Staircase Studios AI And Made By Us Partner On Animated Children's Series 'Ollie The Octopus' Featuring Digital Creators
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Justin Kroll
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Summary
Staircase Studios AI and Made By Us Studios have formed a joint venture to develop and produce 'Ollie the Octopus,' an animated children's series for ages 4-8 focused on social-emotional learning. The series is set in the underwater world of Octlantis and follows Ollie, a young octopus whose eight arms light up with different colors to represent emotions when he becomes triggered. The show features digital creators Adam W, Hannah Stocking, and Anwar Jibawi in starring roles. The project is based on an original idea by Made By Us Co-CEO Tanya Cohen, with story and characters by Chela Reyna and Dr. Simonne Cohen.
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· 3 pulledEXCLUSIVE: AI Studio Staircase Studios AI and Made by Us Studios are teaming on a joint venture to develop and produce Ollie the Octopus, an animated children's series centered on social-emotional learning for kids ages 4–8.
Based on an original idea by Made by US Co-CEO Tanya Cohen, with story and characters by Chela Reyna and Dr. Simonne Cohen, the series is set in the vibrant underwater world of Octlantis
when he becomes emotionally triggered, each of his eight arms lights up with colors to represent a different feeling — anger
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