TIME RAPTORS History’S About to Get Clawed!

TIME RAPTORS History’s about to get clawed!

CREATED BY Simon Taylor & Riley Hearn

Contact: Simon Taylor +61 423 162 166 [email protected]

Illustrations by Aleisha Moan, Rob Corless and Paul Kasab INTRODUCTION TITLE: Time Raptors Our target audience are males and females between the ages of 12 and 18. This audience fits into the YOUNG ADULT age range and GENRE: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure. allows us to maintain the the irreverant humor while exploring weightier themes. We hope that they will identify with and learn life lessons from TYPE/FORM: 13 x 30” 2D Animation the Time Raptors. Much like past generations have done with shows such as M*A*S*H, Scrubs and Daria. TAG-LINE: History’s about to be clawed! The show will also have a wider appeal because, let’s face it, dinosaurs LOG-LINE: After saving two time-travelling velociraptors, a teenage girl are cool. Franchises such as Jurassic Park and Walking with Dinosaurs joins their quest to track down displaced prehistoric refugees, before a still prove to be hugely popular, with the former seeing its 25th rogue dinosaur force can use them to conquer Earth and destroy the anniversary this year. People the world over continue to be amazed human race. and entranced as they try to comprehend how these massive creatures lived. They also help put life into perspective - dinosaurs roamed for SYNOPSIS: ANNIE TURNER (19) plans to travel, discover herself and put millions of years and were gone in a flash. Carpe Diem. off growing up for as long as possible. Her opportunity arises when two Velociraptor siblings (the eccentric HANS and no-nonsense GOMEZ) A conscious choice has been made to make the majority of the voice open a time portal in her workplace, turning it into a primordial cast female. Simple fact is that girls like dinosaurs too and we want to battleground. Annie proves herself to be handy in this stressful situation present them with strong, compelling and inspiring idols. No character and the raptor siblings ask her to join their elite time travelling team. will be running away from a T-Rex in high heels in this dinosaur fuelled franchise. Women kick ass every day out in the real world and our Her role is to accompany the raptors’ as their ‘human expert’, whilst show will be no different. travelling through human history catching displaced prehistoric refugees, and ferrying them back to safety. See, dinosaurs were never Taking the lead from recent animated shows (such as Bojack wiped out by the asteroid, they simply set up a new home in a pocket Horseman, Rick and Morty, and Big Mouth) we won’t steer away dimension on the Moon. But not all dinosaurs agree with this new from challenging, complex and tough subject matter. Life is difficult, utopia, and a civil war is brewing. confronting and has the nasty habit of rearing up at the most inopportune times and to ignore this would be wholly inauthentic. Annie now fights alongside the lunar dinosaurs, in order to save Earth from a rogue dinosaur group who believe that the planet belongs to Those who live and breathe science fiction would be our primary them. Annie soon realises that these adventures may force her to grow audience. Our hope is to create a diverse and colourful world that fans up faster than moving in with her boyfriend or getting a bachelor’s can play and delve into. Inspired by shows like Doctor Who, Gravity degree ever could. Falls and Star Trek we want to encourage our audience to interact with us online and out in the real world. We intend to one day take the Oh! And, yes, the dinosaurs can talk. centre stage at Comicon.

AUDIENCE & THEME: Time Raptors is a poignant coming of age tale By focusing on crafting good and engaging stories we hope to attract dressed up as an irreverent science fiction adventure. At its core, this an older and more diverse tertiary audience. We intend to embrace series is about throwing off the shackles of childhood and growing up. our own younger/formative years (the 90s and early 00s) and present Of course there’s a lot that goes along with this, such as death, love, a nostalgic visual template for the show. Just like with Stranger Things responding to change and playing well with others. and Guardians of the Galaxy, we believe that this will add a level of charm and authenticity. THE GATE ROOM

