Zero Gravity Management Blasting Big Screen Entertainment through the Stratosphere
If you’re excited about the new Kobee Manatee® pilot currently in development, this is the perfect time to talk about its animation manager and company! Meet Evan Anglin, Co-Head of Animation and Literary Manager at Zero Gravity Management in Los Angles, representing the Kobee Manatee® animated series.
Evan oversees the development of Zero Gravity’s animation department and represents award-winning artists and talent. This also includes showrunners, feature writers and directors, production companies and studios. He also represents supervising directors, board artists, character designers, art directors, animators, and animation/live action crossover clients. I think it’s pretty fair to say Evan Anglin stays very busy!
Anglin “has held similar roles at other companies like BOLD MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION, PARTOS COMPANY, and INNOVATIVE ARTISTS. His work focuses on building successful careers for clients in film, television, and animation.” Evan told Stage 32 he loves “material that is character driven, I love slice of life type of stories, YA, dark comedies, and animation or hybrid.” Evan holds a Bachelor of Science in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Texas Christian University.
Discover Zero Gravity Management – Towering Above Them All!
Zero Gravity Management “is a progressive entertainment company whose strength lies in the development and representation of screenwriters, directors, and actors. ZG maintains a list of some of the industry’s most established professionals in all arenas.”
“The firm is also a well-respected full-service production company handling the development, finance, execution and sale of projects in film, television and new media.”
“ZG works with all the major and mini-major studios on a consistent basis, producing feature films and TV series, selling spec scripts, and sourcing open writing, directing and acting assignments. In the literary world, ZG’s reputation has been built upon its hands-on development process, working intimately with our clients to generate the most elevated and unique material possible.”
The Zero Gravity “Hybrid” Model vs. Major Firms
Zero Gravity Management uses a unique Production-Management Hybrid that differs from traditional “Big Four” agencies (CAA, WME, UTA, Endeavor Group).
Feature Zero Gravity Management Traditional Agencies (Big Four)
Revenue Stream Client commissions + Production fees Strictly commission-based models.
Project Role Directly produces and finances projects Primarily act as brokers and packagers.
Specialization Focuses on IP lifecycle, from book to film/TV Focuses on high-volume talent representation.
Development In-house creative refining and script elevation Outsource creative development to external studios.
ZG has “a tremendous track record of bringing clients’ scripts to screen, and possess a relentless commitment to the projects and people we believe in. We champion provocative stories in all genres.”
Check back for the pilot’s development updates!
Below are the current installments in the award-winning Kobee Manatee® children’s educational series…
Synopsis: In late September, Kobee Manatee® is on a twelve-hundred-mile mission to get back home to Florida from Cape Cod, Massachusetts before the impending cold threatens his life. On his southbound journey, he meets two new friends: Tess the seahorse, who loves to learn, and Pablo the hermit crab, who is in search for a new shell. Will Kobee and his friends make it to Florida in time? Children learn all about manatees and their habitat!
We Have Excellent Reviews for Book 1!
“Children can learn a great deal about manatees and their habitat by reading about Kobee and his friends and their traveling adventure.” – Dr. Katie Tripp, Director of Science and Conservation, Save the Manatee Club
“This luxuriously illustrated, infectiously charming story makes us want to save the manatee and have a plush version to hug.” – Foreword Clarion Reviews
“A swimmingly fun, educational trip sure to be enjoyed by young friends of the manatee.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Kobee Manatee: Heading Home to Florida is a recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award. The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children.” – Mom’s Choice Awards
Synopsis: Loaded with surprises and exciting facts about weather, this thrilling tale follows Kobee Manatee as he travels across the mighty Atlantic Ocean into the strong Gulf Stream current – during hurricane season! His daring adventure begins when Kobee decides that he wants to surprise his sister Kim, who lives in the Bahamas, on her birthday. Will Kobee and his friends, Tess and Pablo, be able to travel safely from Key West, Florida, through all of the wild tropical weather coming their way? Each page includes in-depth, scientific details titled “Kobee’s Fun Facts,” which expand on the weather events that the characters encounter along the way.
We Have Excellent Reviews for Book 2!
“A rare children’s book that gives kids a colorful learning adventure and some weather fun facts parents will enjoy too.” —Rob Marciano | CBS News Senior Meteorologist
“An appealing picture book distinguished by its colorful images, creatively distilled meteorological facts, and simple but dynamic storytelling.” – Kirkus Reviews
“This vibrantly illustrated and amusing adventure will make learning about weather feel incidental.” –Foreword Clarion Reviews
Synopsis: Kobee Manatee and his pals, Tess the seahorse and Pablo the hermit crab are en route to Puerto Rico to explore the SS Antonio López, a historic shipwreck from the 1898 Spanish-American War. The ship sits underwater about seven miles west of San Juan. On their Caribbean adventure, they meet several new sea friends, including a whale shark, an octopus, and a moray eel. But as Kobee and his buddies begin their thrilling exploration of the wreck, Kobee gets trapped inside the sunken ship! Can Tess, Pablo, and the new seafaring friends rescue Kobee? Children are sure to enjoy this spectacular tale loaded with surprises, fun, and exciting facts all about Caribbean reef fish.
We Have Excellent Reviews for Book 3!
Kobee and his ocean pals are full of fun, adventure, and inspiration. They give the reader a better sense of the magic and mystery within our ocean world.” —Fabien Cousteau, oceanographic explorer and conservationist
“Another creative blending of real-life oceanography and gentle fantasy in a smart and entertaining series.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Children will be drawn to the colors and images, and amused by the story of Kobee and his friends. Far more significantly, they will learn some important information that may help them to appreciate the ocean, and the beauty and diversity of the world beneath the water’s surface.” —Foreword Reviews
We Have Excellent Reviews for Book 4!
“Kobee Manatee is a lovable and magnetic host, leading readers into the waters that cover 70% of the earth while opening young minds to the connections between human actions and marine ecosystems. Creating opportunities, which inspire love for our marine animals can cultivate an environmentally responsible conscience that can last a lifetime.” — Dr. Tracy Fanara, environmental engineer, research scientist, and science communicator (aka Inspector Planet | inspectorplanet.com)
“A well-crafted, thoughtful, and well-illustrated addition to a noteworthy educational book series.” —Kirkus Reviews
“We are happy to award deserving books like Kobee Manatee Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard. Our panel of judges really felt this book merited a place on our list of the best in family-friendly products that parents and educators can feel confident in using.” —Dawn Matheson, CEO, Mom’s Choice Awards
“Robert Scott Thayer presents an important environmental message in an engaging story with wonderful characters. Anyone who loves the ocean and wants to help save it should read Kobee Manatee: Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard. I’m looking forward to the next Kobee Manatee adventure.” —Readers’ Favorite
If you are in Florida and you see a sick or injured manatee, please call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at: 1-888-404-FWCC.
Here’s the Save the Manatee Club link to learn more about manatees …
~ Robert Scott Thayer
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