Arcady Bay Entertainment -

Arcady Bay Entertainment is a family-founded business dedicated to the creation, discovery, development and marketing of superior entertainment content for children and their families.

With deep roots in the Young Adult creative community, proven success in filmed and stage adaptations and decades of blue chip marketing and sales expertise, ABE has the contacts and resources necessary to make your next family entertainment project a critical and financial success.

Happening Now:

Arcady Bay Entertainment presents "The Flint Heart," written by Katherine and John Paterson. The project is in pre-production and will be released as a feature length animated film in 2013.

Arcady Bay is a producer for "Everyman's Journey" the story of the band Journey's discovery of a lead singer via YouTube and Arnel Pineda's journey from unknown nightclub singer in the Philippines to front man of one of the world's favorite rock and roll bands.

"Love, Lots of It" has secured distribution through SHORTS INTERNATIONAL. It will soon be available for download through iTunes.

Latest News:

Katherine Paterson passes the Torch: Library of Congress Ambassador hands reigns over to

Walter Dean Myers.

Author Walter Dean Myers named new ambassador for youth literature

BY KELSI LOOS
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
WASHINGTON -- The Library of Congress on Tuesday named Walter Dean Myers, an award-winning author, the third national ambassador for young people's literature.

Myers, who credits reading with saving him from the pitfalls of a disadvantaged upbringing, began his professional writing career in 1969 with "Where Does the Day Go?" a picture book about a father-son trip to the park. He is perhaps best known for his young adult novels, including the New York Times bestseller "Monster" and "Somewhere in the Darkness," which won multiple awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Coretta Scott King award.

He now joins the previous ambassadors, Jon Scieszka and Katherine Paterson, in their quest to promote the importance of children's books and to encourage reading among youth. Both appeared with him at a ceremony Tuesday at the Library of Congress.

full story here:

Festival News:

Recently, "Open Air" was honored with a Silver Palm award from the Mexico International Film Festival.

A complete list of "Open Air" festival awards and acceptances is below.

'Flint' catches fire
Paterson to direct adaptation of mother's novel
By DAVE MCNARY

"Bridge to Terabithia" author Katherine Paterson's upcoming fantasy novel, "The Flint Heart," will get a feature treatment from newly minted production banner Bedrock Studios and Arcady Bay Entertainment.
Arcady Bay principal David Paterson will adapt his mother's tome as a live-action pic that will be special effects-driven.

The prolific Paterson collaborated on the novel with her husband, John Paterson Sr. The book is scheduled for a release from children's publisher Candlewick Press early next year.

Taking place during a time stretching from the Stone Age to modern-day England, the story centers on a magical amulet that brings power and despair to those who touch it.

Read the full article at:
http://www.variety.com

Bedrock, Arcady team on 'Flint'

Duo to bring Paterson novel the bigscreen
By DAVE MCNARY

Newly minted production banner Bedrock Studios and Arcady Bay Entertainment are teaming on a feature version of "The Flint Heart," Katherine Paterson's fantasy novel.

Arcady Bay principal David Paterson will adapt his mother's tome as a live-action pic that will be special effects driven.

Story centers on a magical amulet that brings power and despair to those who touch it while taking place during a time stretching from the Stone Age to modern day England.

Read the full article at:
http://www.variety.com

The Actors Fund Asks David Five Questions

"Bridge to Terabithia" Writers' Interview

Katherine Paterson, author of Bridge to Terabithia and David Paterson who wrote the screenplay and produced Bridge were interviewed recently about the film. Click here or on the picture below to watch the interview.

David Paterson and John Paterson

Arcady Bay Entertainment's Principals

David Interviewed at Sundance

Click on Sundance Interview to see a YouTube video of David's interview with RealTvFilms.com at 2010 Sundance.

"Open Air" News

Our current short film is "Open Air," starring Lynn Cohen whose credits include "Munich" and "Sex in the City." "Open Air" is currently showing at film festivals around the country.

Click here, "Open Air," or on the image below to watch the trailer (the video will begin automatically).