Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterGreg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures and United Talent Agency have formed HappyNest, a production company for animated kids and family content.HappyNest will act as an ideas incubator and assist in financing, production and sales for multiple categories including filmed content, books, games, toys and digital media.
The venture also pledged to help creatives maintain creative and financial control of their intellectual property.UTA is the only major agency with a dedicated animation division representing top artists and rising stars.
Its participation in HappyNest is compliant with the spirt of the new WGA franchise agreement, insiders familiar with the deal said.
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