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Latest Updates from Our Project:
Music Grand Slam! Dub Teaser!
over 7 years ago
– Thu, Dec 01, 2016 at 11:10:39 PM
Dear Backers,
I am proud to announce that we are adding English versions of "Namida" and "Eien" -- this means we are dubbing all of the songs in the anime!
Namida - Ending Song Ep. 1-19 // Performed by
Robbie Daymond & Raj Jain // Produced by Dan Antunovich // Guitar – Michael ‘Fish’ Herring // Drums/ Bass/ Keyboards/ Programming – Dan Antunovich
Eien - Ending Song Ep. 20-25 // Performed by
Vic Mignogna // Produced by Dan Antunovich // Guitar – Michael ‘Fish’ Herring // Drums – Neal Daniels // Bass/Keyboards/Programming – Dan Antunovich
Bios below to introduce you to our extraordinary musicians!
Teaser!
I am so, so proud to present...
Caitlin Glass as Kyoko Mogami with Mela Lee and Cristina Vee on vocals for "Dream Star"
We have had the MOST dedicated, talented and passionate team creating the dub of our dreams. This truly is a passion project for everyone involved, and I think it shines through in all aspects of the production.
You deserve to feel so proud of this accomplishment!!! Please take a moment to savor the joy!
And...If you are on Twitter, please give a shout out #LoveSkipBeat to our AMAZING team!
You have brought us to $22.8K on Backerkit, which supports the production of "Namida" and "Eien"!!! YOU are the fuel that keeps us going!
https://skipbeat.backerkit.com/
I still dream of getting to $30K, which will give me more flexibility and peace of mind (because surprises ALWAYS come up!) in the manufacturing and fulfillment stages.
Backerkit will close on December 15th so I can get the final orders to our manufacturers, and credit cards will be charged in early 2017 when we are closer to the shipping date.
Reminder: The $150 Kyoko's Revenge deluxe combo set with chipboard box is ONLY available as a pre-order item via Backerkit/Kickstarter. It will NOT be offered for retail sale.
Musician Bios
I think it's safe to say that vocalists Robbie Daymond and Vic Mignogna need no introduction. Please meet our other amazingly talented musicians:
Raj Jain aka Jane – Vocalist for “Namida”
Breakout musician Jane has toured with the multi-platinum band The Neighborhood. His debut music video “We Don’t Wanna Dance” is directed by Daniel Inglesia Jr./ENDS Collective. https://twitter.com/thejanearchives
Neal Daniels – Drums for "Namida," "Eien," “Dream Star” and “Renaissance”
Chicago native who is making a splash on the L.A. music scene as Magnolia Memoir’s official drummer and touring gigs including Darren Criss of “Glee,” Chrstina Grimmie of “The Voice,” and pop singers Bea Miller (Hollywood Records) and Katy Tiz (Atlantic Records).
http://www.nealdaniels.com/
Michael ‘Fish’ Herring – Guitar for "Namida," "Eien," “Dream Star,” “Renaissance,” “Burnin’ Down,” and “Prisoner”;
Inspiring and versatile musician with roots in the rock and funk traditions of his native Philadelphia. Work as a songwriter, composer and composer includes multi-platinum records and TV and film soundtracks. Tours with Christina Aguilera and has appeared on records for artists including Mariah Carey, Tupac, Nas, LeAnn Rimes and Celine Dion.
http://www.colorblindfish.com/
Dan Antunovich – Producer, drums, bass and keyboards for "Namida," "Eien," “Dream Star,” “Renaissance,” “Burnin’ Down,” “Prisoner”, "Eien", "Namida"
Bassist for the Grammy-nominated “Symphony Live in Istanbul” album from Japanese artist Kitaro. Extensive recording and performances with veteran artists Reza Rohani, Saranin, Kenny Aronoff, Randy Waldman and many others.
http://www.danantunovich.com/
Neil Baldock -- Mixing and mastering
Award-winning personal engineer for Neil Finn (Crowded House, Pajama Club) with additional engineer credits including Billy Ray Cyrus’s “Thin Line” and Letlive’s “If I’m the Devil…”
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/neil-baldock-mn0000928545
Backerkit Extended until December 15th, Package Design Picks, Dangerously Funny Video!
over 7 years ago
– Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 11:27:54 PM
Fabulous Backers,
Backerkit Extended until Dec. 15th!
