On Screen Entertainment Options Children's Book Series By Tiki and Ronde Barber

On Screen Entertainment Options Children's Book Series By Tiki and Ronde Barber

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Television production company On Screen Entertainment has optioned the rights to the children's books based on the childhoods of NFL twin superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber. "By My Brother's Side" (2004) and "Game Day" (October 2005), both published by Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, will serve as the inspiration for an animated children's series aimed at the tween market.

The series, to be produced by On Screen Entertainment and developed by seasoned animation writer and producer, Allan Neuwirth, will be based on the Barber twins' experiences growing up in Roanoke, Virginia. Both Tiki and Ronde Barber will be actively involved in the creative content of the show and development of all characters and storylines.

"We are very excited to work with the Barbers," adds Orly Wiseman, On Screen Entertainment Co-President. "Tiki and Ronde are great role models for today's children."

"Tiki and Ronde are thrilled to be developing their stories for television," said their business agent, Mark Lepselter. "We have always chosen our partners very carefully and like Simon & Schuster, On Screen Entertainment reflects the quality reputation that meets our standards."

The series, a coming of age comedy, focuses on the NFL superstars as ten- year-old boys. The episodes will emphasize the values of teamwork, family, dedication and determination both on and off the field.

"The growth of team sports for tween boys and girls in this country is enormous," says Nikki Silver, On Screen Entertainments Co-President. "And through these sports, children are learning valuable social skills that will stay with them for a lifetime."

About On Screen Entertainment

On Screen Entertainment creates, develops and produces quality programming for the entire family. The company, jointly run by Emmy Award-winning producers Nikki Silver and Orly Wiseman, was created out of their passion and commitment to providing exceptional family entertainment. The company is currently producing a series of three one-hour specials for TV Land. This past winter, On Screen Entertainment produced the critically acclaimed "Miracle's Boys," a dramatic mini-series for teens, which aired on MTV's The N Network. In addition they have produced Reading Rainbow, a multi-award winning children's series on PBS, which has won 24 Emmy's in 20 years. On Screen has an impressive library of television series and development properties including "What's Going On?", a 10-part documentary series airing on Showtime, "Outward Bound", airing on Discover Kids and "The Zack Files" which is in re-runs on the Showtime Family Zone. The company is currently in development on the feature film adaptation of Lois Lowry's Newbury-award winning book, "The Giver", to be produced with Jeff Bridges and Walden Media. Other book properties in development include Christopher Paul Curtis' "The Watson's Go To Birmingham - 1963" and Joan Bauer's "Hope Was Here."

Source: On Screen Entertainment

CONTACT: Lauren R. Duran of On Screen Entertainment, +1-917-697-3606

Web site: http://www.onscreenent.net/

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