Latest Children’s Entertainment Concept Greenlit for Development in April, 2025

Halley Bondy

Seattle, WA — [March 10, 2025] — Macguffin Co. is thrilled to announce the addition of two incredibly talented creators, Halley Bondy and Lauren Flans, to the creative team for its upcoming multimedia project, The Schmoranges. This exciting new concept brings to life a whimsical world where spherical orange aliens plot to hypnotize unsuspecting humans into believing that up is down—all in a quest to sell their shoddy merchandise.

Halley Bondy is a writer of a thousand stripes. She has roots in journalism, podcasting, video production, playwriting, and has written non-fiction for kids including "Me Too & You," a top 5 book in social emotional learning from the New York Public Library. Outlets include MSNBC, the Masters of Scale podcast, America's Test Kitchen, Fringe NYC, and many more.

Joining her is Lauren Flans, a former series regular on Comedy Central's Another Period and MTV's Wild 'N Out, Lauren has performed improv throughout the United States and Europe, including three years in Amsterdam with the improv/sketch comedy theater Boom Chicago. Her podcast, Coming Out Pod, has released 300 episodes since 2018, and is listed as a resource by The Trevor Project.

“The Schmoranges is a concept that is both playful and thought-provoking,” said Macguffin CEO Jeff Belle. “With Halley and Lauren joining our talented team, we are confident that their creative visions will elevate this project to new heights. Their combined expertise will help us craft a captivating world where children can explore important themes of resilience, teamwork, and the power of critical thinking—all while having a blast.”

In The Schmoranges, audiences will follow a group of extraordinary children who are immune to the alien hypnosis, embarking on a thrilling adventure to save humanity from a topsy-turvy fate of walking on their hands. With a vibrant visual style and an engaging narrative, the project promises to be both entertaining and educational, encouraging children to think critically about the world around them.

As part of Macguffin Co.’s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in children’s media, The Schmoranges will also feature interactive elements that allow young audiences to engage with the characters and story in exciting new ways.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to develop this epic and timely entertainment concept. Connect with us on social media and visit Macguffin.co for the latest news and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the making of The Schmoranges.
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About Macguffin Co.
Macguffin Co. is a character franchise development company based in Seattle, WA. We create and develop stories, characters, and entertainment concepts for our community of investors, and license the intellectual property rights for books, television, film, games, and merchandise. Learn more at Macguffin.Co.