John C. Schulte
Owner, Developer, Writer, Director, Producer, Marketeur, Bon Vivant at PANGEA Corporation- Claim this Profile
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German Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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kathy sison
It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for John Schulte. I have known and worked with John and the Pangea family for 25 plus years, through our alliance at Tomy Toys, Playmates Toys and most recently with my own company, TradeShow Magic. Unparalleled dedication, imagination, creativity, knowledge, integrity and good old fashioned horse sense is what they bring to the mix - when you hire John and his family of Pangeals, you can be rest assured the end result will exceed your expectations every single time. They never miss a deadline, always provide great value, and are quite simply some of the funnest bunch of creatives you could ever hope to work with! From copywriting to packaging and showroom design, they give 150% effort in an atmosphere of collaborative professionalism and friendship.
Cathy Oi
I have known John Schulte for about ten years. I worked with him and Pangea on several projects and was very happy with the results. I have used him to write stories and content, devise the road maps, and create artwork. John is very creative. He is able to write stories and content for different age groups from preschool to tweens. He is very knowledgeable about what each age group is capable of understanding and it showed in what he wrote. His creativity is complemented with his ability to organize and map out the content and build the flow charts to make sure nothing is missed. He is very flexible and works with you to complete any project. He manages the projects very effectively even under constantly changing and stressful conditions, meeting deadlines as discussed. He approaches all new projects with humor and a positive attitude and works well with everyone.
Sam Mendelow
Mr. Schulte provided keen insight and unique perspectives to our group. He was masterful at language -- and wrote, interpolated and managed a library of over 1000 titles, geared for the educational and consumer game markets. His knowledge was extraordinary and the connections he made within the projects were invaluable in the successful marketing and launching of new and existing product. In addition to his business acumen, he was a clever and fun individual to interface with -- and his contributions were always thoughtful, logical and passionate.
kathy sison
It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for John Schulte. I have known and worked with John and the Pangea family for 25 plus years, through our alliance at Tomy Toys, Playmates Toys and most recently with my own company, TradeShow Magic. Unparalleled dedication, imagination, creativity, knowledge, integrity and good old fashioned horse sense is what they bring to the mix - when you hire John and his family of Pangeals, you can be rest assured the end result will exceed your expectations every single time. They never miss a deadline, always provide great value, and are quite simply some of the funnest bunch of creatives you could ever hope to work with! From copywriting to packaging and showroom design, they give 150% effort in an atmosphere of collaborative professionalism and friendship.
Cathy Oi
I have known John Schulte for about ten years. I worked with him and Pangea on several projects and was very happy with the results. I have used him to write stories and content, devise the road maps, and create artwork. John is very creative. He is able to write stories and content for different age groups from preschool to tweens. He is very knowledgeable about what each age group is capable of understanding and it showed in what he wrote. His creativity is complemented with his ability to organize and map out the content and build the flow charts to make sure nothing is missed. He is very flexible and works with you to complete any project. He manages the projects very effectively even under constantly changing and stressful conditions, meeting deadlines as discussed. He approaches all new projects with humor and a positive attitude and works well with everyone.
Sam Mendelow
Mr. Schulte provided keen insight and unique perspectives to our group. He was masterful at language -- and wrote, interpolated and managed a library of over 1000 titles, geared for the educational and consumer game markets. His knowledge was extraordinary and the connections he made within the projects were invaluable in the successful marketing and launching of new and existing product. In addition to his business acumen, he was a clever and fun individual to interface with -- and his contributions were always thoughtful, logical and passionate.
kathy sison
It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for John Schulte. I have known and worked with John and the Pangea family for 25 plus years, through our alliance at Tomy Toys, Playmates Toys and most recently with my own company, TradeShow Magic. Unparalleled dedication, imagination, creativity, knowledge, integrity and good old fashioned horse sense is what they bring to the mix - when you hire John and his family of Pangeals, you can be rest assured the end result will exceed your expectations every single time. They never miss a deadline, always provide great value, and are quite simply some of the funnest bunch of creatives you could ever hope to work with! From copywriting to packaging and showroom design, they give 150% effort in an atmosphere of collaborative professionalism and friendship.
