Arie Kaplan

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Freelance Writer (Hey Fuzzy Yellow) @ Curiosity Ink Media
New York, United States
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Queens County, New York, United States, United States
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About Arie Kaplan

I'm a writer. Specifically, I'm a screenwriter for television, video games, comic books, and transmedia. I'm also an award-winning author, and a world-renowned public speaker. My television writing credits include CHARLIE'S COLORFORMS CITY (Netflix), WORLD'S DUMBEST (TruTV), CYBERCHASE (PBS Kids), and CODENAME: KIDS NEXT DOOR (Cartoon Network).And my game writing credits include LAW & ORDER: LEGACIES (Telltale Games), PARANORMAL STATE: POISON SPRING (Legacy Games), and EQUOO: THE NEXT GENERATION: LODESTAR (PsycApps). Also, I was the Lead Writer for season one of the VANDERPUMP RULES mobile game (Endless Entertainment). I’ve written numerous books and graphic novels tied to licensed characters, including LEGO STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL STORMTROOPER TRAINING MANUAL (Scholastic), THE JURASSIC PARK LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK (Penguin Random House), RED TITAN AND THE RUNAWAY ROBOT (Simon & Schuster), and the Batman leveled reader HARLEY AT BAT (Penguin Random House).Oh, and then there are the comics! I’ve penned scripts for such iconic comic book titles as STAR WARS ADVENTURES (IDW Publishing), TALES FROM THE CRYPT (Papercutz), ARCHIE & FRIENDS (Archie Comics), and ROBERT E. HOWARD'S SAVAGE SWORD (Dark Horse Comics). Did I mention I’ve written a metric ton of nonfiction? My critically acclaimed nonfiction title FROM KRAKOW TO KRYPTON: JEWS AND COMIC BOOKS was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.When I'm not in NYC, I can usually be found zipping around the world, speaking at schools, synagogues, universities, book festivals, etc. I lecture, teach courses, and conduct workshops on a variety of pop culture related topics, including film history, television history, comic book history, animation history, and video game history.Please feel free to visit me at www.ariekaplan.com.As a freelance writer, I'm always looking for work in the following fields: screenwriting, television writing, comic book writing, animation writing, video game writing, and magazine writing.Also, I'm available to write material for stand-up comedians and corporate clients.

