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Update #9 · Sep 10, 2012 · comment

We're finally starting to look a bit organized on our end. We had a lot of stuff to move around, and our kickstarter went a bit too far to the wayside while we regrouped. We appreciate everyone who has stopped by to read and support the project, and we will be here with you to the end. We've read every comment and response sent our way, and are very grateful for the support. If this project pulls out a miracle, we will be delving right into the work in a little less than a week. If not, we will be coming back bigger and stronger with new projects. 

Our senior photographer has been out and about shooting for various companies, but wanted to send out a hello and tell people he is anxious to get some work out in front of your faces. We had a photoshoot in Pacific City just a day ago, and while we didn't exactly have full body super hero costumes, we snuck in a shot or two just for you guys that we will post up as soon as we get loaded up and ready to roll. 

We will still be updating from now until the countdown hits zero. Keep the comments coming!

Until next time,

Hope/Mayhem

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Hello Again!

Update #8 · Sep 4, 2012 · comment
Hey there Kickstarter, nice to finally see you again. Hope and Mayhem has been busy moving offices (not to mention a few houses) and found ourselves pretty swamped. Not to fret though, we are back up and running. So... You want to know what we've been talking about? You. You guys. You're on our mind, all the time. We can't stop thinking about You. Even the new guy. We really want to make this project happen, so much so we got a little excited and slung it at the wall (prematurely even) to get the ball rolling. You get the jist, sure, but we could have been a little clearer. We know, our bad.... So here is the gameplan: We are making a calendar, inspired by superheroines. Comics is this nice, still visual medium, and we want to lift it from the page and bring the shiny tights and capes into the real world. Why not movies? We LOVE movies, but 9 out of 10 are already using real actors and setting (or they are successfully tricking us.) They already get to move and talk and do all kinds of great things in realistic settings. Plus, don't tell anyone I told you this, but we have movie ideas for later ;) Why not anime? Hey, we like us some anime too. We just don't love it they way we do good old fashion comics. And we dont own enough elmer's glue to really do the hair justice... But, we never said any of this specifically because we were willing to be more fan driven. If you wanted to persuade us *cough*donateabucketofmoney*cough* we wanted to provide the best ideals of SUPER you could come up with. Any month picked on donation would go through consultation between the donator and the photographer for rendering a shot based on the character requested. At H and M though, the ideas we have ready and waiting are all flying, fighting, super powered fantasy. We want to bring the POW and BOOM explosive action found in comics. We hope that's what your all looking for to. So when the project ends, if we hit our goal, we'll be asking all of you just what you want to see to. We bet a lot of your ideas will sound like ours. We also bet you have some gems of your own. If they coincide with other backers, we'll make it our mission to bring them to life. For now, we're just settling in to the new digs. We're going to keep throwing our comic style ideas at the wall. After all, there is plenty of time to go.... We'll be in touch!
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Looking for Bruce Wayne/Tony Stark type!

Update #7 · Aug 26, 2012 · 1 comment

Are you Bruce Wayne? Tony Stark? Do you have oodles of money or a giant estate? Here comes another crazy one! Tonight's donation level is a one of a kind. Donate $30,000 and we will bring the shoot and all the models to you! We will shoot at your home!! (continental U.S.A only ) We will do all the shots around your house, have you help out, big meet and greet all 12 models. Let you do a video update here on the project! We will put you in the calendar if you want. Calling all Bruce Wayne types we can work out all the details and make this a once in a lifetime opportunity. 

Hope and Mayhem 

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Update #6 : Get your modeling/acting on!

Update #6 · Aug 23, 2012 · comment

We said we would throw in some doozies! Here is the first in our crazy plan! Be in our calendar! That's right be in a month of our calendar. We are totally serious! maybe your a model who wants to be shot by photographer MJK. Maybe you want to meet and be in a month with a certain model? Maybe you want to just hang with the crew and have fun. You get to be in a month as a character. We will get you involved and get everything lined up ahead of time with you! Lots of bonuses with this one!

Hope and Mayhem

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Update #5 : Bond ... Jane Bond ;)

Update #5 · Aug 22, 2012 · comment

Bond.. Jane Bond,

At this Donation you donate to receive something REALLY special. We will receive a PDF of ten photos of a model as James Bond. Dry martini, Tuxedo, Aston Martin and the Walter ppk :) Sexy as hell. These will be only for the kickstarter member who donates this level and there is only ONE! Grab it fast! Here is a bigger bonus .. you chose the model who plays Jane Bond and she will sign one 8 x 10 for you personally! 