“This is where the magic happens. The two greatest minds of our time worked in concert to create a marvel of science not seen since. Those two minds, unfortunately, got us into this mess...” THE STORY ANNIE TURNER (19)’s mother wants her choose a university A manipulative genius cyborg, JACK’S not a happy camper, law degree. Tom (her boyfriend) has asked her to move in and uses a Compsognathus mercenary force to exert with him. He wants to start their life together. Hell! It seems control. like everyone wants Annie to grow up, and stay grounded but she knows that this life isn’t for her. Yet. A time portal opens Gomez feels responsible for Jack’s disfigurement and in her workplace, spewing out a pair of prehistoric Terror becomes obsessed with finding him. Hans, divested of Birds. Luckily, two friendly Velociraptors are not far behind Gomez’s restraining influence, becomes steadily more and reassure the trapped humans that all will be okay… erratic. Annie finds herself covering for her quirky friend, but starts to think that Gomez and Wiggens’ concerns about him (Yep, the dinosaur’s talk. Well, their advanced technology are grounded. translates their language into English. Otherwise, it’s all screeches and snarls.) MR-1 learn that Jack’s plans are nearing completion and rally the Moon-Base to find and stop him. In prevention of the One raptor is a kick-arse soldier - GOMEZ. She’s a veteran Moon Base hindering his plot, Jack schemes to draw the MR of the Great Snake War, a vegetarian and slightly over- teams to Earth for a fight, leaving the Moon Base weak and protective of her younger brother, HANS. He’s a genus open to his attack. and a man child. In fact, he’s one step away from being a mad scientist. Both unpredictable sorts, he and Annie Jack’s attack on the Moon Base is only barely repelled, both quickly bond. Annie goes back to the moon with them. She sides suffering heavy losses. As a final act of revenge before learns that thousands of prehistoric creatures are scattered he is locked away and tried for his crimes, Jack sends Hans throughout time. to the past without a time device of his own, and destroys the Bases’ time device in the process. MR-1 are separated Under the control of the practically dressed bureaucratic with no apparent way to reach each other; Annie on Earth, T-Rex commander (WIGGENS), Moon Recon teams track Gomez on the crippled base and Hans trapped somewhere these scattered refugees down before a rogue dinosaur in time. element can convert them to their cause and fulfil their long- gestated schemes of world dominance. In her pursuit of adventure, Annie’s life has spiralled out of her control. With her parents getting along better than ever Annie joins Hans and Gomez’s team (MR-1) as an historical and her boyfriend finding a new partner, she finds that the advisor. After a series of missions and close shaves, they grounded life she railed against is no longer on offer. arrive in Victorian London, discovering that JACK THE RIPPER is the raptors’ long-lost brother and leader of the But there is hope, in form of a letter from the 1900s. It seems rogue force. that Hans is living under the assumed identity of H.G Wells and he has a plan. LONDON 1888

“As far as nicknames go... ‘the ripper’... it could be far worse... It’s accurate... It’s exactly what i intend. Humanity will be riven with terror and hatred for one another... and when they understand, it will be too late...” CHARACTERS

Hans (Velociraptor, Male, MR-1 Science Officer) Although he has a set of razor sharp teeth, Hans has kind eyes and a warm smile. What Hans lacks in size and strength, he makes up for in smarts. The only problem is that his brilliance is often clouded by his accident-prone, erratic manner and man-chid priorities. Knowing that he can get lost in his work and push things too far, Hans lives by a set of rules. These help guide his actions and what he believes in. Without them, he could easily follow the same dark path of his brother, Jack. Think of Matt Smith’s 11th Doctor (Doctor Who).

ANNIE TURNER (Human, Female, 19, MR-1 Human Advisor) Annie isn’t sure what she wants out of life, but is damn sure that she doesn’t want anyone deciding it for her.

The type of person who would watch the film rather than read the book, Annie prefers to figure out stuff as she goes. She’s a quick thinker, cool under pressure, and will crack a joke any time or place. Annie also has a tendency to avoid her own personal problems and dodges the obligations of burgeoning adulthood. Think of a female, less drunk and vulgar, Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean). CHARACTERS WIGGENS (T-Rex, Male, Director of Lunar Command)

In this world T-Rex’s are not fierce hunters, but instead bureaucrats. Wiggens is a natural leader, but does have a habit of getting caught up in red tape.

