Afterglow Pictures to Develop Slate of Original Animated
Features
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RATON, Fla., April 28,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc's
(NASDAQ: GROM) Hollywood-based
original storytelling division, Curiosity Ink Media, today
announced that it has enlisted Afterglow Pictures, LLC to assist
in the development and distribution of the company's expanding
roster of original animated franchise properties. The
selection of Afterglow was announced today by Russell Hicks, Chief Content Officer of
Curiosity Ink Media.
Afterglow Pictures LLC was founded by Michael Samaciccia, a
veteran film and television professional with 20 years of
experience in development and production, who most recently
served as a producer on the Emmy-nominated drama series
'Survive', starring Sophie
Turner and Corey Hawkins.
Earlier, he was senior vice president of original live action
movies and series at Nickelodeon, where he executive produced and
supervised a large slate of kids and family entertainment
content.
"Afterglow's proven track record of shepherding successful
projects, from conception through execution, make them the ideal
partner in guiding Curiosity's roster of original animated
properties." said Hicks. "Afterglow brings a vast professional
network, including strong relationships with agents, managers,
writers, producers and distributors across the industry that will
streamline the process from pitch to screen. We look forward to
teaming up with them to pilot our development strategy."
Founded in 2017 by former long-time Nickelodeon executive,
Russell Hicks, celebrated
advertising executive, Brent Watts
and toy/marketing/production executive, Jared Wolfson, Curiosity aims to serve
content-starved programmers around the globe with premium,
multiplatform entertainment properties expressed through theatrical
distribution, TV series for linear and streaming programming
providers, as well as publishing and licensing. Grom acquired a
majority stake in Curiosity Ink Media in 2021.
About Curiosity Ink Media
Curiosity Ink Media is a
global media company that develops, acquires, builds, grows and
maximizes the short, mid, and 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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statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of
unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.
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