As I wrote in the last update, my plan was to lockdown Backerkit on Tuesday Nov. 15th. But, on Monday I had a conversation with TV Tokyo, and they are working on approvals for one more element to add to the dub. TV Tokyo and I have agreed on December 15th as the cutoff date for the approval process.
If the approval comes through, it'll be another chance to get Skip Beat! into the spotlight and potentially bring more folks on board. So, I've decided to extend Backerkit until December 15th.
We are now at just over $21K on Backerkit, with 60 newcomers -- YEAH!!! THANK YOU!! This additional funding goes directly to improving the release and supporting our phenomenal dub team!
Backerkit Credit Card Charges in early 2017!
Backerkit has advised me to charge credit cards when we are closer to the shipping date. So, if you've done add-ons and upgrades in Backerkit, I won't be charging your card until early 2017, when we've set the shipping date for rewards.
Some of you have written that you want to do the payment now, so you don't have to worry about when the charge will take place. Here's what you can do:
Find the total that you owe in your Backerkit profile - click here if you need your profile info emailed to you
We got votes from 80 backers on the package design options, and many helpful comments! Thank you everyone!
Option #1 Magazine Cover got 62% of the votes! (23% for Option #2 Magazine cover w/ less text, and 15% for Option #3 Artwork only)
I'll rewrite some of the text and move the DVD/BD logos to the underside (w/ the copyright info), aiming for a design that keeps you fully immersed in the story - thanks @Op 7g
For the Kyoko/Sho design, I'll consult with our designer Gary Swarer about extending the background to the top and making the Skip Beat logo purple - thanks @heroicfangirl @Adam
The Winning Skip Beat Chipboard Box Design!
Slipcover!
64% like the existing design (12% say "OK, but no text" and 24% say "too busy, back to the drawing board!)
I'll work with Gary to see if we can integrate Moko better into the design - possibly use the same background throughout and adjust Moko and Maria's positioning - thanks @Anthony Heller @Dorothy
Going with this slipcover design!
Casewrap reverse sides!
80% like the current two designs!
I'll consult with Gary on getting all 4 characters at the same scale - thanks @kimiko @sebastian and others who made this suggestion!
I'll also see about switching out Kyoko/Sho with Ren and Lory (to make "LME Talent Agency" the theme) - thanks to all for the many comments on this design!
Blu-ray casewrap - reverse side
DVD casewrap - reverse side (for the $100 and $150 sets only)
Spine Colors!
75% like yellow spines for the DVD/BD cases, and purple for the Slipcover and Chipboard case! (18% want all purple spines, and 7% want something else entirely^^)
Blu-ray casewrap spine will be yellow!
DVD casewrap (for the $100 and $150 sets only) spine will be yellow, too!
Keychains!
52% voted for keychains, and another 10% are OK with either keychains or magnets. 80% prefer for the poses in the keychain, so here we have it:
Bo Chicken Keychain!
I'll move forward with revising the designs and getting them to TV Tokyo for production committee approval.
What else can I share with you...? I've got an idea...
Warning: Laughter Ahead!
Here's dub engineer Geoff Bisente aka Death Metal Ninja's behind-the-scenes interview, which usually I'd only send out the $15+ backers. I got this video a few hours ago. It features a hardboiled egg, ukulele and a very long ponytail. Enough said.
I look forward to your comments, as always!
You ROCK!! Ann
PS - I've sent other Behind the Scenes video links via Kickstarter to the $15+ Tiers. Please let me know if you haven't received the links! [email protected]
Nov. 15th Addon/Upgrade Deadline, Vote on Package Designs, and LAUGH!
over 7 years ago
– Sat, Nov 12, 2016 at 10:30:51 PM
Dear Backers,
November 15th Tuesday - Addon/Upgrade Deadline!
Four days left until the Backerkit lockdown date! (For address changes after November 15th, contact me via Kickstarter or [email protected] and I'll update your record manually). This is your deadline for Kickstarter/Backerkit-exclusive addons/upgrades:
Skip Beat Official Satin Jacket - hot pink or midnight blue
Skip Beat Official Love Me T-shirt - hot pink or gray
Official Posters signed by the cast and crew
$150 Kyoko's Revenge DVD/Blu-ray deluxe package in chipbox case
The above items will NOT be available for retail purchase. I *still* get messages from folks searching for the Kickstarter exclusive items from the Time of EVE campaign! Have no regrets, folks!
