Matt joins writing staff of Disney Jr.'s FANCY NANCY!
I'm thrilled to report that - after my turns on SOFIA THE FIRST and GOLDIE & BEAR - I have been hired to join the writing staff of my third Disney Jr. show... FANCY NANCY!
This is a brand new show (that will start airing in 2017) that is based on the wildly popular book series by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.
From a Variety article:
"FANCY NANCY has spawned more than 60 books that have sold some 28 million copies. The property has been chased for film and TV adaptations in the past. Shawn Levy and 20th Century Fox had been developing a “Fancy Nancy” feature, with Tina Fey also attached to produce, but the project is no longer active.
Disney Junior chief Nancy Kanter and HarperCollins Children’s Books president-publisher Susan Katz unveiled the deal on Friday. Katz noted that “Fancy Nancy” is marking its 10th anniversary this year.
“We are very eager to give her an even bigger stage on which to perform,” Kanter said.
Creators O’Connor and Preiss Glasser said Disney was a natural partner for the property aimed at kids 2-7, which aims to emphasize the importance of self-expression.
“This is definitely one of those ‘pinch me’ moments. When Robin and I met Nancy Kanter and her team, we knew instantly that Disney Junior was the plus-perfect home for ‘Fancy Nancy,’ ” said O’Connor.
Added Preiss Glasser: “After the thrill of seeing my two-dimensional drawings of Nancy and her ‘world’ come alive in spinoff musicals and ballets, the opportunity to see her animated by Disney is a dream I never would have dared to dream.”
