Other properties the companies are said to be developing include the “House of Robots,” “Treasure Hunters,” and “Sophia, Princess Among Beasts” book series. Variety exclusively reported in March that Imagine and Patterson had partnered to develop film and TV projects based on Patterson’s children’s books. The kids and family division of Imagine was started in January. Imagine Kids + Family with Brian, Ron, and Stephanie is the right home for Max.” “The Albert Einstein Archives are very protective of Einstein’s legacy and are extremely selective when choosing our partners. “We’ve found the perfect creative partner to develop a Max Einstein TV series,” said Cribbs. The first book in the “Max Einstein” series was published in October, with the next book set to be released later this year. The project marks the first ever children’s series featuring Albert Einstein to be authorized by the Albert Einstein Archives/Hebrew University of Jerusalem for adaptation. “We are honored to work with the Albert Einstein Archives and JPE to bring these stories to life through content for kids everywhere.” The Patterson books take the readers on a globe-trotting adventure through the eyes of kids who may know a lot about science, but still have a lot to learn about life.” said Sperber. “Max is a great character – brilliant, curious and confident – and determined to change the world for the better.

Imagine Entertainment chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard will executive produce along with Imagine Kids & Family president Stephanie Sperber, Patterson, James Patterson Entertainment president Bill Robinson, and Martin Cribbs and Dave Green of Max Einstein LLC.

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