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The Teaser Trailer for ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’ Has Officially Released
Starring Eric Bauza as the voice of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, this hilarious animated feature film premieres February 28, 2025
‘Joan Mitchell: Lady Painter’ Picked Up by Producer
The first full-scale biography of the famed painter, written by Patricia Albers, has been optioned.
Eric Bauza Speaking at a Q&A for ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ Screening at the London Hotel.
He will also be going to New York to do publicity for the film soon!
Matt Chapman Working as a consultant on ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Animated Film
Eric Bauza Voices Porky and Daffy in new Looney Tunes Film ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are making their hilarious return to the big screen in this sci-fi comedy adventure, the first-ever fully animated Looney Tunes feature-length movie created for a cinema audience.
Matt Danner has Inked a Deal with Sony
Matt Danner to Executive Produce a new series for Sony based on a video game
Randy Taraborrelli’s ‘JFK: Public, Private, Secret’ Releasing July 2025
In this deeply researched presidential biography, J. Randy Taraborrelli tells John F. Kennedy’s story in a provocative new way by revealing how public moments in his life were so influenced by private relationships with not only his family, but also Jackie’s.
Corey McGowan Has Attached a Writer to ‘Tricksters in the Madhouse’
Tricksters in the Madhouse recreates the heart-stopping game that would shock white basketball fans raised to view black athletes in separate and unequal terms.
Adam Sikes’ ‘The Underhanded’ Picked Up by Showrunner
Matt Chapman Working on an Animated Feature for Disney
Eric Bauza Voices Characters in ‘Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports’ Video Game
The game releases September 27, 2024 on Console and PC, and features Eric as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Marvin Martian, and Tweety!
Margot Mifflin’s ‘The Blue Tattoo’ Has Been Optioned
The Blue Tattoo tells the harrowing story of thirteen-year old pioneer Olive Oatman, who lived as a slave for a year before being traded to the Mohave, who tattooed her face and raised her as their own.
University of Nebraska Press’ ‘Black Bruins’ Optioned
A producer has optioned Black Bruins by James W. Johnson. Black Bruins chronicles the inspirational lives of five African American athletes who faced racial discrimination as teammates at UCLA in the late 1930s.
J. Randy Taraborrelli’s ‘The Hiltons’ Has Been re-Optioned
‘The Hiltons’ is a sweeping saga of the success-and excess-of an iconic American family.
Jim DeFelice Writing a New Book for William Morrow
Eric Bauza Interviewed on the Brett Allan Show
Check out Eric’s interview on what it’s like to be Bugs Bunny!
Eric Bauza Spoke at the Hawaii International Film Festival ’Ōpio Fest
Eric was invited to be a guest speaker at the ’Ōpio Fest, where students of the University of Hawaii had the opportunity to pick his brain and learn about his career in animation.
University of Nebraska Title Maestro Recently Optioned
Maestro by James O. Gump was optioned by a producer.
Eric Bauza On the Fight to Save Coyote vs. Acme
Macho Row and War in the Boats Picked Up for Development
Macho Row by William C. Kashatus and War in the Boats by William J. Ruhe, both titles by the University of Nebraska Press, have been optioned for development
Matt Danner’s Animated Series ‘Super Free Play’ to be Produced
Danner’s original animated series is about a set of super powered siblings, and is set to be produced by Animasia Studios
Eric Bauza Wins Again at the 2nd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards
After winning an Emmy for Outstanding Voice Performance in an Animated Program last year, Eric has won his second Emmy, this time for Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program. Congratulations, Eric!
Jackie: Public, Private, Secret; Jackie, Janet and Lee Optioned by Tucker Tooley Entertainment
Tucker Tooley Entertainment has acquired the TV rights to the pair of books about First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with plans to develop them into a limited series. Both New York Times Bestsellers are by J. Randy Taraborrelli.
