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JohnAllenSoares

Ceres, CA

John Soares is best known for his work on the SOCKBABY series which he co-directed with Doug TenNapel. He has since made a name for his own work, The Danger Element, which stars himself and Doug Jones (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy). His most recent work includes the internet series, GO SUKASHI! based on the character created by Japanese pop star, Shoko Nakagawa.

  1. on November 16, 2010
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    JohnAllenSoares
    Posted project update #8

    New fundraiser

    Hey everyone.
    I've started a new fundraiser here.
    http://battlejitni.chipin.com/the-danger-element-web-series
    The goal and the rewards are the same, but there is no minimum amount required for us to get the funds. Thank you all!
    www.BattleJitni.com

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  2. on November 16, 2010
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    JohnAllenSoares
    commented on a project update

    The new fundraiser is here http://battlejitni.chipin.com/the-danger-element-web-series The goal and rewards are the same, but there is no minimum limit for us to get the funds. Thanks!
  3. on September 20, 2010
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    JohnAllenSoares
    Posted project update #7

    Fund raising take two

    The Kickstarter attempt is going to end in 14 hours, so I think its safe to say that we aren't going to reach our goal and we aren't going to get the funding this way.

    In this case, those of you who pledged money to the project will not be charged. I do, however, greatly appreciate your willingness and if you would still like to contribute, you can do so at this link.
    http://battlejitni.chipin.com/the-danger-element-web-series

    The new fundraising site will have no time limit and no minimum limit we will have to reach in order to get your contribution. Its instant.

    All of the rewards that applied on the Kickstarter still apply. For instance, if you pitch in a thousand, you get to be a producer. If you give us five bucks. You'll be in the credits. And you still get all the cool things in between (posters, DVDs and whatnot)

    Again! Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and support and I hope you are all still behind me!

    John Soares
    http://battlejitni.chipin.com/the-danger-element-web-series

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  4. on September 15, 2010
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    JohnAllenSoares
    commented on a project update

    All of us who are artists and students seem to be poor more often than not. Something I hope everyone understands is that if the Kickstarter project doesn't reach its goal, no one gets charged. That's kind of the main reason I would need to start up a new fundraiser somewhere else. We won't get anything even if we are just one dollar under here at Kickstarter.
  5. on September 15, 2010
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    JohnAllenSoares
    Posted project update #6

    Kickstarter status

    As there are only 4 days left on the kickstarter fundraiser and we have only reached about 23 percent of our goal in pledges, it is looking like we won't be getting funded by Kickstarter unless about seven people want to buy producer credits for a thousand dollars a piece OR one person just wants to pledge the remaining 7,592 dollars that will put us at our goal and allow us to actually receive funding.

    However, if this doesn't happen, I am planning to open a new fundraiser on the day that this one closes. All the same rewards will apply and there won't be a minimum amount that could prevent us from getting any funding. Hopefully, everyone that pledged won't mind taking the money they didn't lose here and pitching it in there? What do you all think?

    John

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        Bradley Davey on September 16, 2010

        I'm down :)

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        Nick Kane on November 16, 2010

        Where can we find the new kickstarter? Perhaps a smaller goal like 3k and larger rewards like a hundred dollar reward level with something super awesome like a visit from one of the characters or a copy of the storyboards from an old episode.

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        JohnAllenSoares on November 16, 2010

        The new fundraiser is here http://battlejitni.chipin.com/the-danger-element-web-series
        The goal and rewards are the same, but there is no minimum limit for us to get the funds. Thanks!


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  6. on September 15, 2010
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    JohnAllenSoares
    Posted project update #5

    Santa Cruz shoot

    I'm leaving for Santa Cruz tomorrow morning to film one of the two remaining scenes for Episode 3 over the course of two mornings during this weekend.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch...
    I'll also be doing a podcast interview for www.nerdsareamazing.com on Saturday morning.

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  7. on September 15, 2010
  8. on August 23, 2010
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    JohnAllenSoares
    Posted project update #3

    Episode 2 is out!

    Here it is!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch...
    You can catch a sneak peak of episode 3 after the credits!

    Here is a look at the poster that the 10 dollars and more crowd will get!
    http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs319.snc4/41290_10150233332100599_714775598_14392304_2608137_n.jpg

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  9. on August 22, 2010
  10. on August 10, 2010
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    JohnAllenSoares
    Posted project update #1

    40 days and counting!

    Its only been about six days and we've already hit 15 percent of our goal!

    I thought I would show you guys a few videos that showcase some of the material that has already been shot for the series.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch...

    Here is a trailer for Episode 2
    This episode was supposed to be released in July, but will actually be coming out next week!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch...

    Thanks guys!
    John Soares
    www.BattleJitni.com

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