Diplomatic, he likes to discuss issues out and get all the information before making a decision. An avid chess player, he likes to think a few moves ahead and prides himself on his ability to read and understand both humans and dinosaurs.

Wiggens respects Gomez, but fears Hans. He can’t predict the scientist’s actions and worries that he’ll accidentally blow up the base one day.

Think of Ford Pines (Gravity Falls) or just J.K. Simmons as a T-Rex.

GOMEZ (Velociraptor, Female, Lunar Military Commander, MR-1 Team Leader)

A hero of the Great Snake War, Gomez has seen her fair share of battle. Her experiences have left as many scars on her psyche as they have on her body. As a consequence, she has some trouble opening up to those she cares about.

Gomez never goes anywhere without her laser rifle, but dreams of the day when she won’t have to fight anymore. Gomez is over-protective of Hans, and likes to to remind him that she is the elder sibling.

Think of a female Rick Grimes (The Walking Dead). CHARACTERS

KRIGGS (Compsognathus, Female, Military Commander)

Kriggs may not be much taller than a chicken, but her credentials as a ruthless badass are well earned. A soldier for hire, she commands an army of Compsognathus who are like family to her.

Whether she believes in Jack’s mission or not, her first priority is always making sure that She and her army get paid.

Her most treasured item is her modified Magnum 44 and she wears an eye patch over one eye.

When she last ran into Gomez, she lost a toe and now has a titanium one.

Think of Michelle Rodriguez as a kick arse chicken sized dinosaur. JACK (Velociraptor/Cyborg, Male, Leader of the Reclaimation)

Where Hans’ genius burns bright and wild like a camp-fire, Jack’s has the tar- geted intensity of a blowtorch. A driven prodigy, Jack will relentlessly pursue his ends and ignore any losses, pain, or guilt he may suffer in the process.

His efforts at saving the dinosaurs from extinction brought on a degenerative disease that cost him two limbs, but it hasn’t slowed him down.

Jack loves his family (Gomez and Hans), but knows that they are his weakness and he fears that Gomez could potentially make him question his cause. He deplores this vulnerability, but accepts he can do little to change it.

Think of Marco Pierre White as an evil cyborg velociraptor. HANS’ LABORATORY

“It’s where i do all of my research. Experiments. Building. Oh, I also blow stuff up!” THE SHOW AND THE FRANCHISE Combining dinosaurs with time travel, the series aims to put an She becomes a Sheriff for a small town in the new settlement original spin on myths, legends, and history itself. and has to deal with local crimes and keeping the peace between Episode to episode, our time-travelling trio find themselves in different dinosaur species. We intentionally want it to feel like a a new time period dealing with the locals (humans) and a new Western and capture life in a pioneering settlement. prehistoric creature. To help save budget and break things up, some episodes will also be set primarily on the Moon Base. An ongoing COMIC BOOK series will tie into the parent show and tell the untold adventure of the other MR teams. They are Like Gravity Falls and The X-Files, Time Raptors ‘mythological manned by a diverse ensemble of humans and dinosaurs. Like arc’ will play out over the course of the series. Each new MR-1, things don’t usually go easy for them. The main cast from adventure will play a small part in advancing the overall narrative, the show will also pop up during the run of the comic book. continually testing the bonds between our characters. A VIDEO GAME will chart the battles of the Great Snake War. Our hope is to create a show that can long outlive its creators Focusing on the character of General Kriggs, it’ll follow the story and continually re-invent itself. Much like Supernatural (entering of her betrayal by military forces, what led her to form her own its 13th season) and Doctor Who (fast approaching 60 years). It’s mercenary army, and put players in charge of an elite tactical a rich story world where cast members can change, time-lines squad of Compies. can be re-set and there is an infinite supply of historical settings, MOBILE GAMES allow players to take control of the Moon characters, and creatures to explore. Base. They have to manage MR Teams, refugees, humans and dinosaurs to keep the Base running. Time and space are pretty huge. An AUGMENTED REALITY APP will let people interact with the raptors in the real world, teaching them history and making their everyday life a bit more interesting. We intend for Time Raptors to be at the heart of an expansive Gomez will join FACEBOOK. Annie will regularly TWEET her story world and franchise. The Raptors Universe is not bound to adventures and Hans is a huge fan of INSTAGRAM. Lunar our main cast or overarching plot, and has the potential for a rich Dinosaurs will also constantly update Wikipedia. mythology that stretches from the beginning to end of time. Each character has their own unique history and family lineage. Wherever you go, you can find dinosaur toys. Tapping into this, The Great Snake War and the Great Dinosaur Empires will each season will see a new set of plush toys and action figures always be a source of narratives. The Ancient Ones, who being released for both girls and boys. Older kids like collectables originally created time travel, will continue to be a source of and toys too (says the 30-year-old man with a Dinosaur Plush mystery. toy). The Mainland (Moon base Dinosaur colony) will provide the We’d also love to have a Time Raptors theme park, complete with setting for a series of New Adult Books. It will focus on the rides, over-priced food and characters to pose with for photos. adventures of BB - A Terror Bird that MR-1 rescues in the pilot. Dinosaurs in a theme park. What could go wrong, right? THE LUNAR ALLIANCE

