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.

Latest News:

'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

Festival News:

"Open Air" will be part of the following festivals.

Las Vegas Film Festival, June 4 - 6, 2010

Breckenridge Film Festival, June 10 - 13, 2010.

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.

"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

"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).