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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 9, 2012.

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      Creator Rubidium on May 5

      After many trials and tribulations, we finally have the Blurays. The first batch we got back wouldn't play on some systems so we had to reauthor and remaster from scratch. We're just waiting on the covers to arrive and we'll ship them off, hopefully this week.

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      Creator Sean K King on April 30

      Any update on the DVD or download password, etc?

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      Creator SquiggFSM on February 2

      Any update on when the DVDs and Blu-Rays will ship?

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      Creator Michael Stratton on July 11, 2012

      Really enjoyed episode one. The contrast of how disappointed he was to only find money instead of food (which given current times, anyone who rather that money) was best part for me.

      So glad to have donated to such a great project. If you guys ever need an extra digital fx guy, hit me up ;)

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      Creator david joyner on July 3, 2012

      I think the first video is great and I'm very proud to have helped (in my small way) fund your great project. Congrats to everyone involved.

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      Creator Michael Whitlatch on June 26, 2012

      Hi Fellow Kickstarters! I really love this project and I would like to raise more positive awareness. I think that one way to do that would be getting the trailer and possibly the series featured or as a spotlight video on YouTube.

      If you like(love) this project as much as I do and see its long running potential, then please take a moment to write editor@youtube.com, and tell them what's so great about the trailer and why you think it should be featured, along with this link https://www.youtube.com/watch….

      Thanks for your time!

      Cheers,

      Michael

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      Creator Yvonne Woo on March 21, 2012

      hey, i don't want to sound goofy, but i find this pretty exciting :)

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      Creator Katie Whitehead on March 21, 2012

      The spaces for filming look amazing! I wish I lived close enough to NYC to come see some of it in person but, hopefully I'll make it across the country later this year and can track some of these places down to peek at in person. Thanks for posting the pictures. Living vicariously through the images.

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      Creator George Chiesa on February 10, 2012

      Congrats !

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      Creator Austin Mills on February 9, 2012

      Congrats.

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      Creator Elizabeth Beverly on February 9, 2012

      Wonderful news! Can't wait for the apocalypse!!

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      Creator Steven Gatlin on January 31, 2012

      Congrats on reaching the first goal, can't wait to see this!

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      Creator Karl Varga on January 28, 2012

      Gratz on reaching your goal...

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      Creator Wiley Davis on January 28, 2012

      50-Dollar Follow Focus is proud to be the 190th-something backer. I can't resist a good post-apocalypse.

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      Creator Keith McCaffety on January 28, 2012

      Ah! You made the goal!

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      Creator Elizabeth Beverly on January 28, 2012

      Fabulous! Looking forward to the pre-production post-apocalypse! YAY, Rb!

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      Creator Michael Whitlatch on January 28, 2012

      Grats!

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      Creator Michael Whitlatch on January 28, 2012

      $30 more to go, someone upgrade their pledge, I did :)

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      Creator The Movie Fiend! on January 25, 2012

      Takes me back to my younger days in the 1980's, when post-apocalyptic movies were all the rage . Back then they weren't so existential, though - any problems one encountered were easily solved with massive amounts of shootin' and killin'. And there were no zombies - just barbarians of some kind dressed in leather bondage gear. I'd say this art form has truly evolved. Can't wait to get my DVD! Come one, people, only $646 to go!

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      Creator Dan Rose on January 25, 2012

      $800 left in 15 days - looking very promising!

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      Creator Brooke Welty on January 22, 2012

      Also I have to say this. So don't be offended. Rubidium Wu sounds like the name of a new element on the Periodic Table. It would be an element that while being radioactive, it might also give someone a cool extra power.

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      Creator Brooke Welty on January 22, 2012

      My god I cannot wait for this. I love all things Post Apocalypse and most things Zombie. I love the Undergrounder concept.

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      Creator Rubidium on January 20, 2012

      Thanks Michael! Very generous article. We'll strive to be worthy - Rb.

