Frankfurt, 8 September 2016 – The networking day “A Book is a Film is a Game”, on the Thursday of the Book Fair (20 October 2016), will focus on the business of cross-genre adaptation. Experts and speakers from the book, film and games industries will share information about their market and discuss its potential, drawing on 12 case studies, presentations and expert panel discussions. The talks will also examine new business opportunities, as well as the pitfalls and success factors of the adaptation process. The programme is aimed at film and games producers, and the managers of publishing houses. It is being organised in cooperation with the Netherlands Film Fund. The partner for the networking day is Kaiken Publishing/Rovio Animation.Who isn’t familiar with the Angry Birds? They have long been popular all around the world, not just as a computer game, but also in books, as stickers, on bed sheets and clothing, as cuddly toys, and on suitcases and other items. In May this year, the Angry Birds even invaded the big screen.
In the session “From Game to Film”, Laura Nevanlinna, Publisher and CEO of Kaiken Publishing, and Ulla Junell, a producer with Rovio Animation Company, will tell us about the many different crossmedial collaborations it has spawned, especially the film.Wherever the Minecraft name appears, there’s sure to be a profit. With more than 100 million copies sold to date, this treasure chest of value addition now includes Lego bricks, novels, instruction books, supplementary software and YouTube channels. Warner Bros recently announced the Minecraft film premiere for 2019. In the case study “From Game to Book”, Eleanor Fletcher, Global Brand Management Director at Egmont Publishing UK, will provide us with insights into the highly diversified marketing world of the successful computer game. She is responsible for the cooperation with Minecraft developer Mojang/Microsoft.Laurent Duvault, Director of International and Audio-Visual Development with Franco-Belgian publishing group Media Participations, will take a behind-the-scenes look at an ongoing film project based on a comic.
Director Luc Besson (Nikita, Léon: The Professional, The Fifth Element) is currently busy filming the famous sci-fi comic series, Valérian et Laureline (UK publisher: Cinebook). The film, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, starring Dane DeHaan and supermodel Cara Delevingne, is due for release in 2017. Turning a successful novel into a computer game – this is the subject matter for bestselling author Markus Heitz and Jan Theysen of KING Art Games, whose talk will focus on Heitz’s fantasy saga, The Dwarves (Orbit/Yen), which is currently being adapted into a computer game.A tour of the Book Fair for film and games producers will provide them with deeper insights into the publishing industry. Publishers and rights managers will present their portfolios to the participants in the tour, making sure they get to see relevant material..The full programme: www.buchmesse.de/rechteAbout Kaiken PublishingKaiken Publishing Ltd., Rovio Entertainment company, is the go-to partner for IP owners wishing to expand into publishing and transmedia storytelling.
Kaiken creates publishing programs from original stories and for existing brands for children, teens and comics fans worldwide. The company’s storytelling experts actively search for new ideas that can find readers through Kaiken’s vast global network of publishers and digital partners. About RovioRovio Entertainment Ltd. is a global entertainment media company. Headquartered in Finland and with studios across the world, Rovio is the creator of Angry Birds™, the casual mobile game that changed an industry and became an international phenomenon. Today Angry Birds is not only the most downloaded game of all time, it is a renowned entertainment brand that has branched out into animation, licensing and more. The Angry Birds Movie is out now around the world. About the Frankfurt Book FairThe Frankfurt Book Fair is the international publishing industry’s biggest trade fair – with 7,100 exhibitors from more than 100 countries, around 275,000 visitors, over 4,000 events and approximately 10,000 accredited journalists – including 2,000 bloggers - in attendance.
It also gathers key players from other media, including the film and games industries. Since 1976, the Book Fair has featured an annual Guest of Honour country, which showcases its book market, literature and culture to attendees in a variety of ways. The Frankfurt Book Fair organises the participation of German publishers at around 20 international book fairs and hosts trade events throughout the year in major international markets. With its Business Club, the Frankfurt Book Fair offers essential services and an ideal setting for the activities of publishers, entrepreneurs, pioneers, experts and visionaries. The Frankfurt Book Fair is a subsidiary of the German Publishers & Booksellers Association. Find the programme of the networking day here Back to overview page The Makers Chest is a dynamic storage system for LEGO® bricks and toys. It cleans up the mess and helps reinforce organizational habits, teaching kids that, if everything has a place, it takes less time to find that perfect part.
The Maker's Chest holds all the gear for great and imaginative builds. The entire product is built in Wadsworth Ohio using a CNC router and UV flatbed printer. It features unique and beautiful voxel graphics printed directly to the wood that excites kids and helps close the gap between digital and real world creativity. It is constructed of the highest quality UV coated plywood and is built to last for generations. A Maker's Chest by Larscraft is fine furniture designed to take abuse and is an heirloom piece for any family. Toys get passed down to the next generation, and the Makers Chest will be there to keep those toys safe for your children's children.NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.Here's a quick overview of the pledge levels, but be sure to read on for more information on the features and background to how this product came to life. Larscraft is a company conceptualized by eight year old entrepreneur Lars Gerding.
