Frank Mancuso, Jr., a producer of the films, also developed the television show ' after Paramount released '. The television series was not connected to the franchise by any character or setting, but was created based on the idea of "bad luck and curses", which the film series symbolized. While the franchise was owned by Paramount, four films were adapted into novels, with "Friday the 13th Part III" adapted by two separate authors. When the franchise was sold to New Line Cinema, Cunningham returned as a producer to oversee two additional films, in addition to a crossover film with character Freddy Krueger from "A Nightmare on Elm Street" film series. Under New Line Cinema, thirteen novellas and various comic book series featuring Jason were published.