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:
ALADDIN 3477: Surveys Sent! BackerKit PreSale Store Open!
almost 3 years ago
– Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 04:09:44 AM
Hello!
Things are moving along smoothly under the hood. I can't wait to start shipping you your Rewards for backing the ALADDIN Kickstarter Campaign! Here's the skinny...
Surveys Sent!
If you haven't seen it already, BackerKit has sent out a survey which will help you update your current mailing address, choose options like Shirt Size or which style Enamel Pin you'd like. There are also opportunities to get more Add-Ons if you see something you want, didn't get through the Kickstarter, or just want more of a particular item to share with friends.
The BackerKit is nice because it has images for everything. It's a little easier to see a lot of what you're already getting, and clearly see other items you can choose a´ la carte.
In the chance you 're having trouble logging in, or you lose your BackerKit Survey Email, just go here: https://aladdin-3477.backerkit.com
There, one can order some nifty ALADDIN 3477 Add-Ons and just select what they like. A few of the Swag Boxes are also available as they were for Kickstarter Backers.
Some of you might be wondering, "Waitaminute, why did I back the Kickstarter if I could have just waited and ordered the items separately?" That is a very valid question.
First and foremost, my Kickstarter backers are my top priority, as you were the first to back a new brand and help it become successful 6X over! I won't forget that. So here's a few things my original supporters will benefit from:
Kickstarter Backers will always be shipped their Rewards first.
Kickstarter Backers were given more options, Reward Tiers, and Add-Ons not available in the PreSale Store or anywhere else.
Kickstarter Backers paid less for most items than what they cost in the PreSale Store.
Kickstarter Backers are paid less for shipping than what it costs newbies in the PreSale Store.
Also, any new generated funds in the PreSale Store help pay for the quality Kickstarter Backers will be getting with their shipped rewards. So it's all gravy. We all reap the benefits of the BackerKit!
While you don't have to fill your survey out immediately, you do want to jump on that soon, choose your options, and consider any extra Add-Ons now.
In a month, the BackerKit Store will be LOCKED! You'll always be able to change your shipping address if need be, but once the Store is locked and Credit Cards are charged, you won't be able to get any more Add-Ons or make any other changes to your order.
I'll be sending another reminder a couple days before, but the sooner you have this squared away, the better!
FIDGI Draw This In Your Style CONTEST WINNERS!
Yesterday the 3 winners of the FIDGI Draw This In Your Style Contest were revealed!
3rd Place went to Joe Salazar who illustrated a MECHA FIDGI!
2nd Place went to Joe Palazzolo IV who illustrated FIDGIANA JONES and the Lamp of Wisdom!
1st Place went to Xandraya Rodriguez who illustrated this killer scene of FIDGI exploring a CYBERPUNK back alley!
IMDb Credits
For those of you who backed the Executive Producer Reward Tier, your executive producer credit has been added to IMDb.
As well, for those of you who snagged the Red Carpet Experience Add-On, your special thanks credit has been added to IMDb as well.
The best way to stay up-to-date with everything ALADDIN 3477 and especially the Kickstarter is to tune in to the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE on Sunday Nights, hosted by yours truly!
This week's special guest is Tom Savage, an artist / designer who has created his own comic books, comic strips, board games, and children's books. He also happens to have donned the R3D5T4R Slag Warrior armor in the ALADDIN 3477 films! And- he used to be a pro bartender, so Imma let Tom make the drinks this time!
The LOUNGE always opens at 9pm EST on Sunday Nights. It streams on my YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Twitch! Easiest way to find it is on my YouTube here: https://www.YouTube.com/MattBusch
Thank You!
Thank you so much for your incredible support and for telling everyone about ALADDIN 3477! Over the next month, please be sure to direct everyone to the ALADDIN 3477 PRESALE STORE: https://aladdin-3477.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Eternal Gratitude,
Matt
ALADDIN 3477: Successfully Funded 6X Over! THANK YOU!
almost 3 years ago
– Sun, Mar 05, 2023 at 03:25:13 PM
Thank You!