Plus, you can still pre-order the $60 DVD set, $80 BD set and $100 Kyoko's Classic DVD/BD combo on Backerkit!
Can we get to $30K on Backerkit? We are currently at $16.5K, with $5.5K from 46 newcomers on Backerkit and the remaining $11K from YOU -- THANK YOU!!! Additional funding will support the dub team, who have not asked for a cent beyond the original budget and have absorbed all dub overages (through donating their time, and cold hard cash). The dub team deserves our support!!! AND, I have a few more VERY COOL perks in the approval process. With additional funding, I can give these new perks the top-class treatment they deserve! Please know that your support goes directly to improving this release!
Lost Your Backerkit Survey?
No worries! Enter your email address in this link and get it resent!
I want your input on the package design. But first, a little background on the designs.
The $100 Kyoko's Classic and $150 Kyoko's Revenge package designs are inspired by the Japanese DVDs, which featured casewraps designed like magazine covers.
Japanese DVD casewraps - magazine covers!
The mockups in this update are from Gary Swarer, who is doing our package design and DVD/BD menu design.
I want your input on the 5 questions below. Please give your feedback in the Kickstarter comments or email me: [email protected]
Important note: These mockups haven't gone through the approval process yet. So, I'll be making additional changes as needed, based on feedback from the Skip Beat! production committee.
Q1: Chipboard Case
The chipboard case is exclusive to the $150 Kyoko's Revenge package and is ONLY available through Kickstarter and Backerkit. I am only manufacturing the quantity to fulfill the orders (plus 10% add'l in case of damaged items, etc.) This item will NOT be available for retail sale to the general public.
The chipboard case specs: Aqueous coating on 80# Litho label stock, which wraps and glues to book board stock. Approximate finished size is 6.75” high, 5.5” deep and 1.125” wide.
I have three chipboard case mockups. I love all three. I want your guidance. Which design do you want to see on your shelf?
Option #1 - magazine cover
Option #2 - magazine cover, less text
Option #3 - artwork only
Q2: Slipcover
The slipcover will hold the DVD amaray and BD amaray, and will be included in the $100 Kyoko's Classic and $150 Kyoko's Revenge packages.
I only have 1 slipcover mockup to show you. In particular, I want your feedback on the cover.
Do you love seeing the main characters together in this magazine-style layout?
Or, is it too crowded, unforgivably busy? Back to the drawing board?
Slipcover mockup
Q3: Reversible Casewraps
The $100 and $150 packages have two amaray cases -- for the DVD and BD sets -- and both will have reversible casewraps.
Right now, the reversible casewraps are unrelated: character ensemble for the BD, and grudge ensemble for the DVD.
Do you like it the reversible casewraps as they are?
Or, does it drive you crazy to have totally unrelated designs? Possible alternative -- nix the grudge ensemble (possibly use it in the 20-page artbook), and instead use a character ensemble with Maria and Lory Takarada.
Blu-ray set reversible casewrap - ensemble of characters (this reversible casewrap will be used for the $80, $100 and $150 packages)
DVD set reversible casewrap - Grudge ensemble (this reversible casewrap is ONLY included with the $100 and $150 packages)
Q4: Spine color
The Chipboard and Slipcover spines are purple, as you can see in the mockups above. Right now, the DVD and BD casewrap spines are in yellow -- see mockups below.
Do you like having yellow for the casewraps and purple for the Chipboard case and Slipcover?
Or, do you want all of spines to be purple?
DVD casewrap (for the $100 and $150 sets only)
BD casewrap (for the $80, $100 and $150 sets; and, this design is resized for the $60 DVD set)
Q5: Keychain or magnet?
I've kept you in suspense long enough about the exclusive merchandise add-on for the $100+ tiers. You gave me a TON of brilliant ideas. Thank you.
I made a unilateral and arbitrary decision to feature Bo the Chicken. I hope you like Bo as much as I do, but if not, please indulge me in this one.
I spent quite literally months searching for manufacturers, and I found two items that give decent value without breaking the budget. (Note: I'll be adding the copyright info to the final design.)
