Executive Summary
Objective: Develop a print studio for novels, short stories, and world guidebooks, which will lay the groundwork for a film and streaming television studio based on AJ Klassen’s extensive writing and research.
Goal: Produce a legacy comparable to major Canadian and international science fiction franchises.
Project Overview
Current Status: The first 40 to 50 world guidebooks are in late-to-final editing stages. Plans for additional content including 17 novels and over 170 potential books and art books.
Future Content: Potential for extensive expansion, including web content, YouTube channel, convention presence, and travel documentaries.
Credentials: Alan Klassen's experience in writing, world design and "Imagineering" spans almost four decades.
Production Strategy
Editing and Publishing: Fast-track editing to complete 33 books, showcasing the IP’s potential, and paving the way for studio production.
Studio Development: Purchase and development of THE HARD RETURN IP from Alan Klassen into a fully operational studio for film and streaming productions.
Marketing and Distribution
Launch Strategy: Leverage web platforms, a YouTube channel, and presence at conventions (Fan Expo, Comic Con, etc) to maximize initial exposure and sales.
Long-Term Branding: Positioning THE HARD RETURN alongside established franchises through continuous marketing and product development over the next decade.
Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: The project’s scope and potential impact is comparable to franchises like The 100, Continuum, Orphan Black, Battlestar Galactica (2003), and others.
Differentiators: By examining what made other franchises work so well and what would be a different take on them, the design and scope of THE HARD RETURN was designed specifically to compete with sci-fi ropes that other s have used in the past, with extensive room for unique narrative depth, potential for multimedia expansion, and community engagement.
Conclusion
Long-Term Vision: With strategic investment and focused production, THE HARD RETURN aims to join the ranks of successful legacy entertainment franchises .
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