BOCA RATON, Fla., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamite
Entertainment, a leading independent publisher of comic books
and graphic novels, today announced that it has partnered
with Curiosity Ink Media - a producer of original
multiplatform entertainment for kids and families - to create
books for kids that are rooted in Curiosity's
original intellectual property (IP) as well as titles the
company will develop for other brands. The alliance begins in
earnest with the first titles slated to hit shelves beginning
in spring, 2022 and brings Curiosity, which recently entered into
an agreement to be acquired by Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.,
(NASDAQ: GROM) squarely into the publishing arena. The announcement
was made jointly by Dynamite CEO and Publisher, Nick Barrucci and Russell Hicks, Curiosity Ink Media's Chief
Content Officer.
Curiosity Ink Media Partners with Dynamite Entertainment to Publish
Exciting Slate of New Kids Titles
The first two properties to hit shelves will be: Curiosity
Books' "Baldwin's Big Adventure,"
a picture book about an unassuming, but fearless switcher train
with a giant heart and; an activity book for preschoolers based on
the wildly-popular PAW Patrol™ produced by Spin Master
Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon.
Following the debut of "Baldwin's Big Adventure," a visually rich
picture book for preschoolers, and PAW Patrol, in Book-Plus
Novelty Format, Dynamite and Curiosity will publish additional
titles including entries in the red-hot graphic novel
category. Additionally, it was announced that Dynamite will
serve as the distributor of record for Curiosity's
wide-ranging catalogue of licensed properties and original
content for publishing.
In the partnership, Jon I.
Rosenberg who heads publishing for Curiosity, will
lead the alliance in cultivating Curiosity's licensed and
original IP (intellectual property) into books and consumer
products for today's kids and families. A veteran publisher
who held executive positions at MGM Studios Licensed Publishing
Division and Silver Dolphin Books, Rosenberg brings 20+ years
of industry experience to the new development initiative
before taking the reins at Curiosity Books in 2017.
A proven publisher in adult-targeted comic books and graphic
novels, Dynamite is dedicated to serving a variety of
consumers through comic and picture book storytelling. Among
some of the company's current offerings for young adults
and kids include Nancy Drew,
Rainbow Brite, Grumpy Cat, Fruit Ninja and
Bob's Burgers.
"Dynamite publishing is energized by our alliance with Curiosity
Books. The best way to grow the industry is to have diverse
offerings for younger readers, and then encouraging them to
continue to read both our children's books, and then our comics,
and all segments of the industry will grow," said Dynamite
CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci. "By
offering Curiosity's immersive content alongside our proven
portfolio of best-selling properties, Dynamite can embrace a wider
fan base with new, premium titles."
"Locking arms with Dynamite underscores Curiosity's commitment
to premium publishing and our mission to entertain kids
through unique immersive storytelling content," said
Rosenberg. "Dynamite shares our vision of promoting reading as
one of the joys in life we hope to instill in kids at a young
age and embrace as a life-long habit."
About Dynamite Entertainment
Dynamite was founded in
2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and
properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A
Game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls
an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which
includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such
as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic
Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In
addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling
comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile
creators in comics and entertainment, including Gail
Simone, Christopher Priest, Leah
Moore, Kevin Smith,
David Walker, Vita Ayala, Danny Lore, Neil Gaiman,
Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Mark
Russell, Brandon Thomas,
Amy Chu, Reginald Hudlin,
Nancy Collins, David Walker, Steve
Orlando, Greg Pak,
Jenny Frison, Matt Wagner, and
a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently
ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of
their titles - including Alex
Ross and Jim Krueger's
Project Superpowers - have debuted in the Top Ten lists
produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005,
Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher
and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year
(under 5%) and again in 2011. The company has also been
nominated for and won several industry awards, including
the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.
About Curiosity Ink Media
Curiosity Ink Media is a
global media company that develops, acquires, builds, grows
and maximizes the short, mid & long-term commercial potential
of Kids & Family entertainment properties and associated
business opportunities. Driven by a best-in-class leadership
team, Curiosity Ink Media's multi-faceted I.P. library
is designed to amass ongoing value through strategic
stewardship, partnerships and highly targeted market
entry.
About Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.
Grom Social
Enterprises, Inc. is a growing social media platform and original
content provider of entertainment for children under 13 years of
age, which provides safe and secure digital environments for kids
that can be monitored by their parents or guardians. The Company
has several operating subsidiaries, including Grom Social, which
delivers its content through mobile and desktop environments (web
portal and apps) that entertain children, let them interact with
friends, access relevant news, and play proprietary games while
teaching them about being good digital citizens. The Company owns
and operates Top Draw Animation,, which produces award-winning
animation content for some of the largest international media
companies in the world. Grom also includes Grom Educational
Services, which has provided web filtering services for K-12
schools, government and private businesses. For more information,
please visit gromsocial.com.
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