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POSSIBLE FRANCHISE PROPERTIES

All properties can be considered possible franchises but the ones listed below have been targeted as the most likely candidates 
for a variety of reasons.  These include:

Continuation of initial story in a compelling fashion.
Licensable characters
Story structure that can work in a variety of formats
Well developed basic structure that can grow and expand.
Has the ability to remain true to its core yet be able to modify for growth.
Great potential visuals.

The list of possible franchise properties has purposely been restricted to a few and undoubtedly, the evaluation of properties in this way is subjective.

 

BECK AND CAUL
Set in the voodoo influenced city of New Orleans, Beck and Caul are paranormal detectives who scrounge the streets of this dark, mystical city in order to combat and protect people from supernatural attacks and occurrences. The two sleuths must learn to work with each other as well as learning more about what has been hinted to as traces of a supernatural heritage in both of their bloodlines. Jonas Beck in moments of extreme circumstances takes on the characteristics of a wolf which directly links him to the demonic realm of the Underside, a place where all demons and monsters originate. Mercedes (Caul) Guillane herself possesses the attributes of a powerful psychic. Lots of potential monsters and sub-plots to develop.

DEADWORLD
Death is only the beginning of the horror in this world that is suffering a supernatural holocaust. The dead have come back to life and they’re controlled by an unknown force...in the shape of intelligent zombies. It is a future world where mankind has almost turned against itself. Deadworld opens up a whole new world to explore in virtually any field. In addition to the lead characters which are very strong, almost any situation can be handled in the Dead World. With King Zombie, the lead villain being so "personable", Deadworld has the potential to generate a franchise character and/or series.

LEVEL X
Six people....one dream. In this pseudo science fiction series, six volunteers are hooked up to a special machine that monitors their dreams. Pulled from diverse backgrounds, the research center attempts to discover how much occurrences during the day influence the dreams. Occupation, age, personal relationships, etc. are all part of the equation to see what influences dreams. A glitch in the dream machine plunges the subjects into a comatose stasis and their personalities are drawn into the machine, only to be manifested in the dreams themselves. However, even though all share the same dream, it is usually only one of them that influences the dreams and pulls the others along into it. With the diverse backgrounds of the subjects, the dreams can transcend virtually any concept capable of imagining. The dreams can cover all aspects of history and literature. They can go through time and space, into the diverse world of cyberspace, into imagination itself. LEVEL X...the next stage of consciousness.... where dreams are real.

NIGHTLINGER
Feril Nightlinger is a mystery man. One of the world’s most famous illusionists, he also delves into the supernatural in his ever abiding need to help people. Supernatural, magic, and the solving of mysteries beyond most human understanding makes Nightlinger a striking figure, striking against evil Sort of a supernatural Batman mixed in with Kolchak the Night Stalker, Nightlinger provides a wide array of potential horrors to solve. With a sexy assistant, Nightlinger chooses his cases carefully, and only the gold lettering on his black business cards let you know if your case is under investigation.

RAVEN CHRONICLES
Raven Chronicles is a unique team of operatives, under the auspices of the mysterious organization of Raven, Inc., brought together to investigate any and all cases of paranormal activity. Formed of both skeptics and believers alike, the team is often called by standard authorities when cases prove to be too bizarre, too unusual, or just plain unsolvable. Covering the entire spectrum of the unknown, from the supernatural to the dark side of man, Raven, Inc., searches for answers in areas that most people refuse to acknowledge exist. The operatives include a basic team of six operatives plus an additional force of eight different consultants who all specialize in different areas. Set up like the "Mission Impossible" team, different operatives all called in because of their specific skills. Raven Chronicles provides thought provoking tales of intrigue with stories that delve into the mysterious reaches of the supernatural and unexplained phenomenon, as well as the inner behaviors of the human mind.

REALM, The
A world where four teenagers are thrust into the fantasy world. Here, through their eyes, we begin to see the structure of the world unfold. We, along with them, watch as the magic begins to reveal itself as does the more horrific elements. Goblins, trolls, demons, dragons, elves, orcs, and other fantastical creatures inhabit the land. And after the quartet lands and two of their members are captured to be sold as slaves, the adventures begin. The Realm is unlike most fantasies as strangers are brought into it, therefore placing ourselves into discovering the world also. But the Realm is not just a fantasy search for treasure and battle, it is a world that has it’s own history and it’s own politics and that may be the most fascinating part of it.

SEARCHERS
They were descendants of some of the greatest adventurers in literature from some of the great classics like Journey to Center of the Earth, 20,000 League under the Sea, Mysterious Island, Invisible Man, Time Machine, Island of Dr. Moreau, and others. Banded together, they champion the pursuit of knowledge, the marvels of scientific exploration, and the wonders of investigating the unknown in the world around us. The Searchers is an action adventure series that can be equally enjoyed by adolescents as well as adults. Tapping into beloved stories that have been a part of the last five or six generations, the Searchers maintain a delicate balance to keep the sense of adventure without succumbing to standard action that sacrifices crucial story elements.

SEEKER
Seeker. Some say she is an assassin, some claim her as a hero. She is a figure of mystery that seemingly moves within the shadows to exact her vengeance. Whatever she is seeking, whether it be retribution or justice, just pray she isn’t seeking you. Years ago, there was a mysterious figure known as Seeker who claimed to be the physical incarnation of an ancient warrior. That Seeker, whose identity was Tracy LeMaster, is now locked up in a mental institute where she is kept sedated. The current Seeker, Leeann Heywood, is the figurehead for a special task force against corporate crime. And Seeker loves her job, especially when it allows her to express herself…violently. But what happens when the new Seeker finds out that she is soon to be replaced?

TATTERS
He died. He came back. Now he has outlived his own identity. Is he willing to die....again? Into this world, murder sets the stage for a cadaver to come back to life for the cadaver was an experiment...an experiment that kept cerebral and corporeal function alive in an artificial sustention of life. Born is the man now known as Tatters. He has the ability to speak to both sides of the boundary he has crossed. The living of course, but also the dead and it will be the dead that will provide him with all the answers. But Tatters, having tasted death once...will he want to die again for a cause? Tatters, despite its science fiction and espionage trappings is foremost a gothic story with a gothic protagonist. The lead character is a lost and angry soul who is uncertain what course to pursue.... retribution or anonymity. But an image keeps him going, it is of a young woman...a woman he does not know....but might have before. Her vision leads him like a carrot on a stick. But to where?

RAVEN CHRONICLES