Which do you prefer, magnet or keychain?
And, I'll be picking just 2 of the 3 poses. I'm thinking of the 2 poses used for the magnets, but let me know what you think!
Keychain!
Magnets!
More $150 Kyoko's Revenge Highlights!
The 20-page artbook will feature profiles of the dub VAs and their characters, and the artwork from the Japanese DVD covers.
Cover artwork (Skip Beat titles and text on Maria's artwork will be removed!)
And, the $150 package includes the 11" x 17" folded poster (note: if you also ordered the signed poster in a mailing tube, I will include this poster as well -- rolled, not folded)
11" x 17" Poster exclusive to the $150 Kyoko's Revenge package
Dubbed Songs - Update #27 response!
Our brilliant dub team has recorded and mixed the 2 opening songs and 2 insert songs, and they sound AMAZING!!!!
In Update #27, I asked if we should include the 2 opening songs in the dub track, or only as extras. Thank you everyone who responded!
Opening songs in the dub track - 46 votes/71%
Opening songs as bonus features only - 15 votes/23%
Either way OK - 4 votes/6%
So, we are including the opening songs in the dub track!
Package Design - Update #25 response!
Thank you for the detailed feedback on the DVD and BD set package design in Update #25. In response:
Spine: Thank you everyone for your ideas about the color! In the end, I made my peace with the yellow; unless you decide to go entirely with purple (Q4 above). I flipped the Skip Beat logo 180 degrees - thank you!
Back product info: I'm adding the Pied Piper logo - thank you! I'll also be adding a barcode.
Back text: Thanks for catching the typos! I will fix those! FYI, I'm only planning to do retail sales online (mostly Rightstuf and Amazon), so the package design/text isn't geared for brick-and-mortar situations (i.e. where someone will pick up the package and decide whether to buy it based on the blurb).
Back design: Some of you commented that the design feels to crowded for the BD, especially b/c Sho's guitar extends so far over the screencaps. When I do the final round of design tweaks w/ Gary, I'll ask if he can try adjusting Sho's position (off with his legs!) and maybe making his image a little smaller. For the DVD, some of you commented that it's too bad that the screencaps get cut off on either end. I'll also consult with Gary on this point.
Front: For the DVD, I know it feels crowded w/ Kyoko and Sho's heads overlapping the Skip Beat logo quite a bit. I'll see if it works better to make Kyoko and Sho a little smaller.
Disc faces: Thank you for the comments on the colors - some positive, some critical. I'm going to go w/ the current colors. I'll make the episode numbers larger, but I'm not going to add episode names (I think that will make the disc faces too cluttered)
Amaray cases: Some of you asked about getting a clear case, instead of blue. As I wrote in the comments, unfortunately the manufacturer, CD Video, can't source clear cases for us.
Artwork: I'm working with the high-res artwork that TV Tokyo was able to provide, so options are limited!
I haven't covered everything here, but please know that I read all of the comments, and your nuanced feedback is always eye opening!
Three Minutes of Laughter
WHEW!!!!
And did I tell you that you are awesome? You are AWESOME! Thank you!!!
Ann
Skip Beat - Announcing English dub for songs!
over 7 years ago
– Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 11:46:25 PM
Hello Phenomenal Backers,
I am proud to announce four songs to be recorded in English for the Skip Beat! dub!
“Dream Star” – Opening song for Episodes 1-19: Performed by
Magnolia Memoir / Mela Lee
Featuring Cristina Vee, Produced by Dan Antunovich, Guitar by Michael Fish Herring, Drums by Neal Daniels, Bass/Synths/Keyboards by Dan Antunovich, Additional Keyboards by Alexander Burke
“Renaissance” – Opening song for Episodes 20-25: Performed by
Magnolia Memoir with Erica Lindbeck, Produced by Dan Antunovich, Additional Vocals by Mela Lee, Guitar by Michael Fish Herring, Drums by Neal Daniels, Bass/ Synths/ Keyboards by Dan Antunovich, additional Keyboards by Alexander Burke
“Burnin’ Down” – Insert song in Episode 11: Performed by
Nathan Sharp, Produced by Dan Antunovich, Guitar by Michael Fish Herring, Drums/ Bass / Keyboards by Dan Antunovich
“Prisoner” – Insert song for Episode 19: Performed by
Nathan Sharp, Produced by Dan Antunovich, Guitar by Michael Fish Herring, Drums/ Bass / Keyboards by Dan Antunovich
Dreams Come True!
