Noodle & Caboodle Partnered with KaizenPop for Series
Parents of children aged eight to 12 can expect a new action-comedy project, Chuck Loris, to hit screens soon.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Pre-Teens
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UK-based Noodle & Caboodle Entertainment has entered a partnership with Miami-based KaizenPop to develop an animated action-comedy series titled Chuck Loris. The project is designed for children aged eight to 12 and will feature an interconnected game alongside the show.
Why it matters
This collaboration introduces a new media property for pre-teens that blends traditional television entertainment with interactive gaming components. The development is a product of the KodaPop incubator Creators Program.
The Chuck Loris project marks a significant expansion for the studios, specifically targeting the eight to 12 age bracket. This content is being developed under the KodaPop incubator Creators Program.
The players
Noodle & Caboodle Entertainment
A UK-based creative studio that manages character design, narrative, scripting, and brand extensions.
KaizenPop
A Miami-based company specializing in the co-development, production, and financing of media properties and games.
Rich Staplehurst
The creator of the new animated action-comedy series Chuck Loris.
Jay Francis
An advisor who joined Noodle & Caboodle in September 2026.
The details
Noodle & Caboodle manages the creative vision, character design, narrative development, and scripting, while handling brand extensions. Meanwhile, KaizenPop co-develops the television series, the accompanying game, and social media presence, while also managing production and financing structures.
Timeline
March 2026: Noodle & Caboodle studio launch.
September 2026: Jay Francis appointed as advisor.
October 9, 2026: Partnership announcement.
The Home Front
This partnership represents a growing trend of cross-platform media development supported by specialized industry incubators. The project follows the pattern of modern entertainment studios, like the KodaPop incubator Creators Program, which prioritize integrated digital experiences for pre-teens.
Families with children aged eight to 12 may want to monitor upcoming platform release announcements for the Chuck Loris series and game. Keep an eye on the studio channels to see how the interactive components will integrate with the show content in the future.
The takeaway
The Chuck Loris project combines narrative storytelling with interactive gameplay to appeal to the pre-teen demographic. Parents can follow news from Noodle & Caboodle and KaizenPop to track development updates as the show moves toward production.
Further reading
For more on industry trends regarding entertainment for older children, visit Pre-Teens.
Source note: This article includes information reported by C21Media.
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