Glen Keane to Direct “Dear Basketball” Animated Film

Ken Kleinberg recently negotiated a deal on behalf of legendary animator Glen Keane (“Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Tangled”) to direct “Dear Basketball,” a short animated film based on a poem written by retired NBA player Kobe Bryant. The film, which will be narrated by Bryant and scored by Oscar-winning composer John Williams, will be distributed exclusively on Sports Illustrated digital platforms. For more information on the deal, click here.