Hope and Mayhem

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    10 backers

    Our thanks. You have gotten us 1/350th of a way towards a round trip ticket, or a snickers break. You rock. (Seriously, every little bit counts.) We will be updating regularly in a chance to entertain our generous benefactors, so check in for donator only updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    1 backer

    You helped bring the project to life, and we will let it be known: Your name will appear in the calendar in a thank yous section. You totally believed in us 9 dollars more than the last guy:)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    12 backers

    For those uninterested in a physical copy, you can snag a pdf format as well as a few random, high quality shot from one of our photo shoots via email. Your name in the calendar. Behind the scenes updates. Mental high fives.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $25 or more

    18 backers

    One physical copy of the calendar + a pdf version, as well as the 15 dollar reward. You believed so hard a product showed up. ($5 shipping in the US, $10 international.)

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    6 backers

    One physical copy of the calendar + a pdf version. In addition, we will be selecting a "best of the rest" featuring an additional shot per photo shoot sent via email. ($5 shipping US, $10 international)

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $100 or more

    4 backers

    You like us. You REALLY like us! And we like you back. Not in a sweaty feelings kind of way, but in a "Here's your custom built wallpapers from a wide angle shot from each shoot, plus all of the previous bonuses" kind of way. Plus all $50 dollar donation perks.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $100 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    Daily Bonus 1: The Joss Addition: All of the $50 level bonuses, plus a hardcover copy of "Serenity: Those Left Behind" right out of Brooklyns own stash, with a drawing + signature from her on the blank insert.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    3 backers

    Don't tell the last guy, but we totally like you more. You want proof? How about everything he got + your copy of the calendar signed by one of the models. Excelsior!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $150 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    Bonus 2: "The shirt off our back." This 1 spot bonus is the "I /heart/ Kickstarter" shirt, from the video, signed by all the cast and crew. It will be travelling with us from shoot to shoot to get signed and, provided it fits the days model, come with a few shots in it. $100 dollar donation level included.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    Bonus 3: The ViewAskew: A special addition to our shooting schedule, we will be doing a gender bender Jay and Silent Bob. We will send you digitals of the best shots, as well as one 8x10 print, signed by the models. $100 donation level included.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $275 or more

    0 backers Limited (15 of 15 left)

    The learners level: Here you can get a copy of the calendar, and spend the day with our main photographer (Mr. MJK) learning the tricks of the trade in a class style session. And with any good class, the size will be limited to give you solid 1 on 1 time with the teacher:)

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $300 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    Bonus 4: Jane Bond! You get PDF exclusives that go no where but to the backer! You chose the model from our project to play Jane Bond. Also get an 8 x 10 signed photo. Plus the level $100 rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    0 backers

    "Sealed with a kiss." Yep, you get everything the other guy got. What else? A thank you card, sealed with a kiss. Signed, just for you...

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers

    All the last stuff. Your starting to get the hang of this, aren't you? Bonuses? What's your birthday? Let us know, and one of our models will write you a little something on the day, in your calendar. Happy birthday, Mr. President.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (12 of 12 left)

    "The 6th man award." Each of our photoshoots is going to have 3 photographers present. 1 man will be helming the main camera, while two more will be shooting the entire process from start to finish. This level of donater will recieve unedited footage from the shoots and a special video thanks from a model on set. How unedited, you may ask. We're handing over the camera it's filmed on. Plus $500 level rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (12 of 12 left)

    Wow... that's like 1/14th of the project. But we'll do you one better. How about being responsible for 1/12th. We are gonna call you up, and get your direct input on how to design one month of the project. Figuring out what character and where, and hopefully which month we put it in. The day of the photo shoot, we will Skype call you with the whole crew to show you what we are up to, and get you a sneak peak at the character you've chosen. Plus the $500 level rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)

    Bonus 5: "When you want something done right..." Today's bonus, gets you in on the action. You'll come to the shoot, be transformed into a character, and be featured alongside one of our models IN the calendar. We'll contact you ahead of time to get all your specs and have everything ready to roll when you arrive. Travel expense is up to you (the shoot will be in Portland, OR) the experience will be on us. Includes everything from the $500 level and 10 extra calendars!!

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    0 backers Limited (6 of 6 left)

    You crazy, rich, awesome bastard you. Where were you when we were trying to fund this before? Well we can tell you where your going now. You're coming to Portland, and having dinner with the project masterminds and a model or two. We'll contact you about the day of one of our photoshoots. You can fly in, and see the process in action. After, you come to dinner with the cast and crew. Plus the $500 level rewards. ( Airfare not included.)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012