So⊠looks like a certain little lady is going to have a lead role in a production alongside people like Sean Frigginâ Astin and Darren Frigginâ Criss.
Iâm speaking, of course, of this little lady:
âŠthough I understand some other people Iâm also a fan of will be taking part as well. Canât wait!
Can I just say I love how someone was like, âWhy donât you have Diane be mayor?â And theyâre just like, âOh, okay!â Like they are so awesome holy crap back this project please please please
THEY HAVE HEARD OUR CALLS
Iâm getting pretty emotional over this, but this really touched my heart. Yes this is kinda silly and doesnât seem like a big deal, but doing this means they are listening to us and changing Wayward Guide a little from their original idea so that their fans enjoy it more.
Not only does that mean that this project is for the fans to enjoy and not for profit or publicity, but this means that they will listen to us should we bring up more serious concerns later. If we have a problem, we now know they will listen and respond to us, not ignore us as so many have done before.Â
Thank you Tin Can Brothers. This fun and silly little addition to your production has meant the world to me as a fan. You dorks are amazing and thoughtful people who care about your fans and it truly shows. So thank you, I canât wait to see Wayward Guide.
Iâve been thinking lately about what it means to be a fan in a Tiny Fandomâąïž. I’ve gone from mostly being a fan of biggish things to mostly being a fan of smallish things, where âsmallish thingsâ means things put together by people who are scraping together whatever resources they can and who definitely donât have The Very Big Entertainment Corporation of America paying their bills. For those creators itâs a labor of love, a dream. So they sacrifice and make it happen. And especially when they use crowdfunding to do it thereâs more of a feedback loop between creator and fan.
When (letâs say just for argument) a humongous mega-budget fantasy epic that has become a tentpole property for the biggest cable network makes some choices in adapting their source material that some fans find problematic, that discussion exists in the fandom, and informs my relationship to the creation. But itâs not like you can see any significant exchange going on between fandom and creator around that. Because the creators are a huge, highly professionalized juggernaut, and theyâre going to protect their product and their bottom line, and yeah, the creation is still amazing, and when there are occasional sly winks or meta-commentary within the show, or maybe even a slow, ponderous change of course by the ocean liner to address some of those concerns, I dig that. But itâs just â the asymmetry between an individual fan and the creators is so great that I feel like my humanity gets lost. Iâm part of an army so vast, and the decision makers are so distant, that it doesnât feel like their decisions could ever reflect an awareness of me or my concerns.
Being part of a Tiny Fandom is different. Thereâs still an asymmetry to the relationship. Itâs still in some sense an illusion of participation. But itâs a much truer version of the illusion than Big Fandom offers.
That didnât used to matter to me as much. But it does now.
The pledges per day graph at Kicktraqâs page for The Wayward Guide is pretty interesting. When Iâve followed kickstarters like this before thereâs usually a big burst at the beginning as the campaign activates its fandom, then a long lull in the middle where things look grim, then a push at the end to (hopefully) get across the line.
The Tin Can Bros. have overcome that mid-campaign slump, though. I donât know how much is left in the tank, but at least at this point it looks like they have a real chance. Cool.
Edgar Allan Poeâs Murder Mystery Dinner Party is packed with brilliant performances by incredibly talented actors. As of today, ten of them have been announced as cast members in Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye, if itâs funded. So if you want to see a bunch of awesome Poe Party people in another project together, please consider pledging.
Hey yaâll! Iâve come back from the dead to tell yaâll that you should pledge to the Tin Can Brothers new kickstarter! It is about a headstrong podcast host named Artemis and her twin brother Paul going to the small mining town of Connor Creek thinking it is just a usual fluff piece when really the small town has a dark and surprising secret: Werewolves! It is going to be 10 episodes long and will have an accompanying podcast, but it is only going to become that if they reach their goal of $100,000! Tin Can Brothers is a comedy sketch group featuring Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, and Corey Lubowich, if you guys didnât know! A good deal of the Poe Party cast are part of it too: Mary Kate Wiles(Artemis), Sinead Persuad, Clayton Snyder, and a few more (Iâm sure) when they are revealed are going to be in it! It will be SO COOL if this project happened, and even if you canât give money I encourage you to share this around and get it more traction!
