The cult comedy, which ran from 200407, is looking to revive in movie form through grassroots support. Veronica mars is an american teen noir mystery drama television series created by screenwriter rob thomas. The veronica mars movie is coming to a theater near you in 2014. And while angry nerd is all for crowdfunding for a. As you may know, veronica mars is the highest profile movie to date to be financed via kickstarter, a crowdfunding service thats like a glorified version of tossing money in a street musicians hat. I edited together the events of the veronica mars movie kinckstarter in chronological order, from the first kickstarter video to first footage from the veronica mars movie. Almost everyone who was anyone in the series returns here, slipping snugly into their old characters like a wellworn leather.
I edited together the events of the veronica mars movie kinckstarter in chronological order, from the first kickstarter video to first footage from the veron. The veronica mars movie project by rob thomas kickstarter. Veronica mars movie kickstarter in chronological order. Show creator rob thomas launched a bid on the online fundraising site kickstarter on wednesday to fund a movie version of the fan favourite. Mar, 20 after nearly six years of wishing, hoping and dreaming, veronica mars fans can take one final, bigscreen trip back to neptune provided that everyone chips in to get a feature film followup made.
Watch veronica mars streaming online hulu free trial. Apr 28, 20 but veronica mars is the first fanfinanced movie adaptation, a product of the internet and socialmedia era. A futuristic laboratory has erased the identities of lost young people, and now imprints them with the temporary identities they need. With bells help, series creator rob thomas started the effort wednesday to make a bigscreen version. Kristen bell wrote join kristen bell and cast of veronica mars for a private screening at amc century city on march 16th at 12pm pst. The campaign upends hollywoods businessasusual model. Kickstarter funding brings veronica mars movie to life. A new pope and a veronica mars movie all in one day. Series creator rob thomas launched an online crowdfunding campaign wednesday to make a bigscreen version of the show. A two million dollar fundraising total probably means cross words are. Almost everyone who was anyone in the series returns here, slipping snugly into their old characters like a wellworn leather jacket. While interviewing at highend law firms, veronica gets a call from her exboyfriend logan jason dohring who has been accused of murder.
Veronica mars creator rob thomas and stars of the tv show that aired from 200407 have launched an online fundraising campaign for a bigscreen version. Veronica mars movie project sets kickstarter records. Veronica mars is a 2014 american neonoir mystery film produced and directed by rob thomas, who cowrote the script with diane ruggiero. The actor shares his thoughts on crowdfunding and how his new movie wouldnt exist without the support of the. Mar 12, 2014 fundraising serves the dual purpose of raising some funds but for projects with socalled bankable elements like veronica mars, a project with franchise ip or projects involving recognizable. Veronica mars, which starred kristen bell as a young sleuth, ended its threeseason run in 2007. Thomas personally greeted each of the kickstarter supporters who came to the. Veronica mars films online fundraiser hits goal home. On march, 20, thomas and bell launched a fundraising campaign on kickstarter to produce the film.
As this speedy fundraising suggests, the news about the movie was greeted with a massive yesssssss. Mar, 20 there is going to be a veronica mars movie. Original television soundtrack, a song compilation from the series first and second seasons, was released by nettwerk records on september 27, 2005. And, be one of the top 5 fundraisers and you and a guest will be invited to the vip access. Keep in mind that the more money we raise, the cooler movie we can make. Series creator rob thomas launched a kickstarter campaign. Veronica mars films online fundraiser launches home. Thomass fundraiser roared out of the gate wednesday morning.
Fundraising serves the dual purpose of raising some funds but for projects with socalled bankable elements like veronica mars, a project with franchise ip or projects involving recognizable. Plus youll receive all three seasons of veronica mars on dvd, a bluraydvd of the movie with bonus features, the digital version of the movie, a tshirt and a pdf of the script. Almost everyone who was anyone in the series returns here, slipping snugly. Youll also receive the signed movie poster, the bluraydvd combo pack, the digital version of the movie, the tshirt and a pdf of the shooting script.
A lot of the original characters were part of the story line. When a project is denied funding, many filmmakers would halt the pursuit. The veronica mars movie project by rob thomas kicktraq. Veronica mars fans eager for a movie based on the tv series have a chance to put their money where their hopes are. Mar, 20 file this 2007 publicity photo supplied by the cw shows kristen bell, who plays the title role in veronica mars on the cw network. In just 10 hours, scores of fans of the hit television show starring kristen bell rallied to. Veronica mars movie kickstarter shatters sites crowd. Veronica mars fans eager for a movie based on the tv series put their money where their hopes are, and it looks like a film will be coming. For longtime viewers, the mars movie is surely cinematic ambrosia. You will be sent a limitededition veronica mars the movie tshirt available only to kickstarter backers. On march, 20, thomas posted a kickstarter page announcing he had acquired permission from warner brothers to proceed with fundraising for a veronica mars movie. Veronica mars fans are happy to finance a reunion the new. In addition, youll be sent the pdf of the shooting script.