I've had some time to decompress and clean up after the 24 Hour Livestream counting the final hours. The whole campaign was just thrilling and the finish did not disappoint!
If you haven't seen the quick party video of us celebrating the Kickstarter victory, here it is!
What to do next?
For you, Kickstarter is trying to collect all the funds. Probably 80% have gone through, but there are a lot still pending. In some cases you might need to sign in and use a different card if the one you have listed isn't working. Please try to do this as quick as you can. If your payment doesn't go through in the next week, you'll lose out on the rewards.
BackerKit
I'll be getting together the Backerkit in the next week or so. This will help organize things on my end. It'll send out surveys so you'll be able to select shirt sizes, etc. It will also have some new options and a couple Add-Ons you'll be able to take advantage of if interested. So keep your eyes peeled for that. (I'll be sending another update with that info.
Livestream Lounge
I will continue to send Kickstarter Updates through the year until all of the rewards have been sent out. Probably monthly. However, I will continue to host the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE on Sunday Nights, and this will be the quickest way for me to share the latest and the greatest on ALADDIN 3477. I'll always have the latest unveils, announcements, etc.
Tonight's stream will actually be a recap of sorts, but I'm going to dive deep under the hood and share some secrets of how I built the Kickstarter campaign. I'll be taking your questions, talking about what worked, what didn't, and some tips that might be useful if you're ever planning to Kickstart a project of your own.
The LIVESTREAM LOUNGE will be every Sunday Night beginning at 9pm EST. It's on my Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitch, but easiest to find on my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/mattbusch
Discord
For those of you new that backed in the last week, Backer Aaron Farr has been kind enough to set up a Discord for backers to get together, chat about their rewards, and build excitement for ALADDIN 3477!
Also for those of you new, there's a new Contest for creating art of FIDGI in your own style!
Check out the video and the full details of the Contest are in the description! There's a little under 2 weeks left on this. They are due March 16th!
Thank You Again!
From the bottom of my heart, this is THE project of my life's work, so to have you supporting it and believing in me is just so amazing. Super grateful and I can't wait to start sending you your rewards! And I can't wait for you to see the first film!
In the mean time, I'm wrapping up some design-work on my end. Once the Kickstarter funds have come through (please make sure yours has!) I'll be able to order the enamel pins and get the Official Collector's Edition printed. Most of the items in the first Swag Box are good to go, so thing should move smoothly!
Also, once the Kickstarter funds have been sent in, I'll be able to schedule our Executive Producer backers and then our Red Carpet Experience Add-On backers to come out and have a fun evening seeing the film before anyone else this Spring!
I'll be in touch soon about the BackerKit. And I'll see you tonight and future Sundays in the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE!
All the best,
Matt
FINAL DAYS on the ALADDIN 3477 Kickstarter!
almost 3 years ago
– Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 05:30:25 AM
Wow! This Campaign has flown by! So many exciting things have happened and there is still so much more on the way!
Final Days to rock this Kickstarter!
There re only 3 days left and we want to really make this as big as we can! The higher our funds get, the more rewards end up in your Swag Boxes and the more quality we can put into those items!
This Friday is the last day of the Kickstarter, and I'll be doing a 24 Hour Livestream- counting down the hours and doing my best to raise funds as best we can! And- I'll have 13 Special Guests popping in to hang out and join the fun throughout the day! Plus- I'll be revealing new Toys and other rewards!
The lounge open at 1am EST and is LIVE on my Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitch... but is easiest to find on my YouTube Channel here: http://www.YouTube.com/MattBusch The Kickstarter ends at Midnight, but we will livestream for about an hour afterword to celebrate!
Please join in, leave comments, chat with everyone else, and raise your glass with me to celebrate such a fun Kickstarter- thanks to YOU!
Join us on DISCORD!
Backer Aaron Farr has been kind enough to set up a Discord for backers to get together, chat about their rewards, and build excitement for ALADDIN 3477!
Check out this fun Music Video for "One Jump Ahead"!
FIDGI Designer Toys Revealed!
