Goosebumps movie producer Neal H. Moritz is bringing Slappy the dummy to the small screen, as Deadline reports that a new live-action TV series adaptation of the popular book series is officially a go. “I loved making the Goosebumps movies and can’t wait to bring even more of R. L. Stine’s incredible stories to life through a high-end television series that speaks to both adults and kids alike,” Moritz says of the upcoming series. Moritz will be developing the project with Sony Pictures TV and Goosebumps publisher Scholastic Entertainment.
“Goosebumps has been keeping kids and families on the edge of their seats for nearly 30 years and we’re very excited to partner with Sony Pictures Television and Neal H. Moritz to bring the enduring brand to life in a fresh new way for today’s generation. From the world-famous book series to a full-scale licensing program and even live-action movies starring Jack Black, Goosebumps remains wildly popular and we look forward to presenting new adventures to give fans even more Goosebumps,” adds Scholastic Entertainment President and Chief Strategy Officer Iole Lucchese.
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This isn’t going to be the first Goosebumps television series, as the original live-action show ran for four seasons between 1995 and 1998. The series was very popular and remains a nostalgic favorite for many who remember watching it at the time. In 2015 and 2018, two Goosebumps movies were released in theaters featuring Jack Black starring as R. L. Stine. Although Moritz is involved with both movies as well as the upcoming series, it’s not yet clear if there will be a storyline connection between the two mediums, or if the new show will be more of an anthology series like the mid-90s version.
In any case, this is definitely something for Goosebumps fans to keep an eye out for. Stay tuned for more updates.
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