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*SEE ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!! THANKS! -R&R
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+ New guest star announced!
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+ Another Special Guest Announced ...and Matt Cohen's naked run!!
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+ Special bonus teaser scene
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+ more GUEST STARS announced!
..and WE GO INTO PRODUCTION.
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Thanks to their pivotal roles on the hit CW show "Supernatural", Richard Speight, Jr. ("Band of Brothers", "Justified”, etc.) and Rob Benedict (“Felicity", “Waiting”, etc.) have become regulars on the fan convention circuit. Now, after years of appearing at airport hotels across the country and abroad, they’ve created "Kings of Con", a single camera comedy inspired by their real experiences that goes beyond the autograph lines and photo ops to what really makes the cons truly crazy and unpredictable - the actors paid to be there. It’s "Broad City" meets "Party Down" with the comedic honesty of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Louis CK” as Richard and Rob play caricatures of themselves cavorting through the con world: Rich, a thrice divorced former actor who’s love of the game is fueled by the faux fame he experiences at the hands of a gaggle fans who still think he matters, and Rob, a recent divorcee back on the circuit to cover the costs of his failed marriage and stalled career. Scripted content mixed with improv, and Rich and Rob’s razor sharp interplay all fuel the spirit of the show, backed by a supporting / guest cast of other “Supernatural" players as well as established actors from across the Hollywood spectrum Rob and Richard have come to know over the course of their 20 year careers.
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After months of crafting and writing the story, Rich and Rob--camera in hand--embarked on a convention tour, all while shooting scenes in airport hotels across the the country. Anyone remember Richard and his camera on the karaoke stage in Dallas? Catch him and his camera wandering through the merch room in New Jersey? Now you know why. After all that shooting, editing, and weeks of post production (Richard actually finished the sound mix in his hotel at #VegasCon), Rich and Rob have an airtight 10 minute teaser, aptly titled: Kings of Con.
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But what about the series that goes along with that teaser? Well, that's where you come in. We need the funds to put this series on its feet!
There's a reason why "Supernatural" boasts a convention circuit more passionate and powerful than any other show out there... it's because it is made up by TV's most passionate fan base! This fan base is the reason the show is entering it's 11th (and counting) season. It is the reason it has garnered 7 (and counting) People's Choice Awards. It is the reason Rob and Rich, who met on the convention circuit, are friends (..and counting?)! And it is the reason we have these stories to tell.
Now we need you to help us tell them.
We're setting a goal of $100,000 to get a batch of episodes shot, cut and out there for consumption. If we raise more money, we'll make more shows. Where does this money go? It will pay for locations, production crew, post-production crew, editing, equipment, food, travel, costumes, cast - all the nuts and bolts and talent it takes to mount a show and make it sing.
Once we reach 100K, we will premiere our first, already shot, 10 minute teaser!
In addition, there are perks! Incentives! Gifts! Swag! It's all there, at your fingertips for the taking. So give 'em a gander, figure out what tickles your fancy, and go for it!
SEE FAQs LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
"DING!"
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Let's be honest - in this day and age in our industry, shows like this can be near impossible to sell to networks. This fandom often gets overlooked. We know it, and you know it. Suits don't get it (unless you're currently wearing a suit and "getting it.") But we do. And more importantly, YOU do. Asking for money blows. In fact, crowd funding wasn't part of our original plan. But we love this idea and these stories. We can act, write, and direct, but we need a producer. Better yet, a whole BUNCH of producers. Team "You"! Together, we will create comedy gold served on a professional platter! We can make this show happen!
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Here's the deal: we've got more episodes ready, but we don't want to overwhelm you with our master plan for "Kings of Con" WORLD DOMINATION! So we are humbly seeking 100K to get the first 3 to 5 episodes off the ground. But 100K is just our bare bones goal to get the ball rolling. The more we raise, the more show we can make. The stories can be more involved, the jokes can be bigger, the episodes can be longer, Rob’s hair can be browner and greyer, Rich’s toupee can be… well, there’s not much to be done there. Point is, we raise 100K, we are going to make you some fun stuff. We raise more, we make funner stuff. More = Better.
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A funny thing happened the day we finished our teaser. THAT VERY DAY, another project-- with a similar premise and very similar name -- launched a crowd funding campaign. It didn't quite fly under the radar either - it made a big splash in the press and raised record setting amounts of money.
Rob and Rich reflected (got drunk), took a long walk (talked each other off a cliff) and ultimately decided (still drunk) that this situation was much like an episode of their own show. The Rob and Rich of "Kings of Con" would totally have to deal with something like this. But would they quit? No! They would just come up with a new title and forge ahead. After all, the show must go on... because that's what it says in their appearance contract!
The bottom line is we believe in this project. We believe this we have something special to share with you. It is an idea fueled by our love for this family of actors, fans, and the crazy unlike-any-other universe that we that we are blessed to be a part of.
There are risks, of course. But nothing we can't overcome. We might have to change the name (we did) or leg wrestle Nathan Fillion (our money is on Fillion), but we will make this. And you will see it. And we will be in it (probably). Kidding. We're in it. Unless Rich recasts the role of Rob.
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If you can't give, no problem! Thank you for reading/watching our pitch. You can still help big time. Get the word out about our project! Tweet, post, tumblr, snapchat! (PS. what is snapchat?) Call it from the rooftops (if you're wearing the right shoes). Sound the alarms, ring the bells, ping your friends, put post-its in the break room! Do whatever you can do to let the world know. Gracias!
FOLLOW US, WON'T YOU?
TWITTER: @ROB_AND_RICH @ROBBENEDICT @DICKSP8JR
INSTAGRAM: @RoBENEDICT @DICKSP8JR
BE SURE TO #KINGSOFCON!!
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FAQs
When are my selfies arriving?
All of the perks will be delivered when the campaign is over. Allow some extra time for the delivery of tshirts. we will contact you regarding setting up any "in person" perk (ie. drinks with Rob and Rich) .
When will we see the 10 minute teaser?
We will release the 10 minute teaser exclusively for all of our backers THIS weekend! You will receive a private Vimeo link.
What if i dont want my shirt personalized?
Done. Check out the new $40 tshirt option.
How do I let you know the size of my shirt?
At the end of the campaign, there will be a "backer survey" in which you will be able to tell us the size shirt you want (s - xxl).
How long will each episode be?
We're aiming for 10-13 minutes per episode.
What if I want to donate more to upgrade my perk?
if you've contributed and you want a higher perk, no worries! just contribute the difference, and you will be able to send in which new perk you wish to be upgraded toin the backer survey once the campaign is over
What about giving a twitter handle?
For those of you that signed up being followed by us on twitter-- you too will be able to put your information into the backer survey once the campaign is over.
Does the $40 perk
include the backer's name in the credits and/or the digital downloads or is it
a standalone perk?
Yes it does.
Are the autographs
on the poster included in the $250 and $500 perk personalized?
Just a signature on those.
Is the t-shirt
included in the $500 perk autographed? If so, is that autograph personalized?
That tshirt is autographed and will be personalized if you put on
the backer survey that that is specifically that's what you want.
When a Perk says "includes all lower tier perks", what does that mean exactly?
Lower tier perks would include anything that's not a "stand-alone perk", so a shirt, poster, name in the credits, the digital download - and exclusive backer updates.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at kingsofcon2@gmail.com.
