DreamWorks begins production of the movie "Dog Man" from the books of Dav Pilkey

DreamWorks Animation has optioned the rights to Dog man, the best-selling series in the world by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants) and is currently developing a feature film based on the series. Peter Hastings (Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain) is attached to direct.

"As his readers around the world know, Dav Pilkey is truly one of the most creative and talented storytellers of his generation," said Kristin Lowe, Chief Creative Officer, Features, DreamWorks Animation, "And Peter Hastings is just the right person. to bring this iconic character to the big screen and the legions of fans who are eagerly awaiting the adaptation. "

Hastings, a six-time winner of an Emmy Award and a Peabody, joined DreamWorks Animation in 2011, where he worked on DWA TV shows as the Emmy winner. Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness e The epic stories of Captain Underpants, on which he worked closely with Pilkey.

“I am honored and grateful to once again work with the brilliant Peter Hastings and the exceptional team at DreamWorks Animation,” said Pilkey.

Hastings enthused, “This is my second project based on Dav Pilkey's books and I'm very excited to take his fun, smart, emotional and ultimately Dog man and make it move! Not just by telling the story, but by absorbing and building on its great sensitivity, bringing it to the screen with deep respect for its billions of fans, because I am one of them “.

Published by Scholastic, the Dog man The series follows the hilarious adventures of "Supa Buddies": Dog Man, an adorable canine superhero, and his friends Li'l Petey, a curious kitten who embodies love, optimism and hope, and 80-HD, a robot that expresses itself best through its art. With Pilkey's signature humor and heart, the books explore universally positive themes including empathy, kindness, tenacity, becoming a better version of yourself, and the importance of doing good. The unique style of Dog man Graphic novels are meant to encourage a love of reading and creativity in children.

The most recent book in the series, Dog Man: Grime & Punishment, was published on September 1 by Scholastic. It became the best-selling book ever for its first week in the US and Canada and took the top spots USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Indie Bound, Toronto Star e The Globe and Mail bestseller lists.

All nine books of dog man published to date have taken the top spot on the bestseller list. Since the first book successfully published by critics four years ago, the series has nearly 40 million copies printed to date and has been translated into 40 foreign languages. Scholastic will publish the tenth book in the series, Dog Man: Mothering Heights, on March 23, 2021.

Pilkey has written and illustrated a number of bestselling and award-winning children's books, including the Caldecott Honor picture book The newspaper boy and Captain Underpants series that has sold more than 90 million copies worldwide. Pilkey's first ever graphic novel, The adventures of Super Diaper Baby, a spin-off of the Captain Underpants series, was released nearly 20 years ago and quickly became a national bestseller. Pilkey's latest graphic novel series, Cat Kid Comic Club, launched this month with great critical acclaim.

As for the film, DreamWorks Animation already partnered with Pilkey in 2017 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, which has grossed more than $ 125 million globally.

Pilkey is represented by Amy Berkower at Writers House LLC, Kassie Evashevski at Anonymous Content and Jamie Coghill at Surpin, Mayersohn & Coghill, LLP.

Hastings is represented by The Gotham Group.