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Super Troopers 2 receives record crowdfunding success

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A crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for the production of a sequel to the cult hit “Super Troopers” has officially ended with more than $4.4 million raised. The effort, orchestrated by the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, has become the second most successful crowd-funding campaign for a movie or TV Show, overtaking the Alan Tudyk-Nathan Fillion project “Con Man” which raised $3.16 million and behind only the $5.7 million record  generated by the “Veronica Mars” movie campaign.

The original goal for “Super Troopers 2”, which entered into a distribution deal with 20th Century Fox prior to the campaign, was to raise $2 million. That goal was met within 24 hours of the campaign launch thanks to the film’s passionate fans, and within 30 days a total of more than $4.4 million had been raised. More than 50,000 people contributed.

Fourteen years after the original film’s release, “Super Troopers 2” will be brought to life by Broken Lizard – Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske. The original “Super Troopers” focused on the high jinks of five state troopers who managed to bring down a drug smuggling ring despite being absolutely awful at their jobs. It did terribly on its theatrical release, but on its DVD release gained a huge cult following.

Broken Lizard offered a plethora of perks as incentive for people to contribute to their campaign. Make no mistake – this is fundraising done right. Some of the perks offered included being given a producer title or a speaking role in the film, both $10,000. Another was a ballpark trip with the stars for $15,000, and for $35,000 a fan could walk away with the patrol car to be used in filming. The troupe also offered three private standup comedy shows for $20,000. All of these incentives sold out within the first day.

The perks don’t stop there, though. The troupe also offered an incentive called “The Best Men” for $20,000, which was to have “all five members of Broken Lizard attend your wedding and act as your groomsmen (or bridesmaids).” They said they’d even bring a gift.

Some of the lower level perks included autographed scripts and DVDs, exclusive tickets to Super Troopers 2 screenings in the future, and personally having Heffernan’s character, Rod Farva, call you a “chickenfucker” on YouTube – for just $20! Broken Lizard kept the incentives coming, promising “the more money we raise, the more great, fun shit you’ll get to see,” with every quarter-million dollars they raised.

Pre-production for “Super Troopers 2” will now begin in May, with filming to begin in summer.

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Sony is reportedly engaged in discussions to form a partnership for a potential bid on Paramount

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There hasn’t been much buzz lately about any new acquisitions in the world of video game intellectual property. According to a recent report, Sony is currently engaged in discussions with a well-funded partner to potentially acquire the renowned film studio Paramount, along with all the exciting possibilities that come with such a merger.

As reported in the New York Times (thanks, ResetEra), Sony Picture Entertainment is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management, an investment firm, as per two sources familiar with the matter. In the past, Apollo had made an offer to acquire Paramount for a minimum of $26 billion, but their bid was ultimately turned down.

The terms of the joint bid are currently under discussion, and there is a chance that the two parties may decide against making a formal offer. Unnamed sources have revealed that Paramount is currently in exclusive discussions with Skydance, preventing any official offer from being made at this time. Investor opposition to the recent deal that Skydance brought seems to have been significant.

The potential impact of such an acquisition is immense. First and foremost, it would introduce adaptations of Sonic and Halo into the expanding media empire of the PlayStation platform holder. Following the announcement, Paramount’s stock experienced a significant 11% surge in after-hours trading.

What are your thoughts on the news? Is there a possibility of Sony acquiring Paramount? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Fallout Season 2 has been confirmed as the show continues to captivate audiences, making it one of Amazon’s most-watched series

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Amazon has just made the exciting announcement that a second season of the highly acclaimed Fallout TV adaptation is in the works. Fans can look forward to another thrilling installment of the series, which will be exclusively available on the Amazon Prime streaming service. Confirmation has arrived regarding the second batch of episodes for the series, following the acquisition of $25 million in Californian tax credits.

In just four days after its release, Fallout has already captivated audiences, quickly becoming one of Amazon Prime’s most-watched TV shows of all time. It has garnered immense popularity, rivaling even the acclaimed season of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.

The Fallout TV show has caused a massive surge in sales for the newer games, resulting in a staggering 7,500% increase in purchases of Fallout 4 in Europe. Fallout 76, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas were also among the top 10 best-selling games across the continent last week. Next week, the highly anticipated PS5 version of Fallout 4 will be released, offering players an enhanced visual experience with new graphical modes. Additionally, players can look forward to exciting new content from the Creation Club.

Considering the potential for character development and narrative arcs, it would be intriguing to see where season two takes Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul. Without revealing any spoilers, it’s exciting to speculate on the possible directions their stories could go. We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders

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In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.

There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.

Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.

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