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Funding Successful
This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 5, 2010.
Pledge $5 or more
Password access to a special page on my website with behind the scenes info, art and video on the making of the Frog in a Suit episodes. And my sincere appreciation.
Pledge $20 or more
Password access, and a special thank you on my blog as well as your name in the back credits of the episodes. And again my appreciation.
Pledge $35 or more
All of the previous, plus a special signed limited edition DVD with the 3 Frog in a Suit shorts, plus bonus features. And my sincerest gratitude.
Pledge $50 or more
All of the previous ( exept the DVD) plus a special limited edition "I helped Launch Frog in Suit" Tee shirt. ( Specify size), and my humble devoted gratitude.
Pledge $75 or more
All of the previous including the signed DVD and the shirt! Oh,,, and again my appreciation and gratitude.
Pledge $100 or more
The access to the progress page, your name in the credits of the episodes, PLUS a personalized original drawing from Joe Murray of a character of your choice. And loving gratitude.
Pledge $500 or more
Original signed page from Frog in a Suit storyboard, The signed DVD, access to Progress Page and "Associate Producer" Credit at the end of the episodes. And extreme unwavering gratitude.
Pledge $1,000 or more
"Co- Producer" Credit at the end of the episode, DVD and access page plus your choice of a guaranteed spot in Joe's Online Cartoon Mentor class or lunch with Joe ( Joe pays. Airfare to LA not included.) Oh, and I will chant your name in my morning mediation thanking you for your generosity.
Pledge $10,000 or more
All of the previous, plus " Produced by" credit at the START of the episode. Plus so much appreciation and gratitude that angels will fly over your house and drop rose petals daily ( Not really, but metaphorically speaking.)
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Most widely known as the Emmy Award winning Creator and Producer of Nickelodeon's animated series "Rocko's Modern Life" and Cartoon Network's "Camp Lazlo". Joe Murray got his start as an illustrator and award winning Independent Animated Filmmaker, where his films made the leap to Television in the wave of new animation in the early 1990's. He is also a children's Book author and illustrator, and has a new instructional book on animation coming out in the summer of 2010 through Random House/Watson Guptil called "Creating Cartoons with Character."
He is currently working on his new web series "Frog in a Suit" and teaching Online Cartoon Mentor Classes though his website at www.joemurraystudio.com.
Congratulations on the successful funding! I can't wait to see what kaboingTV has in store!
Best of luck
- Jeremy
Joe Murray,
Congratulations on achieving and surpassing your goal of $16,800! I love your work. I grew up watching "Rocko's Modern Life" and it was and still is one of my favorite animated shows. Your work has been a big inspiration to me to become an animator, and for that, I say thank you. I wish you the best with KaboingTV and "Frog in a Suit" and cannot wait to see where your project ends up.
Best,
Noah Amrani
Turn the page wash your hands! You have inspired me to have the desire to turn my drawings into similar cartoons like yours!
Thank you, Joe - for sharing your creativity and humor. I grew up in the 70's and I never really loved cartoons. In my 20's, I found "Rocko's Modern Life" - the show that made me love cartoons. I actually had a boyfriend who gave me an ultimatum - Rocko or him. Of course I chose Rocko! I am now almost 40, happily married with 2 kids – we all love cartoons. My youngest son, Alex, (who is almost 3) was diagnosed with autism last year so it really helps to have some "comfort shows" for me to watch. My 5 year old, Calvin, LOVES Rocko and Lazlo - we watch them together. Alex LOVES the opening song for Camp Lazlo too - he's really into the alphabet and loves L-A-Z-L-O. Your humor has helped me through some dark days.
I hope that you plan on selling DVD's of all of your new projects at some point. We all obviously love your work and want it FOREVER!
I love your shows! Used to watch Rocko's modern life when I was a kid!
I'm very happy this is happening and something like kickstarter exists! It's just difficult to find these opportunities to contribute really. And I so can't wait to see this project kicking off !!! Best of luck and fun!!!
Cant wait for more episodes!!!
Just came back from a trip and thrilled to see the target has been met, Whoo Hooo Kaboing TV lives
I'm very glad this hit it's goal, with time to spare for more donations. I grew up on Rocko's Modern Life and it was (and still is) one of my favorite shows, let alone favorite animated shows.
I hope and expect great things from this to come :D
YAY LONG LIVE KABOINGTV~! :D
So... if this thing ends up stretching beyond the initial 3 episodes, I've got a great idea for a 4th one! Stick with me on this.... how about... MAYONNAISE! Yeah! What if we hold on a bucket of mayonnaise for an entire three minutes! If anybody complains, you can write it off as some kinds Warholian tribute, or something.
Oh, you reached the target. Well there goes $5 I'll never see again...
Just kidding, that was a hoot!
Ok, sorry to babble on, but I have to mention one thing I forgot before. My brother, who I am incredibly close to, went abroad to Mexico when he was 18 for about a year, I was so sad and missed him so much. My mother and I made a care package for him and in it I included a painting I made of Heffer (I don't paint!!). He still lugs it around with him to this day to remind him of me and our many jokes and laughs about Rocko and just growing up in general.
THANK YOU for that!!!
