Star Wars Artist Matt Busch unleashes his own epic saga, 3 sci-fi feature films based on the Arabian Nights tale.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Choose Your Hat! Plus- ALADDIN 3477 Movie Update!
6 months ago
– Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 03:52:29 AM
Hello!
So I'm weeks away from shipping Swag Box 3: Fidgi's Find! One reward item that you we're promised is a Snapback Cap. Well...
I have Good News for Your Noggin!
That Flat Brim Snapback Cap now has an updated design and looks awesome with thrice the custom embroidery! But even more exciting than that...
You now have 3 exciting hats to choose from!
1.) ALADDIN 3477 FLAT BRIM SNAPBACK HAT
This dope Flat Brim ALADDIN 3477 Snapback Cap if the perfect accessory for the Hong Kong hoodlums of the future!
Embroidered elements include the ALADDIN 3477 logo with Sihk symbol, "Lochan Shyamal" in Cantonese kanji on one side, and Lochan line art stitched into the other.
2.) ALADDIN 3477 CLASSIC BASEBALL CAP
This classic "Dad Hat" baseball cap has a nice full high rise fit with adjustable buckle in the rear.
Embroidered elements feature the ALADDIN 3477 logo, "Lochan Shyamal" kanji on one side, and Lochan art stitched into the other.
3.) ALADDIN 3477 SLOUCHY BEANIE
This hip and comfy ALADDIN 3477 Slouchy Beanie is the perfect fashion accessory for Khong Chiam hoodlums of the future.
Embroidered elements include Lochan line art on one side temple, the ALADDIN 3477 logo with Sihk symbol on the other, and "Lochan Shyamal" kanji in between across the front.
NOTE: These images are all digital mockups, so the final product appearance may vary slightly. The Slouchy Beanie will be black and have more of a pixel texture, as opposed to ribbed rows (which works better with the embroidery).
How to Choose Which Hat for FREE!
If you backed the ALADDIN 3477 Kickstarter to get Swag Box 3 or any level higher, you will be able to choose which hat you get included with your Swag Box 3 rewards, and even be able to order the other 2 hats and more as Add-Ons if you like.
The Reward Tiers that automatically get a hat to choose from for FREE are:
Swag Box 3: Fidgi's Find
EARLY BIRD- Swag Box 4: Lochan's Loot
Swag Box 4: Lochan's Loot
Deluxe Rewards: Skysail Sky Club
VIP Exclusives: Aladdin's Inner Circle
Ultimate Experience: Executive Producer
For all of you that fall into these Reward Levels, you will be getting a new Survey emailed to you from BackerKit within the next day or so. In that Survey, you get to choose your fave!
Following that selection, if you would like to get the other 2 hats, or order more hats of any style as add-ons, you can order as many as you would like in the Add-On section. (You can also order any of the other available Add-Ons, as new items have been added since the BackerKit opened.)
You'll have until Saturday, November 25th to complete the Survey, making your selection. After that, orders will be locked and if you haven’t yet selected a hat, I’ll be selecting it for you. (The reason for this deadline is so I know how many hats to order of each design.)
Swag Box 3 is expected to start shipping in December, just in time for the holidays!
How Everyone Else Can Get These Hats!
If you're not in the above Reward Tiers and you'd like to order any or all of the above Hats, they are already available to order in the ALADDIN 3477 PreSale Store here:
These hats are also expected to ship in December, just in time for the holidays!
Thank you for your support! I can’t wait to see selfies of you all wearing these rad hats!
What is Happening with the Movie?
As I mentioned in the last update, I've spent the last few months sending promo packages out to (literally) hundreds of Studios, Distributors, Sales Agents, Entertainment Lawyers, and more. This was all in preparation for a week-long trip to Los Angeles with James Polony to attend the American Film Market with additional meetings all over Hollywood.
Well, we came, we saw, and we kicked butt! We had a great time, an awesome blend of high octane work, and high octane play. If you want to hear all of the specific details of what happened, you can see our video recap of the week in this edition of the Livestream Lounge: LIVE from Hollywood!