This dream is coming true thanks to:
YOU!!!! So far we have raised an additional $15,163 on Backerkit; approximately 40% of those funds go toward manufacturing, licensing, shipping, and credit card fees. The rest is funding the English dub of the songs by a team of truly world-class musicians (please read their bios below!)
TV Tokyo!!! They warned me from day 1 that music rights are close to impossible to negotiate. But, we are lucky that the Skip Beat! songs are handled by TV Tokyo Music, and they were willing to tackle the approval process for us. We had to submit the EXACT English lyrics in advance, and TV Tokyo Music in turn had to get those lyrics approved by the Japanese lyricist. (We got the clearance for the above 4 songs; unfortunately, "Namida" and "Eien" approvals didn't come through.) And this brings me to the third essential party:
Mela Lee and the dub team!!! Theyspent countless hours crafting the English lyrics. It was tremendous pressure because the approved lyrics cannot be altered, so no last-minute tweaks in the recording studio. I want to jump up and down here with a megaphone!!! You have empowered an amazing, passionate team of artists to make this dub great!
Important Question for You!
We are dubbing the two opening songs and two insert songs, but the two ending songs ("Namida" and "Eien") will remain without English dubs.
We are going to include the two insert songs in the dub, since they are tightly woven into their respective scenes.
For the opening songs, should we also include them in the dub? Or, would it to be too jarring to only have the opening songs dubbed w/o their ending song counterparts?
The other option is to separate out "Dream Star" and "Renaissance" English versions as Bonus Features on the DVD/BD, and leave the Japanese versions in the dub.
What do you think? Please post your feedback in the comments! We will be making the final decision by October 31st!
Other Updates
Studio sessions for songs: Recording for the songs will begin tomorrow, Wed October 26th. If you are on Twitter, keep an eye out for photos from @piedinc and @themelalee
Package Design: I am working on package design mockups to get your feedback. Please expect another update soon!
Dub sneak preview: Derek our dub engineer will start sending me the final mixes for the dub episodes this week, and I will be sharing highlights - more updates!
Subtitles!: It's been an absolute delight to incorporate the proofreading comments into the subtitles. In the next 3 weeks I'll need help with the final quality check of the subtitles before I send the files to Justin Sevakis for authoring. I'll contact folks individually. Also, if you are interested please send me a message via Kickstarter or email ([email protected]).
Budget: I'm able to squeeze by thanks to the additional $15,000 via Backerkit. But it makes me nervous because there is no contingency for surprises. And I know they are out there. We still have to do the actual manufacturing and shipping. I am hoping and praying that we can get to $25,000 or even $30,000 on Backerkit before the November 15th cutoff!!!
Future Projects!: This week I'm in Tokyo attending Japan Content Showcase/TIFFCOM, which is one of the two big licensing markets in Japan (the other is Anime Japan held in the spring). I'm here scouting for new titles to rescue (!!!). I'm looking into the many titles you have shared in the comments! One of my goals is to build up enough of a war chest to fund the licensing fees for Pied Piper's next project. Your support makes Skip Beat! great AND plants seeds for future projects!
Artist bios!
