OMG the Veronica Mars movie is really happening!
Hi! Remember me? It's been ages since my last post. I went back to school and university has been eating my brain. I'm actually supposed to be studying right now (because, when am I not?). I hate how little time it gives me for things like LJ and I'm going to try to fix that. But I just found out some amazing news and I can barely contain my excitement, so I had to drop everything and rush over here to express my delight. In case you haven't heard...
THERE IS GOING TO BE A VERONICA MARS MOVIE. FOR REAL THIS TIME.
I am not kidding. I would never joke about this. It is happening, people! Earlier today, Rob Thomas posted the project on Kickstarter, hoping people would donate the $2 million necessary for Warner Bros. to take them seriously and finance the film. In just a few hours, they have already surpassed that goal, making it the quickest funded project in the history of the site. This is why fandom is awesome. See, together, we can do it! It's at 2.3 million and counting currently. I'm enjoying watching the donations increase by the minute. There is one guy who pledged $10,000 despite not even being the hugest fan, who just enjoys funding projects like this. That's always nice to see, I guess. I wish I had a spare ten grand just lying around.
To compliment the campaign is a hilarious video starring Kristen, Jason, Ryan and Rob Thomas:
The only reservations I have about this are:
- I hope they don't use that awful "Veronica is an FBI agent now" idea, because that was implausible and just all around bad. The only way I could even see that working is if maybe Veronica were brought in as a consultant for her expertise, like Neal Caffrey, or Peter from Fringe. Otherwise, it just doesn't make sense. Apparently, the plot will instead involve Veronica returning to Neptune after a long absence and possibly going to her high school reunion (in order to involve as many of the old cast as possible).
- They are having issues with international distribution. If I, as a Canadian, can't view the film because it won't be in theatres here or will be geo-blocked so I can't watch it online, then that would really suck, especially if I've paid for the pleasure of seeing it and can't.
So, I implore any other fans who might see this to spread the word, donate (even a dollar will do) and keep this thing going. There are lots of enticing prizes! I really thought that with most of the cast involved in other projects now, and Kristen having a baby, that the window for this movie had closed. So when I came across this info a few hours ago, it made my day. Right now I feel about as happy as Kristen did during her sloth meltdown. VM for the win!
THERE IS GOING TO BE A VERONICA MARS MOVIE. FOR REAL THIS TIME.
I am not kidding. I would never joke about this. It is happening, people! Earlier today, Rob Thomas posted the project on Kickstarter, hoping people would donate the $2 million necessary for Warner Bros. to take them seriously and finance the film. In just a few hours, they have already surpassed that goal, making it the quickest funded project in the history of the site. This is why fandom is awesome. See, together, we can do it! It's at 2.3 million and counting currently. I'm enjoying watching the donations increase by the minute. There is one guy who pledged $10,000 despite not even being the hugest fan, who just enjoys funding projects like this. That's always nice to see, I guess. I wish I had a spare ten grand just lying around.
To compliment the campaign is a hilarious video starring Kristen, Jason, Ryan and Rob Thomas:
The only reservations I have about this are:
- I hope they don't use that awful "Veronica is an FBI agent now" idea, because that was implausible and just all around bad. The only way I could even see that working is if maybe Veronica were brought in as a consultant for her expertise, like Neal Caffrey, or Peter from Fringe. Otherwise, it just doesn't make sense. Apparently, the plot will instead involve Veronica returning to Neptune after a long absence and possibly going to her high school reunion (in order to involve as many of the old cast as possible).
- They are having issues with international distribution. If I, as a Canadian, can't view the film because it won't be in theatres here or will be geo-blocked so I can't watch it online, then that would really suck, especially if I've paid for the pleasure of seeing it and can't.
So, I implore any other fans who might see this to spread the word, donate (even a dollar will do) and keep this thing going. There are lots of enticing prizes! I really thought that with most of the cast involved in other projects now, and Kristen having a baby, that the window for this movie had closed. So when I came across this info a few hours ago, it made my day. Right now I feel about as happy as Kristen did during her sloth meltdown. VM for the win!