Hereâs the teaser scene to give you an idea. Somehow Iâd missed it until now.
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So ⊠I think this is the first original post Iâve written in four whole years of having this Tumblr, but I legitimately canât think of a better reason to break my internet silence! For those of you who have been living under a rock/have an actual life outside of social media, the Tin Can Brothers (Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter and Brian Rosenthal) are currently in the midst of Kickstarting their latest project: a 10 episode webseries/podcast called âThe Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eyeâ! This project is sure to be incredible and you can find out more specific details by following the link below!!Â
Marketing aside, these guys are wholeheartedly committed to producing consistent, quality content that their fans can access easily and cheaply. Their work is witty, original and extremely engaging! Additionally, their projects always include badass female characters with distinctive personalities and independent motivations, who are allowed to be vulnerable AS WELL AS strong; just like real human beings! As a long-term fan of the TCB, Iâm 100% positive that âWayward Guideâ will live up to these standards!
However, at the rate that the Kickstarter is moving, âWayward Guideâ is NOT currently projected to be fully funded by its final day (24/09). If it doesnât reach its $100,000 goal, it ainât happening! No cards will be charged, no rewards will be given out, and itâll be like the whole concept never existed! But YOU can change that! By donating just $1 (approx 70p for my fellow Brits), youâll be helping this project come to life! If you donate $5 (approx ÂŁ3.80) youâll not only play a key part in the creation of âWayward Guideâ but youâll also receive exclusive updates on its progress, right up until its release; all for the price of a Starbucks! There are additional rewards available at increasing price tiers, so the more you donate, the more you will receive! At the moment, the Kickstarter needs to be making around $4000 per day in order to reach its goal! Itâs a lot of money, but Iâm confident we can do it! As Tescos say – Every little helps!
And if this hasnât got you convinced, hereâs a list of the people who we currently know to be involved in the project, and some things you may know them from! (Additional cast members are constantly being announced as various Kickstarter goals are met, so this list is by no means definitive):
– Benji Dell is Director of Photography!Â
If youâve watched âFlopstoppersâ or the âSpies Are Foreverâ Kickstarter video, he was also DP for both of those! His work is BEAUTIFUL and based on what Iâve seen of him in the âFlopstoppersâ BTS featurette, he seems like a really chill guy!
– Chuck Criss is Composing!Â
Heâs in the band âComputer Gamesâ, along with his brother, Darren, who you mayyyy have heard of before! Heâs also in indie rock band âFreelance Whalesâ. His musical style is EXTREMELY cool, and if you watch the Kickstarter vid for this project, you can hear some of his tunes first-hand!
– Corey, Brian and Joey!Â
In addition to writing and producing âWayward Guideâ, the Tin Can Brothers are taking an even more active role! Corey is also going to be directing the project, whilst Brian and Joey will both be acting in it!
– Mary Kate Wiles!Â
You may know her as Tatiana from the TCBâs previous project, âSpies are Foreverâ, or from her prolific work with fellow internet comedy group, âShipwrecked Comedyâ! (âKissing in the Rainâ, âPoe Partyâ and the upcoming âCase of the Gilded Lilyâ) She also appeared as Lydia Bennet in Pemberley Digitalâs Emmy Award winning webseries âThe Lizzie Bennet Diariesâ, and has enjoyed starring roles in the short film âI Ship Itâ, and in the webseries âMuzzled the Musicalâ amongst many others! (Basically sheâs done almost everything there is to do and Iâd be here all day listing her credentials!) She also has a YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcw3_LYw-SuTdOaWjEJSvHQ, which you should definitely check out because sheâs great and posts weekly! Sheâll be taking a lead role in this project as podcast host, Artemis Schue-Horyn, and I for one, canât wait!
– Steve Zaragoza!