Mela Lee - Skip Beat! Executive Dub Producer and voice of Maria Takarada. Accomplished musician and lead vocalist for Magnolia Memoir, which has been hailed for “unexpected shades of Radiohead, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen. Blissfully dark, harmonically and lyrically inventive and honest” (Devon Wendell, International Review of Music). Mela’s standout anime voice acting performances include Rin Tohsaka in Fates/Stay: Night, Shinku in Rozen Maiden, Natalie in Scrapped Princess, Darry in Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Rena Ryugu in Higurashi: When They Cry, Yuki Cross in Vampire Knight, and Erika Karisawa in Durarara!!. She's also known for voicing Tikki in Miraculous : Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir with Cristina Vee and Meimi Haneoka in the TOKYOPOP dub of Kaitou Saint Tail. She and fellow voice actress/friend Erica Lindbeck host a Youtube series titled “Lindbeck and Lee.” http://www.MelaLee.com/
Cristina Vee – Skip Beat! Casting Director and voice of Erika Koenji. Voice actress adored by anime and video game fans for her passion and artistry. Cristina built a passionate Youtube fan base for her vocal work and provides vocals to songs in Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d You Steal Our Garbage!? and Shantae: Half Genie Hero. Her voice acting credits include Sailors Mars in Sailor Moon, Mio Akiyama in K-ON!, Alisa Bosconovitch in Tekken Blood Vengeance, Homura Akemi in Madoka Magica, Morgiana in Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, the eleven Honoka sisters in Netflix’s Knights of Sidonia, Cubone (and others) in Pokemon Origins and Riruka Dokugamine in Bleach. She currently casts and directs Skullgirls and is recognizable to eSports fans for hosting IGN’s IPL 4 and 5. http://www.CristinaVee.com/
Erica Lindbeck - Voice of Kanae Kononami. Electrifying voice actress who has taken Hollywood by storm since graduating from the UCLA’s school of Theater, Film and Television in 2014. She has wowed fans with her voice work as Barbie for the Hello Barbie doll, Barbie: Sky Squad and Barbie: Light Adventure, as well as O-Ei in Miss Hokusai, Eli Ayase in Love Live! School Idol Project, Kaori Miyazono in Your Lie in April, Yuki Kaizuka in Aldnoah.Zero and Taliyah in League of Legends. http://www.EricaLindbeck.com/
Nathan Sharp – Voice of Imai. Musician and voice actor with over 1 million subscribers for his music-oriented Youtube channel NateWantsToBattle. His voice work includes Imai in Skip Beat!, Media Blaster’s Rio: Rainbow Gate, Funimation dubs of Puzzle and Dragons X, Cheer Boys!!, Disastrous Life of Saiki K and Handa-kun. His video game work includes Chad for 2064:ROM from Midboss Games and Pronto in Magic Pants Games Heroes Never Lose.
http://www.nathansharponline.com/
Neal Daniels – Chicago native who is making a splash on the L.A. music scene as Magnolia Memoir’s official drummer and touring gigs including Darren Criss of “Glee,” and pop singers Bea Miller (Hollywood Records) and Katy Tiz (Atlantic Records).
http://www.nealdaniels.com/
Michael Fish Herring – Inspiring and versatile musician with roots in the rock and funk traditions of his native Philadelphia. Work as a songwriter, composer and composer includes multi-platinum records and TV and film soundtracks. Tours with Christina Aguilera and has appeared on records for artists including Mariah Carey, Tupac, Nas, LeAnn Rimes and Celine Dion.
http://www.colorblindfish.com/
Alexander Burke – Trained in jazz composition at Columbia College with a Masters in Film Scoring from USC, his orchestration and scoring work includes NBC’s Saturday Night Live and Comedy’s Mash Up. Has performed with SNL comedy legends Mike Meyers, Rachel Dratch and Amy Poehler and Jason Sudeikis on the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, as well as musical legends Jon Faddis, Joe Labarbera and Joey DeFrancesco. He is the touring Keyboard player for Save Ferris and Mr. Little Jeans. Official keyboardist for Magnolia Memoir.
http://www.alexandermburke.com/
Dan Antunovich – Bassist for the Grammy-nominated “Symphony Live in Istanbul” album from Japanese artist Kitaro. Extensive recording and performances with veteran artists Reza Rohani, Saranin, Kenny Aronoff, Chris Johnson, Randy Waldman and many others.
http://www.danantunovich.com/
Neil Baldock -- Mixing and mastering
Award-winning personal engineer for Neil Finn (Crowded House, Pajama Club) with additional engineer credits including Billy Ray Cyrus’s “Thin Line” and Letlive’s “If I’m the Devil…” http://www.allmusic.com/artist/neil-baldock-mn0000928545
Mela Lee, Erica Lindbeck, Jason Charles Miller and Taliesin Jaffe!
AND... I have an important shout out. Please everyone check out J-Novel Club, a brilliant project for English translations of light novels. The founder is none other than Samuel Pinansky, who was an early and critical supporter of the Skip Beat! Kickstarter. You can sample previews for free, purchase digital copies, and get weekly installments of new translations. Pretty cool!!! And potentially transformative for light novel translations.
Thank you ALWAYS for your support! Ann/Pied Piper, Inc.