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      Creator Michael Whitlatch on January 20, 2012

      Well, we're not quite Huffpost, but here ya go:

      http://www.adi-news.com/rubidium-wus-the-silent-city-on-kickstarter/213185/

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      Creator Patrick James Lynch on January 18, 2012

      Hey guys - happy to support this project!
      I do a weekly interview podcast centered on NYers called The MyNY Podcast. It's a very free-flowing styled interview, often with artists here in the city. If you'd like to come on, email me @ mynypod@gmail.com http://mynypod.com

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      Creator Gerry Hurtado on January 18, 2012

      After seeing the trailer I was hooked and had to pledge to be a zombie. Now all I need to know what kind of zombie will I be? Are you looking for slow moving Or fast? I'm practicing to be the best back up zombie ever. Good luck and hope to see this project fulfilled.
      Gerry

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      Creator Katie Whitehead on January 18, 2012

      I love the idea of using relatively deserted places (esp in such a dynamic, vital, busy place as New York City) as the backdrop of this project rather than a set. It's intriguing to me to think of finding silence is such a place. I love the photos you've posted and I love that there are places in NYC that are overgrown, that it's not all glass and steel. These are my thoughts.

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      Creator Matthias Schmitt on January 18, 2012

      Since your project is called "The Silent City" I thought it to be obvious to not blare the comment section with incessant padding-on-the-back for what you are producing but leave it silent? Seriously, this is great stuff. As a citizen of New York, I can only dream of having it all to myself, silent, no jackhammering, no police sirens, no random crazy guy talking to himself on the sidewalk, and without the cab honking. Keep up your work!

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      Creator Michael Whitlatch on January 18, 2012

      btw.. first comment, what do I win? :)

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      Creator Michael Whitlatch on January 18, 2012

      I read and I obey.

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    37 backers

    Everyone that gives anything gets access to the growing trove of The Silent City tutorials and how-tos. We show you how we made the series, with lessons including visual effects, cinematography, directing, production design and editing. The best news? There are some online right now...

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    37 backers

    Tutorials, advance previews of the webisodes, behind the scenes featurettes and a copy of the digital soundtrack 'Silent City Blues' by Rob Rusli

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    99 backers

    The Glorious Masses - A copy of the finished DVD, signed by the director and your name on the 'Wall of Heros' - a memorial that will appear in the credits of each episode.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $30 or more

    34 backers

    Massive Upgrade - Same as 'The Glorious Masses' but Blu-Ray instead of DVD.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    25 backers

    Deluxe Destruction - A DVD and limited edition The Silent City poster by Finnish concept artist Olli Hihnala. Also an invitation to our exclusive wrap party, somewhere in New York City mid-2012

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    19 backers Limited (31 of 50 left)

    The Zombie Horde - You (yes, you) will have the opportunity to be one of the extras in the final episode of Series 1. You will need to be available to spend a day in the greater NYC area and run around in a costume that will probably be uncomfortable. Trust us, it will be awesome. +Signed DVD and poster

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    2 backers

    A personalized version of The Silent City opening credits with your name. + all of the above

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)

    The Glorious Undead - Same as above, but a featured role i.e. more time on camera and the possibility of being shot with a crossbow bolt (don't worry - it will be a visual effect) +Signed DVD and poster

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $750 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    The One - We will recreate your likeness and create a huge bronze statue of you (in CGI) that will feature in the background of the series. You can pick your epitaph. We suggest 'The Greatest' +Signed DVD, Signed Poster and Thank-you video from cast and crew.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)

    The Grand Tour - A day trip around New York with the Director, visiting some of the coolest and creepiest abandoned spaces in NYC. Plus being a zombie, a signed DVD and signed poster.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $1,500 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    El Producto - Be one of the team. The right to attend all the shoot days, come to the cast & crew screenings and be interviewed in the behind-the-scenes videos. And have a credit to show for it: Associate Producer.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    The Nuclear Option - Go head: fund our project with a sweep of your almighty hand. We dare you. We double dare you. Also, an EP credit, everlasting thanks and the goodies above.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012