You Can Be an Iain McCaig Alien & Counting Down at Comic Con!
Hi, guys,
Hard to believe we’re in the final days of our SPACE COMMAND Kickstarter campaign!
The time has gone by SO fast -- and we’ve made so many great friends along the way.
Iain McCaig, my dear friend and brilliant character designer of STAR WARS and many great films, is busily painting his incredible designs for our SPACE COMMAND characters.
Recently, he stopped by our spaceship set and we recorded a candid conversation about working together and why we strive to create meaningful work. You can watch it here:
http://youtu.be/I8U2VzW1rus
It’s been very busy the last few days, with many interviews, including the Wall Street Journal and numerous podcasts, radio shows and fan sites around the world. Here’s a link to the Trekland interview Larry Nemecek did with me: http://larrynemecek.blogspot.com/2012/07/stv-marc-zicree-and-space-command.html?m=1
I’ve been talking with many of our wonderful cast and crewmembers, including Dean Haglund, famed Lone Gunman of THE X-FILES. What a great guy!
Doug Drexler, Andy Probert and the great design team continue to work on the spacesuit. Here’s one of Andy’s latest cool illustrations:
Our intrepid co-producer and composer David Raiklen has been busily creating wonderful music cues for SPACE COMMAND. Here’s just a sample of it, exclusive to YOU:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x72pocfvasjpnke/OF4-v6MIHS
It’s amazing how much is coming together so early in our creative journey. It’s hard to remember that only two months ago no one had even heard of SPACE COMMAND, and now we’re making headlines around the world!
And things only promise to get busier in the next few days, which will include…
COMIC CON!
I headed down to the Con this morning, leaving from the super-cool Union Station, where BLADE RUNNER was filmed.
In fact, this wooden structure was actually BUILT for BLADE RUNNER!
And mentioning BLADE RUNNER, I just had an in-depth conversation with the terrific James Hong, who played Chew in BLADE RUNNER (“I only make eyes…”).
I very much want him to play the role of The Historian in SPACE COMMAND. After Comic-Con I’ll be sending him a DVD of “World Enough and Time” and the SPACE COMMAND series bible and script to further enlist his interest and participation.
On the train, I ran into my old friend Paul Dini, famed writer from BATMAN – THE ANIMATED SERIES, CLONE WARS and LOST. He and I go way back to the beginning of our careers, when we both wrote for HE MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE.
We spent the entire trip catching up and talking about some of the incredible folks we’ve gotten to know in our careers and personal lives, including George Lucas, J.J. Abrams and Ray Bradbury.
Here’s a shot that was snapped on the train of us:
We look like the masks of comedy and tragedy -- but Paul’s a really funny guy!
Now I’m down in San Diego, getting ready for our SPACE COMMAND festivities.
We’ve got TONS of stuff happening at the Con, and a lot of it YOU can be part of, whether or not you make it down to San Diego!
First off, we’ll be posting videos of our panel and also the various friends of the project we run into. Plenty of surprises in store!
I have signings scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with Doug Drexler, Iain McCaig and some of our SPACE COMMAND stars.
Our Big Comic Con SPACE COMMAND panel will be Friday night 8:30 to 9:30 PM in room 5AB, where we’ll be premiering a new trailer with spectacular images, Iain McCaig will be unveiling his incredible designs of our characters (including of Doug Jones, who will also be on the panel, along with Christina Moses and Katharine McEwan), Michael Reaves and I will be talking about coming storylines, David Raiklen will be debuting SPACE COMMAND music – and much more!
Our SPACE COMMAND Countdown Comic Con Party will be Saturday July 14th at the Embassy Suites from 6 to 9 PM, with a live feed so you can count down to the end of our campaign at midnight Eastern Standard Time!
I’ll also be on panels about self-publishing (which includes Kickstarter and SPACE COMMAND, in the broadest definition) and a memorial to my dear friend Ray Bradbury, with fellow panelists William F. Nolan, Margaret Atwood, Mark Evanier and others.
And here’s THE SUPER-COOLEST PART – THAT YOU CAN BE PART OF!
Iain McCaig had an AMAZING idea for the Comic-Con panel, a contest where one lucky fan in the audience will be chosen to be drawn by Iain as an original SPACE COMMAND alien!
Iain will design and draw this LIVE ONSTAGE and the fan will get a signed copy of the drawing and appear in the first SPACE COMMAND movie!
But I had a further thought – why not make this available to our backers too?
So for any SPACE COMMAND backer who pledges $50 or more by the end of our campaign, there will be a drawing and one of you will get to have Iain design YOU as an original SPACE COMMAND alien – and either you or the drawing (your choice) will be in the film!