Arie Kaplan's Current Company Details
Curiosity Ink Media

Curiosity Ink Media

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Freelance Writer (Hey Fuzzy Yellow)
New York, United States
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Arie Kaplan Work Experience Details
  • Curiosity Ink Media
    Curiosity Ink Media
    New York, United States
  • Curiosity Ink Media
    Freelance Writer (Hey Fuzzy Yellow)
    Curiosity Ink Media Jul 2023 - Present
    Burbank, California, Us
    Freelance scriptwriter on forthcoming animated preschool series HEY FUZZY YELLOW.
  • Warner Bros. Animation
    Freelance Writer (Tom And Jerry Time)
    Warner Bros. Animation Aug 2022 - Present
    Us
    Wrote a freelance episode of upcoming animated preschool series TOM AND JERRY TIME, which will air on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito block. Produced by Warner Brothers Animation.
  • Chapter One Us (Formerly Innovations For Learning)
    Short Story Writer
    Chapter One Us (Formerly Innovations For Learning) Mar 2022 - Present
    Evanston, Il, Us
    As a freelance writer for Chapter One, I've written short stories for children on a variety of topics. Some of the stories are about different cultures all over the world and their traditions and holidays. Other stories are about immigrants and refugees. And I've also written a few stories for Chapter One about how kids can help the environment. Many of the stories have a humorous bent, but some are more serious in tone. The stories are available on the "Global Free Library" section on the Chapter One site.
  • Growyourbase
    Writer (Dame Time: Ogden)
    Growyourbase Nov 2021 - Present
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Wrote story bible, lore, plot outlines, and character dialogue for DAME TIME: OGDEN, a sci-fi adventure game developed by MetaVenture Studios, the gaming division of Grow Your Base. Game features NBA star Damian Lillard in a dystopian setting called “The Unfinished World.” DAME TIME: OGDEN launched in September 2022. The game is part of the Sandbox Metaverse.
  • 9 Story Media Group
    Freelance Writer (Charlie'S Colorforms City)
    9 Story Media Group Jan 2020 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    Wrote a freelance episode of Netflix animated preschool series CHARLIE'S COLORFORMS CITY, which is a show about storytelling and shape play. The episode I wrote is titled “Charlie and Little Bo Peep,” and it's one of the “Classic Tales with a Twist” episodes which launched as part of season 4. Streaming now. Produced by 9 Story Media.
  • Psycapps Digital Mental Health Games
    Writer (Equoo: The Next Generation: Lodestar)
    Psycapps Digital Mental Health Games Dec 2019 - Present
    London, England, Gb
    Writing scripts for emotional fitness game EQUOO: THE NEXT GENERATION: LODESTAR, along with story bible, lore, story outlines, and character dialogue for the game. EQUOO: THE NEXT GENERATION is currently available on Google Play and the iOs App Store.
  • Dk
    Author
    Dk 2017 - Present
    London, Gb
    Co-wrote LEGO DC SUPER HEROES VISUAL DICTIONARY, which was published in 2018. Also co-authored LEGO NINJAGO VISUAL DICTIONARY (NEW EDITION), which was published in 2019.
  • Scholastic
    Author
    Scholastic Jun 2015 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
    Wrote three LEGO STAR WARS books, titled FACE OFF, THE OFFICIAL STORMTROOPER TRAINING MANUAL, and THE OFFICIAL FORCE TRAINING MANUAL. All three of them are currently available from Scholastic. Also wrote THE OFFICIAL SHARK-TASTIC GUIDE. It's a funny (and informative) guide to all the characters from the HUNGRY SHARK video game franchise. That book was published in June 2019. More recently, I wrote THE ADVENTURES OF YOU AND STITCH, a Lilo and Stitch guided activity journal which will be published in 2023. THE ADVENTURES OF YOU AND STITCH is filled with guided writing prompts, activities, and puzzles, all of which are Lilo and Stitch-themed.
  • Disney Publishing Worldwide
    Author
    Disney Publishing Worldwide Nov 2014 - Present
    Wrote three of the short stories in the 5-MINUTE AVENGERS STORIES collection, which is out now from Disney Book Group's Marvel Press imprint. All of the tales in that volume feature Marvel's AVENGERS characters (e.g. Iron Man, Falcon, Hawkeye, Captain America, Black Widow). Also wrote one story for the SPIDER-MAN STORYBOOK COLLECTION (Marvel Press, May 2016) and two of the stories in the 5-MINUTE SPIDER-MAN STORIES collection (Marvel Press, June 2017).
  • Capstone Publishers
    Author
    Capstone Publishers 2011 - Present
    North Mankato, Mn, Us
    Wrote children’s graphic novel titled THE NEW KID FROM PLANET GLORF (2013). Also wrote three of the titles in the "Mythical Creatures" series of original graphic novels, all of which were published in 2021. The three "Mythical Creatures" OGNs I wrote were FRANKIE AND THE DRAGON; TREVOR, THE VERY BEST GIANT; and THE TROLL UNDER PUZZLEFOOT BRIDGE.
  • The Topps Company
    Freelance Copywriter
    The Topps Company Oct 2008 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
    I wrote gags, jokes, trivia questions, episode summaries, and other material for three complete sets of Topps SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS trading cards. Those SPONGEBOB card sets were all released/published between 2008-2010. In 2020, I wrote all of the back-of-the-card copy for the STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN "JOURNEY OF THE CHILD" trading card set (aka the “Baby Yoda” card set). The back-of-the-card copy included episode synopses and summaries of major story beats.