(We look upset in the video thumb that YouTube randomly selected, but I assure you, we were just overwhelmed with excitement!)
The quick news is that we have signed with a well-respected Producer Rep that has sold over 900 films! As much as I was getting some great responses from some of the smaller distributors, most of the notable ones simply weren't able to even look at materials sent unsolicited. It's frustrating, but in a world of lawsuits, this is done to protect everyone.
What's great about this Producer Rep we've signed with is he already has working relationships with most of these distributors. The film itself will determine if we get offers, but at least this Rep is able to get ALADDIN 3477 through the door.
He's already pitching the film to 26 different places, including Netflix, Disney (?!), HBO Max, Paramount, and more! Some of these places aren't household names, but also exciting because they distribute across multiple venues, rather than just exclusive to one.
Anyway, if you want the full details, what to expect and when, and hear about our adventures from Hollywood, be sure to check out the video above!
The Trailer on IMAX!
The movie trailer for ALADDIN 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom has played on the 2nd largest movie screen in Michigan at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak! If you want to see what it looked like, check out the video below!
This played with the Horror Film Roulette Film Festival screenings, of which I am a sponsor. Thank you! So cool to see on such a giant screen!
Drawing a Skysail!
I recently dropped a new tutorial video with Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons Artist Phil Stone to demonstrate how to design Vehicles and other methods of Transportation for your own world-building concept design! In it, I draw a Skysail from ALADDIN 3477, and Phil draws a giant flying worm!
These tips are great for illustrating Comic Books, Manga, Storyboards, and Concept Art for Film and Video Games, so if that's your jam, check it out!
Building the R3D5T4R w/ RoMow MiniFig!
Finally! I've just dropped a new video on how to assemble the R3D5T4R (with RoMow) MiniFig.
I've seen a lot of you post images of your MiniFigs on socials (thank you for that!) but notice that most of you are getting the R3D5T4R incorrect. This video will set you on the path to glory, as some of the extra pieces can be confusing.
This Sunday at 9pm (EST)...
The LIVESTREAM LOUNGE returns with a Thanksgiving Edition! James will once again be joining me, and I'll have the latest scoop on how the ALADDIN 3477 pitches are going on Hollywood!
The 'Lounge opens this Sunday, November 19th at 9pm EST, and the easiest way to find it is on my YouTube channel here:
I have a lot to be thankful for, and I look forward to chatting with all of you in real time! See you then!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Speaking of being thankful, I can't tell you how grateful I am for your support, love, patience and understanding. Without that, this project wouldn't have legs to stand on. So THANK YOU!
All the best,
Matt!
What's Happening in the World of ALADDIN 3477?
7 months ago
– Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 11:55:18 PM
Shiva to Believa!
What an incredible year it's been! I said in January that 2023 would be the year of 3477, and in most ways, it has been! And there is more in store during the next 2 and a half months!
I wanted to give a solid update on everything that's been happening.
If you've been watching the Livestream Lounge videos, there I've been keeping everyone updated in real time. In the chance you haven't been able to be a part of them LIVE on Sunday Nights, you can always find the Livestreams archived in the LIVE tab of my YouTube channel: https://www.YouTube.com/MattBusch
Regardless, here's an update- the straight scoop- no images, just words from the heart.
Rewards / Swag Boxes
As you recall, the idea with this Kickstarter was that you would get 4 Swag Boxes, each 3 months apart, for a whole year of ALADDIN 3477! Well, due to some production and manufacturing out of my control, we were a little late getting the first one out.
However, I did my best to make sure that the next 2 would be on schedule, each another 3 months apart. The 2nd Swag Box did come out as scheduled in September, and I'm happy to report that Swag Box 3 should come out as scheduled in December as well.
This is really cool, because the featured item(s) in Swag Box 3 is the FIDGI Designer Toys, so it's great that they'll be showing up on your doorstep just in time for the holidays!
I'm currently working with an embroidery company designing the hats, and I just illustrated the art today for the Lochan Shyamal Glow-in-the-Dark Keychain, as well as the R3D5T4R patch. Can't wait for you to see these!
