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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 21, 2010.

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      Creator Ryan on August 23, 2010

      congrats!

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      Creator Deborah Unger on August 22, 2010

      Hurray! I can't wait to see the film. I am sure you will do Memphis proud.

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      Creator Chris McCoy on August 19, 2010

      Folks can continue to contribute until the deadline. Email me about your t-shirt issue.

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      Creator Timucua on August 19, 2010

      you're funded! pop a cork! And I hope more comes in. I have a couple of questions about a tshirt issue and also, how long can people continue to contribute? only till the day the deadline expires?

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      Creator Dawn Wilkinson on August 19, 2010

      Can't wait to see it finished!

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      Creator David Umsted on July 25, 2010

      The preview at Brooks was outstanding. You and Laura are doing a great job.

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      Creator James Barker on July 14, 2010

      An intriguing and compelling trailer! Seeing it gives me high confidence that you are the right person to make this happen. Hats off to Laura Jean for a great edit! Look forward to a screening.

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      Creator JT Dobbs on July 12, 2010

      Footage looks and sounds great, Chris. Can't wait for the finished project.

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    Classic Antenna button. You know it, you love it, you want it.

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    One ticket to an exclusive preview screening of the Antenna feature. Be the first to see the completed film!

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    "Eat" DVD! Never before released on DVD, Antenna Documentary director C. Scott McCoy's 2006 feature film was a big hit at the Indie Memphis film festival. The film follows the waiters, chefs and managers of three restaurants as they try to survive an eventful day of working, quitting, getting fired, getting drunk and hooking up. The movie's stellar cast of Memphis actors includes Amy LaVere, McTyere Parker, Kim Howard, Patrick Cox, Annie Gaia, Brett Magdovitz, Louisa Koeppel, Talbot Fields, Sarah Ewell, Adam Remsen, Jake Lawhead, and many more. Musical soundtrack includes songs by Memphis bands Snowglobe, Secret Service, Vending Machine, The New Intruders, and many more. DVDs will be signed by the director and writer/editor Laura Jean Hocking. Own a piece of Memphis film history! IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0985606/ Memphis Flyer film critic Chris Herrington on "Eat": http://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/on-the-job/Content?oid=1130386

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    Antenna Reunion Posters. Limited-edition, numbered silkscreens from the 2010 reunion.

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    Pisshorse singles collection! 1 "Right Now"/"Devil Been Creepin' Round My Back Door", Recorded by Lucero drummer Roy Berry at Rockopolis, cover art by Grifters/Dragoon bassist Trip Lampkin. 1 "Radioactive Man"/ "Luv Bomb" Loverly Records red vinyl single, recorded at Easley Studios. Singles signed by the band, from the personal collection of director C. Scott McCoy.

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    1 Pazuzu single: "Rot!" Recorded in 1988 at Easley Studios, this punk/metal crossover single received global airplay, but was the only one ever released by the band. Donated by "Uncle" Roy Isaksen.

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    Calculated X CD. The definitive collection of songs by Memphis' original synth-pop band. Hear the sounds that packed the 80s dance floor! These items generously donated by Calc X founder Alan Hayes.

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    "Total Social Negation" CD by Neighborhood Texture Jam. "McThorazine"! "Gorilla Pimp!" And the song about mother-son relations so shocking WE CAN'T EVEN PRINT ITS NAME! This reward generously donated by bassist Steve Conn.

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    Neighborhood Texture Jam 7" single: "Rush Limbaugh Evil Blimp"/"Awesome" on clear, yellow vinyl. Donated by Ron Hale, from his personal collection.

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    R.E.M. 7" single: "Stand"/"Memphis Train Blues". Recorded in Memphis at Ardent Studios! Donated by Ron Hale, from his personal collection.

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    Taint Skins 7" single: "Meal of Shit", "Art of Work" / "I Am Illegal", "Post Element". Test pressing. Donated by Ron Hale, from his personal collection.

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    Sobering Consequences 7" vinyl single. Released in 1988, this 3-song EP is a stone-cold classic by the Memphis hardcore giants. These mint condition rarities are generously donated by "Uncle" Roy Isaksen.

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    Exclusive Antenna Movie t-shirt. Design based on the classic Antenna TV logo.

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    Exclusive Antenna Movie girly t-shirt. Design based on the classic Antenna TV logo.

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    New t-shirt design! Antenna official bootleg shirt, handmade by movie editor Laura Jean Hocking. Your choice of stencil color. Each one unique! See picture on the Antenna Documentary Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Antenna/310729043211

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    Exclusive Antenna Movie hoodie. If these had existed in the 80s, you would have worn one!

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    Reward of your choice (button, preview screening ticket, t-shirt, girly shirt, or hoodie) plus one chocolate guitar made by Faust and Gasoline Grace's Melanie Isaksen, aka Memphis Mellie. Choice of electric, acoustic, or flying V guitar designs. All guitars equally yummy! http://www.memphismellie.com/ If you choose this reward, we will contact you after our funding goal is reached to ask what other reward you want to go with your guitars.

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    Vintage Psychic Plowboys Skateboard! Only 50 were ever made. This is one of only 4 that were never skated on and the only one autographed by the band. This one-of-a-kind reward was generously donated by Cheapskates owner Ron Hale.

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    Complete Truant Records Discography! Never before available as a set, these records are from "Uncle" Roy Isaksen's personal stash. Many of these have been out of stock for 20 years. The set includes: * 1 Sobering Consequences - Self Titled 4 song 7" (MUH-001) * 1 Econochrist - It Runs Deep - 10 song 7" (MUH-002) (misprinted cover- 1 of only 16 printed) * 1 Covent Garden - Hand in Hand - 4 song 7" (MUH-002.5) * 1 Sobering Consequences -Like It or Lump It- 3 song 7" (MUH-003) * 1 Trusty - Self Titled LP (MUH-004) * 1 Pezz - Jalopy 4 song 7" (MUH-005) translucent, raspberry colored vinyl * 1 Pezz - Free Ride 3 song 7" (MUH-006) * 1 Car Crash - Self Titled 4 song 7" (MUH-007) * 1 Trusty - The Paul Years, a Trusty Retrospective CD (MUH-008) * 1 Pezz - Livin the Life of Riley CD (MUH-009) The set also includes a copy of Truant zine issue 4, which featured a 9" flexi-disk containing songs by Sobering Consequences, Pezz, Econochrist, Trusty, & Numbskullz. Most songs are alternate or never-released versions.