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Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Episodes 2&3

Bigger, better & more action packed! Help continue the live action adaptation of History of Trunks!

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Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Episodes 2&3

Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Episodes 2&3

Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Episodes 2&3

Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Episodes 2&3

Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Episodes 2&3

Bigger, better & more action packed! Help continue the live action adaptation of History of Trunks!

Bigger, better & more action packed! Help continue the live action adaptation of History of Trunks!

Bigger, better & more action packed! Help continue the live action adaptation of History of Trunks!

Bigger, better & more action packed! Help continue the live action adaptation of History of Trunks!

Robot Underdog
Robot Underdog
Robot Underdog
Robot Underdog
2 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$66,347 USD by 2,590 backers
$58,672 USD by 2,252 backers on May 9, 2015
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Yes! Robot Underdog is creating non-profit, fan-made episodes of Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope, a live-action Dragon Ball Z web series that adapts "The History of Trunks". If you have not already seen our pilot episode, CLICK HERE!

We promised you that we would create the best live-action Dragon Ball Z in history, and we delivered. But we need your help to make more episodes. And we know with more resources we can do EVEN BETTER! We will continue to stay true to the characters and the story, but we are taking the quality and the action to the next level!

Again, without your contributions, we won’t be able to continue making more episodes. So if you’d like to see more Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope, please contribute. Every little bit helps! 

Right now we have enough to make Episode #2 - BUT to make Episode #3 we need to hit $50,000.



We Need Your Donations To Create Episodes 2 & 3 

  • We are asking for $50,000 so we are able to create the episodes at the level of quality that Dragon Ball Z deserves.
  • 100% of the donations will go towards production of episodes 2 & 3. 
  • Donations will go towards: Audio Gear, Camera Gear like Cameras, Lenses, Rigs (dollies, sliders), Better Locations (including City Locations), Green Screen Studio Rentals (fight scenes), Expendables Like Hair & Makeup supplies, Set Design & Props (Time Machine), Post Production Plugins & Software (Better VFX), Lighting Gear, More Days of Production so we can ensure we get good takes, and Overall we can finish episodes faster since we can shoot all at once & not have to "fix everything in post".

We need a bigger budget (per episode) than we had on the Pilot because:

  •  We don't want to shoot on mix-matched cameras (part of the Pilot was shot on RED & other parts on Canon 60d) 
  • We can have a dedicated audio person & quality audio gear  
  • We can rent quality lenses (all of the Pilot was shot on kit lenses)
  • We can pull permits/insurance to secure city locations 
  • We can rent a Green Screen studio & not have to rotoscope the fight scenes (this is what took us so long for the Pilot)
  • We can rent actual lights & not use whatever is on sale at Home Depot
  • We can have more time on set & not have to move on after 1 take 
  • We can deliver episodes faster 


You Loved Us At Our Worst - But Imagine What We Can Do At Our BEST! 

Most of you are here because you enjoyed the Pilot Episode, but remember, that was what we could do with the BARE MINIMUM. Also, that was our FIRST PROJECT as a team! We've lived and we've learned & we are prepared to SHATTER the bar once again! We've proved that Dragon Ball Z can be made in live-action but we can do better with your help!

WHAT DO YOU GET IN RETURN? 

#1. The BEST Live-Action Dragon Ball Z in the Universe!

#2. The episodes will be available to watch for FREE on Youtube

#3. Some cool perks, but most importantly, we will keep you updated on the project and listen to your feedback, concerns and suggestions. You get to be a part of Dragon Ball Z history!

Those that have followed our project so far know that we care what you have to say and we do listen. 

Therefore, several of the perks include the rights to vote on various things throughout the production of the web series.

This project is important to us because as DBZ fans we have been deprived of a proper live-action adaptation. We are fans who are making this for Dragon Ball Z fans across the world.

If you’ll join us on journey – we can guarantee that you’ll be a part of a project that changes DBZ history forever.  It’s up to all of us to make this happen.