“... And that’s what this base is about. We, Moon Recon teams, travel through time finding and saving the lost ones” SAMPLE EPISODEs PILOT - ANNIE’S FIRST DAY (Script Available) THE MUR’BAH COMPY CAPER Hans and Gomez open a time portal in Annie Turner’s workspace, Australia 1991. MR-1 have to deal with General Kriggs and her Compy turning it into a prehistoric battleground. She helps Hans and Gomez squad when they stumble upon a case full of dinosaur eggs in the thwart the hostile advance of two Terror Birds. Travelling back to the midst of a small town’s feverish pursuit of cases of beer floating down moon with the velociraptors, she joins their team (MR-1) and relishes the town river. Coming into conflict with General Kriggs brings in the knowledge that all of time is open to her. It’s the adventure of Gomez’s memories of the Great Snake War boiling to the surface. 100 lifetimes. But she soon learns the Terror Birds were only a ruse, When Hans and Annie are captured, Gomez pushes past her personal a Compy force has snuck into the Moon Base and are trying to break demons and rescues them. Hans completes his own personal mission a criminal out of prison: the Snake Queen. The newly formed MR-1 of collecting Annie a pet Quokka. band together to stop them, but are unable to stop the snake Queen escaping. INFESTATION Annie’s pet Quokka has accidentally stumbled into Hans’ cloning CALL ME ISHMAEL device and Lunar Command is now infested with them. Wiggens and A newly minted MR-1 find themselves in the middle of the Atlantic on Pawk (head of cleaning) struggle to keep them under control. MR-1 board a 19th century whaling ship (The Pequod). Hans regrets not arrive back from their latest mission possessed by prehistoric parasitic learning to swim. CAPTAIN AHAB is about to throw them overboard worms. Pawk is able to free Annie from the worm’s control, but not when their ship is attacked by a prehistoric sea monster. Ahab takes before the rest of the base is infected. The two of them find themselves the attack personally and sets out for blood. Annie and Gomez find fighting against their friends. Annie manages to negotiate a peace themselves sympathising with opposite sides but inevitably must learn treaty with the worms. She offers them the Quokkas to inhabit instead, to work together in order keep the peace and stop each side from and Lunar Command gives them their own bit of land on Earth - killing the other. Rottnest Island.