For kristen bell and writer rob thomas, the lack of financial backing for a veronica mars feature film was a minor glitch. After her best friend is murdered, and her father is removed as county sheriff, veronica mars dedicates her life to cracking the toughest mysteries in the affluent town of neptune. The goal is two million dollars, and in the first four hours, veronica mars fans shattered records by raising a million bucks. Mar, 20 the crew behind veronica mars is about to find out. In february 2009, according to entertainment weekly, thomas fueled rumors of a possible veronica mars film. Veronica mars will return, thanks to fan financing the.
Nearly six years after the cancellation of the whipsmart television show about a teenage private eye in a california town deeply divided by class and murder. Rob thomas is raising funds for the veronica mars movie project on kickstarter. Veronica mars is different because the films producers already have a. The badass teen private detective who made her name on us tv is making a triumphant return in a kickstarterfunded movie. Take a sneak peak at the movies coming out this week 812 shaggy and finneas lead mtv unplugged at home lineup.
The veronica mars movie has officially become the mostsupported project in fundraising website history after sailing past. Fundraising serves the dual purpose of raising some funds but for projects with socalled bankable elements like veronica mars, a project with. Veronica mars hinges on its charming cast and writing and isnt as effectsladen and dependent on huge productions, fuller says. Mar, 20 pt the project reached its fundraising goal. This screening is exclusive to those who help the cause. Veronica mars pg comedy, drama, mystery movie 2014 on the eve of her lawschool graduation, veronica turns amateur sleuth once again after exboyfriend, logan, becomes a murder suspect. Mar 14, 20 veronica mars film fundraising goal met in 11 hours 0 kristen bell arrives on the red carpet for the 2012 cmt music awards in nashville on june 6,2012. Youll also receive the signed movie poster, the bluraydvd combo pack, the digital version of the movie.
Veronica mars fans just bought themselves a bigscreen version of the cult favorite tv series. Fan fundraising under way for veronica mars movie 0 kristen bell attends the premiere of the film the grey at regal cinemas, l. If they want a veronica mars movie, heres a shot to make it happen. Kristen bell on the veronica mars movie, demanded and. Kristen bell is a little heavier than her past episodes but recognizable, and she is still sassy as ever. The series premiered on september 22, 2004, during television network upns final two years, and ended on may 22, 2007, after a season on upns successor, the cw, airing for. In just 10 hours, scores of fans of the hit television show starring kristen.
Mar 15, 20 in the wake of the cult shows recordbreaking movie campaign, hollywood wonders whether its path to a greenlight can be replicated. But veronica mars is the first fanfinanced movie adaptation, a product of the internet and socialmedia era. The movie is definitely just for those that really missed the characters and just needed a fresh 107 minutes of veronica. Kristen bell on the veronica mars movie, demanded and funded by fans the actress goes back to her roots for a film continuation of the popular teen investigator series by. It took three days for veronica mars to change the way movies are made.
Veronica mars film online fundraiser launches home. Thomas revealed that the primary goal for the soundtrack was to get more publicity, which will in turn hopefully get more viewers for the show. Want to have your very own dont kill my buzz tshirt. You can help save the bees for jason dohring by purchasing one of these shirts all profits will be added to the fan fundraiser supporting the honeybee conservancy just follow the link. Veronica mars movie, the dvd veronica mars kristen bell has put neptune and her amateur sleuthing days behind her on the eve of graduating law school. The veronica mars movie project and the pitfalls of. Mar 09, 2014 after one of the first celebrity kickstarter campaigns, the arrival of the veronica mars movie raises mysteries that even its titular crime solver now a lawschool graduate who is drawn. Veronica mars sets crowdfunding record financial times. It met its goal a few more hours after that, and i think i clocked it in. The story offered isnt exactly water tight, but if youre a true veronica mars fan you will overlook the odd logical glitch in the story. Mar 14, 20 in its three seasons on the air veronica mars was never even one of televisions top 100 mostwatched series, but in its afterlife it has broken new ground. Time for fans to put their money where their unending blog speculation is.
Veronica mars film a go thanks to crazyhot kickstarter. Mar 14, 20 the veronica mars movie is coming to a theater near you in 2014. Veronica mars film online fundraiser launches file this 2007 publicity photo supplied by the cw shows kristen bell, who plays the title role in veronica mars on the cw network. And while angry nerd is all for crowdfunding for a good cause, when it comes to. The series is set in the fictional town of neptune, california and stars kristen bell as the eponymous character. A long time ago, we used to be friends, but i havent thought of you lately. Watch angry nerd the veronica mars movie project and the. Veronica mars movie meets fundraising goal check out six possible bigscreen plots. Veronica mars held its world premiere at south by southwest on march 8, 2014, and was released in the united states in a limited theatrical release and through video on demand on march 14, 2014 by warner bros. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the veronica mars movie on. Mar 14, 2014 and yet, like veronica, he cant make himself not care.
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