  • Penguin Random House
    Author
    Penguin Random House Apr 2008 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
    Author. Wrote children’s graphic novel titled SHADOW GUY & GAMMA GAL: HEROES UNITE, based on Disney Club Penguin MMORPG. Also wrote Penguins of Madagascar comic reader titled PENGUINS ON A MISSION. Both books are available now. I have written various Little Golden Books for PRH (e.g. DOCTOR STRANGE LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK, THE JURASSIC PARK LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK, THE THREAT OF THANOS (an AVENGERS LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK), THE DESPICABLE ME LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK, and THE E.T. LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK, etc). Also penned two BATMAN children's books (HARLEY AT BAT and SWAMPED BY CROC).
  • Dc Comics
    Freelance Writer
    Dc Comics Jul 2007 - Present
    Burbank, California, Us
    I write scripts for various DC Kids titles, such as LOONEY TUNES and CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK. Also, I wrote a SUPERMAN short story called “Man of Snow” for the DC HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2009.
  • Nix Hydra Games
    Writer
    Nix Hydra Games Aug 2019 - May 2020
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Story & dialogue writer for unannounced project.
  • New York Film Academy
    Teacher
    New York Film Academy Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
    Taught various writing courses at New York Film Academy, including Screenwriting, Screenwriting For 360/VR, Animation Writing, Film History, and Screenwriting For Video Games (aka Video Game Writing).
  • Mad Magazine
    Freelance Writer
    Mad Magazine Jan 2000 - Dec 2019
    I wrote humor pieces and funny comic book stories for MAD MAGAZINE for several years. Notable pieces include the “Gulf Wars Episode II: Clone of the Attacks” poster (featured in national press), “What If Chris Rock Performed At A Bar Mitzvah?," and “What If Batman Were Actually 80 Years Old?” Also wrote the recurring "Shamazon.com" feature.
  • Idw Publishing
    Freelance Writer
    Idw Publishing Aug 2007 - Jul 2019
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Wrote four-issue comic book mini-series SPEED RACER: CHRONICLES OF THE RACER (2008). Currently available in trade paperback. Also wrote Jabba the Hutt story for STAR WARS ADVENTURES (in 2019).
  • Joe Books
    Freelance Writer
    Joe Books 2016 - Dec 2018
    Wrote stories for DISNEY PRINCESS comic book series.
  • Endless Entertainment
    Lead Writer (Vanderpump Rules Mobile Game)
    Endless Entertainment Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
    New York, Us
    Served as Lead Writer on VANDERPUMP RULES video game for SERIES: YOUR STORY UNIVERSE. Did development work on first season of VANDERPUMP RULES game. Managed team of writers. Created characters and their backstories. Supervised writing process. Sketched out narrative arc for stories.
  • Bongo Comics
    Freelance Writer
    Bongo Comics May 2008 - Jul 2018
    Wrote comic book stories, of varying lengths, for titles such as BART SIMPSON, SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR, and SIMPSONS WINTER WINGDING.
  • Jam City
    Freelance Writer
    Jam City Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
    Culver City, California, Us
    Wrote scripts for interactive fiction game TWIST. Also wrote on WILD THINGS: ANIMAL ADVENTURE IOS/Android game, revising intro text, adding flavor text, and crafting backstories for the characters.
  • United Plankton Pictures
    Freelance Writer
    United Plankton Pictures 2015 - 2018
    Wrote stories for SPONGEBOB COMICS anthology comic book series.
  • Titan Publishing
    Writer
    Titan Publishing 2012 - Dec 2017
    Wrote article on actor/author Amber Benson for SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE. Also wrote article on MAD MAGAZINE's history of STAR WARS parodies for STAR WARS INSIDER MAGAZINE.
  • Lerner Publishing Group
    Author
    Lerner Publishing Group Jan 2011 - Feb 2017
    Us
    Wrote YA nonfiction book SWASHBUCKLING SCOUNDRELS: PIRATES IN FACT AND FICTION (October 2015), out now from Lerner's Twenty-First Century Books imprint. Also wrote 6-volume SHOCKZONE: GAMES & GAMERS series of YA nonfiction books about videogame industry (2013). Other Lerner projects include SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: SHAPING TV COMEDY AND AMERICAN CULTURE (2014, Twenty-First Century Books).
  • Digital Film Academy
    Teacher
    Digital Film Academy Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
    New York, Ny, Us
    Taught two screenwriting courses (beginning and advanced) at Digital Film Academy. Also taught courses in comic book writing, 360 storytelling, and film history at DFA.
  • Legacy Interactive
    Freelance Writer
    Legacy Interactive Sep 2008 - Dec 2016
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    I wrote the story and dialogue for all 5 episodes of the HOUSE M.D. episodic videogame (based on the hit TV series), for Legacy Interactive. Each of the 5 episodes of the HOUSE game are available now on PC and on Nintendo DSiWare. Also wrote the story and dialogue for the DISASTER HERO educational online game (2012). Penned the story, dialogue, and in-game fiction for the PARANORMAL STATE: POISON SPRING videogame (2013), based on the A&E series. Story & dialogue writer for unreleased SHERLOCK HOLMES game (scripts written in 2015).