5 of the 6 FIDGI Designer Toy Variants have been revealed, as well as the box art!
In order to get all 6, you need to be in the ALADDIN'S INNER CIRCLE Reward Tier, or- there is also an ADD-ON where you can select to get all 6 as well. However, both options are limited, so secure those spots now!
FIDGI Draw This In Your Style CONTEST!
Speaking of FIDGI, there's a new Contest for creating art of FIDGI in your own style!
Check out the video and the full details of the Contest are in the description!
Thank You Videos!
Cast and Crew have already started filming Thank You videos with myself for YOU! These are videos for all backers at the ALADDIN'S INNER CIRCLE level or higher, where we make a custom video just for you! We sing, we dance, we goof off, but mostly we tell you from the heart how much we appreciate your support!
This will likely be the last update until the Kickstarter is wrapped this Friday night. Until then, please help by spreading the word! Tell your friends directly through DMs, email, text, tell them why they would dig the project and send them to the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mattbusch/aladdin-3477
You may also want to consider taking one last look at the campaign rewards and add-ons. A lot has been updated since we first started. Every dollar counts and also raised funds means better quality products, as well as more Thank You Gifts that cost you nothing!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support, both in backing the project and also telling everyone about it!
I can't wait to start sending you these awesome rewards all year long- but most of all, I can't wait for you to see the first film!
Forever grateful,
Matt
ALADDIN 3477 Movie Trailer Nearing 2 Million Views!
about 3 years ago
– Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 04:31:27 AM
Hello!
So much is happening, so here is a quick run down to keep you updated!
First and foremost, the Official Trailer is on the brink of 2 Million views!
Which Disney's Aladdin Characters are in ALADDIN 3477?
A new informative video was just released yesterday!
The video answers a lot of questions, like why Aladdin isn't Arabic, why the Princess isn't named Jasmine, and why we haven't yet seen the Jinn of Wisdom... So check it out!
The Art of ALADDIN 3477 Art Book!
I recently revealed in a LIVE video a slew of visuals from the upcoming coffee table art book, The Art of ALADDIN 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom!
In addition to unveiling the cover, I also show some sneak peeks at sample page layouts, as well as some of the rare sketches, character designs, storyboards, concept paintings and more. The art dates back to some of the initial brainstorming what the films would become, all the way through production and even into some of the toy design.
Of course, if you want a copy of the book, they come in the 4th Swag Box: Lochan's Loot, or any reward tier higher. You can always "Manage Your Pledge" to move up to this tier if need be. (There is a less expensive EARLY BIRD reward tier that is still available!) You can also order as many copies of the book as you like as an Add-On.
Recreate My Trailer CONTEST Entries Due Tomorrow!
For those of you interested in participating- the Grand Prize is $2,000.00!
The deadline to submit is TOMORROW, Thursday, February 16th, but you have until Midnight (whatever time zone you live in) to upload your video to YouTube.
Complete details / rules are in the description of the above video on the YouTube page. Don't forget to include the hashtag: #recreateA3477Trailer
Matt Busch YouTube Channel hits 11,500 Subs!
To celebrate the recent uptick in subscribers on YouTube, I've updated the Welcome Video, which you can watch here:
If you haven't been joining in, the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE I've been hosting on Sunday Nights have been a lot of fun! Plus, it's where I show sneak peeks at your rewards, as well as unveils of covers and look at what's to come soon with the campaign.
This week my special guest will be Paul Michael Kane, who I've worked with on more projects than I can count, including the creation of the STAR WARS: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith Style D One Sheet Movie Poster! He's also has a hand behind-the-scenes with ALADDIN 3477, so we'll give the skinny on that!
We only have about 2 weeks left of the campaign. I'm so grateful for how far we've come! There's still more to unveil, and if we can keep spreading the word to raise funds, I have more Thank You Gifts for backers, all at no cost to you. So please continue to tell your friends about the project directly via email, DMs and even texts, send them here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mattbusch/aladdin-3477
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Black Creek: A Western Action Film from Cynthia Rothrock
I wanted to share another really cool Kickstarter that's happening right now called BLACK CREEK, and it features Cynthia Rothrock, one of the greatest martial arts/action film stars in the world!