PROMETHUS GRACELAND When on a mission in the distant past, Gomez accidentally prevents Answering a futuristic SOS call, MR-1 land in the middle of a 1950s humanity from discovering fire. Back in the future, ripples of time begin rock concert. If that wasn’t weird enough, they soon learn that ELVIS to alter the world. Humans are now slaves to a species of Sabertoothed PRESLEY is really a shape-shifting dinosaur who is being hunted by a Tiger and haven’t evolved past their primitive stage. MR-1 head back futuristic robot disguised as MARILYN MONROE. The robot assassin to the past, to find a way to fix the mistake without crossing their own sets off a bomb damaging MR-1’s arm devices, stranding them in timeline. But when Annie’s starts to devolve, Hans and Gomez split up. the past until Hans can repair them. Escaping to Elvis’ private ranch Hans tries to keep Annie safe. Gomez helps humans defeat the pack of (GRACELAND) they hold out against the assassins while Hans fixes Saber-tooths and teaches them how to make fire. their arm devices. Meeting Elvis (her mother’s favourite singer) brings up memories of home for Annie and she starts to questions whether she should visit. Gomez learns that the robot assassin was created by a future version of Hans. THE NEXUS

“Everything comes from here. The whole base can be reached from this room! Pretty cool, huh? Admin is up there, barracks down there, and THIS is my lab!” FUTURE SEASONS SEASON 2 (13 x 30”) SEASON 3 (13 x 30”) Picks up a few months after the end of SEASON 1. Gomez is The Moon is under attack from a Coalition of numerous parallel worlds. struggling to keep the Peace between Lunar Command and The It is led by a heroic version of Jack and Annie’s dead sister Aleisha. Mainland. Both are vying for each other’s supplies. Lunar Command realise that they may in fact be the bad guys.

Annie, stuck on Earth, joins forces with General Kriggs (who Jack has Timetravelling is damaging parallel worlds in far worse ways than the betrayed) to raid one of Jack’s outposts and find a way to teleport to tears they face in this world. Annie learns that she was the one who the Moon. They reconnect with Gomez. The three of them set out to died in this parallel world and that her alternate universe sister Aleisha solves Han’s H.G. Wells riddles. travels with alternative versions of Jack and Gomez.

Hans, trapped in the past, comes to terms with living on Earth and Lunar Command suspends the usage of time travel, indefinitely struggles to keep his identity secret as H.G. Wells’ popularity grows. He stranding creatures in different time zones, but it’s too little too late. The succeeds in collecting the ingredients to build a time device. Coalition has come to seize control of this reality and make it their new home. Hans releases the Jack of his reality, imprisoned deep within the Gomez, Kriggs and Annie find a cryogenically frozen Hans. After Moon base, in order to have an ally who can think just like their new celebrating that he’s finally older than Gomez, he uses the device he enemy. created in the past to reactivate the time network. Together, they escape the Moon-base in search of the remnants of a It works, but also rips a new whole in the fabric of the universe. His machine they constructed in the Cretaceous Period, a paradox engine bad. More creatures and humans fall through to different time periods that could unlink the parallel worlds, but could never make function. and Lunar Command works hard to correct it. Barely surviving an attack by parallel world versions of Annie begins to reintegrate with the life she left behind, but now that all themselves,Annie and Gomez go after Hans. Gomez and Annie help the people urging her to grow up have stepped back, she has trouble Hans and Jack escape parallel world MR teams and track down the connecting with them after what she has experienced. She’s more device. With the combined efforts of the two brothers the machine grown up than any of them can grasp, and wonders if she can ever works. Activated, it unlinks the parallel worlds. Trapped in our reality, really be a part of their lives. She decides to stay on the Moon forever. the remaining Coalition forces launch an attack on Earth.

As more and more rips tear time asunder, Hans breaks all his rules to MR-1 and the Moon Base work together to stop them. Annie’s reckless find a way to patch them up. His solution threatens all time and space. actions finally go too far and she is severely injured in the fight and Gomez, with the help of Annie and an imprissioned Jack, are able to becomes a cyborg like Jack. stop Hans and bring him back from the brink. Wiggens is killed in the conflict and Gomez takes control of Lunar The season ends with a mysterious ship flying through a different Command. She and Hans turn a blind eye as their Jack escapes, to coloured time portal and opening fire on Lunar Command. search for a way to restore his and Annie’s body.