Post by Collector's Connection on Sept 29, 2004 17:14:38 GMT -5
Meredith to Produce Children's Books and Products Based on Popular Marvel
Characters
DES MOINES, Iowa and NEW YORK, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meredith
Corporation (NYSE: MDP), the publisher of The New York Times bestseller
Trading Spaces: Behind the Scenes and leading global character-based
entertainment company Marvel Enterprises, Inc., (NYSE: MVL) announced a
multi-year agreement today to develop and publish a portfolio of children's
books products ranging from sound storybooks and coloring books to picture
story books based on some of the best-known Marvel Super Heroes.
The products will feature many of the highly popular Marvel characters,
including Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, The X-Men and
Iron Man, as well as other popular Marvel characters, such as Captain America,
and the pre-school property Spider-Man & Friends. The initial offerings in the
new children's book products will be released next spring.
Doug Guendel, vice president, Meredith Books states, "This agreement
reflects our continued strategic goal of expanding our publishing business
into the children's book marketplace, especially in the licensed character
arena. We can't think of a better property in this area than the great Marvel
characters."
Tim Rothwell, president, Worldwide Consumer Products Group, Marvel
Enterprises, added, "Meredith Books is one of the pre-eminent brands in the
publishing industry and has become one of the most aggressive and creative
players in the children's arena. Their creativity, coupled with their
retailer clout, make them perfect to help expand the presence of the Marvel
Universe among young kids."
The agreement builds upon the existing relationship between Meredith and
Marvel. "We are extremely excited to expand our relationship with Marvel and
believe that we are uniquely positioned to create children's products that
reflect the passion and fun of these well-known Marvel characters," says Todd
Davis, executive director, New Business Development for Meredith Books.
Meredith Books is a division of Meredith Corporation, one of the nation's
leading media and marketing companies. With more 300 books in print, Meredith
Books turns great brands into great books. Brands such as TLC(R), The Home
Depot(R), Disney(R), the Food Network(SM), and Better Homes and Garden(R), and
products such as Trading Spaces(TM), American Chopper(TM), Miracle Gro(R),
Monster Garage(TM) and Spider-Man trust Meredith Books to produce bestsellers
that capture the essence of their brands.
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is a leading global character-based entertainment
company that has developed and owns a library of more than 4,700 characters,
which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years.
Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product
licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development
of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team
also supports the creation of video games and toy lines based on its
characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and
services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's
comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while
also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy
Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales
and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines.
For additional information visit www.marvel.com .
Marvel, Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk,
Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Friends and the distinctive likenesses
thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with
permission. www.marvel.com .
Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademarks.
SOURCE Meredith Corporation
Web Site: www.meredith.com www.marvel.com
Characters
DES MOINES, Iowa and NEW YORK, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meredith
Corporation (NYSE: MDP), the publisher of The New York Times bestseller
Trading Spaces: Behind the Scenes and leading global character-based
entertainment company Marvel Enterprises, Inc., (NYSE: MVL) announced a
multi-year agreement today to develop and publish a portfolio of children's
books products ranging from sound storybooks and coloring books to picture
story books based on some of the best-known Marvel Super Heroes.
The products will feature many of the highly popular Marvel characters,
including Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, The X-Men and
Iron Man, as well as other popular Marvel characters, such as Captain America,
and the pre-school property Spider-Man & Friends. The initial offerings in the
new children's book products will be released next spring.
Doug Guendel, vice president, Meredith Books states, "This agreement
reflects our continued strategic goal of expanding our publishing business
into the children's book marketplace, especially in the licensed character
arena. We can't think of a better property in this area than the great Marvel
characters."
Tim Rothwell, president, Worldwide Consumer Products Group, Marvel
Enterprises, added, "Meredith Books is one of the pre-eminent brands in the
publishing industry and has become one of the most aggressive and creative
players in the children's arena. Their creativity, coupled with their
retailer clout, make them perfect to help expand the presence of the Marvel
Universe among young kids."
The agreement builds upon the existing relationship between Meredith and
Marvel. "We are extremely excited to expand our relationship with Marvel and
believe that we are uniquely positioned to create children's products that
reflect the passion and fun of these well-known Marvel characters," says Todd
Davis, executive director, New Business Development for Meredith Books.
Meredith Books is a division of Meredith Corporation, one of the nation's
leading media and marketing companies. With more 300 books in print, Meredith
Books turns great brands into great books. Brands such as TLC(R), The Home
Depot(R), Disney(R), the Food Network(SM), and Better Homes and Garden(R), and
products such as Trading Spaces(TM), American Chopper(TM), Miracle Gro(R),
Monster Garage(TM) and Spider-Man trust Meredith Books to produce bestsellers
that capture the essence of their brands.
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is a leading global character-based entertainment
company that has developed and owns a library of more than 4,700 characters,
which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years.
Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product
licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development
of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team
also supports the creation of video games and toy lines based on its
characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and
services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's
comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while
also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy
Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales
and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines.
For additional information visit www.marvel.com .
Marvel, Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk,
Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Friends and the distinctive likenesses
thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with
permission. www.marvel.com .
Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademarks.
SOURCE Meredith Corporation
Web Site: www.meredith.com www.marvel.com