Reimagining the Hardy Boys for their Centennial Anniversary

With the Hardy Boys’ 100th anniversary coming up in 2027, there is no better time than the present to explore their history and for Simon & Schuster Canada, the copyright owners, to consider how the well-loved characters can be ushered into the modern day. In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the beloved detective duo from Bayport, Simon & Schuster Canada is open to the possibility of rebooting of the Hardy Boys series in a way that brings the characters into the modern day while still connecting to their original intent and roots as characters and cultural icons. The proposed project will see the intern take on extensive research regarding the original Hardy Boys series and distill that research into an actionable proposal for Simon & Schuster Canada, which will detail how the Hardy Boys can be rebooted in the modern day while still maintaining the original essence of the series.

Faculty Supervisor:

Scott Steedman

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Partner:

Simon & Schuster

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Simon Fraser University

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