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Ren & Stimpy creator stages a Kickstarter comeback

John Kricfalusi is back with a new Kickstarter-funded cartoon, “Cans Without Labels.”

On Jul 19, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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Only 25 percent of Kickstarter’s tech and design projects deliver on time

A new study suggests that overfunded projects are more likely to be delayed.

On Jul 16, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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How a papier-mâché Tom Hanks statue almost scammed Kickstarter for $9,000

Wonderment Consortium’s absurd project didn’t succeed, but they’re worried it could have.

On Jul 13, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Charlie Kaufman and Dan Harmon kick-start new project

Taking a step away from Hollywood, the two aim to raise $200,000 on Kickstarter for Anomalisa, a stop-motion animated film about a “man crippled by the mundanity of life.”

On Jul 12, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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Ouya could smash Kickstarter records

Ouya, a gaming console that would create a streamline from your Android phone to your TV, celebrated Kickstarter’s most profitable first day ever Tuesday.

On Jul 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Penny Arcade’s new business model: Kickstarter

The popular webcomic is “selling out” to fans on Kickstarter in an attempt to operate ad-free for a year. That goal will require over $1,000,000 in donations.

On Jul 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Gay YouTube love story heads to the big screen

Bridegroom—An American Love Story, a documentary seeking funding on Kickstarter, tells details the story of two men in need of marriage equality.

On Jul 10, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Kickstarter will launch in the U.K. this fall

The popular crowdfunding platform is about to take its first step outside U.S. borders. Could the rest of Europe be next?

On Jul 9, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Kickstopper: An “inspirational” papier-mâché statue of Tom Hanks

It’s for the kids, the three men behind Oakland arts collective Wonderment Consortium claim. 

On Jul 3, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Dotted Lines: A brief history of rock

One guitarist, one video, and 100 instantly recognizable rock riffs. 

On Jul 2, 2012 by Jay Hathaway

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Ze Frank walks a mile in backer’s shoes

A tongue-in-cheek backing option on Ze Frank’s Kickstarter turned out to be anything but.

On Jun 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Kickstopper: A Motown tribute to Nickelback

Behind one band’s quest to merge the best of Hitsville, U.S.A. with the worst of Alberta, Canada. 

On Jun 26, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Kickstopper: “Lunar Aid 1985,” a $21 million space folk album recorded on the moon

Talk about interstellar overdrive, this comedy duo seeks $21 million to record an album that’s out of this world. 

On Jun 22, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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The CAPS OFF PLEASE podcast: On swingers, sex, and Kickstarter

The Daily Dot’s comic crew gets the lead out. 

On Jun 19, 2012 by CAPS OFF PLEASE

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Pretty Eight Machine: Nine Inch Nails get an 8-bit tribute

Inverse Phase’s chiptune version of 1989’s Pretty Hate Machine was funded through Kickstarter.

On Jun 18, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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