Tiller Press, a new S&S imprint, plans to use ‘social listening, research, and analytical capabilities’ as a guide. And Canada’s Transatlantic Agency Signs the UK’s Legend Press.
Books to Film: Sony Pictures Television Partners With Wattpad on Original Programming
Brokered by UTA’s ‘Emerging Platforms’ division, a new first-look co-production deal with Sony boosts Wattpad onto a new level of screen development.
Canada’s Guest of Honor Organizers Gear Up for Literary Programming
Canada announces a three-person literary programming committee for its Guest of Honor cultural program to represent its three literary traditions.
Industry Notes: Wolff Translator’s Shortlist; Cundill Submission Deadline
As the deadline arrives today (April 15) for submissions to Canada’s Cundill History Prize, the Goethe-Institut names its Wolff Translator’s shortlist.
Wattpad and the Philippines’ Anvil Publishing Announce New Imprint
Canadian reading platform Wattpad expands its footprint in the Philippines: it’s launching a new YA and romance imprint, Bliss Books, with Anvil Publishing.
Cambridge and California in Open Access Deal; Book Depot Acquires Kidsbooks
The University of Cambridge and the 10 campuses of the University of California enter a major new agreement in open access, as Ontario-based Book Depot acquires the American publisher Kidsbooks.
In Québec: New Report Cites Book Sales Uptick; Booksellers Debate Backlist
Booksellers in French-language Canada are required to carry extensive backlist titles but say sales of them are slow and require staff training.
Today at Tech Forum in Canada: Taking Advantage of Change
Across a broad range of topics for conference, today’s Tech Forum in Toronto is geared to exploring how ‘to take advantage of the opportunities created by technological change to reach readers.’
Kids Can Press’ ‘Most Magnificent Thing’ Animated Short Is Out From Nelvana
With what one of the show’s artists calls “a perpetual golden hour” palette, Arna Selznick and her Nelvana team bring Ashley Spires’ children’s book to animated life.
Wattpad’s Hong Kong Office Opens Partnership with Huayi Brothers Korea
The talent and content development groupo Huayi Brothers Korea is the latest company to strike up a partnership with Wattpad Studios’ Asia division.