“Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation” Looks To Kickstarter To Finish Final Scene Kevin C, February 13, 2014February 13, 2014 In cinema, there is dedicated fan filmmaking, and there is what Chris Strompolos and Eric Zala have done. As 10 and 11 year olds in 1982, they decided to make a shot-for-shot remake of Raiders of the Lost Ark. It took the pair 7 years to finish most of the film, only to find it lost, and eventually resurrected. Now, nearly 25 years later, they’re turning to Kickstarter to get their remake finished. Hit the jump for more on this. If you’ve been lucky enough to catch Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation, you know that one scene is glaringly absent. The scene in question, the memorable ariplane fight where Indiana Jones goes up against a muscular Nazi mechanic leading to his gruesome demise. Given the costs to shoot that scene, they left it out, but now they’ve turned to Kickstarter for the funds to make it a reality. Beyond finishing what’s widely considered the best fan film ever created, there will be be a documentary shot following these men as they seek to complete a dream. The goal is $125,000, but they are setting the Kickstarter goal at the lower level of $50,000. Currently the effort is close to $19,000 and climbing. Here’s a look the Kickstarter video: Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation was created by Chris Strompolos and Eric Zala as a remake of the original 1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark. Expect to see the documentary later this year. Fan Made Work Chris StrompolosEric ZalaKickstarterRaiders of the Lost ArkRaiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation
Viral Video Round Up: Les Miserables, American Psycho, Scary Movie 5, And More! April 7, 2013 The Internet is full of videos related to movies, whether they be fan made, studio made, or somewhere in between. We regularly bring you the best, most interesting, or just plain weirdest, and today we do it again. Check out the latest viral videos after the break. Read More
Fan Made “John Carter” Trailer Actually Makes Sense of the Film February 22, 2012 Are you excited for Walt Disney Pictures’ epic sci-fi film John Carter? Chances are that you aren’t, and that might be due to Disney’s marketing campaign, which has done a less than stellar job creating positive buzz. One of the big issues is that the film’s plot and characters are… Read More
Fan Made Expendables Trailer Questions Your Manhood July 13, 2010July 14, 2010 Macho movies have taken a hit lately in theaters. The Twilight movies dominate the box office, The A-Team was beaten by Will Smith’s son, and, as The Monocular Group notes, Rambo was beaten out in its second week by 27 Dresses and the Hanna Montana concert movie. Fortunately, the group… Read More