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Website Launch and movie nearing completion!

Update #12 · May 3, 2013 · 1 comment
Hey Buddies, We are excited to announce our new website is up! www.arcademovie.com It was designed by Korey Vincent. Who is not only a talented designer, but my brother. We are going to be using the site to connect with people when the movie is done. Which..... drum roll... is coming soon! And that means incentives will be completed as well. Ok, back to the edit room. Thanks for all the support! We never would have gotten this far without you. Until next time, Kurt
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The latest on the movie Arcade

Update #11 - For backers only · Jan 18, 2013 · 9 comments

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A sneak peak for our backers!

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New York Comic Con

Update #9 · Oct 12, 2011 · comment

Hey Everyone,

On Friday October 14 at 11 am Kurt Vincent will be a guest on a panel at New York Comic Con to discuss the movie and the role of arcades in today's culture.  Kurt will be joined by Seth Killian (of Capcom and the guy that the Street Fighter boss Seth is named after), Henry Cen (founder of Next Level arcade in Brooklyn), Jamin B. Warren (founder of Kill Screen Magazine), and Norman Burgess (NYC arcade aficionado).

A version of the trailer that is in progress will be shown after the panel.  

We hope to see you there! 

An update on the progress of the movie will be coming soon!   

http://nycc11.mapyourshow.com/5_0/sessions/sessiondetails.cfm?ScheduledSessionID=18A1CC

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Update on ARCADE documentary

Update #8 · Jul 21, 2011 · 6 comments

Hi Everyone,

The Chinatown Fair t-shirts were shipped a few days ago.  We hope you like them! 

We are working hard on the movie and making great progress.  We have been researching and shooting new material (with help from our talented intern Reed Caratzas). The movie is beginning to take shape, but we could still use your help.

If you or anyone you spent time at Chinatown Fair we would love to hear from you.  We are looking for any personal insights to the arcade as well as old pictures and video/film footage.  If you know of any online resources (forums, archives, blogs) that are about arcades or video games please let us know.  We are learning as much as we can about the history of video games, arcades, and of course CF.  

I am attaching a paragraph below that you can copy and paste in an email to any people that you think might have some info that could help!  

Hi,

We are working on a documentary that explores the meaning of video games, gaming, and arcades by focusing on the iconic NYC arcade, Chinatown Fair.  The arcade first opened in 1944 and closed in February 2011.  It was home to a vibrant community of gamers that cherished their time at the arcade.  We are currently searching for archival materials related to the arcade -- photographs, film, video, personal stories.  If you or anyone you know has any connection to the arcade we would greatly appreciate your help.  We are also doing research related to arcades and video games so if you know of any books, websites, forums, etc. that could aid in our research please let us know.  Thanks for your help!  You can reach us at arcademovie@gmail.com and www.facebook.com/arcademovie

-Kurt Vincent

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    The DVD, which will be made from recycled paper and printed with soy-ink. Plus, all of above.

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    A Chinatown Fair T-shirt made by my friends at Homage Clothing! Inspired by the arcade token featuring a really cool dragon. The $30 level gets you the shirt, but not the other stuff. If you would like the shirt and everything above (DVD, download, and thank you in credits) check out the $50 level.

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