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Wow, some of the rewards people snatched up are incredible for a Kickstarter campaign. $10,000 for a speaking role? $1,000 to be an extra? I'm surprised people made that kind of purchase decision so quickly. This could be a whole new era of movie funding (not that Kickstarter hasn't already changed things significantly).

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The co-founder of XE.com (Alexa 500) doesn't have to think too hard before dropping ten dimes. He's not even a huge fan of the show (though he is a fan) and might not be able to play the role due to scheduling.

http://popwatch.ew.com/2013/03/13/veronica-mars-movie-kickst...

"I'm surprised people made that kind of purchase decision so quickly."

Is it really surprising? Wouldn't you pay 10K for a speaking role in Star Wars? I imagine there are many people who would pony up for the opportunity to have a speaking role in a movie (regardless of the movie), and certainly most hardcore fans of Veronica Mars would want a chance to be part of the movie.

Well Star Wars is now a cultural icon, so that's a decision I'd obviously make in hindsight. However we have no idea what this movie will be like or even if it will satisfy the fans.

Also I wasn't surprised so much by the transaction of a speaking role for $10k as I was surprised that someone dropped that kind of money on Kickstarter and made the decision to do so within hours of the campaign's beginning. That's an intense impulse purchase.

Veronica Mars already has a fan base. So hindsight isn't required. Fans are supporting this because they love it just as much as geeks love Star Wars.

Planescape: Torment's spiritual successor on Kickstarter right now. It's raised over 2.5 million so far, with a whopping 8(!) pledges of $10,000.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inxile/torment-tides-of-...

Technically, you can change your mind for the duration of the kickstarter. So you reserve the spot and if you get cold feet after a few days you can change the $10.000 pledge into $10 or so.

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