Steve was an original member of the popular YouTube channels,âSourceFedâ and âSourceFedNerdâ, which have amassed over 2 million subscribers in total! Heâs also starred as Iggy DeLacey in Pemberley Digitalâs âFrankenstein, M.Dâ and has recently appeared in some Disney Channel and Disney XD shows. Heâs a new addition to the TCB universe, and is sure to be wonderful!Â
– Dylan Saunders!
Youâre sure to know Dylan from his work with Team StarKid! Heâs appeared in the âVery Potterâ trilogy, âStarshipâ, âHoly Musical B@manâ and, most recently, âTwistedâ! I think we can all agree that he has one of the best voices on the planet, and heâs also one of the most laid-back and friendly guys Iâve ever had the privilege to meet! Iâm so excited to see him working with these guys again!
– Joanna Sotomura!
Another Pemberley Digital star, Joanna appeared as the title character, Emma Woodhouse, in the series âEmma Approvedâ! Sheâs also a new addition to the TCB world, and I canât wait to see more of her!
– Jon Cozart!
Yep, thatâs right – âPaintâ himself is going to be involved in this project! Jon is probably best known as the creator of âHarry Potter in 99 Secondsâ, a.k.a one of my FAVOURITE videos of all time! Heâs amazing and extremely creative and you should definitely subscribe to his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Paint
– Nick Lang!
One of the founding faces of Team StarKid, Nick has been involved in some way in pretty much every creation of theirs to date! Also, he once taught my Dad a magic trick, which my Dad has never managed to accurately recreate. Further proof that Nick is the best!
– Clayton Snyder!
Youâll probably remember Clayton from his wonderfully intense portrayal of Fyodor Dostoyevsky in Shipwrecked Comedyâs âPoe Partyâ (as members of Shipwrecked have said, he was basically in his own movie). Also, heâs Ethan Craft from âLizzie McGuireâ so thatâs pretty dang cool!
– Sinead Persaud!
A founding member of Shipwrecked Comedy, Sinead has co-written, produced and starred in every single one of their projects to date! Last year, she appeared as sassy ghost, Lenore, in âPoe Partyâ, which was a perfect role for her! In this, sheâll be appearing as a âMacabre Mortician/Taxidermistâ, which is an EVEN MORE PERFECT role for her!Â
– Titus Makin Jr!
Titus has done a looottttttt of TV work over the years, (like seriously, so much!) but youâll probably remember him best as David the Warbler from âGleeâ! Heâs also got a budding music career going, so heâs very talented! Another TCB newbie!
– Tara Perry!
Perhaps youâll remember Tara from when she coughed a lot and was reallllly into trees on Shipwrecked Comedyâs âPoe Partyâ. If not, she also played boss lady, Vivian DeMarco, in the Tin Can Brothersâ short film âFlopstoppersâ! Iâm also pretty sure that I saw her once in an art gallery in Glasgow, but was 100% too scared to approach her, so who knows?
– Gabe Greenspan!
If youâve been keeping up with the Tin Can Brothers recently, then youâll for sure know Gabe from their most recent show, âThe Solve-It Squad Returnsâ! He plays a complete a*sehole called Keith, but somehow manages to still make him loveable! Also, heâll be appearing in Shipwrecked Comedyâs upcoming âThe Case of the Gilded Lilyâ, so keep your eye out for that!
 – Ashley Clements!
Ashley is probably best known for her titular role as Lizzie Bennet in Pemberley Digitalâs, âThe Lizzie Bennet Diariesâ. Other webseries sheâs appeared in include âPoe Partyâ and âMuzzled the Musicalâ (as a well-dressed villain both times)! Most recently, you might have seen her in the Tin Can Brothersâ âThe Solve-It Squad Returnsâ where she acted opposite Gabe Greenspan. Sheâll be doing that again and itâs sure to be hilarious!
– Corey Dorris
Youâll probably best remember Corey as Big Tallywacker in âMAMDâ, Yaxley in âAVPSâ, Kingsley Shacklebolt in âAVPSYâ and the Grandpa in âThe Trail to Oregonâ! When I saw the show in New York, his character was called âOlâ Man Riverâ, which is, in my opinion, the BEST NAME HE COULD EVER HAVE HAD! Heâs also Juilliard trained which is prettttyyy cool!
