cashman Media + Entertainment Partner Simon Pulman and Associate Joshua Greenberg advised Macmillan on the deal.

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• [The Hollywood Reporter] Macmillan Publishers Boards MIMO Studios, Like a Photon Creative's 'Pout-Pout Fish' Animated Movie

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