Cathy Oi
I have known John Schulte for about ten years. I worked with him and Pangea on several projects and was very happy with the results. I have used him to write stories and content, devise the road maps, and create artwork. John is very creative. He is able to write stories and content for different age groups from preschool to tweens. He is very knowledgeable about what each age group is capable of understanding and it showed in what he wrote. His creativity is complemented with his ability to organize and map out the content and build the flow charts to make sure nothing is missed. He is very flexible and works with you to complete any project. He manages the projects very effectively even under constantly changing and stressful conditions, meeting deadlines as discussed. He approaches all new projects with humor and a positive attitude and works well with everyone.
Sam Mendelow
Mr. Schulte provided keen insight and unique perspectives to our group. He was masterful at language -- and wrote, interpolated and managed a library of over 1000 titles, geared for the educational and consumer game markets. His knowledge was extraordinary and the connections he made within the projects were invaluable in the successful marketing and launching of new and existing product. In addition to his business acumen, he was a clever and fun individual to interface with -- and his contributions were always thoughtful, logical and passionate.
kathy sison
It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for John Schulte. I have known and worked with John and the Pangea family for 25 plus years, through our alliance at Tomy Toys, Playmates Toys and most recently with my own company, TradeShow Magic. Unparalleled dedication, imagination, creativity, knowledge, integrity and good old fashioned horse sense is what they bring to the mix - when you hire John and his family of Pangeals, you can be rest assured the end result will exceed your expectations every single time. They never miss a deadline, always provide great value, and are quite simply some of the funnest bunch of creatives you could ever hope to work with! From copywriting to packaging and showroom design, they give 150% effort in an atmosphere of collaborative professionalism and friendship.
Cathy Oi
I have known John Schulte for about ten years. I worked with him and Pangea on several projects and was very happy with the results. I have used him to write stories and content, devise the road maps, and create artwork. John is very creative. He is able to write stories and content for different age groups from preschool to tweens. He is very knowledgeable about what each age group is capable of understanding and it showed in what he wrote. His creativity is complemented with his ability to organize and map out the content and build the flow charts to make sure nothing is missed. He is very flexible and works with you to complete any project. He manages the projects very effectively even under constantly changing and stressful conditions, meeting deadlines as discussed. He approaches all new projects with humor and a positive attitude and works well with everyone.
Sam Mendelow
Mr. Schulte provided keen insight and unique perspectives to our group. He was masterful at language -- and wrote, interpolated and managed a library of over 1000 titles, geared for the educational and consumer game markets. His knowledge was extraordinary and the connections he made within the projects were invaluable in the successful marketing and launching of new and existing product. In addition to his business acumen, he was a clever and fun individual to interface with -- and his contributions were always thoughtful, logical and passionate.
Experience
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PANGEA Corporation
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner, Developer, Writer, Director, Producer, Marketeur, Bon Vivant
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1987 - Present
Clients: FUNimation/Toei, FYE, Moonbug, ByteDance, Apple, Rabbit Tanaka, City of Los Angeles, Axis Communications, Ebara Foods, City of Duarte, Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce, Grey Advertising, Laguna Woods Village, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, Kisco, Playmates Toys, Inc., Bandai America, MGA, UniMax, Prime Time, Universal Studios, Dreamworks, Giochi Preziosi, GP USA, Sony, Zorro Productions, Gulliver Toys, Kinder, Moose Toys, Bohbot Kids Network (BKN Media), Dic Animation, Bandai Digital Entertainment, Hooga Loo Toys, Hasbro, Mattel, Bob's Space Racers, Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, Speed Racer Enterprises, Senario, Cool Clean Toys Show less
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Big Karma
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Malta
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Creative Officer
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Jan 2020 - Present
Develop and execute new and existing IPs, for mobile and platform games, animation, and live action entertainment. Initiate bible creation, character development, narratives, storylines, and direct blue sky dev for new properties. Conceive, strategize, direct, oversee, and manage overall aesthetic and visceral appeal of company and its IP assets. Provide leadership of vision, design, written distinctions, and execution of all perceived messaging, marketing, media, licensing, and branding. Manage, develop, and lead creative teams, including writers, directors, artists, and designers. Create inspired, functional, and profound harmony across the company and its IP portfolio. Interface with CEO on corporate operations and strategies. Serve on executive board. Our executive team touts foundational and long-term experience with properties such as Angry Birds, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Best Fiends, Tamagotchi, and a bevy of other global blockbusters. Show less
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Scriptwriting Mentor & Entertainment Consultant
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Jan 2016 - Present
Read, review, provide coverage, judge, and mentor winners of Scriptapalooza Competitions, for television and feature films. Empaneled as a Mentor for competition winners to nurture and mature new IP into viable entertainment assets. https://fellowship.scriptapalooza.com Read, review, provide coverage, judge, and mentor winners of Scriptapalooza Competitions, for television and feature films. Empaneled as a Mentor for competition winners to nurture and mature new IP into viable entertainment assets. https://fellowship.scriptapalooza.com
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Medium.com
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Taiwan
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Writing and Editing
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Contributing Writer
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Jan 2017 - Present
Your daily news reimagined. Your daily news reimagined.
