Guff 4: Eyes on the Franchise

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Schmoranges

From the Editor

All is quiet in the office this morning. I’ve got my dark roast in my favorite mug, I’ve settled into the new-to-us leather chair in the break room, and the sun is pushing over the Olympic Peninsula. I only just realized it’s Sunday. The coffee is my third cup. I spilled the first one on Artie’s sketches for the Schmoranges idea. Since taking over social media, I like to come in on the weekends and map out the coming week in solitude, which today involves cleaning up the originals with some assistance from Inky. Hope you enjoy them. See if you can spot the coffee stains. -Ed.

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Concept of the Week

This week’s character concept comes to us from Inky’s girlfriend, who overheard a mother at Metropolitan Market tell her toddler that nothing rhymes with orange, which the toddler disproved by creating her own language, in which every word rhymed with orange, and spoke it, according to Inky’s girlfriend, in a kind of slow sing-song cadence with vague echoes of Snoop Dog, to everyone who came down the produce aisle. Inky brought this little story to last week’s Macguffin Co. editorial meeting where Artie just happened to be revisiting his old comic series about a passion fruit couple named Marv and Edith, after our co-founders, who had a constant adorable bickering thing.

Artie set the series in Paraguay, for authenticity, and changed the character names to Enzo and Luz. But after Inky shared the grocery story, the basic conceit in the brainstorm shifted to a storyline about two smallish, orange, spherical creatures named Mornage and Yorange from the planet Schmorange who land on earth and begin to convince everyone that up is down. People begin walking on their hands, etc. Mayhem ensues until a Stranger Things-like gang of kids sorts it all out. Artie and Inky cooked up some concept art, and seemed to like the direction well enough to continue the editorial meeting over at the Duchess Tavern, where they kept at it until they got kicked out, sometime after midnight, which is when I snuck out.

On Monday, Inky came in with a vocabulary of the Schmorange language worked out in his Moleskine. Of note, every word in the Schmorange language rhymes with orange: “zorange groinge l’morange, doinge-doinge” boynj” etc, which you can hear in the voice of Snoop Dog for yourself because Inky made that happen somehow:

Frankly, I’m not sure this concept is going anywhere, but you never know. Let me know what you think. If the Schmoranges idea passes muster, we’ll put a full synopsis together. -Ed.

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In the Offing

Offering Terms:

Minimum Investment: $10.00 /

Security Type: Revenue Share /

Raise: $20,000 - $100,000 /

Planned Launch: Sept 2024 /

Offering Terms: Minimum Investment: $10.00 / Security Type: Revenue Share / Raise: $20,000 - $100,000 / Planned Launch: Sept 2024 /

In Offering news, the votes are in, the focus groups have spoken, and we’ve moved Alexander Zebra from concept to pilot stage. This means we’re now “Testing the Waters” for for an official Offering of revenue shares to investors. You can RSVP for the anticipated offering now on the franchise pilot page.

Testing the Waters: No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent in response, will not be accepted.  No offer to buy securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until an offering statement is filed and only through an intermediary's platform. A person’s indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.

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Concepts in Development

The Schmoranges idea isn’t quite ready for the Concepts page. We’ll need to keep noodling on it. But meanwhile, you can cast your votes on the latest ideas under consideration for development over on the Concepts page. Not to sway the jury, but I’m particularly excited about Peanut Zapata, which, based on the current voting totals, may be the next offering in the offing. More highlights below:

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Feature: Eyes on the Franchise

The top-grossing media franchises of all time

Ever wondered what it takes to become a top-grossing media franchise? Well, wonder no more, because we've compiled a list of the top 10 highest grossing media franchises of all time. These franchises have not only captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, but they have also raked in the big bucks like nobody's business. So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of billion-dollar franchises:

1. Pokémon:

Gotta catch 'em all! With a whopping $100 billion in total revenue, Pokémon is the undisputed king of media franchises. From video games to trading cards to movies, this franchise has captured the imaginations of fans for over two decades.

“With a whopping $100 billion in total revenue, Pokémon is the undisputed king of media franchises. ”

2. Hello Kitty:

Don't let the cute face fool you - Hello Kitty means serious business. With over $80 billion in revenue, this iconic character has become a global phenomenon, appearing on everything from clothing to stationery to kitchen appliances.

3. Star Wars:

May the force be with you... and your bank account. With a total revenue of $65 billion, Star Wars is a force to be reckoned with in the world of media franchises. From movies to TV shows to merchandise, this franchise has captured the hearts of fans for generations.

4. Marvel Cinematic Universe:

With a total revenue of $40 billion and counting, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken the world by storm. From Iron Man to Black Panther, this franchise has brought superheroes to life like never before, raking in the big bucks along the way.

5. Harry Potter:

Accio money! With a total revenue of $25 billion, the Harry Potter franchise has cast a spell on audiences worldwide. From books to movies to theme parks, this magical world has become a cultural phenomenon.

6. Batman:

The Dark Knight rises... and so does the revenue. With a total revenue of $23 billion, Batman has become one of the most iconic superheroes of all time. From movies to video games to merchandise, this franchise has stood the test of time.

7. Spider-Man:

With great power comes great responsibility... and a lot of money. With a total revenue of $20 billion, Spider-Man has become one of the most beloved superheroes of all time. From comics to movies to merchandise, this web-slinger has captured the hearts of fans for decades.

8. Dragon Ball:

Kamehameha! With a total revenue of $20 billion, Dragon Ball has become a global phenomenon. From anime to video games to merchandise, this franchise has become a cultural touchstone for fans around the world.

9. Shonen Jump:

With a total revenue of $19 billion, Shonen Jump has become one of the most successful manga franchises of all time. From Naruto to One Piece to Dragon Ball, this franchise has captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

10. The Simpsons:

D'oh! With a total revenue of $14 billion, The Simpsons has become one of the longest-running and most successful animated series of all time. From TV shows to merchandise to theme park attractions, this dysfunctional family has become a cultural institution.

“With a total revenue of $14 billion, The Simpsons has become one of the longest-running and most successful animated series of all time.”

So there you have it - the top 10 highest grossing media franchises of all time. These franchises have not only entertained audiences worldwide, but they have also brought in billions of dollars in revenue. May we see The Schmoranges on this list soon… -Guff