Eyewitness Report of QC Hell, Authoring is FINISHED!
over 6 years ago – Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 08:33:27 AM

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Skip Beat Updates + Aria Kickstarter Launch
over 6 years ago – Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 11:45:13 PM

Dear Backers,

Skip Beat updates below, after an important announcement! I am proud to be assisting in Nozomi's Kickstarter to dub Aria The Animation! Many of you have already backed Aria - thank you! I am so excited to get to work with you again on another great release!

I've been working with Shawne for the past several months on the campaign tiers and campaign page, and I'll be helping with backer communication through to the completion of the project.  

The campaign launched yesterday and is 38% to the $110K goal as I write this. This project is important because:

• Aria The Animation is infectiously happy, and dubbing Aria for Blu-ray will bring more happiness into the world! 
• Shawne aka the Dark Lord at Nozomi only does great work, and everything about this release is going to be top notch - the upscale, dub, packaging, merchandise...!
• Shawn 10000% gets that crowdfunding is about bringing supporters into the production process, including backer input for package designs and casting decisions. This campaign is going to be seriously fun!
• If the Aria campaign is a success, Shawne can potentially use crowdfunding for dream projects with other Nozomi titles!

Let's make Aria another win!!!

Skip Beat updates:

• The printer had to revised 3 of the templates, which set back the production schedule. I've approved all of the artwork except for the chipboard box, which requires 10 days to manufacture. We are now aiming to get the DVD/BD sets to the Righstuf warehouse by the end of this month, and to you ASAP after that. 
• 95% of the upgrade/add-on/slacker backer credit card charges have been successful, so Pied Piper has $28,350 (minus 9-10% fees) additional funds towards remaining manufacturing and shipping/fulfillment costs! Thank you!
• Thank you everyone for your blessing to do con screenings before you get your discs!!! After discussing further with the dub team, we decided to try doing the premiere screening with one of the main cast members or dub producers. I'll keep you posted on what we are able to arrange!

I am so excited for you to get your discs and other rewards!!! Thank you as always for your patience and support!!! Ann

August 1st Credit card charges for Backerkit Add-ons/Upgrades!
almost 7 years ago – Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 12:31:46 AM

Hello Fabulous Backers!

Credit card charges August 1st!

• I will process the credit card charges for Backerkit upgrades/addons on Tuesday August 1st! 
• You can check your order status via this link (enter your Kickstarter email address to get the link to your order profile)  https://skipbeat.backerkit.com/
• I'll give you another heads up before we ship, in case you need to update your shipping address
• Questions? Contact me via Kickstarter or [email protected] !

Manufacturing process underway!

The manufacturer CD Video Mfg had to rebuild and reprice the entire DVD/BD package, which was time-consuming and nerve-wracking. See the mockups below (not pictured - 2.5" sticker, Special Thanks insert, Backer Certificate insert). After much negotiation I paid the 50% deposit on Friday July 14th, and we are officially in the manufacturing stage!

*If* all goes smoothly, we will be able to ship the rewards in August! I will continue posting micro-updates on the comments section, and I will do another official update before we ship.

Question for you!

We have some opportunities to screen "Skip Beat!" at conventions in August, which would be great to promote Skip Beat! 

What if we screen 1 or 2 episodes before you get your DVD/BDs? 

YOU deserve the first viewing, but I need to ask because promotion is critical for getting this release to more fans. As you are probably aware, I set the Kickstarter goal as low as possible so we could get our basic funding goal, and then I committed most of the additional funds toward improving the release (marathon mode, bonus features, and most importantly the English dubs of the music). We created a world-class dub, but this only works as a business enterprise if I can get the DVD/BD packages to more fans. And that requires promotion, and I want to grab every opportunity.

So that's my pitch to you, but what do you think? Please leave your comments.

Thank you all!!!! 

Ann

DVD/BD Production Credits Feb 28th deadline + Production update + Dub previews!
almost 7 years ago – Sun, Jun 04, 2017 at 02:57:06 AM

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Backerkit Closes in 30 Hours!
over 7 years ago – Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 10:59:35 PM

Dear Fabulous Backers!

Backerkit Closes December 15th 11:59PM PST

You have 30 more hours to do upgrades and add-ons! Remember, the $150 Kyoko's Revenge package is pre-order ONLY. I will manufacture 10% add'l quantity (in case of damaged items), but that's it. 

View your pledge status here:

https://skipbeat.backerkit.com/

Important: I will close Backerkit to upgrades/new orders on December 15th 11:59PM PST, but your credit card won't be charged until we are closer to the shipping date. If you want to pay now, you can use Paypal!

Your support is enabling the dub team to create magic with Skip Beat! AND, every upgrade and add-on enhances the final release -- we still have a lot of decisions ahead on DVD/BD manufacturing and shipping, and your support means we can give Skip Beat! a little extra TLC!

Ending Songs Recorded!

Last week Vic Mignogna and Robbie Daymond were in the studio recording "Eien" and "Namida." I haven't heard the songs yet...but Mela tells me they sound AMAZING!

This release is YOUR miracle. Thank you for making it happen.

Onwards and upwards!

Ann