| TS-50083-08 | Public Programs: Media TV Scripting | Unaffiliated independent scholar | Lost Treasure Hunt | 7/1/2008 - 12/31/2009 | $70,000.00 | Matthew | Gary | Davis | | | | | Rancho Palos Verdes | CA | 90275-2247 | USA | 2008 | History, General | Media TV Scripting | Public Programs | 70000 | 0 | 70000 | 0 | Scripting of three half-hour segments and detailed treatments for seven additional segments for an animated television series featuring teenage detectives who solve historical puzzles.
"Lost Treasure Hunt" is a series of half-hour television episodes that will explore topics in history and the humanities by using a unique combination of live-action documentary and animation. "Lost Treasure Hunt" brings together nationally recognized scholars and educators with a creative team from the major animation studios. Reacting to the need for age-appropriate humanities material for elementary-level children, this program uses animation to introduce children to historical subjects and explore multicultural topics. Expected for a wide television audience, "Lost Treasure Hunt" presents history in a style that is relevant to children, and will successfully compete for attention of young viewers confronted with many media choices. |