  • Brainpop
    Freelance Writer (The Mysteries Of Life With Tim And Moby)
    Brainpop Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
    New York, Ny, Us
    Wrote scripts for educational animated short films, covering a variety of topics.
  • Alex Brands
    Freelance Copywriter
    Alex Brands Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
    Fairfield, Nj, Us
    Wrote, edited, and punched up copy for toy catalogs (both online and print). Created product descriptions for branded toys, novelty items, educational activity kits, and construction sets.
  • School Of Visual Arts
    Teacher
    School Of Visual Arts 2012 - Aug 2015
    New York, Ny, Us
    Taught two comic book writing courses, titled “Writers Of The Arc: how to craft multi-episode stories in today’s market” and "From Star Wars To Shrek: The art of writing comics based on licensed properties from other media."http://www.sva.edu/faculty/arie-kaplan
  • Bstv Entertainment
    Freelance Writer (Broke Bites)
    Bstv Entertainment Oct 2014 - May 2015
    Wrote on pilot for reality show BROKE BITES: WHAT THE FUNG?, a food/travel series that aired on FYI Network. Pilot aired as episode 13 of the series, titled “Santa Fe.” Produced by BSTV Entertainment. NOTE: In some markets, the series is simply known as WHAT THE FUNG?
  • Dark Horse Comics
    Freelance Writer
    Dark Horse Comics Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
    Milwaukie, Oregon, Us
    Wrote SAILOR STEVE COSTIGAN story, titled “Paper Tiger,” for issue #9 of comics anthology ROBERT E. HOWARD'S SAVAGE SWORD. Available now.
  • Rosen Publishing
    Author
    Rosen Publishing Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
    New York, New York, Us
    I've written several YA nonfiction books for Rosen. They include: DRACULA: THE LIFE OF VLAD THE IMPALER; BLOGS: FINDING YOUR VOICE, FINDING YOUR AUDIENCE, DATING AND RELATIONSHIPS: NAVIGATING THE SOCIAL SCENE, and SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE. All of the aforementioned books are currently available.
  • Meetinghouse Productions
    Staff Writer (Trutv Presents: World'S Dumbest)
    Meetinghouse Productions Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
    New York, Ny, Us
    Staff writer for television series TruTV PRESENTS: WORLD'S DUMBEST. Wrote jokes and comedy sketches for WORLD'S DUMBEST. Co-wrote and co-directed pilot episode of comedic web series REAL MALE ESCORTS OF MANHATTAN. Also developed other TV- and web-based projects for Meetinghouse.
  • Archie Comics
    Freelance Writer
    Archie Comics Jul 2008 - Dec 2012
    Writer for titles such as ARCHIE, ARCHIE DIGEST, and ARCHIE & FRIENDS.
  • Zenescope Entertainment
    Freelance Writer
    Zenescope Entertainment Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
    Horsham, Pa, Us
    Wrote “Story of the Ocean” comic book story for MANKIND: THE STORY OF ALL OF US series of anthology graphic novels. Published by Zenescope/Silver Dragon Books & The History Channel in 2012.
  • Arden Companies
    Freelance Copywriter
    Arden Companies Jan 2010 - Oct 2012
    Bingham Farms, Mi, Us
    I wrote speeches, videoscripts, brochures, and web content for Arden's DuraServ division, where I specialized in writing material for the “DuraServ Doc” corporate mascot character.
  • Telltale Games
    Freelance Writer (Law & Order: Legacies Video Game)
    Telltale Games 2011 - 2012
    Malibu & Corte Madera, Ca, Us
    Wrote the screenplay for Episode 2 of the LAW & ORDER: LEGACIES episodic videogame for Telltale Games. The episode, titled "Home to Roost," is available now for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
  • Amc Networks
    Blogger
    Amc Networks Apr 2008 - Jan 2011
    New York, Ny, Us
    Wrote for various blogs on AMCtv.com. Articles include “Dead From New York” (about SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE stars who’ve appeared in horror movies) and various blog posts re: 1960s cult classic TV show THE PRISONER. Also covered 2009 San Diego Comic Con for the site.
  • Fantasy Prone
    Freelance Script Consultant
    Fantasy Prone Aug 2009 - Dec 2010
    In 2009 and 2010, I was a script consultant for the Devils Due/Fantasy Prone series UNITED FREE WORLDS. In this capacity, I punched up and rewrote dialogue on several issues of the series.
  • Outspark
    Freelance Writer
    Outspark Apr 2010 - Nov 2010
    Wrote 12-part online comic strip set in the world of Outspark's "FISTS OF FU" MMO. Also drew rough "thumbnail" sketches/layouts of each strip, for illustrators to use as a guide.
  • Public Broadcasting Service
    Freelance Writer (Cyberchase)
    Public Broadcasting Service Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    Wrote series of four animated CYBERCHASE educational shorts, collectively titled “The Misadventures of Buzz & Delete,” for PBS Kids and Thirteen/WNET. Currently featured on pbskids.org website.

Arie Kaplan Skills

Storytelling Books Screenwriting Creative Writing Comics Blogging Comic Books Publishing Magazines Storyboarding Comedy Writing Graphic Novels Film Short Stories Television Fiction Cartoons Video Games Freelance Writing Pop Culture Illustration Animation Creative Direction Non Fiction Character Animation Copywriting Art Scripting Content Strategy Layout Web Content Art Direction Drawing Brochures Mac

Arie Kaplan Education Details

  • New York University
    New York University
    Dramatic Writing (Playwriting And Screenwriting)
  • New York University
    New York University
    Dramatic Writing

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