Archie Comics Entertainment, LLC has assigned Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children the master publishing rights to the company’s Betty & Veronica franchise. Under the master publishing agreement, Miramax Books/Hyperion Books for Children will publish a wide range of Betty & Veronica-themed lifestyle books aimed at the ‘tween and teen markets, including titles focusing on fashion, fitness, beauty, music and boys. The first titles in the multi-book deal are scheduled to be released spring 2005.