What would you do if your favorite television show was cancelled, and all you had were the DVD box sets with unanswered questions, plot holes, and loose ends left untied? Well, fans of the cult classic CW show Veronica Mars were none too pleased with the shows cancellation back in 2007. As a result fans were left clamoring for more. Not only were the fans missing the show, but the show's creator and actors were as well. The idea of a Veronica Mars movie has been in the early stages of planning for forever. The only problem: there was no studio willing to back the project. That's right, everyone involved with production was on board, all they needed was the money to lift the project off the ground. Enter social media, a vital role in raising money for the film. Kickstarter.com has made the film adaptation of Veronica Mars possible. The show's creator went to the site asking fans to help raise money so that they can once again see their beloved characters on the big screen. Everything was calculated, all he needed was for the fans to donate. 30 days were given to raise $2 million to create the film. That goal was met--in a single day. The fans have definitely spoken! With the power of social media, getting the word out about donations made a Veronica Mars movie possible. Be on the lookout for the film early 2014.
Imagine the possibilities of all of our other favorite cancelled television shows being resurrected! Social media is a powerful platform.
UPDATE:
The Veronica Mars Kickstarter.com fundraiser has raised more money than anyone ever imagined! The fundraiser officially ended Friday, April 12, and has raised $5,702,153. This Veronica Mars Movie is the highest-funded movie project on Kickstarter.com ever. This is most definitely something to be proud of. Fans made all of this possible. This serves as a simple reminder that if one really wants it, all things are possible.
What cancelled television show would you like to see hit the big screen? A Saved By the Bell reunion, anyone?
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