Lars had an idea for an inventory system for his Legos, which he sketched out and wanted to build. The company was founded in 2015 based on Lars' idea. Lars and Christopher worked together using their combined creativity and engineering skills to develop the chest and kickstart the company. Six removable trays with protective UV coating that allows parts to slide around easily. Each tray slides out from the chest and has two removable dividers for up to three rows of separation. Six trays are removable and feature 2 dividers each. Dimensions are 18" x 18" x 36" (455mm x 455mm x 910mm), meaning it can hold A LOT of bricks or toys. Two 100 Newton gas lifters allow the chest to open with ease and keep the lid from falling down during play time. Don't worry, it's still easy for a child to close the lid, but is impossible to slam down thanks to the innovate design. Video: Lars demonstrating the magnetic latch and gas lifters at a local home and garden show. A unique magnetic latch that holds the lid in place when closed.
Simply rotate the latch, and a "click" sounds as magnets disengage and allow the lid to open. Magnetic latch releases the gas lifters for smooth opening. Large build platform is strategically placed under the lid for children to play with their creations. Finally, a place to set those prized builds and keep them safe from little sister's destructive Godzilla hands, and keep them off the floor where parents step on them with bare feet. Anyone who has stepped on a Lego brick barefoot knows this is a big deal. 3 year old Alexis loves to play on the Maker's Chest build platform Simply gorgeous Garneka birch is high quality wood; you won't find this plywood in you local home improvement store. Larscraft wood is voidless on all edges, which means the core is beautiful and longer lasting than imported materials. It's harder to machine because of the material density, but the result is worth the extra effort. There is a UV clear coat on the inside faces. This makes it easy to clean and protects the surface from spills and hand oils.
Parts are hand selected and printed. Prints are handled and assembled individually and with great care, resulting in an incredible build with stunning art that still shows the woodgrain. This is a time intensive and expensive process but we believe the result speaks for itself. Simply beautiful, durable, fine furniture. Video: Lars sorting printed parts for the original prototype. Notice that back then he was a good boy and let us get his hair cut! Tongue and groove assembly. All walls are precision machined with slots that eliminate errors in assembly and make for a stronger build. All panels are press fit to ensure that every part is in the exact place, then glued and screwed. We take the extra time and steps to make the cabinet strong, and build it with pride right here in the USA. Cabinet edges are protected with commercial grade T-molding that outlasts all other edge treatments. It is far superior to edge banding and its curved surface offers comfort and cushioning during use.
T-molding is expensive and labor intensive to install, but we believe the results are key to having a functional children's chest that will last for generations. Black T-molding is beautiful, comfortable, and will last for generations. Optional figure showcase holds 132 Lego-compatible mini-figures. The showcase can be installed on the wall or the underside of the Makers Chest lid. The figures do not fall when the lid is closed thanks to the optional Lego-compatible bricks in each compartment (Lego figures not included). The Figure Display is beautiful and helps you keep track of all your favorite mini-figures. Since its early conception, Larscraft has grown into something greater than itself. As a company, Larscraft is grounded on a strong foundation of high ideals. At Larscraft, we believe that all small things are capable of achieving greatness if provided the right tools and encouragement. We want to show the children of the world that engineering can be fun and interesting.
We want children to be unafraid to explore their potentials, whatever they may be. Lars and Dad building the figure showcase Everything that is done at Larscraft is a reflection of our core values, namely mentorship, creativity, education, the promotion of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) subjects, and fun. Larscraft encourages children and their mentors to explore, create, learn, and grow. By doing so we believe the children of the next generation will be well equipped to deal with the issues posed against the world of tomorrow. In addition to toy chests and relevant accessories, Larscraft aims to uphold its values by holding events in the Northeast Ohio community that encourage children to explore, build, and create. Through the facilitation of these events we hope that children will come to see themselves as young makers. Lars soldering components to build a Tesla coil This company was founded because an eight year-old had an idea that he wanted to make a reality.
This dream was realized through mentorship, creativity, education, the promotion of STEM subjects, and fun. We hope to be a driving force for the dreams of many children in the future. Larscraft is the embodiment of a dream come to life. We hope to set an example for all the little dreamers out there.Video: Lars operating the UV flatbed printer to print his artwork to the surface of the birch material. Please note how the beautiful woodgrain still shows through. The Larscraft Maker's Chest is also great for dolls and action figures. Figure showcase mounts on the wall or in the Maker's Chest, and can be purchased separately. How many Lego figures do YOU have? Please review our pledge levels and thanks for looking! Please tell your friends! "LEGO®is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product". We know everything involved in making this product and I am confident we will be able to deliver in the promised timelines.