Whac-A-Mole Burrows into New Business Opportunity

Foothill Entertainment will partner with Bob’s Space Racers to develop multi-platform television programming based on Whac-A-Mole, the $1.5 billion amusement park brand. The deal marks the brand’s evolution from traditional gaming into entertainment. Foothill Entertainment will serve as executive producers for the television and Internet projects. Christopher Keenan, president of Creating 4 Kids, will spearhead the development for Foothill Entertainment. Initial plans include a kids’ animated television series and a live-action reality/game show for family viewing.