Also – don’t forget that sharing this project is important too!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobotUnderDog

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/RobotUnderdog2

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobotUnderDog

Instagram: @robotunderdog


A Small Blurb About Our Team

Robot Underdog is a small team of passionate and dedicated people that are bringing Dragon Ball Z to life in an unprecedented way. Each individual on the team has a "day job" and is extremely skilled at what they do & they're extending their skill set to this Dragon Ball Z project because it's something they believe in & are passionate about.

This project is important to us because as DBZ fans we've long been deprived of a proper live-action adaptation and now finally we’ve finally assembled a team with the skills to achieve the best live-action Dragon Ball Z ever.

We are normal people – just like you & your friends. While we may have the team & talent to achieve this Dragon Ball Project – You all hold the power to make this project a reality by funding us. We need you to join the movement & lend us your Ki (money).


FAQ

Why Dragon Ball Z? 

We live in world where we see every other comic book hero being brought to life in live-action. There is so much potential in the world of Dragon Ball, but the series was drastically misrepresented by Hollywood in the realm of live-action and we are taking a stance to show people that it can in fact be done.

Will Cell, Goku or Vegeta be in the web series?

No. We are doing an adaptation of The History of Trunks which is in an alternate timeline where Goku and Vegeta are dead and the Androids are the main villains. We chose this timeline because it provides the most emotional backdrop and gritty drama. 

Do you have the license to make this? 

No. This is a FAN MADE project and we are not affiliated with Toei Japan, Funimation or Fox. This is a non-profit passion project.

Is this project by Machinima or Robot Underdog?

This project is being created by Robot Underdog.  Machinima is our network partner. They offer us major support & guidance & help in every way they can, not only with DBZ, but also with the growth & development of RUD as a whole. However, they cannot help us with funding DBZ since we do not have the license. 

Don't you make lots of money on your Youtube Videos?

Sadly no. Most of the views are not even "monetized" (meaning able to earn money) and those that are, only earn fractions of pennies per view. 

If I donated on Paypal before this campaign do I get perks too?

Yes! The perks are the same across the board no matter where you donate.

It says non-profit, but you're raising money - How does that work? 

We do not keep any money from this campaign or our Youtube Channel - 100% of the money goes towards creating projects.

What happens if you raise additional money over your goal?

That'd be AWESOME! Every dollar will be spent towards making the final product even better and getting it completed faster! With a limited budget we can still do our best to pull things off but the more money and resources we have, the better the end product will be.

What happens if you don’t raise enough money for your goal?

That would suck. But we will still follow through with Episode 2 even though it will take much longer and we might be forced to trim down the episode length. But we won't be able to do Episode 3. We’re counting on you guys to make it happen!

How do I join the Robot Underdog team?

We'd love to have you! Please email rita@robotunderdog.com with your expertise and availability. Note that we will be filming in Los Angeles, and while some team positions can be done via internet, for any on set work you will need to be local to the LA area

Are you guys K&K Productions?

No. We are a completely separate group of people in Los Angeles, while K&K is the United Kingdom. But we definitely give K&K props for all their efforts and achievement in the area of live-action DBZ.

I don’t agree with part XYZ of your project!

That’s cool. Drop us a line at rita@robotunderdog.com and tell us what you don’t like about it and why.

We don’t claim that this is set in stone, so if you have a valid point then we might make the necessary adjustments and additions. You’ll have to be pretty convincing, though.

I Need Help 

Email me your problem, your full name, your indiegogo name/email, which perk you got and any other information you deem relevant. rita@robotunderdog.com 


**PERK FAQ


HOW DOES THE "RESURRECTION 'F'" MOVIE TICKET PERK WORK?

We will provide you with either a ticket to see Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (when it premieres) at you local theater OR we will provide you with Fandango gift card credit so you may select the date you attend, the theater of your choice and do your own seat selection. Maximum value is $10. If you choose a theater or showing that exceeds $10, we will provide you with the credit to go towards your ticket.

When does the movie come out?

We don't know yet - but as soon as we do, you'll know.

