9 Story Entertainment Secures Joan Clark's The Hand of Robin Squires For Development

Company's First Endeavor into Direct-To-Video Productions Features Heart Stopping Tale of Treasure and Mystery
Toronto, CA - January 21, 2008

Multi-award-winning production and distribution company 9 Story Entertainment is adventuring into direct to video production, securing the rights to acclaimed author Joan Clark's celebrated book The Hand of Robin Squires to develop and produce into an animated feature.

9 Story is working with long-time children's industry veteran Peter Moss to develop the children's and teens timeless tale. The Hand of Robin Squires tells the story of a young boy's elusive quest to find the truth to a century's-worth of secrets and ultimately find a hidden pirates' treasure.

"Joan Clark is one of Canada's most beloved authors," said Vince Commisso, President and CEO, 9 Story Entertainment. "The Hand of Robin Squires is a character-driven coming of age story. Ms. Clark's wonderfully crafted delivery of this mystical pirate tale makes it an ideal story to bring to life as an animated feature length film for children and family audiences. We look forward to bringing Ms.Clark's spirited story to the screen."

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