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2K Cinema Scope | 5.1| 7.1| Dolby

November 2025 

Genre: Motion Comic, Science fiction (sci-fi), Fantasy

This film is : Universe of magic and mystery

Synopis 

The Toymaker’s key, falling from the sky into the Hargreaves’ hands, holdsunimaginable power — to turn dreams into reality. But its true nature reveals thesoul beneath; darkness in the heart unleashes chaos. Tommy Hargreaves,desperate to find his missing Toymaker father, plunges into a perilous realmwhere childhood memories and creations breathe. With time running out, hemust brave four deadly worlds, seize the lost key, and confront an evil Generalintent on consuming all hope. A tale of family, sacrifice, and redemption, daringus to believe in the impossible.

This story is a powerful tapestry woven with emotional depth—family, loss, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds that tie us together. Set in a universe bursting with colour and wonder, it’s a modern fairy tale that transcends comic pages, expanding into a cinematic motion comic series. An original soundtrack immerses audiences in this magical world, heightening every moment of triumph and despair.

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Cast and Crew

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CAsT

ToMMY HaRGrEAVeS - Harry Sho;a

ChArLeS HaRGrEAVeS - Peter Kingston

ANNa HaRGrEAVeS - Lauren Barton

EdWaRd HaRGrEAVeS - Peter Kingston

Mr ArChiBaLd - David Greyson

GrAnDMaSTeR - Drew Casson

iO - Kele Le Roc

MaNa - Kimberly Wyatt

RhU - Rhys Earlson Ray

LIEuTeNAnT - Peter Kingston

GeNeRAL - Drew Casson

NeKOs - Andy Turner

DArwIN - Cosmo Wellings

CRysTaL bALLeriNa - Lauren Barton

dA - Lauren Barton & Andy Turner

CoGS - Peter Kingston

GoLDeN SoLdieRs - Andy Turner & Peter Kingston

Created by Andy Turner

Story by Andy Turner

Directed by Andy Turner & Drew Casson

Creative Director Andy Turner

Anima?on & VFX by Drew Casson

Written by Jamie Christofersen

Writing team - Andy Turner - Jamie Christofersen -

Drew Casson - Andy Lanning

Script adaptation by Andy Lanning

Soundtrack writen & produced by

ATdL MUSIC - Andy Turner - Desmond Lambert

Sound design by Drew Casson

Creative Director Andy Turner

Executive Producer Andy Turner

Executive Producer Ant Middleton

Chapter 1 & 2 illustrated by Conor Boyle

Chapter 2 & 3 illustrated by Ant Williams

Chapter 1 & 2 coloured by Conor Boyle & Dearbhla Kelly

Chapter 3 & 4 coloured by Rob Taylor

Lettering by Rob Jones

AT Creates Studio Production

ANDY TURNER (CREATOR)

is a highly regarded Creative Director and Show Producer with over twenty years of experience in the live events industry. Renowned for his innovative approach, Andy has crafted award-winning and spectacular events that have made a significant impact on both national and international stages. His extensive portfolio includes collaborations with numerous global brands, solidifying his reputation as one of the UK’s leading creative talents.

DESMOND LAMBERT

Musical credentials span a career of over 25 years. His work has been used on the largest global stages for some of the world's biggest brands including BMW, FIFA, Mini, MSC and IWC Schaffheusen. His music has also featured in adverts around the world for Renault, David Beckhams Haig Club Whiskey, Volkswagen, Aprilla and Pull&Bear along with TV usage by Amazon Prime’s The Grand Tour, Sky Sports and the BBC.

DREW CASSON

is a writer and director from Hungerford, Berkshire. He began his career at a very early age, teaching himself visual effects and motion graphics at 12 years old. Aged 19, he completed his first feature film ‘Hungerford’ that premiered at the BFI. Making him the youngest director to ever premiere a feature film there. The film also received multiple international awards including Best Sci fi film at Berlin Independent Film festival.

KELE LE ROC is a talented singer and songwriter known for her powerful voice and compelling songwriting. A two-time MOBO Award winner, she has made a significant impact on the music industry through her diverse collaborations with influential artists such as Courtney Pine, Danny Foster, Omar, Masters at Work, Estelle, Todd Edwards, Delinquents, Fireworkz, and Lemar. Her ability to blend genres and work with a variety of musicians showcases her versatility and solidifies her place as a prominent figure in contemporary music.

JAMIE CHRISTOFERSEN is a Liverpool-born writer and actor of Norwegian and Scottish descent. He has led many film projects including the horror feature "The Awoken", "In The Trap" and "The Death of Don Quixote", (Silver Melies Winner for best short and official selection of Sitges Film Festival 2018). On stage he produced and starred in the West End debut of, ‘The Ruby Slippers’, (Break A Leg Productions, Bill Elms, Jokepit), at The Arts Theatre, London, as well as its sell-out tour of the North of England.

HARRY SHOTTA is a top UK MC, inspired by hip hop from a young age. He started performing in the playground and recorded his first track at eleven. After studying Commercial Music, he excelled in the drum and bass scene, winning awards for Best Newcomer and Best Lyrical MC

 

In 2017, he set a Guinness World Record for ‘Most Words in A Single’ with ‘Animal.’ He wrote a book, ‘Twelve Months,’ and worked on the immersive project ‘Consequences.’ he also plays the lead character, Tommy Hargreaves, in a motion comic that blends music and storytelling. With over 40 million Spotify streams and major festival appearances, he signed with High Focus Records, planning a return to his roots in 2025.

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KIMBERLET WYATT

is a talented singer, dancer, and choreographer, best known as a member of the iconic pop and dance group the Pussycat Dolls. In addition to her work with the Dolls, Wyatt has appeared on various reality shows and talent competitions, while also pursuing a solo music career with several collaborations.

In recent years, she has remained active in the entertainment industry, focusing on projects that reflect her passion for dance and music. Committed to charitable work, Wyatt also inspires the next generation of artists

ANDY LANNING 

has worked for over 30 years as a storyteller; both as a writer and artist creating narratives, characters and storyworlds across many platforms: comics, books, magazines, TV and film.

In a career spanning 25 years, Andy worked as a comic book writer and inker and is probably best known for his work writing Marvel's 'cosmic' characters: Nova, The Inhumans and the Guardians of the Galaxy, which was made into the 2014 smash hit movie that spawned 2017’s even smashier hit sequel.

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Amazing Characters

Watch your favourite characters come to life and witness the future first hand. This modern fairytale sprawls across a 4-part motion comic series.

Running Time: 1 hour 10 Minute.

Four distinct worlds

To succeed, Tommy must navigate through four distinct worlds, each more perilous than the last. He must locate his family’s lost magical key—an artefact of immense power—and harness its abilities to liberate all that is brave, pure, and true from the tyrannical grasp of the evil General, a dark force intent on unleashing chaos and consuming everything in its path.

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  • The Engine

  • Castle in the Sky 

Original Soundrack 

Underpinned by an original soundtrack that enhances the reader's connection to the characters and narrative

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