Now. About Swag Box 4. I've mentioned this a few times in the Livestream... Will it ship 3 months after Swag Box 3? It's possible, but I'm going to say probable it will take a bit longer. How much longer? I'm not certain.
The biggest question mark is the film itself, and when it will be released. I have not yet signed with a Distributor, and they would be the one to make that schedule. They would probably be the company making the Blu Ray discs, and even if they weren't they would have a say in when I would be allowed to get them to you. They might not care, or they might have explicit details.
However, I'm guessing I should have more info on when to expect Swag Box 4 before the end of the year. Please be patient! I hope you've been happy with the quality of the first 2 packages and quality you'll see in Swag Box 3! Sometimes getting these assets together takes longer than expected. I appreciate your understanding!
What is happening with the actual movie?
Lots! Although it's still the calm before the storm... The hurry-up-and-wait phase.
At the end of this month / early November, I'm heading out to the American Film Market in Los Angeles to meet with Sales Agents, Producer Reps, Distributors, Studio Acquisition Heads, and Entertainment Lawyers. Will I make a deal there? It would be nice, but I don't think things will happen that quick. It's possible, but I also need to really make sure wherever this lands will truly be the home for this IP.
Up until about 5 years ago, usually when you'd license the rights for a film, you could make a 5-year deal. Sometimes a 3-year deal! That way, if you didn't like the way things were going, after a few years, you'd get the rights back and could make a better deal somehwere else.
These days, because of TVOD, SVOD, and AVOD, Distributors are seeking longer deals, Ideally 15 to 20 years, though it's possible you could talk them down to 10. There are many reasons for this, but mostly they want to make it easy for streaming services so you aren't constantly pulling films, only to upload them again through a new distributor.
This makes a deal for ALADDIN 3477 a bit more important, since longevity is the way the project was designed to grow. It's a trilogy of films. Wherever the first film lands, it would be awkward if the 2nd and 3rd films weren't in the same place(s). So I really want to make sure it ends up in the hands of a company that will also see the longevity and take care of my baby.
What have I been doing in the meantime?
I just got engaged! I popped the question to my long-time girlfriend Casey who is amazing and has been so supportive of this project. She's been so understanding of the time needed to make this happen and is my biggest cheerleader. So amongst all of the exciting ALADDIN 3477 happenings, I'm thrilled to be embarking on a new beginning of my personal life.
As mentioned above, I've been prepping all the items in Swag Box 3 that will be shipping this December.
Some of you might not even know this, but I also have a day job- I'm a Professor of Media and Communication Arts at Macomb College. This Fall semester we've moved into a new building. It's mostly wonderful, but there have also been a few wrinkles to iron out. I had been fully Remote for the last 3.5 years, so it's been nice to get back into an actual classroom.
However, the biggest thing I've been working on is putting together ALADDIN 3477 promo packages for Sales Agents, Producer Reps, Studio Acquisition Heads, and Distributors... No joke- Hundreds of them, and shipping them all out.
The idea is, it will be easier to get meetings with some of these peeps if I can send them tangible materials like the Official Collector's Edition first. Normally you would just send and email or call blindly, which doesn't often get very far.
And I have to say, it's already working. I've already had a few meetings on Zoom and Phone. Everyone seems to be excited about it, but finding the perfect place for ALADDIN 3477 to call home... That will take some time, observation, haggling, and assessment.
But it's been an incredible amount of work putting these together, and quite expensive to send them all out. If you're interested in seeing what exactly I've been putting together to send out, check out the latest video under the LIVE tab of my YouTube Channel: https://www.YouTube.com/MattBusch
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks again for your support, love, patience and understanding. It's all so exciting and hope to have some concrete news to share soon!
Also, I'll be sharing a lot of the experiences from the American Film Market in Los Angeles on my YouTube Channel, so stay tuned for that!
All the best,
Matt!
ALADDIN 3477: The 2nd Swag Boxes have all Shipped!
8 months ago
– Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 02:33:20 AM
Phase 2 Complete!
