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Original Entertainment IP

Properties

These are all originals and intended for young audiences. Animation first but they also have also been considered designed for transmedia storytelling in mind including; publishing, licensing, CP, gaming and IRL.

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Flo & Otto is an original episodic series helping children about about friendship, play, nature, family and life's little lessons. With themes exploring nature, kindness, curiosity, responsibility, telling the truth and play.

 

All told through the eyes of two friendly otters. Flo & Otto are a young brother and sister. Join them on their day to day adventures meeting new friends along the way. 

Fun and play full of heart.

 

For children aged 4-6 and 5-7 (and family)

 

For more information please reach out to me directly.

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Inventor named Noah Idea Watts finds himself stuck in the snowy mountains instead of a sunny beach holiday. This Christmas a brand new and unexpected buddy adventure comes to town.

 

He wasn’t planning on making new friends. Especially someone as peculiar as Fred. But, sometimes, just sometimes... it's the gift you don't ask for that is the most exciting!​

 

In an original story of friendship, surprises and inventions, Noah & Fred is an origin story .A fresh festive adventure filled with friendship and unexpected adventures.

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Inspired by the buddy road movies of the 80's, Noah meets Fred in the build up to Christmas and has no idea the adventure and surprise that awaits!​ This unexpected friendship, doesn't come with a gift receipt!

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Based on an original book written by Rich Staplehurst in 2022.

This story can be told across episodes, in II parts or as a feature.

For ages 7yrs+

For more information please reach out to me directly.

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Rupert Regis has a very unique and wonderful bookshop.

'The Jolly Page Turner' is not just any old and dusty bookshop on the corner of the street. Oh no, this is a Magical Bookshop!

Wherever and whenever it is needed, It will appear.

Helping young audiences navigate life’s challenges. Rupert and his new friends go on fantastical adventures. All it takes is just the right book, at just the right time.

 

It’s time to ring the bell, dust off something special,

take a deep breath and prepare for a magical story.

After all you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover... right?

Discovering pirates, wizards, knights and princesses, aliens and fairytales. ​

Exploring themes of confidence, responsibility, grief, bullying, friendship, kindness, it sensitively supports children's growth.

Originally Inspired by my Grandad Norman and his love for telling (i'm pretty sure 100% made up) stories. ICreated to bring joy to families during the pandemic.

Read more about the story behind the stories via clicking this image. 

Find out more about the origins HERE

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Chuck Loris finds himself in an unfamiliar world, away from his family. Will he follow his destiny to make his way home?

 

Does our small hero and his new friends have what it takes to escape? If only there were some way for Chuck to learn what he needs to find his freedom!​

Inspired by a love for martial arts movies, shows such as 'Jack Samurai', 'The Book of the Five Rings' and my own karate journey to black belt.

With a kick-ass soundtrack, more training montages than Rocky, and (hopefully) a very special guest narrator. 

2D animation episodes for ages 7yrs+ 

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This IP has potential for mobile app, game and CP/ licensing and publishing opportunities  to support children learning martial arts to track their own karate practice while enjoying their favourite animated show.

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For more information please reach out to me directly.

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The class of 500BC are beginning to see some peculiar things happening in town.

 

Below the famous mountain of Olympus is a bustling city full of fisherman, philosophers, carpenters, sculptures and storytellers.

 

Unexpected revelations, adventures and characters tell the story of a new generation of heroes, for whom their city and Mount Olympus’ future, lies in their hands.

 

We join a small group of young greeks as they discover, not all is as it seems, and not everyone is who they say they are.

 

In this fun and adventure filled series it mixes greek mythology, legends and just a touch of friendship, courage, imagination.

 

In this episodic adventure series for 7yrs+ For more information please reach out to me directly.

I'd love to discuss opportunities to work together in bringing these IP to life. These unique and original properties are all avlaiable for commission, licensing and publishing.If you are a studio, distributor, or publisher and looking for a new and exciting brand to bring to young audiences and famlies across the world (and beyond) then please do drop me a line, pop the kettle on and let's have a chat. 

Or call me to discuss +44(0)7771608692

© 2025 By Rich Staplehurst

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