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Examiner.com
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United States
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Online Media
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500 - 600 Employee
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Writer, Pop Culture Beat
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May 2013 - Aug 2018
Feature Writer, covering the beat for Southern California Pop Culture -- and beyond. Feature Writer, covering the beat for Southern California Pop Culture -- and beyond.
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Producer, Co-host
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Mar 1994 - Jan 1998
Produced, directed, and co-hosted a live radio program entitled, ‘Toy Talk,’ which featured special guests from the entertainment, toy, gaming, and licensing industries. Fielded call-in questions from kids, delivered topical commentary, and interacted with news correspondents in a weekly program that was funded by Children's Broadcasting Corporation, Disney, and sponsors from the confluence of children’s entertainment industries. Produced, directed, and co-hosted a live radio program entitled, ‘Toy Talk,’ which featured special guests from the entertainment, toy, gaming, and licensing industries. Fielded call-in questions from kids, delivered topical commentary, and interacted with news correspondents in a weekly program that was funded by Children's Broadcasting Corporation, Disney, and sponsors from the confluence of children’s entertainment industries.
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DIC Entertainment
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Developer & Writer
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Jan 1988 - Feb 1991
Original properties were optioned; retained as core development team to develop new intellectual properties (both original and licensed). Developed series concept for NKOTB animation. Wrote concept pitches and provided creative development support under contract for two years, until the firm was sold to Disney. Worked directly with Robby London, Mike Maliani, and Andy Heyward. Original properties were optioned; retained as core development team to develop new intellectual properties (both original and licensed). Developed series concept for NKOTB animation. Wrote concept pitches and provided creative development support under contract for two years, until the firm was sold to Disney. Worked directly with Robby London, Mike Maliani, and Andy Heyward.
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TOMY International
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United States
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Writer & Concepteur
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1984 - 1987
Developed and wrote commercials and trade show sizzle films, authored ad copy, package copy, corporate communications, marketing materials, and wrote in-depth consumer instruction manuals for top tier robotics line (Omnibot, Hearoid, et cetera). Developed and wrote scripts for animated properties under license to Tomy, such as Sylvanian Families, RoboStrux and others. Worked in concert with ad agency, integrated with graphics department to launch brands, such as Aurora AFX, Sylvanian Families, Monster Machines, and RoboStrux. Show less
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Tandy Corporation
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer/Writer
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1980 - 1985
Sub-contracted via association with Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc., and Cerberus Corporation. Wrote scripts, edited scripts, and assisted in translating source code, using a compiler and other computer editing programs. Created pixel graphics for edutainment titles on a variety of platforms, including Atari, TRS, Timex-Sinclair, Commodore, PCs. Sub-contracted via association with Dorsett Educational Systems, Inc., and Cerberus Corporation. Wrote scripts, edited scripts, and assisted in translating source code, using a compiler and other computer editing programs. Created pixel graphics for edutainment titles on a variety of platforms, including Atari, TRS, Timex-Sinclair, Commodore, PCs.
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Education
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1986 - 1988
Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
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1978 - 1983
University of Oklahoma
English, Literature, Playwriting, Philosophy -
1974 - 1978
Chaminade-Julienne
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