Wow! If I weren’t in charge of all this, I’d be lining up to have a shot at it!
Lastly, there are only THREE DAYS left in our campaign!!!! So anything you can do to pledge, spread the word, do anything to help us get as healthy a budget as possible to make this dream come true is much appreciated.
As always, YOU make it happen… and it’s happening in the most amazing way.
All good thoughts your way,
Marc
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CADET: - Downloadable Space Command ID Card and Certificate of Status – Your name & rank on our Website - Access to Space Command's Secret Forum
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HD Blu-ray edition of SPACE COMMAND! Simply manage your pledge and add $8. Choose any reward tier, and add 8 to the amount in green. Not a reward, this is an upgrade.
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ENSIGN: Exclusive access to behind-the scenes video content + Downloadable Space Command ID Card and Certificate of Status - Your name & rank on our Website - Access to Space Command's Secret Forum. GOOD KARMA
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AMBASSADOR: Downloadable Soundtrack plus all the previous perks --- Exclusively to this reward only: Digital Press Kit AND art. SPREAD THE WORD (note: music available July 2013) + All of the Above
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LIEUTENANT: All the above + First access to the teaser - DVD of the First Film- THANKS in the END CREDITS of the Film - Exclusive HD download of the documentary series with extras - Downloadable Soundtrack
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FLIGHT LIEUTENANT: ***GOLD SPACE COMMAND PATCH for pledging in the FIRST 48 HOURS**. --- All of the above + DVD of the First Film - THANKS in the END CREDITS of the Film.
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SPECIAL LIEUTENANT COMMANDER - ***SILVER SPACE COMMAND PATCH + Full Lieutenant Commander Rewards at this discounted rate.
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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER: Special Edition E-book (filled with 100+ full color pages of concept art, original photos, cast and crew bios, the script and series bible, deep dark secrets, and more!) + All of the above & Amazing Downloadable POSTER ARTWORK!! - Exclusive Collectible TRADING CARD SET
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CAPTAIN: Special edition SIGNED COPY OF THE TWO-DISC DVD SET- Original "Space Command" poster (suitable for framing) - limited edition T-SHIRT + All of the Above. (Free Shipping In The U.S. Please add an additional $10 for international shipping)
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COMMANDER (World) AUTOGRAPHED Space Command Poster signed by Marc Zicree, Doug Drexler, Neil Johnson, key cast and crew (suitable for framing) - Official SPACE COMMAND TIMEPIECE-Your Name & Photo on our official webpage - Choice of Region Free HD BluRay by pledging 260 + All of the Above. Does not include ticket to LA Premier. (Free Shipping In The U.S. Please add an additional $10 for international shipping)
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COMMANDER: All of the above + AUTOGRAPHED Space Command Poster signed by Marc Zicree, Neil Johnson, key cast and crew (suitable for framing) - PLUS one TICKET to a Backers Only screening in Los Angeles followed by a Q&A with selected cast members. (travel and lodging not included) Your Name & Photo on our official webpage. (Free Shipping In The U.S. Please add an additional $10 for international shipping)
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CAPTAIN'S TIMEPIECE: Official SPACE COMMAND TIMEPIECE - AUTOGRAPHED Space Command Poster signed by Marc Zicree, Doug Drexler, Neil Johnson, key cast and crew (suitable for framing) - PLUS one TICKET to a Backers Only screening in Los Angeles followed by a Q&A with selected cast members. (travel and lodging not included)Special edition SIGNED TWO-DISC DVD SET- Original "Space Command" poster (suitable for framing) - limited edition T-SHIRT + All of the Above - Choice of Region Free HD BluRay by pledging 315 (Free Shipping In The U.S. Please add an additional $10 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $357 or more
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FLEET COMMANDER: All of the Above + an additional TICKET to the Backers Only screening in Los Angeles (travel and lodging not included), and Exclusive Limited 11"x14" edition set of autographed lobby cards by specific cast members.
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REAR ADMIRAL: All of the above + CAST AUTOGRAPHED SCRIPT, Printed Full color book (filled with 100+ full color pages of concept art, original photos, bios, deep dark secrets, and more!) signed by Marc Zicree, Neil Johnson and the cast - PLUS a "SPECIAL THANKS" in the end credits AND on IMDB.