The 2nd ALADDIN 3477 Swag Box: Jinn's Wise Choice are all shipped! They should be arriving soon, if you don't have them already! International backers may have to wait another week or so due to the usual customs delay.
This Swag "Box" is unique because it isn't really a box at all, but rather a tube to accommodate for the Movie Poster(s) rolled inside. There are also some wonderful rewards rolled within and in the center of the tube!
Some of you have been sharing Unboxing Videos, and Photos of all your rewards- THANK YOU! Please continue to do so and be sure to tag me and all the ALADDIN 3477 socials.
And... not just now but in the coming months and years. As you find new places to put your posters and stickers, I want to see where. When you're out and about and rocking one of the Aladdin 3477 shirts or bandanas in public, selfies or it didn't happen! I wanna see it all!
1001 NIGHTS: Behind the Scenes of ALADDIN 3477!
First Assistant Director Steve "Oz" Pankotai shares a look at the making of ALADDIN 3477! This introductory video shows a glimpse of what goes into creating such a colossal project, and what to expect from the upcoming videos in the series..
Unboxing the ALADDIN 3477 Movie Poster!
This video captures myself and Actor Erik Steele (Aladdin) unbox and see the ALADDIN 3477 One Sheet Movie Poster for the first time!
Cast and Crew signing the ALADDIN 3477 Movie Posters!
Across two different evenings to accommodate all of the ALADDIN 3477 family, Cast and Crew helped add their signatures to deluxe signed editions of the poster for Executive Producer backers, as well as Aladdin's Inner Circle. See it happen here:
Nabbing additional items...
By the way, in the chance you want to score one of these Signed Posters, another one of the new bandanas, or any of the other available items, you can do so easily! Whether you're already an existing backer or not, you can always visit the ALADDIN 3477 Presale Store here to grab as many additional rewards as you'd like:
Did you only get the 1st or 2nd Swag Box, but love them so much you wish you got the other Swag Boxes as well? You can now order those Swag Boxes individually and not miss out!
Official Collector's Edition COMMENTARY!
One of the fave rewards I'm hearing you all are digging is the ALADDIN 3477 Official Collector's Edition Souvenir Book. I'm obviously very proud of it, and had fun recording a visual commentary for it. This video shares how the book was written, how the visuals were organized, and how the book was designed and printed!
Coming soon- I'll also be releasing a Full Audiobook of the Official Collector's Edition... for FREE! That will also have a video showing close up visuals to go with it. So keep your eye out for that as well.
So... What happens next?
I'm already organizing and prepping items for SWAG BOX 3: Fidgi's Find! These feature the FIDGI Designer Toys, plus 3 new MiniFigs! The plan is to have Swag Box 3 ship at the beginning of December- just in time for the Holidays!
What about the actual movie?!
Rest assured, the wheels are turning and I'll be heading to LA soon for a week of meetings with Sales Agents and Distributors. The latest details will always be shared on the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE first, so be sure to tune in for the latest scoop!
Get the Latest Updates!
To be the first in-the-know for all things ALADDIN 3477, be sure to tune in to the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE! Some interesting episodes on the way, and also some LIVE On The Road episodes in places you might not expect!
The Lounge opens every Sunday Night at 9pm EST. You can find it LIVE on my YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Twitch. But the easiest place is on my YouTube Channel here:
In case you can't watch LIVE on Sunday Night, you always find the Livestreams archived in the LIVE folder of my YouTube Channel after they air.
That's always the best place to catch up and get the latest, as I'm updating there every week. Please drop in, say hello, and feel free to ask questions and join in on the conversation in real time!
More soon as we get closer to the release of the film- thank you again for your patience, support, and excitement!
-Matt!
ALADDIN 3477: The 1st Swag Boxes are all Shipped!
10 months ago
– Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 06:21:13 AM
Phase 1 Complete!
The first ALADDIN 3477 Swag Box: Taj Mahal's Treasure are all shipped! Most of you should have them. There are a few of you who still haven't filled out the BackerKit Survey. I've reached out to each of you via email and repeatedly sent links. As soon as you fill out the Survey, I'll send you your Swag Box!