Movie release locations: We cannot guarantee the movie will show in your town - Battle of Gods was a limited release & if you live in a super tiny town, you may not be getting this movie either. In this case, we can still provide you with a Fandango gift card (worth $10) 

International: We currently do not have a way to provide you with a ticket - so please select the $65 perk instead. sorry :/  but we still <3 you 

Fandango Policy: Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. Only valid for purchases made at fandango.com or via the Fandango app for Fandango partner theaters in the U.S. Neither Fandango nor Fandango Loyalty Solutions, LLC is a co-sponsor or sponsor of this promotion. The redemption of Fandango Promotional code is subject to Fandango’s terms and conditions at www.fandango.com/termsofuse.aspx and www.fandango.com/PurchasePolicy.aspx. ©2015 Fandango Loyalty Solutions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.


Thanks again for your support, and to all the Dragon Ball Z fans of the world, may this project bring you a light of hope!!

*Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope is a non-profit, live-action Dragon Ball Z web series. It’s made by fans, & is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official license holders.

These episodes are a non-profit adaptation of Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks.

The creators of this video are not affiliated with Tōei, Fox, or other licensors of the Dragon Ball Z series created by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope is funded and produced by fans. 

Please continue to support the official releases  from Toei & Funimation!

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PRE-SCREEN+GIVE YOUR OPINION!

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Be first to see everything + have a creative say in the project! You'll get to prescreen all our major content and give your feedback on the teasers, trailers and episodes!!! This perk is set up for those last minute contributors who want to be involved in the pre-screening process and help us give the project a boost! Every donation counts and bc Episode II is 2x as long as we anticipated, we need all the help we can get! You will also get your name in the credits of both episodes!
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Lending Some Ki

$1 USD
Your name in the credits and also on our "Wall of Contributors" on our website.
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December 2015
335 claimed

Burning Attack

$5 USD
Get your name in the credits on both episodes and on our "Wall of Contributors" on our website! PLUS You are qualified for a Pre-Screening of both episodes!
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December 2015
449 claimed

Ki Blast

$10 USD
Get your name in the credits on both episodes and on our "Wall of Contributors" on our website! PLUS You are qualified for a Pre-Screening of both episodes! Also includes exclusive &amp; awesome DBZ Desktop Wallpaper!
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December 2015
390 claimed

Kamehameha

$20 USD
All of the above perks - PLUS You are in the "Bronze" Voting Category on Pre-Screeners! Your opinion counts double! You'll get to pre-screen both of the episodes and provide in-depth feedback to our team.
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December 2015
290 claimed

Masenko

$50 USD
ALL of the above Perks PLUS You are in the "Silver" Voting Category for Pre-Screeners. You'll get to pre-screen both of the episodes and provide in-depth feedback to our team. Your opinion/votes are worth 5 regular votes!
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December 2015
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Super Saiyan II

$250 USD
ALL of the above Perks PLUS You are in the "GOLD" Voting Category for Pre-Screeners. You'll get to pre-screen both of the episodes and provide in-depth feedback to our team. Your opinion/votes are worth 10 regular votes! ALSO Get a digital copy of Derek Padula's latest book - "Dragon Ball Culture"! International donors: Please provide $10 extra to offset the costs of international shipping :)
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Super Saiyan III

$500 USD
ALL OF THE ABOVE Perks PLUS Your name and/or face on a "missing poster" in one of the episodes! International donors: Please provide $10 extra to offset the costs of international shipping :)
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December 2015
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SHENRON - ALL 7 DRAGON BALLS!

$750 USD
TIME TO CALL SHENRON AND MAKE A WISH!* You're getting all 7 Dragon Balls!!! Dragon Balls are life size, acrylic &amp; amazing! You will also get your name/face on a missing poster in one of the episodes (if you want), your name in the credits, and on the wall of contributors as well as access to pre-screenings! *We cannot guarantee Shenron will come :)
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SUPER SAIYAN GOD

$1,000 USD
ALL OF THE ABOVE Perks INCLUDING Your name and/or face on a "missing poster" in one of the episodes! PLUS Associate Producer Credit! International donors: Please provide $10 extra to offset the costs of international shipping :)
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PERSONAL POEM BY ANDROID 17

$30 USD
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FOUR STAR DRAGON BALL (*NEW)

$100 USD
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$200 USD
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