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VICE ADMIRAL: All of the Above + Signed Twilight Zone Companion Book, An exclusive CUSTOM- DESIGNED Model of the Space Command Clipper-ship
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ULTIMATE TWILIGHT ZONE FAN REWARD This Is Available July 1st FOR ONE DAY.- Includes a COPY OF THE TWILIGHT ZONE COMPANION, personally inscribed by Marc Zicree to the person of your choice- TEN HOURS of EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO INTERVIEWS Zicree conducted with the producers, writers and stars of TWILIGHT ZONE - CD with HUNDREDS OF EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS from TWILIGHT ZONE- Limited Edition Citizen of the Twilight Zone card, with your name, signed and numbered by Marc Zicree - PLUS -- you get to have a party in your home with your friends, screening a Twilight Zone episode of your choice -- WITH MARC ZICREE VIA SKYPE, DOING A LIVE COMMENTARY OF THE EPISODE! You'll also get the first Space Command movie on Bluray! - Stand alone reward.
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BENEFACTOR OF THE FLEET: Walk-On Role in the film (travel and lodging not included) - (non-speaking). Plus all of the above. Plus we will send you a surprise prop from the film! STAND ALONE REWARD
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $2,000 or more
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HERO OF THE FLEET: In Person 1 Hour Meeting in LA or on Skype with Marc or Neil to discuss writing, directing, and producing independent films (travel and lodging not included) AND we will send you a surprise prop from the film! + All of the Above (not including stand alone rewards). STAND ALONE REWARD
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ADMIRAL: A CUSTOM RAY GUN used in the shooting of the film. + All of the Above (not including stand alone rewards).
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FLEET ADMIRAL STAND ALONE REWARD: Associate Producer (listed on IMDB and in the credits) - YOUR NAME IN THE FILM as a planet, building, creature, starship or fast food item (our choice). + All of the Above (not including stand alone rewards).
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GRAND ADMIRAL: Official Space command uniform as worn in the film + All of the above (not including stand alone rewards). STAND ALONE REWARD
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WALL OF FAME. Meet the cast and crew, and get your photo taken with everyone. THERE ARE MORE REWARDS but we can't post them here because they're too big! For premium rewards past a $10,000 pledge, see www.PledgeSpaceCommand.com
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
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COMMODORE: Speaking Role in Film (at least one line) and a PRIVATE LUNCH with Marc, Neil & Doug (travel and lodging not included) + All of the Above (not including stand alone rewards). STAND ALONE REWARD
Estimated delivery: Sep 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
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WEAPONS OFFICER: Two-of-a-kind LASER CANON used in the film. with certificate of authenticity signed by Marc, Doug and Neil + All of the Above (not including stand alone rewards). STAND ALONE REWARD
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
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HOLLYWOOD REWARD: A 2 day shared class with Hollywood master filmmakers Marc, Doug and Neil on "How to make a successful Sci-fi Feature film", plus co-producer credit in the film + All the Above (not including stand alone rewards).
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
Comments
Creator greenep on July 14, 2012
Thanks Jarrod!
Creator Jarrod Selsmark on July 13, 2012
Oh make sure you turn up the bass.
Creator Jarrod Selsmark on July 13, 2012
Alright I'll won't be lazy.. Here are the working direct links:
https://dl.dropbox.com/sh/x72pocfvasjpnke/YfXbCaj1iL/Space%20Command%20March.mp4…
https://dl.dropbox.com/sh/x72pocfvasjpnke/cNmcoz2i8F/Test%20Of%20Time.mp4…
Creator Jarrod Selsmark on July 13, 2012
If you're having problems with the MP4 files in dropbox its because they're actually HTML files. Right Click and save link as and change the extension to htm or html and then open the saved file in your browser of choice. Choose the Download link at the bottom of the display page and you'll get the actual MP4 audio file.
Enjoy..
Creator Winston Engle on July 13, 2012
Wish I could be at ComicCon for the panel. Bust a jet, Marc! (That's how we say "break a leg" in tne future.)
Creator greenep on July 12, 2012
@ Jonathan - Same here...I tried streaming and download...no dice :(
Creator Jonathan Eike on July 12, 2012
Is anyone else having trouble getting the music samples to play? Can't wait to hear these!
Creator Mark Gray on July 12, 2012
Marc, I do not know how you do ALL of this 24/7...
WOW ! PS: It's about time someone made better looking and easy to move in spacesuits. AND WOW, the woman's space suit is what I call very sexy too:-)
Creator meowgod on July 12, 2012
this is sooo okewl
Creator Nikki Rattray Baldwin on July 12, 2012
I am sooooooo EXCITED!!!!!!!!
Creator Sean O'Connell on July 12, 2012
All my best to the the production in the final hours.
Creator Robert Medina on July 12, 2012
Looks like you're picking up a nice surge of late backers too. That's about $20k in the past day or two, isn't it? I didn't think it would crack $200k before the end, but I'm glad I appear to be wrong!