Some of you have been sharing Unboxing videos, and photos of all the rewards inside. THANK YOU! Please continue to do so and be sure to tag me and all the ALADDIN 3477 socials.
And not just now but in the coming months and years. As you find new places to put your stickers, I want to see where. When you're out and about and rocking one of the Aladdin 3477 shirts out in public, selfies or it didn't happen! I wanna see it all!
Assembling the MiniFigs
I'm noticing in some of the photos you all are posting for the Aladdin MiniFig, that it's a little unclear what to do with the extra pieces. Those actually create the TRACKING LIGHT he uses in the film. You can see how to assemble those pieces in this video here:
And the HONK KONG TROOPER definitely has some tricky armor parts that may be confusing if you don't know where they go on the figure. You can see how to assemble that one here:
How are you displaying your MiniFigs? Are you builidng cool LEGO playsets for them to hang out? I wanna see!
What happens next?
I'm already organizing and prepping items for SWAG BOX 2: Jinn's Wise Choice. The plan is to have those ship at the beginning of September. Can't wait.
And- what about the movie itself? What is the latest on that? I'm going to chat about that in detail tomorrow in the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE!
Get the Latest Updates!
To be the first in-the-know for all things ALADDIN 3477, be sure to tune in to the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE! I've been on hiatus the last week or two since I was neck deep in getting all of your Swag Boxes together. But I'll be back tomorrow night and hope to see you there!
The Lounge opens every Sunday Night at 9pm EST. You can find it LIVE on my YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Twitch. But the easiest place is on my YouTube Channel here:
In case you can't watch LIVE on Sunday Night, you always find the Livestreams archived in the LIVE folder of my YouTube Channel after they air.
That's always the best place to get the latest, as I'm updating there every week. So please drop in, say hello, and feel free to ask questions and join in on the conversation.
More soon- thank you again for your patience, support, and excitement!
-Matt!
ALADDIN 3477: 1st Swag Box Coming Soon!
11 months ago
– Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 03:47:58 AM
Thank you so so so so so much for your patience and understanding. The 1st Swag Box has been delayed by manufacturers, all reasons out of my hands.
The final item(s) I've been waiting for is the Enamel Pins. I was sent this image last week, showing a poor quality metal base that needed to be redone:
To me, this looks super rad, so if this is a botched metal base, I can't wait to see one that isn't botched!
But there is good news!
And the good news is- as of last night, the enamel pins are done, and are shipping to me immediately! I'm hoping to have them in a week, or sooner! The minute they arrive, I'll begin assembling the 1st series of Swag Boxes to ship to YOU!
I'll be starting with my top backers and working my way down. Please have patience with how long this may take me- there are over 200 of you, and different tiers get some different items. Plus, some of your add-ons will be coming with this Swag Box, too. I'll be handling each box with care to make sure the correct items are are packed well.
Once I get the hang of the BackerKit organization for fulfillment, I'll hopefully have some help putting these together faster. I may even Livestream some of the process so you can see it all coming together.
I cannot wait for you to get the first round of killer items! I'm so thrilled with how everything has come out and I know you will be, too!
In the mean time...
I've been dropping some fun videos and sneak peeks on my YouTube Channel. Be sure to check some out, including:
Unboxing the ALADDIN 3477: Official Collector's Edition Souvenir Book! Wow!
My interview from THE MOVIES THAT MADE ME event!
Unboxing the FIDGI Rubber Magnet! See me test drive it on the 'Fridgi!
MEET ALADDIN (Erik Steele) from the 24 Hour Livestream Lounge! At this point I was a Zombie and had been awake for well over a day. LOL
Speaking of the Livestream Lounge...
Get the Latest Updates!
To be the first in-the-know for all things ALADDIN 3477, I've been dropping all the reveals and latest info during the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE!
The Lounge opens every Sunday Night at 9pm EST. You can find it LIVE on my YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Twitch. But the easiest place to find it is on my YouTube Channel here:
