Ringo's song-inspired book is being adapted as an animated TV series, following a deal with Superprod.
Paris-headquartered Superprod has struck a
deal with Simon & Schuster, Universal Music Publishing and
Startling Music to adapt Ringo Starr’s song-inspired book Octopus Garden as an animated TV series.
Based on the hit song written and sung by Ringo─and featured on The Beatles’ classic album Abbey Road─the
children’s book brings the famous musician’s lyrics to life with
illustrations by Ben Cort, the artist behind bestselling children’s book
Aliens Love Underpants.
Distribution arm Superights has picked up global rights to the
upcoming series and will be pitching it along with Superprod at next
month’s MIPTV market in Cannes.
Simon & Schuster’s Octopus Garden is currently available
in hardcover and eBook formats, and it contains an exclusive version of
the song and an audio reading by Starr. The Beatles legend is no
stranger to the world of kids television─he performed an original music
video and song entitled “I Wish I was A Powerpuff Girl” for Cartoon
Network’s Dance Pantsed special in January 2014.
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