HC signs Transformers and Conrad deals

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 08/06/2011 - 14:56 HarperCollins Children's Books has signed two deals, with a new trilogy from reality star Lauren Conrad, and a licensing deal for the tie-in to the new Transformers movie. Brand development manager Richard Haines signed a deal for English-language rights to the Transformers: Dark of the Moon tie-in publishing with Hasbro, with plans to publish a junior novel, ultimate guide and an activity book in June 2011 ahead of the UK film release on 29th June. An annual will also be published in September 2011 to coincide with the film's release on DVD. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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