Upgrades via Backerkit & Updated Cast List!
over 7 years ago
– Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 11:27:46 PM
Dear Backers,
Backerkit Upgrades & Add-ons!
Today I will be sending out email invitations to Backerkit, where you can do upgrades, add-ons and address changes.
You do not need to create a BackerKit account - just click on the survey link in the email, fill it out, and you’re good to go! You will be able to answer questions about your rewards preferences, update your shipping information, and pledge for more “add-ons"!
You do not have access to this survey link yet, but it will be available soon via email!
You can change your responses any time before we lock down the surveys for processing on November 15th. If you do add-ons or upgrades via Backerkit, that's when your credit card will be charged.
You will be able to recover your survey here: skipbeat.backerkit.com
If you use your Facebook login for your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey will be sent to the email you used for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you would prefer to use, please contact support at skipbeat.backerkit.com/faq
I have done a lot of soul searching about whether or not it is fair to accept new backers, and on what terms. After all, you were the ones who saved this campaign in our time of crisis and put down your cold, hard cash MONTHS ago.
My conclusion:
I think we all win with new backers, because the funds will give added support to the dub team (which they absolutely deserve!) and enable VERY exciting upgrades to the dub (still in the approvals process)! Please share the Backerkit link with folks who missed the Kickstarter campaign!
Also, the following perks are exclusive for Kickstarter backers:
Digital download rewards - Wallpaper, Dub Behind the Scenes digital booklet, Dub Behind the Scenes video updates
$10+ tiers - name included in the Backers Wall
$100+ tiers - name included in the Special Thanks credit roll on the DVD/Blu-ray and also Special Thanks printed insert
$100+ tiers - exclusive merchandise item
Exclusive pricing on the Satin Baseball Jacket add-on and Poster Signed by the Dub Team
And of course, the crazy ride we've been through together!!!
Dub Update!
From day one, we've been on a rescue mission to give Skip Beat! the world-class dub it deserves. Here is the updated cast+crew list. Please take a moment to savor the magnitude of what you've achieved:
Dub Executive Producer – Mela Lee
Dub Producers – Cristina Vee, Jason Charles Miller, Taliesin Jaffe, Alexander Burke
Casting Director – Cristina Vee
Head Director – Taliesin Jaffe
Head Writers – J. Michael Tatum, Christian La Monte
Episode Writers – Deborah Crane, Chuck Hüber, Christian La Monte, Rachel Robinson, J. Michael Tatum
Script Pre-production Supervisor – Deborah Crane
ADR Prep – Kirsten Perotti, Clark Cheng
CAST
Caitlin Glass as Kyoko Mogami
Grant George as Sho Fuwa
Robbie Daymond as Ren Tsuruga
Erica Lindbeck as Kanae Kotonami
Vic Mignogna as Yukihito Yashiro
Richard Epcar as Lory Takarada
Mela Lee as Maria Takarada
Keith Silverstein as Takenori Sawara
Karen Strassman as Shoko Aoki
Dorothy Fahn as Kuniko (ep 1) / Kimiko Kamio (ep 4)
Kaiji Tang as Matsushima (eps 2-3, 8, 14) / “Love Me” Male Voice
Jason Charles Miller as Ushio Kurosaki (eps 10-12)
Nathan Sharp as Imai (eps 12-14)
Lauren Landa as Nao (eps 12-13) / Yumiko (eps 15-16)
Kyle Hebert as Funada (eps 12-14) / Tecchin (ep 14)
Christine Marie Cabanos as Mimori Nanokura (eps 17-19)
Kate Davis as Haruki Asami (eps 17-19)
Erin Fitzgerald as Hiroko Iizuka (eps 21-23)
Chris Patton as Hiroaki Ogata (eps 20-25)
The dub team is currently editing Episodes 1 - 15 and will record the remaining sessions this month and additional sessions with Caitlin Glass (our star!!!) through early October.
Teaser, anyone?
This month Mela and the dub team will begin releasing the full-length cast/crew interviews for Kickstarter backers. Edited versions will be featured as DVD/BD extras.
But first, they wanted to tease us!!! I don't know about you, but I am dying to know what they are saying!!!
Thank you as always for your support!
Ann
PS: Thank you everyone for the detailed feedback on the package design! Another update coming soon!
