The Family Entertainment Network of web-based children’s games and other properties — including Poptropica, created by Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney, and Funbrain — has officially relaunched as StoryArc Media. The company was sold to Sandbox Partners last May by Pearson. Kinney has the title of chief creative officer under the new StoryArc banner, and Jen MacLean is president. Separately, the Frankfurt Book Fair has increased the minority stake they took in rights and licensing platform IPR License last May to give the fair controlling interest. Copyright Clearance Center retains their minority stake. FBF’s vp emerging media & English language markets Thomas Minkus will take […]