I have 9 days to get $95 dollars more into this. I WANT A HEFFER DRAWING! :) Even if in the long run $5 is all I can come up with, it makes me feel better about buying the bootleg Rocko DVD collection I found a few years back. hehe.. Seriously though, I really hope this takes off, and I'm glad I could help out. Rocko was (and still is really) such a huge part of my childhood. My brother and I STILL quote it to this day. I'm 25 now, and I'll never be too old for Rocko.
Keep up the amazing work, Frog In A Suit looks great!
-Desi
I'm really glad to see this. Definitely giving it my support.
Plus, it looks like this IS happening. Less than $1000 to go, and 10 days are left. I can't wait to see where this all goes.
I'm SO happy i happened upon this! i was looking up vinyl pressing and somehow got directed to this site, right there on the front page an opportunity to help out the creator of my favorite cartoon shows! Of course i had to contribute! I wanted to give $100 instead of $35 but that bracket doesn't seem to include the dvd and i couldn't figure out the difference between the credits. I suppose 35 is more in my price range considering i have a musicians income, hehe, but i sure would have liked to have that drawing!
I put the widget on my DA page. I think that might help - DA gets a lot of traffic and I sort of have a lot of friends of mine there that love your work =D
http://emmychidna.deviantart.com
So close!! Oooh!!
wow... Rocco's Modern Life had a bigger influence on me as a kid than my parents did.
thank you Joe. im a broke college student. but IM A BACKER!
WOO! JOE! You need less then $2,000 now!
This is so awesome! You'll totally make it! Can't wait to see more Frog in a Suit!
Under $2,200 to go!
Thanks to Aaron Weiler for upping his pledge to $500 ! And yes there will be girl players on the soccer team. Just not for this episode.
Joe Murray
make it happen!
Joe best of luck in getting all the funding, Frog in a suit looking good. Put me down for a Frog in a suit picture!
Rocko's Modern Life ROCKS! Hope this succeeds.
Jst need 4 K, now!!!!
At this rate, it appears KaboingTV.com will launch (yay). I love independent film-making and cartoons. I feel like creativity flows more naturally, and isn't hampered by any outside forces O_o. Rocko's Modern Life is one of my favorite shows that I still watch re-runs of. This site will definitely have eyes on it, and I hope plenty of newly inspired artists bring their talents onto this stage as well.
Hey Joe... Always glad to support your animation projects and eBooks. I'm a big fan. All the best in reaching your goal... Aaron Weiler / Writer-Producer
This could reach much higher..
it is an honor to pledge towards this project!
More than half the way is great! Hope it continues to climb!
I am ecstatic to support this project. Rocko was my all-time favorite Nicktoon, and one of my favorite shows period. Your work is an inspiration, Mr. Murray, and I hope this succeeds.
Hey there Joe, I love the idea for KaboingTV, but I have to admit, I'm a bit stumped. I would really REALLY like to know more about Kaboing rather than Frog in a Suit. This isnt because I dislike the show but rather that I feel that there's currently a giant blank hole in the pitch that says "website concept goes here." If Kaboing is to be successful, it really needs to be fully thought out and explained; how will show concepts be pitched? How will they be funded? Will the audience have any say? Again, I love the idea and fully support breaking the broadcast blockade, but I would really love to know what the battle plan is here. Thanks!
This is truly awesome, not only because it makes me reminisce about Rocko's Modern Life but also because the idea of a dedicated, well-designed web channel for cartoons could indeed be wonderful for animation.
If you get a chance, please check out my boyband's (endangered) project on Kickstarter! http://kck.st/aHI3js
Best of luck--I'm sure you'll get funded!
~Michael from XY
P.S. "POTS?"
Love Frog in a Suit, keep them coming!
I'll never forget the squid who would do anything for some cheese, Peaches, the spring cleaning song or Phlegm Rock. I support KaboingTV because I know it will provide us all with more lasting memories. You're a hero, Joe.
I'm down with this KaboingTV.com idea! I wanted to back more but I need to stick to budget myself on our cartoon over at Spark-Flow Studios. Hopefully when things calm down financially on our end you'll see a bit more. Until then, you have our much-anticipated support on Frog in a Suit!
I hope you can pull this off! Not only would it be great to have a place for my own animations, but also to see what others come up with. =)
I loved Rocko's Modern Life as a kid. I hope this pledge not only endorses your project but also expresses my gratitude for the quality entertainment all those years ago. Best of luck, Joe!
I really hope this reaches the target pledge by the deadline, because this would be a wonderful thing indeed! Good luck, man.
Dude! I just watched the trailer here at work.
I was cracking up, and I don't even have sound on this PC.
Can't wait to see the fly farm... rofl.
Great Idea!
I love frogs...
mmmm yummy
Dale
huh, wish not which.
I know the goal will be reach, is too much of a good idea to go to waste. So instead of wishing you luck on getting the amount needed, I will which you luck on the site!
My only regret is that I couldn't pledge any more. Good luck with the project!
I think this such a worth wile endeavor. we need more outlets like this one to give birth to great ideas. Go Joe!!!!!
I'm very honored to have contributed to this project. Good luck, Joe! And I loved "Rocko's Modern Life."
As I said on the journal of the guy who forwarded me here, this is a brilliant idea. Too many innovative animated shows get cut short, or don't get accepted at all because they don't fit a 'target demographic' *shudders* With a bit of luck, this will get more of your work, and the independent works of other animators out there. All the best!
YAY! This sounds really exciting, I can't wait! Good luck Joe!
Love your cartoons! Good luck in the fund raising!