The film looks like it's going to be amazing! Cynthia has starred in over 60 feature films, but what makes this one so cool is she is producing this one and her having creative control is really going to make this special.
ALADDIN 3477 is at the half-way point of the Campaign!
about 3 years ago
– Fri, Feb 03, 2023 at 07:03:09 AM
Whooooaa- we're half-way the-re!!
Hello wonderful supporters!
SO MUCH has been happening I've barely had time to make an update for my dedicated supporters- which, by the way- THANK YOU for being one!
Here's a quick recap of what you may have missed, as well as a look at what's ahead!
The Official Trailer!
We released the first Official Trailer, and in 2 weeks, we hit over 1 MILLION views on YouTube! Wow! If you haven't seen it- check it out here and please share with your friends!
Reaction Videos!
There are a number of great reactions videos out there from cast and even some reviewers! All fantastic and you can find easily on YouTube, but the one I'm sure you want to see the most is Aladdin himself! Check it out!
Recreate My Trailer CONTEST!
I have a really cool contest happening for all you creatives where you can win up to $2,000.000 by creatively recreating the Movie Trailer to ALADDIN 3477! Lots of fun ways you could do it.
Check out the video for some laughs and all of he official rules are in the description of the video on the actual YouTube page. As well, there are links to download the music and even video assets to work with, should you need them. You have 2 weeks left, so get crackin'!
Draw this in Your Style!
There has been so much amazing art where you artists have been drawing Aladdin in your style and sharing it Online! It's so cool seeing my vision through other artists' eyes. I'll start sharing them in these updates. For starters, look at this amazing movie poster style piece by Devonne Amos!
Please continue to do and when sharing on socials, be sure to add the hashtag #Aladdin3477DTIYS !
Attack on Show!
I had probably the best and most fun interview of my career with Rob E on Attack on Show! And most of the time we chatted all things ALADDIN 3477! Check it out!
Thank You Gifts!
As you already know from the last Update, everyone who backs the Kickstarter at any reward level is already getting the Hong Kong minifig for FREE!
It was also announced last week that the next Thank You Gift that everyone will be getting is the sweet ALADDIN 3477 Sticker Sheet, designed by Deanna Sheehan!
What will the next Thank You Gift be? You'll have to tune in to the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE this Sunday to find out!
The First FIDGI Designer Toy Variant!
Last week on the LIVESTREAM LOUNGE, we unveiled the first FIDGI Designer Toy variant: INVERSE FIDGI!
Love the way this looks! The perfect counterpart to your existing standard FIDGI!
What will the next FIDGI Designer Toy Variant look like? You'll have to tune in to the next LIVESTREAM LOUNGE to find out!
Speaking of which...
Livestream Lounge
The next LIVESTREAM LOUNGE will be this Sunday at 9pm EST, which streams on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/mattbusch
This Sunday, in addition to all the new reveals we'll have, our special guest will be Princess Kamala herself- Actress Christi Perovski!
Be sure to catch the show LIVE where you can chime in with comments and ask Christi questions!
Kickbooster!
I'm working with a new affiliate company called KICKBOOSTER, where you can actually make money by spreading the word about the ALADDIN 3477 Kickstarter!
Essentially what it is is this... If you know someone who would really be into ALADDIN 3477 and would likely back the campaign... If you send them to the Kickbooster referral page and they back the project, you'll get 10% cash back!
So let's say you send someone who backs the project at the Aladdin's Inner Circle tier, and they also do an Add-On for the Red Carpet Experience. That means you would get $100. If you can get 5 people to do that, you'd get $500!
Something to consider as we move into the 2nd half of the campaign. We need to really push and spread the word as much as we can to make this awesome for all of us!
The higher our funding is, the better the rewards are for you!
THANK YOU!
I'm so grateful for how incredible this has already been! I cannot wait for you to see the first film and all the cool rewards coming your way!