– Sean Persaud
Another founding member of Shipwrecked Comedy, Sean has also co-written, produced and starred in each of their projects, along with his sister, Sinead. He played the titular role of Edgar Allan Poe in âPoe Partyâ last year, where he exhibited his uncanny ability for deadpan hilarity! Heâll be playing a âDesperate Pastorâ in this project and I canât wait!Â
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AND DONATE IF YOU CAN SO THAT THIS PROJECT CAN HAPPEN!!!
ICYMI the Tin Can Brothers have a new project on Kickstarter that looks absolutely awesome and you should totally check it out and pledge if you can! Obviously they had me at âTin Can Brothers project starring Mary Kate Wilesâ, but every cast reveal is somehow making me more stoked. This needs to happen!
We need some serious sharing support from y’all to make this series happen. I promise there is some really awesome stuff planned and those of us involved in it are so stoked about it. Keep sharing, and even if you can only give $5, every little bit helps!!
TL;DR – Support independent productions! We need more original content in the world! I did, and you should, too.
I donât know about you guys, but Iâm pretty disillusioned/bored/frustrated with a lot of popular entertainment mediums right now. Especially movies. I feel like so much of whatâs being mass-produced doesnât have any heart; itâs just out for the cash grab. Thereâs not a great value placed on narrative, on plain good storytelling and character development, on substance.Â
If Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye is going to be anything like the other productions Iâve seen from @tincanbros and their associates (many of whom are cast or otherwise involved in this project), it will be an original, refreshing, subversive take on familiar tropes. Itâll also be smartly-written, well-acted, and hilarious.Â
Itâll just be quality. And the world needs more quality storytelling, more original contentâŠ. more well-done sh*t in general.Â
I think this project can do all of that. So, support these creative people as they do what they love! I did, and you should, too.Â
^YES! THIS! I know Iâve been kind of obnoxiously obsessed with certain independent webseries lately, but THIS IS EXACTLY WHY. Thanks to the internet, there are a whole bunch of talented creators making their own quality content, not to make money, but because they have awesome stories to tell, that they then make available to everyone who has an internet connection for free. The problem is, money is kind of necessary to make the quality content in the first place.
I know not everybody has a lot of cash to spare on independent projects. I know $100,000 probably sounds like an overwhelming amount of money. But the Tin Can Brothers have over 20,000 subscribers on YouTube, which means that if every subscriber gave just $5, theyâd exceed their goal. FIVE DOLLARS. Thatâs less than it costs to go to a movie, and youâre getting a 10-episode series AND a podcast out of it. I donât want to tell you what to do, but please at least consider pledging.
Make this happen! If youâve never seen a Tin Can Brothersproduction before, go to their YouTube channel right now and watch some. The work speaks for itself! Letâs give independent productions the support they deserve – because remember, in the end, they are the ones who do the hard work to create the stories we end up loving and watching again and again. So even if you can only afford $5, pledge it and share away. Youâve got nothing (except $5) to lose and everything (mystery, werewolves, intrigue, plot twists, werewolves, quirky townies, spooky stuff, werewolves, adventure, action, WEREWOLVES) to gain!
Words cannot express how excited I am for this. As much as I adored Lenore,  s̶h̶e̶ ̶w̶a̶s̶ ̶p̶r̶o̶b̶a̶b̶l̶y̶ ̶m̶y̶ ̶f̶a̶v̶o̶u̶r̶i̶t̶e̶ ̶P̶o̶e̶ ̶P̶a̶r̶t̶y̶ ̶c̶h̶a̶r̶a̶c̶t̶e̶r̶ Iâve been absolutely dying to see Sinead in another role where she gets to be creepy and hilarious so this is the best news Iâve heard since⊠Well, only since Wayward Guide was announced because that was pretty great news in the first place. This is going to be so freaking amazing Iâll probably watch the whole thing three dozen times.
If you havenât already you should definitely back it. Like, now.