The Underhanded: New Book by Adam Sikes
Releasing April, 2024, The Underhanded follows William Dresden, a professor with a troubled past. Dresden’s world is blown apart when a call from an MI6 officer reveals shocking information about his family, and plunges him into a battle against neofascists inciting violence across Europe.
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Receives Promising Reviews
Streaming on Paramount+, ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ stands out as a striking Western miniseries led by David Oyelowo. The series is based on the first two books in Sidney Thompson’s Bass Reeves trilogy, published by University of Nebraska Press. Sidney also served as a consultant on the series.
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Charts a Strong Exploration into the Life of the Legendary Lawman
The Paramount+ series follows Reeves’ trajectory from an unwilling participant in the wrong side of the Civil War to one of America’s first (and best) dispensers of justice.
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ series premiers on Paramount+ on 11/5
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ first season is based on Follow the Angels, Follow the Doves and Hell on the Border by Sidney Thompson in his Bass Reeves trilogy. Sidney served as a consultant, and worked very closely with the writers on the series.
J. Randy Taraborrelli’s Jackie: Public, Private, Secret Released August, 2023
The colorful biography was Number 3 on the New York Times Bestseller’s List, and features previously untold bombshell details of Jackie Kennedy’s life. The book was optioned by a well-known producer well before its publication.
Eric Bauza Stars in ‘Tiny Toons: Looniversity’ Reboot
The animated Max series follows Buster Bunny, voiced by Eric Bauza, and Babs Bunny as they head off to college.
‘Krapopolis’ Draws 3.6 Million View Premiere
The Fox animated series set in ancient Greece features the voice talents of Eric Bauza.
Eric Bauza Wins Children’s Emmy!
Eric won for his work on Looney Tunes Cartoons as Bugs Bunny, Marvin the Martian, Daffy Duck, and Tweety.
‘Kiff’ Has Been Renewed for a Second Season
Eric Bauza voices Reggie and other characters on the Disney+ animated series which follows the adventures of an optimistic squirrel and her mellow best friend.
Eric Bauza to star in reboot of popular 90s animated series ‘Tiny Toons Looniversity’
Eric will voice Buster Bunny on the half-hour animated series which will premiere on Cartoon Network and Max in Fall 2023.
Burning the Breeze Optioned by Producers
The University of Nebraska Press novel tells the story of three generations of women and their intrepid efforts to succeed in the American West.
“Joe Baby” adaptation by Todd Samovitz acquired by Grandave
Grandave Intl. has acquired worldwide sales rights to action thriller feature “Joe Baby,” starring Dichen Lachman, Willa Fitzgerald, Harvey Keitel, and Ron Perlman.
Matt Danner Directing ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Film
The next ‘Wimpy Kid’ installment coming from 20th Century will be helmed by Matt Danner.
Matt Danner’s ‘Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again’: A Fun-Sized Animated Blast From the Past
Directed by Matt Danner, the new animated feature pays homage to the aspects of the live-action films that made them such memorable experiences.
J. Randy Taraborrelli’s author of 15 New York Times bestselling novels, has optioned three of his recent biographies
Taraborrelli’s ‘The Hiltons’ optioned by eOne; ‘Jackie: Public Private and Secret’ optioned by Tucker Tooley, ‘Once Upon a Time: Behidn the Fairytale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier’ optioned by ITV.
Harold Schechter’s ‘Hell’s Princess’ optioned by Dark Castle
Amazon Charts Bestseller, ‘Hell’s Princess’ is a gripping narrative of the American female serial killer known as Lady Bluebeard.
Steeger Properties LLC Pulp Fiction Titles Picked Up by Major Producers
Major producers are actively packaging Steeger Properties’ Pulp Fiction properties.
Nancy Collins is Writing ‘Blade Runner’ Comic for Titan Comics
Four issue mini-series based on the acclaimed ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ anime series.
Matt Danner’s Muppet Babies Nominated for 2 Emmys!
Muppet Babies nominated for Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Direction for a Preschool Animated Program.