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Joe Young’s Scruples, Big Time Saver Comic Panel was submitted by The Hartford Courant in the Newspaper In Education (NIE) program was awarded a National Program of Excellence Award. The contest is sponsored by the NAA Foundation (Newspaper Association of America). NIE programs from around the country submit programs and this program was given a third place award in the category of Special Projects. Joe’s comic competed in a competitive category - up against newspapers that have circulations over 500,000 copies a day!
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Grapevine Star Entertainment Inc. signs Representation and Distribution Agreement with Young! Studios LLC
Grapevine Star Entertainment Inc. and Hartford, Connecticut based Young! Studios LLC have signed an agreement to have certain video content, products and concepts (toys, books, electronics, stationary and gift) represented by Grapevine Star Entertainment.
GrapevineStar will lead the licensing, marketing and distribution of Young! Studios properties for all multi-platform media, physical and online distribution.
“We are very excited about working with a company with the knowledge and global reach of Grapevine Star Entertainment and have them representing our properties. Their experience with multi-cultural content for TV, mobile and internet integrated with merchandise is unprecedented”……says Joe Young, Cartoonist, Founder and CEO of Young! Studios LLC.
GrapevineStar, a next generation, globally focused media and entertainment company drives the leading edge of content and character development for TV, film, and books. Its expansive brand offering is presented with properties that promote environmental & social responsibility, poverty elimination efforts, and other positive growth education all while having fun. These international, eco-friendly, and positive lifestyle properties are integrated with social networks and virtual-world platforms.
Joe Young is one of the most highly regarded African-American cartoonists in America, his focus on helping inner city youth develop positive lifestyles through after-school programs that focus on computer graphics and animation matches well with the values and desired impact of GrapevineStar properties….We are honored to represent content and products created by Young Studios!, and by extension help the community he serves….says Jacob R. Miles III, CEO, Grapevine Star Entertainment Inc.
About GrapevineStar Entertainment Inc.
GrapevineStar is a globally focused media and entertainment company that develops and represents content for TV, film, internet, publishing and licensing. It also operates a network of niche focused social networks and is developing social networking/virtual-world platforms for young children, tweens/teens, and adults for entertainment, education, and for business. Content creators worldwide work with GrapevineStar, who helps them develop and monetize their work. GrapevineStar is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Beijing and Paris. It provides services including development, production, and distribution in the media and entertainment industries. The company has over 30 years experience working with major companies and represents over 50 entertainment properties. For more information visit www.GrapevineStar.com To join one of our communities visit www.GStarSite.com
About Young! Studios LLC
Young! Studios is an animation, film and production company that has produced work for celebrities, private and public organizations. Young! Studios also operate Young Studios World a state of the art fun and trairning center for youth. Youth participate in animation, video, sound
