Literary IP rights intelligence
Every adaptation starts with
one question: is it available?
Availability, contacts, and option history – including unannounced deals – on any book, short story, article, graphic novel or play. Answered by former development execs, scouts and media rights agents.
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- 200,000+
- Titles and Growing
- 7,000+
- Rights Checks Each Year
- 1.9 days
- Median Turnaround
- 27 years
- Hollywood’s Go-To Resource
The records you wish every property came with
Direct rights contacts for negotiation, date of last verification and rights history
- Books
- Short stories
- Graphic novels
- Plays
- Articles
- Podcasts
So much more than just a database
Robust features and rich intel that give you the edge in your pursuits
Move before the market
Rapid answers so you can pursue available material before the opportunity is lost.
Expert research team
Unlimited checks on listed titles and fresh research on anything not yet included, hand-edited and updated by a real person.
Comprehensive records
Search by genre, keyword, option history – including unannounced deals and development history going back decades.
Real-time alerts
Notifications about your favorite titles and authors. Be the first to know when an optioned property becomes available again.
Current clients include
- NETFLIX
- SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
- UNIVERSAL STUDIO GROUP
- WARNER BROS. PICTURES
Built by the people who used
to be in your shoes
Former development executives, media rights agents, managers and book scouts who understand the information and features you need. The only resource that combines literary IP expertise with direct updates from rights holders.
Emily Parker
Partner / CEO
Anne-Elisa Schaffer
Partner / President
Rights Specialists
- Reilly Boyle
- Chelsea Connors Newman
- Heather Overman
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